Tank farms
Private and public tank farms sit near the port; Indian Oil reports crude storage at Kandla, and Parker Agrochem and Aegis rent liquid storage capacity. Several operators therefore work in one area.
Kandla India · explosion proof
Explosion-Proof Smartphone in Kandla India
Kandla is a major Indian port on the Gulf of Kutch, officially renamed Deendayal Port in 2017, handling large volumes of liquid and bulk cargo. The port was built in the 1950s as the chief seaport for western India and was renamed Deendayal Port in 2017. This page explains what to look for in an explosion proof smartphone for Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat, 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
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Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
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. 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 smartphone for Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat
| 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 | Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: Oil and chemical jetties, Liquid storage tank farms, Tanker loading gantries | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Kandla 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 Kandla 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 · Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat
Working in Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: operators and classified areas
The companies on site and the hazardous-area types a handset is likely to meet there.
Operators and companies on site
- Deendayal Port Authority
- Indian Oil Corporation
- Parker Agrochem
- Aegis Group
Classified areas to expect
- Oil and chemical jetties
- Liquid storage tank farms
- Tanker loading gantries
- LPG handling
Local conditions · Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat
Conditions in Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat that affect handheld equipment
Expansion
The Ministry of Ports announced further oil jetties and a new cargo port to separate dry and liquid cargo, so project work is ongoing.
Field notes · Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat
More about Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat that matters for portable equipment
Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: climate and equipment wear
Visibility in the harbour is generally good through the year, with low visibility mostly during rain and storms, which helps outdoor marine operations.
Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: who works there
The port authority operates at three locations along the Gulf of Kutch: Kandla Creek, Tuna Tekra and the offshore oil terminal at Vadinar.
Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: industry on the ground
Kandla, officially Deendayal Port, handled 132.3 million tonnes of cargo in 2023-24, mainly liquid and bulk, and is described as India's largest port by cargo volume.
Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat: climate and equipment wear
Annual rainfall is only about 322 millimetres, mostly from the south-west monsoon between June and September, while April and May are the driest months.
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 Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat. On oil jetties and tanker gantries, explosion-proof is a loose label. Fixed pumps and lighting may use flameproof Ex d, while a handheld carried to a jetty head or a gantry relies on intrinsic safety. The type of cargo and the area classification decide what is suitable.
The route · specification
Specifying an explosion proof smartphone for Kandla 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 · Kandla India
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an explosion proof smartphone in Kandla India today?
Not yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch and its certification is still in progress ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. No unit goes into a classified area before the certificate covering it exists. The datasheet, the certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
What does an explosion proof smartphone in Kandla 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.
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 areas at Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat would use it?
Likely candidates are oil and chemical jetties, liquid storage tank farms, tanker loading gantries, lpg handling. 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 dry is Kandla for electronics?
Annual rainfall is only about 322 millimetres, but summer heat reaches around 40 degrees Celsius and coastal air carries salt. Check temperature and corrosion resistance on the datasheet.
What hazardous areas exist at Kandla port?
Oil jetties, tank farms and liquid cargo terminals are the main classified areas because of flammable vapours. The port and each terminal operator define the zones, so request drawings and accepted approvals before taking devices to jetties.
Do port and tank farm operators at Kandla each need to approve a device?
Often yes. The port authority and each tank farm operator control their own areas and permits, so approval at one does not carry to another. Confirm with each operator which evidence, markings and permits it requires before a handheld is used on its premises.
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Enquiry · Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat, 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 · Kandla (Deendayal Port), Gujarat
Launching Q4 2026
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