Suncor: industry on the ground
The Strathcona refinery near Edmonton runs entirely on oil sands based feedstocks at 135,000 barrels a day, while the Montreal refinery handles 137,000 barrels a day and makes asphalts, solvents and petrochemicals.
Suncor · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone for Suncor
Suncor is a Calgary-based integrated energy company specialising in synthetic crude from oil sands. It operates oil sands sites near Fort McMurray and holds a majority stake in Syncrude, with refineries in Edmonton, Sarnia, Montreal and Commerce City, Colorado. This page explains what to look for in an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Suncor, and where the IS-04Z1 stands against that list today.
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
RouteSpecification
WhereSuncor
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Suncor: 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. 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 smartphone for Suncor
| 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 | Suncor: Oil sands extraction and upgrading, Refinery process units, Fuel terminals | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Canada
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 Canada. 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 organisation · Suncor
Suncor Energy Inc. and the IS-04Z1
Where it operates and the kinds of classified area a handset would meet there.
Sites and areas
- Base Plant (Fort McMurray)
- Firebag
- MacKay River
- Fort Hills
Classified areas
- Oil sands extraction and upgrading
- Refinery process units
- Fuel terminals
Supplier approval · Suncor
How suppliers reach Suncor
Prospective suppliers complete an intake form on Suncor's website; if capabilities match its needs they may be contacted for registration and pre-qualification, and high-volume goods suppliers may be asked to transact on SAP Ariba Network. The Ex certificate and an organisation's own vendor or engineering approval are two separate timelines; SAMS is working towards both and holds neither today.
Field notes · Suncor
More about Suncor that matters for portable equipment
Suncor: geography and layout
Suncor is based in Calgary and owns and operates an oil sands upgrading plant near Fort McMurray in Alberta, and is described as the world's largest producer of bitumen.
Suncor: industry on the ground
The Sarnia refinery in Ontario is listed at 85,000 barrels a day, so Ontario's Chemical Valley area is also part of Suncor's downstream footprint.
Suncor: projects and investment
Suncor's 2009 merger with Petro-Canada created a combined company worth about C$43.3 billion, and in October 2023 it bought TotalEnergies' Canadian operations for C$1.47 billion.
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 Suncor. A Suncor reviewer assessing a handset for Base Plant, Firebag, Fort Hills or the Edmonton and Sarnia refineries would want certificate evidence in the form the site uses. ATEX and IECEx give international contractors and EPCs a route into Canadian sites alongside local schemes. The IS-04Z1 is in certification and nothing has been issued.
The route · specification
Specifying an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Suncor
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 · Suncor
Frequently asked questions
Can Suncor buy the IS-04Z1 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 for Suncor 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.
How does Suncor approve suppliers?
Prospective suppliers complete an intake form on Suncor's website; if capabilities match its needs they may be contacted for registration and pre-qualification, and high-volume goods suppliers may be asked to transact on SAP Ariba Network.
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.
Which Suncor sites are the most likely to need Ex-rated mobile phones?
Typical areas are refinery process units and tank farms at Edmonton, Sarnia and Montreal, the oil sands upgrader near Fort McMurray and Syncrude's process plants. Mines and offices are usually unclassified. Zoning is decided per site, so ask for area classification drawings first.
How do weather extremes affect devices at Edmonton and Fort McMurray?
Winters in northern Alberta can be very cold and summers short and warm, so battery capacity, touchscreen response with gloves and condensation are practical concerns. Check the rated operating range and ask each site for its cold-weather work rules.
Does the same phone evidence work at Suncor's oil sands and refinery sites?
The classification documents differ by site, so compare the marking with each one. Oil sands units and refineries such as Edmonton or Sarnia may use Zones or Divisions. The IS-04Z1 has no certificate yet and its target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4. Confirm with Suncor's HSE team.
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Enquiry · Suncor
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Suncor, Canada
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 · Suncor
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Suncor?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.