Leith
In December 2024 Forth Ports announced a 50 million pound private investment at the Port of Leith after winning its largest offshore wind contract, for the 1.1 GW Inch Cape project. Foundations are handled at Leith.
Edinburgh · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is Scotland's capital and has few classified areas itself. Its Port of Leith is being developed for offshore wind, while the Grangemouth petrochemical complex lies further up the Forth, where hazardous-area demand is concentrated. If you are specifying an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth, 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
WhereEdinburgh
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth: 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. 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 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: Port and offshore wind foundation handling, Petrochemical process units at Grangemouth, Fuel import and storage terminal at Grangemouth | 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
Working in Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth: operators and classified areas
The companies on site and the hazardous-area types a handset is likely to meet there.
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
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.
Field notes · Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth
More about Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth that matters for portable equipment
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.
Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth: geography and layout
Edinburgh lies on the south shore of the Firth of Forth in Scotland's Central Belt, with 506,520 residents in 2020 and a wider metropolitan area of 912,490.
Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth: people and language
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.
Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth: background
The city is the United Kingdom's second-largest financial and administrative centre after London, and a financial district has grown west of the castle since the 1990s.
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 · specification
Specifying an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Edinburgh
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 · Edinburgh
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh cost?
SAMS has not published a price. Any figure you are offered for an uncertified Ex phone should be treated with caution; written indicative pricing is available for a defined 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.
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 Edinburgh's wind and sea fog affect equipment used outdoors?
Edinburgh is known for wind, and easterly haar brings damp sea fog, so devices used on the waterfront need good ingress protection and cleaning. Typically workers also note reduced visibility, so check screens, torches and alarms against site conditions.
Do UK explosive-atmosphere rules apply in Scotland?
Yes. The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations apply across Great Britain, and the Health and Safety Executive enforces them with local authorities. Employers must classify areas and control ignition sources, so ask sites for their hazardous-area records.
What is changing at Grangemouth that affects buyers?
Petroineos ended crude processing at the Grangemouth refinery in 2025, and the site is becoming a fuels import, storage and distribution terminal. The adjacent INEOS complex still operates the UK's last ethylene cracker. Contractor needs may therefore differ from a few years ago, so ask the operator for current requirements.
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Enquiry · Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth, 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 · Edinburgh, Leith and the Forth
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Edinburgh?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.