Operator
The refinery was built by Essar Oil, started up in 2006 and now trades as Nayara Energy. A delayed coker unit was added in 2012.
Vadinar India · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone in Vadinar India
Vadinar, in Devbhoomi Dwarka district on the Gulf of Kutch, has a 20 million tonne a year refinery operated by Nayara Energy, formerly Essar Oil, and offshore crude moorings. Process units, tankage and marine facilities create Zone 1 areas. If you are specifying an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Vadinar, Gujarat, this page covers the markings, the approvals and the current certification status of the IS-04Z1.
Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026
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
WhereVadinar India
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Vadinar, Gujarat: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
Where things stand: the IS-04Z1 has not launched, and none of its four certification routes has produced a certificate yet. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Vadinar, Gujarat
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Marking | II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 on the rating plate | Design target; not yet marked |
| EU-type examination certificate | Notified body number and certificate ID | In progress with TÜV; not issued |
| IECEx certificate of conformity | Number listed on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Vadinar, Gujarat: Refinery process units, Delayed coker, Single buoy mooring and tankage | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Vadinar India
The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.
SAMS IS-04Z1
An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Vadinar India. 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 · Vadinar, Gujarat
Vadinar, Gujarat: 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
- Nayara Energy
Classified areas to expect
- Refinery process units
- Delayed coker
- Single buoy mooring and tankage
- Product dispatch by sea, rail and road
Local conditions · Vadinar, Gujarat
What Vadinar, Gujarat means for portable equipment
Marine facilities
Integrated port access takes vessels up to 350,000 DWT. Vadinar also has Deendayal Port Authority and Indian Oil single buoy moorings, with port expansion under way.
Field notes · Vadinar, Gujarat
More about Vadinar, Gujarat that matters for portable equipment
Vadinar, Gujarat: logistics and access
The nearest airport is at Jamnagar, 47 kilometres away, and Vadinar is a small coastal town in Devbhumi Dwarka district.
Vadinar, Gujarat: who works there
The Bharat Oman Refineries crude oil terminal is also at Vadinar and supplies its refinery at Bina in Madhya Pradesh.
Vadinar, Gujarat: climate and equipment wear
The Jamnagar area has a hot semi-arid climate with extremely hot and humid conditions from March to May and an erratic monsoon of about 500 millimetres.
Vadinar, Gujarat: geography and layout
The Marine National Park at Narara Island lies about 7 kilometres from the town, and a salt production unit operates locally.
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 Vadinar, Gujarat. Vadinar's refinery, private operator and port facilities mean reviewers may be refinery HSE, marine teams or contractors moving between Vadinar and nearby sites. A dual ATEX and IECEx route helps them. The IS-04Z1 has no certificate yet, and both routes are in progress.
The route · specification
Specifying an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Vadinar India
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 · Vadinar India
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Vadinar India today?
No. Nothing can be bought or taken into a classified area today: certification is in progress and launch is planned for Q4 2026. What is available now is the datasheet, the written certification schedule and evaluation units for safe-area use.
What does an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Vadinar India cost?
No price is published. While certification is in progress there is no list price and no committed lead time, and a supplier quoting a firm figure for an uncertified Ex handset is promising something it cannot stand behind. Indicative pre-launch pricing is issued in writing against a stated 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 Vadinar, Gujarat would use it?
Likely candidates are refinery process units, delayed coker, single buoy mooring and tankage, product dispatch by sea, rail and road. 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.
What hazardous areas are at Vadinar?
Crude oil terminals, single-buoy moorings, pipelines and the refinery have classified areas due to flammable vapours. Operators define them, so request area classification and approved equipment lists before visiting.
How do I reach Vadinar?
The nearest airport is at Jamnagar, 47 kilometres away, with the final leg by road in a small coastal town. Confirm gate procedures, security passes and visit timings with each operator in advance.
What marine factors affect handheld use at Vadinar?
Moorings and port areas have separate marine procedures, weather limits and permits. Salt spray and rain also stress devices. Confirm with the refinery and port authorities which devices are permitted at the moorings and how portable equipment is controlled during marine operations.
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Enquiry · Vadinar, Gujarat
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Enquiry · Vadinar, Gujarat
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Vadinar India?
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