Crude receipt
Indian Oil states that crude arrives through three single point moorings about 25 km out to sea for very large crude carriers, with a captive South Oil Jetty in Paradip Port also used for crude imports and product exports.
Paradip India · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Smartphone Distributor in Paradip India
Paradip on the Odisha coast hosts Indian Oil's 15 million tonne a year refinery, inaugurated on 7 February 2016, which processes heavy crude received through offshore single point moorings. Refining and polypropylene units create Zone 1 areas. Distribution partners for Paradip, Odisha 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
WhereParadip India
Short answer. Paradip, Odisha 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.
Status: pre-launch. IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued; launch is planned 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 smartphone for Paradip, Odisha
| 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 | Paradip, Odisha: Polypropylene unit, Product storage and loading, Refinery process units | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Paradip 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 Paradip 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 · Paradip, Odisha
Paradip, Odisha: where the IS-04Z1 would work
Who operates there and which kinds of classified area a handset would meet, from the SAMS site research.
Operators and companies on site
- Indian Oil Corporation
Classified areas to expect
- Refinery process units
- Crude receipt via single point moorings
- Polypropylene unit
- Product storage and loading
Local conditions · Paradip, Odisha
What Paradip, Odisha means for portable equipment
Site
The refinery sits on about 3,345 acres roughly 5 km from Paradip Port, and a polypropylene plant began operating in FY 2019-20.
Field notes · Paradip, Odisha
More about Paradip, Odisha that matters for portable equipment
Paradip, Odisha: industry on the ground
Products include petrol, diesel, LPG, aviation turbine fuel, kerosene, sulphur and petroleum coke, with a polypropylene plant commissioned in 2019-20.
Paradip, Odisha: rules and approvals
The refinery says it discharges zero effluent and that its stack emissions are uplinked to the server of the Central Pollution Control Board.
Paradip, Odisha: infrastructure
It is the first Indian Oil refinery to process 15 million tonnes a year through a single atmospheric column and can process heavy crude oil.
Paradip, Odisha: who works there
Other companies in Paradip include IFFCO, Paradeep Phosphates, Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum and Goa Carbon, so the town hosts fertiliser and fuel operators.
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 Paradip, Odisha. A marking check at Paradip should compare the device with process units, polypropylene, product loading and crude receipt areas. Heavy crude units and propylene can sit in different gas groups. The IS-04Z1 target marking is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4, and the operator's classification decides suitability.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Paradip India
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Paradip, Odisha 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 Paradip, Odisha.
- 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 · Paradip India
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof smartphone in Paradip 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 Paradip India 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.
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 Paradip, Odisha would use it?
Likely candidates are refinery process units, crude receipt via single point moorings, polypropylene unit, product storage and loading. 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 Paradip, Odisha?
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 Paradip, Odisha.
How do I reach Paradip?
The nearest commercial airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, and Paradip is on National Highway 53, about 90 kilometres from Cuttack. Allow time for road transfer and gate passes.
Why is construction work still ongoing at Paradip?
A petrochemical complex including polypropylene, ethylene glycol and PX-PTA units is being added in stages. Construction contractors and operators may follow different access rules, so confirm with each.
How should cyclone and monsoon exposure influence device selection?
Plan for heavy rain, humidity and storm disruption, with secure storage and charging in safe indoor areas. Sealed IP68 housings help with water. Ask the operator about its severe-weather procedures for portable equipment and how devices are secured during warnings.
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Enquiry · Paradip, Odisha
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Paradip, Odisha, 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 · Paradip, Odisha
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Paradip India?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.