Poland: infrastructure
Bełchatów Power Station in the Łódź region supplies almost 20% of Poland's energy and is the largest brown coal power plant in the EU, a major example of a large dust-hazard site.
Poland · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Mobile Phone Supplier in Poland
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, built for the refinery, fertiliser and gas terminal work where Polish teams actually meet an explosive atmosphere. This page sets out how an Ex-proof mobile phone supply route to Poland will work for the IS-04Z1, and what is and is not available before launch.
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
WherePoland
Short answer. An Ex-proof mobile phone for Poland 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 · Ex-proof
Checklist: Ex-proof mobile phone for Poland
| 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 | Poland: Police, Tarnów, Płock | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Poland
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 Poland. 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 · Poland
Hazardous-area industry in Poland
The main operators, industrial areas and sites that the SAMS Poland market guide covers.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- Orlen
- Płock and Gdańsk refineries and the Płock petrochemical complex.
- Orlen Południe
- Biorefining and base oil plants at Trzebinia and Jedlicze.
- Anwil
- PVC, caustic soda and nitrogen fertilisers at Włocławek.
- Grupa Azoty
- Nitrogen and chemical plants at Tarnów, Puławy and Police.
- Grupa Azoty Polyolefins
- The Polimery Police propylene and polypropylene complex.
- Gaz-System
- Transmission grid, Baltic Pipe and the Świnoujście LNG terminal.
Industrial areas and sites
- Płock
- The largest refining and petrochemical complex in the country.
- Gdańsk
- Coastal refinery, oil terminal and pipeline tank farms.
- Włocławek
- Chlorine, PVC and fertiliser plants on the Vistula.
- Puławy
- Nitrogen fertiliser and melamine production in Lublin province.
- Police
- Fertiliser complex and the new polypropylene units on the Oder.
- Tarnów
- The original Azoty nitrogen and plastics site in Małopolska.
Field notes · Poland
More about Poland that matters for portable equipment
Poland: projects and investment
Solar energy expanded by 51.39% in 2023 and 26.61% in 2024 while hard coal fell 16.96% in 2024, and nuclear power is being introduced, so the types of site are changing.
Poland: industry on the ground
The Płock refinery and petrochemical complex is the largest oil refinery in Poland, and Orlen's headquarters are in the same city, with servicing and construction firms clustered around the plant.
Poland: industry on the ground
Coal use splits into 75.6% for electricity and heat, 14.5% for industry and 9.9% for buildings, so industrial coal consumers beyond power plants also have dust and gas hazards.
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 Poland. A marking check in Poland compares II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 with the plant's classification. The gas marking target covers refineries and gas terminals, while Zone 21 dust protection belongs to the same programme. On a fertiliser site, the prilling tower, bagging hall and ammonia area can sit close together, so each area's zone must be confirmed.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Poland
Supply of the IS-04Z1 to Poland starts only after certification, through authorised distributors. Until then a buyer can request the datasheet and the written certification schedule, and arrange a safe-area evaluation unit, which puts the site on the list for the right local channel 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 · Poland
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof mobile phone in Poland 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 Poland 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 Poland does this cover?
The market guide for Poland covers Płock, Gdańsk, Włocławek, Puławy, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How will SAMS supply Poland?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
What language should Polish sites receive documentation in?
Polish is the working language and ATEX instructions are typically expected in the language of the destination country. A Polish-language instruction sheet with certificate pack usually speeds up site acceptance. Ask the operator whether English documents are also accepted for contractors.
Does Poland follow ATEX for handheld devices in hazardous areas?
Poland is an EU member, so ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU applies to equipment and Directive 1999/92/EC to workplace zoning. Zone 1 and Zone 2 devices should carry CE and Ex markings with instructions in Polish. Operators and mines usually add their own approval rules.
Does one device cover both gas and dust on a fertiliser site?
The gas marking target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4, and Zone 21 dust protection belongs to the same programme, so one device is designed to cover both. Certification is in progress, so confirm the final marking and the plant's zone drawing with the operator.
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Industrial Mobile Phone Distributor in PolandSame place, different guide
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IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in PolandSame place, different guide
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone Distributor in PolandSame place, different guide
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Supplier in PolandSame place, different guide
Poland market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for PolandEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Poland
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Poland
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 · Poland
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Poland?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.