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Denmark · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Denmark
The IS-04Z1 is an explosion proof mobile phone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, from a wet deck 225 km west of Esbjerg to a fermentation building at Kalundborg and a biogas upgrading skid on Lolland. Denmark imports about 12% of its energy but is also an exporter, and its electricity grid is connected by transmission lines to other European countries. An ATEX and IECEx smartphone distributor in Denmark would carry the IS-04Z1 to these buyers once certification completes.
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
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereDenmark
Short answer. Denmark has no appointed SAMS distributor yet: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued, launch planned for Q4 2026), and distributor applications are open.
Where things stand: the IS-04Z1 has not launched, and none of its four certification routes has produced a certificate yet. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Denmark
| 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 | Denmark: Fredericia, Kalundborg, Stigsnæs | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Denmark
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 Denmark. 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 market · Denmark
Where an Ex phone is used in Denmark
Operators and classified areas drawn from the SAMS Denmark market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- TotalEnergies EP Danmark
- Operates the Danish Underground Consortium fields in the North Sea.
- BlueNord
- Partner in the Danish Underground Consortium hubs.
- Nordsøfonden
- The state participant in Danish oil and gas licences.
- Crossbridge Energy
- Fredericia refinery, supplying over a third of Danish liquid fuel.
- Everfuel
- HySynergy electrolysis and Power-to-X project beside the refinery, being built in phases.
- Ørsted
- Asnæs power station at Kalundborg and offshore wind out of Esbjerg.
Industrial areas and sites
- Esbjerg
- Supply base, helicopter gateway and the largest offshore wind base port.
- The Danish North Sea
- Dan, Halfdan, Gorm and the Tyra hub, about 225 km west of Esbjerg.
- Fredericia
- Refinery, harbour tank farm and the Triangle Region process industry.
- Kalundborg
- Symbiosis site with pharmaceutical, enzyme, power and biogas plants.
- Stigsnæs
- Deep-water industrial harbour and tank storage on south-west Zealand.
- Prøvestenen and Copenhagen harbour
- Fuel terminals and bunker storage on the sound.
Field notes · Denmark
More about Denmark that matters for portable equipment
Denmark: geography and layout
Denmark has North Sea oil and gas but ranked only 57th among net crude exporters in 2023 after ranking 32nd in 2008, so offshore work is mature, with decommissioning and maintenance a larger share.
Denmark: background
North Sea natural gas projects began in 1984 and North Sea production made Denmark self-sufficient in energy in 1997, which explains the established offshore supply chain on the west coast.
Denmark: rules and approvals
Manufacturers who apply the ATEX provisions and affix CE and Ex markings may sell equipment anywhere in the EU without further requirements for those risks, so Danish buyers can use EU-wide certificates.
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 Denmark. Denmark is inside the EU, so ATEX is the product-side requirement and nothing national follows it. A reviewer would ask for the notified body certificate and CE marking, with an IECEx route helping offshore groups such as TotalEnergies EP Danmark and BlueNord, and contractors like Semco Maritime, who work across borders. Certification is in progress.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Denmark
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Denmark yet and applications are reviewed company by company. Because a certified Ex device cannot be opened by an ordinary phone workshop without invalidating its certificate, SAMS looks for partners who can provide competent technical support and after-sales service locally.
What SAMS looks for in a partner
- Operator relationships
- Existing supplier registrations or a clear route to them with the main operators and contractors in Denmark.
- Ex-competent staff
- People who understand zone classification, markings and the conditions of a certificate.
And equally important
- Local-language support
- Documentation, training and helpdesk in the languages the workforce uses.
- Service capability
- Spares, battery replacement and repair routed through SAMS-approved channels.
Questions · Denmark
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Denmark today?
Not today. Until the certificates are issued the IS-04Z1 stays out of classified areas, and until launch there is nothing to purchase. You can ask for the datasheet and the certification schedule, or book a safe-area evaluation unit.
What does an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Denmark 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 sites in Denmark does this cover?
The market guide for Denmark covers Esbjerg, The Danish North Sea, Fredericia, Kalundborg, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Denmark?
Apply through the distributor page with your company details and the territory you cover. SAMS reviews applications company by company and has not yet granted a territory for Denmark.
Does Denmark's cool, windy climate matter for Ex handheld devices?
Cold, wet and windy conditions affect battery life and touchscreen use with gloves, particularly offshore and at wind farms. Check the lowest rated ambient temperature on the certificate, the water ingress rating and whether touch input works with wet or gloved hands.
What documentation is needed for an Ex phone in Denmark?
Typically the EU declaration of conformity, the certificate, the Ex marking details and instructions in the local language, which may be Danish or English depending on the operator. Request the site's equipment register template so supplier documents can be matched to it.
Who classifies hazardous areas in Denmark?
The classification of areas into zones comes from the emergency management agency under an executive order, while the employer's duty to assess explosion risk and hold an explosion protection document comes from the Danish Working Environment Authority. SAMS classifies nothing. Confirm the arrangement with the site operator for your plant.
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Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Denmark
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Denmark
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 · Denmark
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Denmark?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.