Grangemouth complex
The INEOS site on the Firth of Forth houses the last operating ethylene cracker in the UK and imports US ethane. Grangemouth is Scotland's largest container port.
Edinburgh · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is Scotland's capital and has few classified areas itself. The city has long been a centre of education in medicine, law, science and engineering, which supports a trained workforce for the professional and technical services based there. Distribution partners for Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch 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
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereEdinburgh
Short answer. Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth 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.
Status: pre-launch. IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued; launch is planned for Q4 2026. 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 Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth
| 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 | Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth: Fuel import and storage terminal at Grangemouth, Ethane import and storage, Port and offshore wind foundation handling | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh. 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 · Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth
Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth at a glance: who is there, what is classified
A short profile of the site and the kinds of classified area that matter for portable equipment.
Operators and companies on site
- Forth Ports
- INEOS
- Petroineos
Classified areas to expect
- Port and offshore wind foundation handling
- Petrochemical process units at Grangemouth
- Fuel import and storage terminal at Grangemouth
- Ethane import and storage
Local conditions · Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth
Conditions in Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth that affect handheld equipment
Refinery closed
Petroineos ended crude processing at the Grangemouth refinery in 2025, and the site is becoming a fuels import, storage and distribution terminal.
Field notes · Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth
More about Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth that matters for portable equipment
Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth: logistics and access
Edinburgh Airport lies 9 km west of the city centre just off the M8 and M9 motorways; it is Scotland's busiest, with 15.8 million passengers in 2024 and over 150 international destinations.
Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth: logistics and access
Leith has been Edinburgh's port since at least the royal charter of 1329, and it retains a separate identity at the mouth of the Water of Leith, though the last shipyard there has closed.
Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth: infrastructure
A green belt designated in 1957 surrounds the city except at the Forth shoreline, and developments such as Edinburgh Airport and the Royal Highland Showground lie within it.
Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth: climate and equipment wear
Edinburgh has a cool temperate maritime climate, known as the windy city, with prevailing south-westerly winds, rainfall spread evenly through the year, and haar, a sea fog, on easterly winds.
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 Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth. A reviewer for a Leith or Grangemouth project would typically expect ATEX evidence, while INEOS and offshore wind contractors may also carry international schemes. Edinburgh itself has few classified areas, so a dual ATEX and IECEx route matters mainly for contractors working up the Forth. Both certifications remain in progress for SAMS, and nothing has been issued.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Edinburgh
A distributor for Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth would carry the IS-04Z1 after certification completes; the Q4 2026 launch is the planning date and no appointment has been made. SAMS reviews applicants one by one and prefers companies with their own Ex-competent technical and service staff, since certified devices must not be repaired outside approved channels.
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 Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth.
- 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 · Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Edinburgh 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 smartphone in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth would use it?
Likely candidates are port and offshore wind foundation handling, petrochemical process units at grangemouth, fuel import and storage terminal at grangemouth, ethane import and storage. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth?
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 Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth.
Is Edinburgh itself a hazardous-area worksite?
Mostly it is an administrative and financial centre, with limited heavy industry. Whisky, brewing, fuel storage and port activity exist in and around the Forth, and larger process sites are elsewhere in Scotland, so confirm the site and operator before assuming a classification.
How do I reach Edinburgh for supplier meetings or site work?
Edinburgh Airport lies within the green belt and the city has rail links across the Central Belt, so travel from other UK and European cities is straightforward. Plan equipment delivery by road freight and confirm gate procedures with each site.
Is Edinburgh itself a hazardous-area location?
Mostly no. The city has few classified areas, and the Port of Leith is being developed for offshore wind foundation handling. The petrochemical complex and fuel import terminal are at Grangemouth, up the Forth. Confirm with the site operator which area a given task falls into before choosing equipment.
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Enquiry · Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth, United Kingdom
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 · Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Edinburgh?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.