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Saint John Refinery · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Smartphone Distributor in Saint John Refinery
Irving Oil's Saint John refinery is Canada's largest, able to process more than 320,000 barrels of crude per day. Crude arrives by supertanker at the Canaport deep-water terminal, and process units and storage contain classified areas. Distribution partners for Saint John, New Brunswick 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
WhereSaint John Refinery
Short answer. Saint John, New Brunswick 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.
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 smartphone for Saint John, New Brunswick
| 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 | Saint John, New Brunswick: Refinery process units, Crude and product storage, Marine terminal | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Saint John Refinery
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 Saint John Refinery. 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 · Saint John, New Brunswick
Saint John, New Brunswick 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.
Operators and companies on site
- Irving Oil
Classified areas to expect
- Refinery process units
- Crude and product storage
- Marine terminal
Local conditions · Saint John, New Brunswick
Site conditions at Saint John, New Brunswick: what wears and what limits equipment
Deep-water terminal
Canaport was commissioned in 1970 and was the first deep-water crude terminal in the western hemisphere able to receive supertankers.
Field notes · Saint John, New Brunswick
More about Saint John, New Brunswick that matters for portable equipment
Saint John, New Brunswick: who works there
Irving Oil also operates Ireland's only refinery at Whitegate, County Cork, and its home office in Uptown Saint John opened officially in 2019, so supplier relations run through Saint John.
Saint John, New Brunswick: climate and equipment wear
The Bay of Fundy never fully freezes, which moderates winters, but the January average is still about minus 8 degrees Celsius and rain and snow total roughly 1,295 mm a year, so outdoor equipment faces cold, wet conditions.
Saint John, New Brunswick: infrastructure
The Canaport LNG regasification terminal was permitted for an initial 1 billion cubic feet per day and was set up by Irving Oil and Repsol to serve Atlantic Canada and the US Northeast.
Saint John, New Brunswick: logistics and access
Irving Oil moves much of its product by tanker to regional terminals at ports in Atlantic Canada, Quebec and New England, an area it treats as under-served by pipelines.
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 Saint John, New Brunswick. A marking check at Saint John would compare gas group and temperature class with the refinery's data for process units and storage. The IS-04Z1 target marking is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4, subject to certification. Irving Oil decides whether that suits each area, including the marine terminal.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Saint John Refinery
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Saint John, New Brunswick 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 Saint John, New Brunswick.
- 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 · Saint John Refinery
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof smartphone in Saint John Refinery today?
No. Nothing can be bought or taken into a classified area today: certification is in progress and launch is planned for Q4 2026. What is available now is the datasheet, the written certification schedule and evaluation units for safe-area use.
What does an Ex-proof smartphone in Saint John Refinery 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 Saint John, New Brunswick would use it?
Likely candidates are refinery process units, crude and product storage, marine terminal. 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 Saint John, New Brunswick?
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 Saint John, New Brunswick.
Which areas of the Saint John refinery typically need Ex equipment?
Process units, tank farms, loading and marine terminal areas commonly have Zone 1 or 2 gas areas. The refinery's classification drawings define gas group and temperature class, so request them before specifying handheld devices.
What is Canaport and how is it relevant?
Canaport is a crude oil receiving terminal with a single-point mooring and an LNG terminal near Saint John. Marine and tank areas bring flammable vapour risks, so confirm the terminal's classification and device rules with the operator.
Who decides whether a phone is allowed in the marine terminal?
Irving Oil, as operator, decides which equipment is permitted in each area, normally through its HSE or electrical authority. Ship and tanker crews may have their own requirements too. Ask the refinery for its zone data and approval process, and do not assume a manufacturer certificate alone will be enough.
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Enquiry · Saint John, New Brunswick
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Saint John, New Brunswick
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Saint John Refinery?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.