IOCL: who works there
Its interests cover refining, pipelines, marketing, exploration and production, natural gas and petrochemicals, and it is organised in seven major business divisions, so the buyer depends on which division owns the site.
IOCL · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone Supplier for IOCL
IndianOil is a government-owned Indian oil and gas company working across refining, pipelines and petroleum marketing. Aviation fuel is supplied at major airports, and the company has subsidiaries such as Lanka IOC in Sri Lanka, so airport fuel farms and hydrant systems are also hazardous-area workplaces. Buyers searching for an ATEX and IECEx smartphone supplier for IOCL can take the datasheet and the certification schedule for the IS-04Z1 now; supply follows certification.
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
RouteSupply
WhereIOCL
Short answer. An ATEX and IECEx smartphone for IOCL cannot be bought yet: the SAMS IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued), and the datasheet, certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
Current position: certification in progress, nothing issued, launch targeted for Q4 2026. 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 IOCL
| 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 | IOCL: Refinery process units, Product pipelines and terminals, Fuel storage and loading | Classified by the site operator |
Product · India
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 India. 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 organisation · IOCL
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) and the IS-04Z1
Where it operates and the kinds of classified area a handset would meet there.
Sites and areas
- Koyali refinery (Gujarat)
- Haldia refinery
- Paradip refinery
- Barauni refinery
Classified areas
- Refinery process units
- Product pipelines and terminals
- Fuel storage and loading
Supplier approval · IOCL
Becoming an approved supplier to IOCL
IndianOil runs an online vendor registration and empanelment portal, by goods, services or works category, and tenders are submitted electronically with a Class III digital signature certificate; confirm current rules on the IndianOil website. The Ex certificate and an organisation's own vendor or engineering approval are two separate timelines; SAMS is working towards both and holds neither today.
Field notes · IOCL
More about IOCL that matters for portable equipment
IOCL: people and language
As of 31 March 2024 the company had 30,321 regular employees, of whom 18,570 were executives, and attrition was reported at around 1.5%, indicating a stable, long-serving workforce.
IOCL: infrastructure
Indian Oil accounts for about 35% of national refining capacity together with subsidiary Chennai Petroleum, and about 71% of downstream pipeline throughput capacity, giving it a very large pipeline and terminal network.
IOCL: climate and equipment wear
Retail outlets range from city forecourts to Kaza in Himachal Pradesh, at 3,740 m the world's highest outlet under the company, so equipment may face mountain cold as well as coastal heat.
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 IOCL. An IndianOil reviewer assessing a handset for Panipat, Mathura, Koyali, Haldia, Paradip or Barauni would expect a certificate of conformity, schedule of conditions and marking. ATEX and IECEx evidence helps international licensors, contractors and EPCs working on its refineries. The IS-04Z1 certification is in progress and nothing has been issued.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for IOCL
There is no stock to order for IOCL yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch, certification is in progress, and supply will run through authorised distributors after the certificates are issued. Procurement teams can prepare now with the datasheet, the certification schedule and a safe-area evaluation.
- 01
Request the datasheet
The technical specification, marking target and conditions of use, sent by email.
- 02
Ask for the certification schedule
Which certificates are in progress, in what order, and what is still to be confirmed.
- 03
Evaluate in a safe area
Evaluation units can be used for connectivity, MDM enrolment and workflow testing outside classified areas.
- 04
Register for launch
Tell us the site, zone, gas group and quantity so the right authorised distributor can contact you.
Questions · IOCL
Frequently asked questions
Can IOCL buy the IS-04Z1 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 for IOCL 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.
How does IOCL approve suppliers?
IndianOil runs an online vendor registration and empanelment portal, by goods, services or works category, and tenders are submitted electronically with a Class III digital signature certificate; confirm current rules on the IndianOil website.
How will SAMS supply IOCL?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
Which Indian Oil sites typically need intrinsically safe phones?
Typical sites are refinery process units, tank farms, pipeline pumping stations, bulk terminals and loading gantries, plus retail forecourts and aviation fuel installations. Zone classification is site-specific, so ask the location's safety department for area drawings and its portable-electronics policy.
How do heat and monsoon affect devices in Indian refineries?
Plains and coastal refineries are hot and humid, with a heavy monsoon season that brings rain and condensation. For handheld devices check operating temperature range, ingress protection and corrosion resistance, and ask the site about its environmental limits.
How does a supplier join IndianOil's vendor list?
IndianOil runs an online vendor registration and empanelment portal, by goods, services or works category, and tenders are submitted electronically with a Class III digital signature certificate. Confirm current rules on the IndianOil website. The IS-04Z1 is not yet certified, so no approval can be claimed.
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Enquiry · IOCL
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for IOCL, India
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · IOCL
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for IOCL?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.