Genome Valley
Genome Valley covers roughly 2,000 acres around Shamirpet and Medchal, hosting pharma manufacturing, research and contract research organisations. It was founded in 1999 as a public-private park.
Hyderabad India · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Smartphone Distributor in Hyderabad India
Hyderabad is a major pharmaceutical and life sciences centre, with the Genome Valley cluster and a large planned Pharma City. Bulk drug and API plants in the wider Hyderabad region use flammable solvents, creating Zone 1 and Zone 21 areas in specific rooms. Distribution partners for Hyderabad, Telangana are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch 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 topicEx-proof
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereHyderabad India
Short answer. Hyderabad, Telangana has no appointed SAMS distributor yet: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued, launch planned for Q4 2026), and distributor applications are open.
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 · Ex-proof
Checklist: Ex-proof smartphone for Hyderabad, Telangana
| 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 | Hyderabad, Telangana: Powder handling, Warehouse solvent stores, Solvent storage and dispensing | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad 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 site · Hyderabad, Telangana
Hyderabad, Telangana 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.
What the site is
- City
- Hyderabad is a major pharmaceutical and life sciences centre, with the Genome Valley cluster and a large planned Pharma City. Bulk drug and API plants in the wider Hyderabad region use flammable solvents, creating Zone 1 and Zone 21 areas in specific rooms.
Classified areas to expect
- Solvent storage and dispensing
- API reactor areas
- Powder handling
- Warehouse solvent stores
Local conditions · Hyderabad, Telangana
What Hyderabad, Telangana means for portable equipment
Pharma City
Hyderabad Pharma City is a planned 19,000-acre cluster in Ranga Reddy district, announced in 2018 and given National Investment and Manufacturing Zone status in 2019. It remains under development, and its status has been questioned in 2025.
Field notes · Hyderabad, Telangana
More about Hyderabad, Telangana that matters for portable equipment
Hyderabad, Telangana: who works there
Neovantage Innovation Parks in Genome Valley offers around 1,000,000 square feet of space with tenants including Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline, Mylan and Ashland, covering vaccine development, contract research and bio-pharma production.
Hyderabad, Telangana: climate and equipment wear
The tropical wet and dry climate means summers from March to June are hot and dry, with maxima often above 40 degrees Celsius between April and June.
Hyderabad, Telangana: geography and layout
Hyderabad occupies about 650 square kilometres on the Deccan Plateau along the Musi River at an average altitude of 536 metres, with 9.7 million people in the metropolitan region in 2011.
Hyderabad, Telangana: infrastructure
IKP Knowledge Park covers 200 acres at Turakapally with laboratory modules of 1,700 to 3,000 square feet, while the Alexandria Knowledge Park SEZ holds a bio-cluster at Shamirpet.
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 Hyderabad, Telangana. A marking check for a Hyderabad API plant starts with the room's zone, where solvent rooms are described as Zone 1 and powder handling as Zone 21. The gas group and temperature class depend on the solvents actually used, so the plant must supply them. The IS-04Z1 target marking is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Hyderabad India
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Hyderabad, Telangana yet and applications are reviewed company by company. Because a certified Ex device cannot be opened by an ordinary phone workshop without invalidating its certificate, SAMS looks for partners who can provide competent technical support and after-sales service locally.
What SAMS looks for in a partner
- Operator relationships
- Existing supplier registrations or a clear route to them with the main operators and contractors in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Ex-competent staff
- People who understand zone classification, markings and the conditions of a certificate.
And equally important
- Local-language support
- Documentation, training and helpdesk in the languages the workforce uses.
- Service capability
- Spares, battery replacement and repair routed through SAMS-approved channels.
Questions · Hyderabad India
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof smartphone in Hyderabad India 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 Ex-proof smartphone in Hyderabad India 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.
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 areas at Hyderabad, Telangana would use it?
Likely candidates are solvent storage and dispensing, api reactor areas, powder handling, warehouse solvent stores. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Hyderabad, Telangana?
Apply through the distributor page with your company details and the territory you cover. SAMS reviews applications company by company and has not yet granted a territory for Hyderabad, Telangana.
Does Genome Valley have a single operator?
No, it is a cluster of campuses and parks with many tenants, including multinational and Indian firms. Rules for access and equipment vary by campus, so confirm with each facility manager.
Do handsets need local telecom certification in India?
Many telecom products now require mandatory testing and certification, which must be handled through an authorised Indian representative. Ask your supplier what certificates they hold for the exact model.
Is there a single Hyderabad site where Zone 1 areas are confirmed?
Not for this page. The region has many pharma plants, and no individual plant has been verified here. Zone 1 and Zone 21 rooms exist where flammable solvents and powders are handled. Ask each plant's EHS team for its classification records.
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Enquiry · Hyderabad, Telangana
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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 · Hyderabad, Telangana
Launching Q4 2026
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Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.