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Hazira India · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Smartphone in Hazira India
The L and T shipyard at Hazira began building small ships and naval craft in 2010 and was renamed the A M Naik Heavy Engineering Complex in 2021. Its LNG terminal, gas and petrochemical plants and heavy engineering works create Zone 1 and Zone 21 areas. This page explains what to look for in an Ex-proof smartphone for Hazira, Surat, and where the IS-04Z1 stands against that list today.
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
RouteSpecification
WhereHazira India
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Hazira, Surat: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
Where things stand: the IS-04Z1 has not launched, and none of its four certification routes has produced a certificate yet. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · Ex-proof
Checklist: Ex-proof smartphone for Hazira, Surat
| 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 | Hazira, Surat: LNG regasification, Gas processing, Petrochemical plants | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Hazira 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 Hazira 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 · Hazira, Surat
Hazira, Surat 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
- Larsen and Toubro
- KRIBHCO
- Shell
- Reliance Industries
Classified areas to expect
- LNG regasification
- Gas processing
- Petrochemical plants
- Marine terminals
Local conditions · Hazira, Surat
Site conditions at Hazira, Surat: what wears and what limits equipment
LNG terminal
Shell Energy India operates the Hazira LNG terminal. The environmental clearance granted on 2 September 2025 covers expansion from 6.28 to 26.2 million tonnes a year, so this is an approved project rather than existing capacity.
Field notes · Hazira, Surat
More about Hazira, Surat that matters for portable equipment
Hazira, Surat: industry on the ground
The Hazira LNG terminal in Surat district was designed for 5 million tonnes a year of regasification, expandable to 10 million tonnes depending on demand.
Hazira, Surat: climate and equipment wear
The monsoon starts in late June and brings about 1,200 millimetres of rain by the end of September, with maxima around 32 degrees during those months.
Hazira, Surat: climate and equipment wear
Surat has a tropical savanna climate moderated by the sea, with April and May the hottest months at an average maximum of about 37 degrees Celsius.
Hazira, Surat: who works there
Industrial names at Hazira include Essar, Kribhco, Shell, Larsen and Toubro, NTPC, ONGC, GAIL, Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation, UltraTech Cement and Reliance's Hazira Manufacturing Division.
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 Hazira, Surat. A marking check at Hazira should distinguish gas areas, described as Zone 1, from dust areas, described as Zone 21. The gas group and temperature class come from the plant's classification, not from a general rule. The IS-04Z1 target marking is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4, which addresses gas only.
The route · specification
Specifying an Ex-proof smartphone for Hazira India
A short checklist for anyone writing or reviewing the specification, with the IS-04Z1 status against each point.
Check on the paper
- Marking
- Equipment group, category, protection concept, gas group and temperature class, matched to the area drawing.
- Certificate and schedule
- A certificate number, issuing body and the schedule of conditions, not a brochure claim.
- Standards edition
- The IEC 60079 or national standard edition the certificate was issued against.
Check for the IS-04Z1
- Marking target
- II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: a target, not yet a certificate.
- Certificate status
- IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 in progress; none issued.
- Operator approval
- Separate from the certificate and handled with the site operator.
Questions · Hazira India
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof smartphone in Hazira India 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 Hazira 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 Hazira, Surat would use it?
Likely candidates are lng regasification, gas processing, petrochemical plants, marine terminals. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
Is intrinsically safe the same as explosion proof?
Not exactly. Explosion proof is a broad everyday term; intrinsic safety is one protection concept, which limits energy so ignition cannot occur. Flameproof (Ex d) is a different concept that contains an explosion. The IS-04Z1 is intrinsically safe by design.
How long is the transfer from Surat to Hazira?
Hazira is 22 kilometres from Surat and the drive takes about 30 to 35 minutes. Most visitors fly into Surat, and heavy plant traffic and monsoon rain can slow the road.
What mix of hazardous areas does Hazira have?
Hazira combines an LNG terminal, gas and power plants, a manufacturing division and a shipyard, so it has gas-hazard zones, hot-work areas and mixed-use industrial zones. Always get the area classification and equipment rules from the specific operator.
Who sets the rules for carrying a handheld into an LNG terminal at Hazira?
The terminal operator does, through its permit and area classification system, with PESO as national regulator. Rules usually cover approved equipment, permits and charging. Ask the operator's safety team what evidence they need from a supplier before a new handheld may enter.
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Enquiry · Hazira, Surat
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Hazira, Surat, India
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Enquiry · Hazira, Surat
Launching Q4 2026
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