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Greece · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Mobile Phone Supplier in Greece
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, built for refinery rounds in the Attica heat, gas terminal work at Revithoussa and Alexandroupolis, and the cargo and bunker operations that run out of Piraeus. Buyers searching for an Ex-proof mobile phone supplier for Greece 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 topicEx-proof
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteSupply
WhereGreece
Short answer. An Ex-proof mobile phone for Greece 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. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · Ex-proof
Checklist: Ex-proof mobile phone for Greece
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Ex marking | Group, category, protection concept, gas group, temperature class | II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 (target) |
| Gas group | IIA, IIB or IIC matched to the area drawing | IIC (target) |
| Temperature class | T-class below the ignition temperature of the gas | T4, 135 °C (target) |
| Where it applies | Greece: Revithoussa, Alexandroupolis, Aspropyrgos | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Greece
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 Greece. 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 · Greece
Where this applies in Greece
The classified areas, operators and sites below are the ones covered in the SAMS Greece market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- HELLENiQ ENERGY
- Refineries at Aspropyrgos, Elefsina and Thessaloniki with associated petrochemicals.
- Motor Oil Hellas
- Refining and downstream production at Agioi Theodoroi on the Corinthian Gulf.
- DESFA
- National gas transmission system operator and the Revithoussa LNG terminal.
- Gastrade
- Operates the Alexandroupolis floating storage and regasification unit.
- DEPA Commercial
- Gas supply and trading across the Greek network.
- Trans Adriatic Pipeline
- Gas transmission across northern Greece with compressor stations in Thrace.
Industrial areas and sites
- Aspropyrgos
- The largest refining complex in the country, in the Thriasio plain.
- Elefsina
- Refinery, tank farm and the ship repair yards in the same bay.
- Agioi Theodoroi
- Refining, jetty loading and downstream units on the Corinthian Gulf.
- Thessaloniki
- Northern refinery, petrochemical units and the port fuel terminals.
- Revithoussa
- Island LNG import terminal and regasification plant near Megara.
- Alexandroupolis
- Floating regasification unit and the gas link into the Balkan network.
Field notes · Greece
More about Greece that matters for portable equipment
Greece: logistics and access
The 213 km Thessaloniki-Skopje pipeline resumed operations at the beginning of 2026 after a 13-year suspension, so product pipeline terminals are active again at both ends.
Greece: infrastructure
A 390 MW natural gas power station in Thessaloniki opened in 2005 and is run by a subsidiary, adding gas-fired power to the refinery complex.
Greece: logistics and access
HelleniQ Energy operated 1,475 service stations in Greece in 2026, so fuel forecourts with classified areas are spread across the mainland and islands.
The term · Ex-proof
What “Ex-proof” means for a smartphone
“Ex-proof” is shorthand for equipment carrying an explosion-protection marking (the Ex mark) that matches the area it enters. The marking states the protection concept, gas or dust group and temperature class, and it must be backed by a certificate issued by a recognised body, so a phone described as Ex-proof should come with a certificate number you can check.
The IS-04Z1 is designed to carry the marking II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4. That is a target: certification is in progress, no certificate has been issued, and SAMS will publish the certificate numbers when they exist.
In Greece. A Greek marking check would compare the device's category, gas group and temperature class with the zone plan at the refinery, LNG terminal or yard. Fuel areas and gas terminals differ from one another, so the group needed follows the operator's classification. The IS-04Z1 marking target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Greece
Nothing can be bought for Greece today: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch, and SAMS will supply end users through authorised distributors once certificates exist. What a buyer can do now is take the specification, ask for the written certification schedule and arrange a safe-area evaluation, so that the right local channel contacts you at launch.
- 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 · Greece
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof mobile phone in Greece 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 Ex-proof mobile phone in Greece cost?
No price is published. While certification is in progress there is no list price and no committed lead time, and a supplier quoting a firm figure for an uncertified Ex handset is promising something it cannot stand behind. Indicative pre-launch pricing is issued in writing against a stated quantity and site.
What Ex marking will the IS-04Z1 carry?
The marking target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4. It becomes a marking only when the certificate is issued; until then it is a design target.
Which sites in Greece does this cover?
The market guide for Greece covers Aspropyrgos, Elefsina, Agioi Theodoroi, Thessaloniki, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How will SAMS supply Greece?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
How should I plan device supply for island or coastal Greek sites?
Mainland refineries are reachable by road, but islands depend on ferry or air freight and timetables vary by season. Order spare batteries and chargers early, and confirm with the operator whether devices must be registered before shipment to the site.
Does Greek summer heat matter for Ex handheld devices?
Hot summers and direct sun can push device temperatures up, which affects battery safety and display visibility. Check the maximum ambient temperature on the certificate, and avoid leaving devices on hot surfaces. Offshore and island sites also add salt air that can affect connectors.
Can the same device be used in a shipyard and a refinery?
Shipyards and refineries may follow different regimes and have different zone definitions. A device would need a marking suitable for each area it enters. Ask each operator or yard authority what evidence and permits they require before carrying a handset in.
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Enquiry · Greece
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Greece
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 · Greece
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Greece?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.