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Salalah · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone in Salalah
Salalah is the capital of Dhofar Governorate, with a major port and the adjacent Salalah Free Zone, a subsidiary of Asyad Group. OQ Base Industries runs Oman's integrated methanol, ammonia and LPG complex in the free zone, which is where most hazardous-area work is found. If you are specifying an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Salalah, 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
WhereSalalah
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Salalah: 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 Salalah
| 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 | Salalah: Methanol and ammonia production, LPG extraction and storage, Port liquid bulk handling | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Salalah
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 Salalah. 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 · Salalah
Salalah at a glance: who is there, what is classified
A short profile of the site and the kinds of classified area that matter for portable equipment.
Operators and companies on site
- OQ Base Industries (methanol, ammonia and LPG)
- Salalah Free Zone (Asyad Group)
- APM Terminals (Port of Salalah)
Classified areas to expect
- Methanol and ammonia production
- LPG extraction and storage
- Port liquid bulk handling
Local conditions · Salalah
Conditions in Salalah that affect handheld equipment
Port and free zone
The Port of Salalah is a large transshipment hub, and the free zone sits next to it.
Field notes · Salalah
More about Salalah that matters for portable equipment
Salalah: background
The Port of Salalah has operated since 1998 and is the largest port in Oman, with a container terminal and a general cargo terminal serving East Africa, the Red Sea, the Indian subcontinent and the Gulf.
Salalah: people and language
Salalah is the capital of Dhofar and the third-largest city in Oman, with a population of about 332,000.
Salalah: logistics and access
APM Terminals manages the Port of Salalah, a major transshipment hub, which lies outside the city to the south and is the largest private employer in Dhofar.
Salalah: infrastructure
Salalah's new international airport opened on 15 June 2015, and the old airport was converted into a domestic and emergency airfield, with flights linking Muscat, India and regional Arab cities.
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 Salalah. Salalah's methanol, ammonia and LPG complex and its port bring international contractors and EPCs into a free-zone setting. Reviewers there would expect ATEX and IECEx evidence together for a handheld, and a dual route lets one file serve different clients. The IS-04Z1 has no certificate yet, as certification is in progress.
The route · specification
Specifying an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Salalah
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 · Salalah
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Salalah 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 Salalah 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 Salalah would use it?
Likely candidates are methanol and ammonia production, lpg extraction and storage, port liquid bulk handling. 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 is the industrial work in Salalah?
Typically in the Salalah Free Zone beside the port, which lies south of the city, where heavy industry is developing. The city itself is largely commercial and residential.
How do I ship equipment to Salalah?
Through the Port of Salalah, managed by APM Terminals, or by air and road from Muscat. Customs clearance and free-zone rules depend on your agent.
Who sets site rules in the Salalah Free Zone?
Plant operators and the free zone set their own site rules and supplier requirements. Ask the specific operator, such as the methanol, ammonia or LPG plant, what it needs for portable devices. Confirm with the operator.
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Enquiry · Salalah
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Salalah, Oman
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 · Salalah
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Salalah?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.