Industrial belt
The Pasir Gudang estate covers about 8,000 acres and houses petrochemical, engineering and other industries, away from the city core.
Johor Bahru · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone in Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is the state capital of Johor at the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia, next to Singapore. Heavy industry sits at Pasir Gudang, home to Johor Port with a liquid terminal, and further east at the Pengerang complex, so Zone 1 work is outside the city centre. This page explains what to look for in an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang, 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
WhereJohor Bahru
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang: 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. 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 Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang
| 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 | Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang: Port liquid bulk terminals, Petrochemical and oleochemical plants, Refinery and petrochemical process units (Pengerang) | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Johor Bahru
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 Johor Bahru. 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 · Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang
Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang: 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
- Johor Port (Pasir Gudang)
- PETRONAS (Pengerang Integrated Complex)
Classified areas to expect
- Port liquid bulk terminals
- Petrochemical and oleochemical plants
- Refinery and petrochemical process units (Pengerang)
- Fuel and chemical storage
Local conditions · Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang
What Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang means for portable equipment
Cross-border access
The Johor-Singapore Causeway links the city to Singapore, so supply and specialist services often move between the two.
Field notes · Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang
More about Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang that matters for portable equipment
Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang: industry on the ground
The Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex, in the Pengerang municipality of Johor, is described as the largest petrochemical complex in Malaysia and a major petrochemical hub internationally.
Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang: geography and layout
Johor Bahru lies at the southern end of the Malay Peninsula directly across from Singapore, and its Causeway, rail link and future RTS Link make it the site of the busiest land border crossing in the world.
Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang: rules and approvals
Pengerang became a special local authority area in January 2017 and a municipal council in January 2020, covering about 128,830 hectares, so permits and site rules there come from a newly formed local authority.
Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang: people and language
With a 2020 population of 858,118, Johor Bahru is Malaysia's largest state capital by population, and the surrounding district is the country's second-largest by population and economy, giving a deep local labour pool.
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 Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang. Johor's heavy industry sits at Pasir Gudang and Pengerang, where international contractors and EPCs often arrive with European and international documentation. A reviewer there would look for ATEX and IECEx evidence side by side for a handheld, and a dual route reduces duplicated paperwork. IS-04Z1 certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued.
The route · specification
Specifying an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Johor Bahru
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 · Johor Bahru
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Johor Bahru today?
Not yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch and its certification is still in progress ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. No unit goes into a classified area before the certificate covering it exists. The datasheet, the certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
What does an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang would use it?
Likely candidates are port liquid bulk terminals, petrochemical and oleochemical plants, refinery and petrochemical process units (pengerang), fuel and chemical 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.
Where are the hazardous-area industrial sites around Johor Bahru?
The best known is the Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex, a large petrochemical hub in southeast Johor, and there are other industrial estates across the district. Each operator classifies its own plant, so ask for zone drawings and device rules before bringing handheld equipment.
Who governs the Pengerang area for permits and site access?
Pengerang has been a municipal council since January 2020, after becoming a local authority in 2017, within Kota Tinggi District of Johor. Plant access is controlled by each operator, so check both the municipal and plant-level induction requirements.
Does heavy monsoon rain matter for an Ex handheld in Johor?
Rain is concentrated in the monsoon periods and humidity stays high all year. IP68 is designed to cope with water and dust, but it does not provide explosion protection. Check the certified ambient range and keep the device dry in charging areas. Ask the plant about its portable device rules.
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Enquiry · Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang, Malaysia
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Johor Bahru and Pasir Gudang
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Johor Bahru?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.