Denmark: rules and approvals
Manufacturers who apply the ATEX provisions and affix CE and Ex markings may sell equipment anywhere in the EU without further requirements for those risks, so Danish buyers can use EU-wide certificates.
Denmark · explosion proof
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone Distributor in Denmark
The IS-04Z1 is an explosion proof mobile phone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, from a wet deck 225 km west of Esbjerg to a fermentation building at Kalundborg and a biogas upgrading skid on Lolland. Coal supplied less than 11% of electricity in 2019 and coal-fired generation was scheduled to end by 2028, so biomass and gas plants are replacing coal sites. Distribution partners for Denmark 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
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DeviceMobile Phone
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WhereDenmark
Short answer. Denmark 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. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · explosion proof
Checklist: explosion proof mobile phone for Denmark
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Protection concept | Flameproof (Ex d) or intrinsic safety (Ex i) | Intrinsic safety, level ib |
| Zone suitability | Zone 1 gas and Zone 21 dust | Design target for Zone 1 and 21 |
| Certificate | Number, issuing body and schedule of conditions | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Denmark: Fredericia, Kalundborg, Stigsnæs | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Denmark
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 Denmark. 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 · Denmark
Where an Ex phone is used in Denmark
Operators and classified areas drawn from the SAMS Denmark market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- TotalEnergies EP Danmark
- Operates the Danish Underground Consortium fields in the North Sea.
- BlueNord
- Partner in the Danish Underground Consortium hubs.
- Nordsøfonden
- The state participant in Danish oil and gas licences.
- Crossbridge Energy
- Fredericia refinery, supplying over a third of Danish liquid fuel.
- Everfuel
- HySynergy electrolysis and Power-to-X project beside the refinery, being built in phases.
- Ørsted
- Asnæs power station at Kalundborg and offshore wind out of Esbjerg.
Industrial areas and sites
- Esbjerg
- Supply base, helicopter gateway and the largest offshore wind base port.
- The Danish North Sea
- Dan, Halfdan, Gorm and the Tyra hub, about 225 km west of Esbjerg.
- Fredericia
- Refinery, harbour tank farm and the Triangle Region process industry.
- Kalundborg
- Symbiosis site with pharmaceutical, enzyme, power and biogas plants.
- Stigsnæs
- Deep-water industrial harbour and tank storage on south-west Zealand.
- Prøvestenen and Copenhagen harbour
- Fuel terminals and bunker storage on the sound.
Field notes · Denmark
More about Denmark that matters for portable equipment
Denmark: projects and investment
Denmark expects to remain self-sufficient in oil until 2050 according to the cited article, so existing offshore and onshore oil facilities are likely to need maintenance work for years to come.
Denmark: projects and investment
A target of 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and a wind turbine industry dating from the 1970s mean wind and green-energy projects are a large share of current construction work.
Denmark: logistics and access
Port Esbjerg calls itself the world's largest base port for offshore wind activities and says it has been involved in shipping components to more than 65 offshore wind projects.
The term · explosion proof
What “explosion proof” means for a smartphone
“Explosion proof” is the phrase most buyers use for equipment that may be taken into a classified hazardous area. Strictly, it covers several protection concepts: a flameproof enclosure (Ex d) contains an internal explosion, while intrinsic safety (Ex i) limits electrical energy so that an ignition cannot start. Phones are normally intrinsically safe, because a flameproof handset would be too heavy to carry all shift.
The IS-04Z1 uses intrinsic safety, with a marking target of Ex ib IIC T4, and is designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21. It is pre-launch, certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued.
In Denmark. Explosion proof is the everyday phrase, but a salt-water deck, a warm wet fermentation hall and an unmanned biogas yard need different thinking. Flameproof Ex d suits fixed equipment; the IS-04Z1 uses intrinsic safety for handhelds. Zone classification here comes from the emergency management agency's executive order. SAMS does not classify areas.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Denmark
A distributor for Denmark would carry the IS-04Z1 after certification completes; the Q4 2026 launch is the planning date and no appointment has been made. SAMS reviews applicants one by one and prefers companies with their own Ex-competent technical and service staff, since certified devices must not be repaired outside approved channels.
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 Denmark.
- 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 · Denmark
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an explosion proof mobile phone in Denmark 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 explosion proof mobile phone in Denmark 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.
Is the IS-04Z1 explosion proof or intrinsically safe?
It is intrinsically safe (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), which is the usual way to make a phone for hazardous areas. It is not a flameproof (Ex d) design, and certification is still in progress.
Which sites in Denmark does this cover?
The market guide for Denmark covers Esbjerg, The Danish North Sea, Fredericia, Kalundborg, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Denmark?
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 Denmark.
Does Denmark's cool, windy climate matter for Ex handheld devices?
Cold, wet and windy conditions affect battery life and touchscreen use with gloves, particularly offshore and at wind farms. Check the lowest rated ambient temperature on the certificate, the water ingress rating and whether touch input works with wet or gloved hands.
What documentation is needed for an Ex phone in Denmark?
Typically the EU declaration of conformity, the certificate, the Ex marking details and instructions in the local language, which may be Danish or English depending on the operator. Request the site's equipment register template so supplier documents can be matched to it.
Who classifies hazardous areas in Denmark?
The classification of areas into zones comes from the emergency management agency under an executive order, while the employer's duty to assess explosion risk and hold an explosion protection document comes from the Danish Working Environment Authority. SAMS classifies nothing. Confirm the arrangement with the site operator for your plant.
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Hazardous Area Mobile Phone in DenmarkSame place, different guide
Rugged Mobile Phone in DenmarkSame place, different guide
Intrinsically Safe Mobile Phone Distributor in DenmarkSame place, different guide
Denmark market guideCertification route and regulators
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Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Denmark
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Denmark
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Denmark
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Denmark?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.