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Hungary · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone in Hungary
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, built for Hungarian refinery units, polymer plants, pharmaceutical solvent areas and gas installations. This page explains what to look for in an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Hungary, 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
WhereHungary
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Hungary: 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. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Hungary
| 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 | Hungary: Százhalombatta, Tiszaújváros, Kazincbarcika | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Hungary
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 Hungary. 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 market · Hungary
Hazardous-area industry in Hungary
The main operators, industrial areas and sites that the SAMS Hungary market guide covers.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- MOL
- Danube Refinery at Százhalombatta and the domestic upstream fields.
- MOL Petrolkémia
- Cracker, polymer plants and the polyol complex at Tiszaújváros.
- BorsodChem
- MDI, TDI and PVC production at Kazincbarcika.
- Richter Gedeon
- Pharmaceutical production and solvent handling in Budapest and Dorog.
- Egis
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing and solvent recovery in Budapest and Körmend.
- FGSZ
- Natural gas transmission system operator and its compressor stations.
Industrial areas and sites
- Százhalombatta
- Danube Refinery and the units and tank farm around it.
- Tiszaújváros
- Steam cracker, polyolefin plants and the polyol complex.
- Kazincbarcika
- Isocyanate, chlorine and PVC production on one site.
- Dorog
- Pharmaceutical and fine chemical production with solvent areas.
- Budapest
- Pharmaceutical plants, laboratories and fuel storage on the city edge.
- Algyő
- Historic oil and gas field and gathering facilities near Szeged.
Field notes · Hungary
More about Hungary that matters for portable equipment
Hungary: who works there
MOL is active in exploration and production, refining, distribution, petrochemicals, power generation, trading and retail, with operations in over 30 countries and 2,400 service stations in ten countries as of 2025.
Hungary: industry on the ground
MOL's Danube Refinery at Százhalombatta started up in 1965 and has a capacity of about 8.1 million tonnes a year, making it one of the largest refineries in Central and Eastern Europe.
Hungary: industry on the ground
The Matra power plant, the last coal electricity producer, supplied about 9% of Hungary's electricity in 2020 and was served by coal mines in Visonta and Bükkábrány, with a gas combined-cycle replacement planned.
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 Hungary. A Hungarian reviewer at MOL, Tiszaújváros or a pharmaceutical plant would expect ATEX evidence consistent with the EU directive and the national decree that implements it. IECEx papers help international EPCs and contractors working across several countries. A dual route lets one pack serve both audiences. Certification is in progress; no certificate has been issued.
The route · specification
Specifying an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Hungary
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 · Hungary
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Hungary 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 Hungary 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 sites in Hungary does this cover?
The market guide for Hungary covers Százhalombatta, Tiszaújváros, Kazincbarcika, Dorog, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
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 Hungary's winter weather affect Ex handheld devices?
Continental winters can bring sub-zero temperatures, which reduce battery capacity. Check the lowest rated ambient temperature on the certificate and whether touch input works with gloves. Plan spare batteries and warm storage for outdoor work at refineries and pipeline stations.
Which Hungarian companies run the main classified-area sites?
MOL is the largest integrated oil, gas and petrochemical group, and the Paks plant and gas network operators also have hazardous areas. Each company runs its own supplier approval, so contact its procurement and HSE teams for current device and contractor requirements.
Can one device cover both a refinery and a pharmaceutical plant?
Gas groups, dust and temperature needs differ between a refinery and a solvent suite. A device would need a marking that suits each classification. Check each plant's zone documents, since the answer depends on the operator's classification rather than the device alone.
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Enquiry · Hungary
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Hungary
Share the site details and quantity. You will get the datasheet and the certification schedule back by email; pricing is indicative only until launch.
Enquiry · Hungary
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Hungary?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.