Dispersed fields
Rumaila lies roughly 50 km south-west of Basra and other fields are further out, so crews travel long distances between sites.
Basra · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone in Basra
Basra is Iraq's southern oil hub and the base of the Basra Oil Company. Super-giant onshore fields such as Rumaila and Majnoon lie in the governorate, and most crude is exported through the Al Basrah Oil Terminal, so Zone 1 work is routine across the area. If you are specifying an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Basra, 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
DeviceSmartphone
RouteSpecification
WhereBasra
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Basra: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
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. 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 Basra
| 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 | Basra: Degassing and gathering stations, Wellheads and flowlines, Gas processing plants | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Basra
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 Basra. 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 · Basra
Basra: 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
- Basra Oil Company
- Rumaila Operating Organisation (Basra Oil Company with BP and PetroChina)
- Basra Energy Company (BP and PetroChina venture, Rumaila)
Classified areas to expect
- Degassing and gathering stations
- Wellheads and flowlines
- Gas processing plants
- Crude storage and export terminals
Local conditions · Basra
What Basra means for portable equipment
Extreme heat and humidity
Summer temperatures regularly exceed 50 C with humidity that can pass 90 per cent, which affects device thermal limits and battery life.
Field notes · Basra
More about Basra that matters for portable equipment
Basra: climate and equipment wear
The city is consistently one of the hottest on the planet, with summer temperatures regularly above 50 degrees Celsius, so heat management is a safety factor for outdoor work.
Basra: logistics and access
Southern terminals exported about 3.23 million barrels a day in December 2024, so tank farms, pump stations and metering systems are heavily used.
Basra: who works there
Basra Oil Company, headquartered in Basra, handles exploration, drilling, production, storage and export in the south and was previously known as the Iraqi South Oil Company.
Basra: logistics and access
Umm Qasr, Iraq's main deep-water port, opened in July 1967 and is linked by railway to Basra and Baghdad.
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 Basra. Basra's large field operators and joint operating organisations bring in international contractors, and their reviewers usually look for both ATEX and IECEx documents when approving a handheld for degassing stations and gas plants. A dual route lets one device file serve different EPC and operator checklists. The IS-04Z1 has no certificate yet, as certification is in progress.
The route · specification
Specifying an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Basra
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 · Basra
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Basra 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 smartphone in Basra cost?
There is no list price yet. SAMS gives indicative pre-launch pricing in writing, against a stated quantity and site, and does not commit to a lead time before certification completes.
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 Basra would use it?
Likely candidates are degassing and gathering stations, wellheads and flowlines, gas processing plants, crude storage and export terminals. 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 hot is it for field work in Basra?
Summer temperatures regularly exceed 50 degrees Celsius, with high humidity near the coast. Devices should have a wide operating temperature range, and teams need heat plans for outdoor work.
Where do large equipment shipments arrive?
Umm Qasr is Iraq's main deep-water port and is linked to Basra by railway; projects such as the Grand Faw Port are changing logistics in the area. Plan for customs and escort procedures with the operator's logistics team.
How does 50 C heat affect battery life on an Ex handheld?
High ambient temperature shortens battery life and can limit the temperature range allowed on the certificate. Keep the phone out of direct sun, carry a spare charged in a safe area and read the permitted ambient range once the IS-04Z1 certificate exists. Confirm site rules with the operator.
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Enquiry · Basra
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Basra, Iraq
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 · Basra
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Basra?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.