Fuel terminal
Valero imports petrol, ultra low sulphur diesel, biofuels and heating fuels through Cardiff for distribution to the south Wales market.
Cardiff · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone in Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital of Wales. Its Roath Dock, run by Associated British Ports, has a 12-acre fuel storage and distribution terminal occupied by Valero, fed by coastal tankers. Zone 1 work arises at fuel handling and storage, while Wales' refining is at Pembroke rather than Cardiff. If you are specifying an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Cardiff and Roath Dock, 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
WhereCardiff
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Cardiff and Roath Dock: 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. 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 Cardiff and Roath Dock
| 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 | Cardiff and Roath Dock: Fuel storage and distribution terminal, Marine jetty and tanker discharge, Road tanker loading | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Cardiff
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 Cardiff. 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 · Cardiff and Roath Dock
Cardiff and Roath Dock: 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
- Valero
- Associated British Ports
Classified areas to expect
- Fuel storage and distribution terminal
- Marine jetty and tanker discharge
- Road tanker loading
Local conditions · Cardiff and Roath Dock
Site conditions at Cardiff and Roath Dock: what wears and what limits equipment
Supply by sea
Fuel arrives by coastal tanker from Valero's Pembroke refinery, a sea voyage of roughly 100 miles.
Field notes · Cardiff and Roath Dock
More about Cardiff and Roath Dock that matters for portable equipment
Cardiff and Roath Dock: people and language
In 2021 about 12.2 percent of residents aged three and over could speak Welsh, double the 1991 share, so bilingual signage and Welsh-language materials are common in public and some workplace settings.
Cardiff and Roath Dock: logistics and access
Rival docks at Barry were promoted in the 1880s because they were accessible in all tides, which shows how strongly tidal range on the Severn Estuary and Bristol Channel shapes port operations.
Cardiff and Roath Dock: climate and equipment wear
Cardiff has a maritime climate with an average annual temperature of about 11 degrees Celsius and about 1,200 mm of rain on 153 days a year, with more than 100 mm a month from October to January.
Cardiff and Roath Dock: infrastructure
Cardiff Docks once had almost 11 km of quayage and still handle containers, steel, forest products and dry and liquid bulks, though coal exports built the port in the 19th century.
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 Cardiff and Roath Dock. An HSE-minded reviewer in Cardiff would ask for ATEX-style evidence because the employer's DSEAR assessment drives equipment choice at the Roath Dock fuel terminal. A dual ATEX and IECEx route, both in progress for SAMS, would also help visiting inspection contractors who carry international paperwork. Neither certificate has been issued, and nothing should be specified from this page.
The route · specification
Specifying an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Cardiff
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 · Cardiff
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Roath Dock would use it?
Likely candidates are fuel storage and distribution terminal, marine jetty and tanker discharge, road tanker loading. 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 does Cardiff's weather affect handheld devices outdoors?
The maritime climate is mild but wet, with rain on about 153 days a year and persistent wind from the Bristol Channel. Typically users want good water ingress protection and routine drying and cleaning of connectors, and should check the device rating against the site.
Is Cardiff a heavy-industry location for hazardous-area equipment?
Not mainly. The city is Wales's commercial and administrative centre, and the old steelworks closed in 1978, though the wider Severn Estuary and South Wales coast host fuel, energy and processing sites. Confirm the operator and site classification for the actual place you will work.
Who decides what equipment is allowed at Cardiff's fuel terminal?
Under DSEAR, the employer assesses hazardous zones and chooses suitable equipment, so the terminal operator and its safety adviser decide. Valero occupies the terminal and Associated British Ports runs the dock. Confirm requirements with the site operator before specifying any handheld device.
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Enquiry · Cardiff and Roath Dock
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Cardiff and Roath Dock, United Kingdom
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Cardiff and Roath Dock
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Cardiff?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.