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ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone in Das Island

Das Island lies in the Arabian Gulf about 160 km off the UAE mainland, and ADNOC Gas operates five gas processing trains and three dedicated LNG trains there. Gas processing, storage and tanker loading create classified areas across the island. This page explains what to look for in an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Das Island, and where the IS-04Z1 stands against that list today.

Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026

SAMS IS-04Z1 intrinsically safe smartphone for Das Island, front view
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicATEX and IECEx
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteSpecification
WhereDas Island

Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Das Island: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.

For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.

At a glance · ATEX and IECEx

Checklist: ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Das Island

What to check, and where the IS-04Z1 stands today
CheckWhat to look forIS-04Z1 today
MarkingII 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 on the rating plateDesign target; not yet marked
EU-type examination certificateNotified body number and certificate IDIn progress with TÜV; not issued
IECEx certificate of conformityNumber listed on the IECEx online registerIn progress; not issued
Where it appliesDas Island: Gas processing trains, LNG trains, Crude and LNG tanker loadingClassified by the site operator
Product · Das Island

The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.

SAMS IS-04Z1 explosion proof mobile phone, front view

SAMS IS-04Z1

An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Das Island. It is pre-launch: IECEx, ATEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress ahead of the Q4 2026 launch.

  • IP68 sealed
  • 4,000 mAh battery
  • 50 MP camera
  • Android 16
  • Zone 1 / Zone 21 design target
The site · Das Island

Das Island: where the IS-04Z1 would work

Who operates there and which kinds of classified area a handset would meet, from the SAMS site research.

Operators and companies on site

  • ADNOC Gas
  • ADNOC

Classified areas to expect

  • Gas processing trains
  • LNG trains
  • Crude and LNG tanker loading
  • Pipelines to Habshan
Local conditions · Das Island

Site conditions at Das Island: what wears and what limits equipment

Access

About 6,000 oil and gas personnel live on the island on a rotational schedule, so access is under operator control.

Pipeline link

Two pipelines of over 200 km, part of the Integrated Gas Development project, link Das Island with the Habshan complex on the mainland.

Field notes · Das Island

More about Das Island that matters for portable equipment

Das Island: geography and layout

The island measures only about 1.2 km by 2.4 km, so process plant, accommodation and the airport share very limited space.

Das Island: infrastructure

Artificial additions to the south in 2016 provided a new runway and new accommodation, and the runway was expanded and relocated in 2018, so parts of the island are recent construction.

Das Island: industry on the ground

LNG trains T1 and T2 started in 1977 and T3 in 1994, with a combined capacity of about 5.7 million tonnes a year, so equipment ranges from older to newer units.

Das Island: logistics and access

Crude oil and LNG leave by tanker to markets as far away as Japan and Europe, so jetty and loading-arm areas are busy marine work zones.

The term · ATEX and IECEx

What “ATEX and IECEx” means for a smartphone

ATEX is the European legal framework for equipment used in explosive atmospheres (Directive 2014/34/EU). IECEx is the international certification scheme built on the IEC 60079 standards. Buyers outside Europe often ask for both: an IECEx certificate is the technical evidence most national regimes build on, while ATEX is the legal route into the European market.

For the IS-04Z1 both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and neither certificate has been issued. The marking target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: equipment Group II (surface industry), Category 2 (Zone 1 gas), protection concept ib (intrinsic safety), gas group IIC and temperature class T4.

In Das Island. Das Island is run by ADNOC Gas, so a reviewer would expect certificate numbers, markings and schedules of conditions for devices entering gas processing and LNG train areas. A dual ATEX and IECEx route helps contractors who move between island, mainland and international projects. The IS-04Z1 certification is in progress and no certificate exists.

The route · specification

Specifying an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Das Island

A short checklist for anyone writing or reviewing the specification, with the IS-04Z1 status against each point.

Check on the paper

Marking
Equipment group, category, protection concept, gas group and temperature class, matched to the area drawing.
Certificate and schedule
A certificate number, issuing body and the schedule of conditions, not a brochure claim.
Standards edition
The IEC 60079 or national standard edition the certificate was issued against.

Check for the IS-04Z1

Marking target
II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: a target, not yet a certificate.
Certificate status
IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 in progress; none issued.
Operator approval
Separate from the certificate and handled with the site operator.
Questions · Das Island

Frequently asked questions

Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Das Island today?

Not yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch and its certification is still in progress ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. No unit goes into a classified area before the certificate covering it exists. The datasheet, the certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.

What does an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Das Island cost?

SAMS has not published a price. Any figure you are offered for an uncertified Ex phone should be treated with caution; written indicative pricing is available for a defined quantity and site.

Is the IS-04Z1 ATEX and IECEx certified?

Not yet. Both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and no certificate has been issued. Any listing that says otherwise is wrong.

Which areas at Das Island would use it?

Likely candidates are gas processing trains, lng trains, crude and lng tanker loading, pipelines to habshan. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.

Is intrinsically safe the same as explosion proof?

Not exactly. Explosion proof is a broad everyday term; intrinsic safety is one protection concept, which limits energy so ignition cannot occur. Flameproof (Ex d) is a different concept that contains an explosion. The IS-04Z1 is intrinsically safe by design.

How do people and equipment reach Das Island?

By air to the island's single airport or by sea, in each case under the operator's control. Heavy equipment normally comes by marine transport, so shipping lead times and customs paperwork should be added to the project schedule; confirm logistics with the operator.

Why is Das Island's small size important for equipment planning?

The island is only about 1.2 km by 2.4 km, so process units, accommodation and the runway are close together. That can mean short distances between classified and non-classified areas, so zone boundaries and device-use rules are typically strict and well signposted.

Does the marine environment on Das Island matter for handhelds?

Das Island is hot and humid with salt-laden air, and environmental rules apply because of turtle and seabird breeding. The IS-04Z1 is designed to IP68 and has a 4,000 mAh battery. Salt exposure and heat limits have not been published, so ask for the datasheet.

Enquiry · Das Island

Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Das Island, United Arab Emirates

Tell us what you need to equip and where. The SAMS team answers by email with the datasheet and where each certification route stands.

Enquiry · Das Island

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