Extreme heat and humidity
Summer temperatures regularly exceed 50 C with humidity that can pass 90 per cent, which affects device thermal limits and battery life.
Basra · hazardous area
Hazardous Area Mobile Phone in Basra
Basra is Iraq's southern oil hub and the base of the Basra Oil Company. Reconstruction projects funded by foreign investment include the Grand Faw Port, which has drawn global attention to the region's role as a transport hub. If you are specifying a hazardous area mobile phone for Basra, this page covers the markings, the approvals and the current certification status 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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WhereBasra
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Basra: 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. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · hazardous area
Checklist: hazardous area mobile phone for Basra
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Zone | 0, 1 or 2 for gas; 20, 21 or 22 for dust | Designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 |
| Gas group | IIA, IIB or IIC | IIC (target) |
| Area drawing | The operator's own classification drawing | Decided by the site operator |
| Where it applies | Basra: Degassing and gathering stations, Wellheads and flowlines, Gas processing plants | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Basra
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 Basra. 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 · Basra
Basra 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
- Basra Oil Company
- Rumaila Operating Organisation (Basra Oil Company with BP and PetroChina)
- Basra Energy Company (BP and PetroChina venture, Rumaila)
Classified areas to expect
- Degassing and gathering stations
- Wellheads and flowlines
- Gas processing plants
- Crude storage and export terminals
Local conditions · Basra
Conditions in Basra that affect handheld equipment
Operator-led access
Major fields are run by the state operator or joint operating organisations, and site entry is normally controlled through operator-issued permits.
Field notes · Basra
More about Basra that matters for portable equipment
Basra: climate and equipment wear
The city is consistently one of the hottest on the planet, with summer temperatures regularly above 50 degrees Celsius, so heat management is a safety factor for outdoor work.
Basra: logistics and access
Southern terminals exported about 3.23 million barrels a day in December 2024, so tank farms, pump stations and metering systems are heavily used.
Basra: who works there
Basra Oil Company, headquartered in Basra, handles exploration, drilling, production, storage and export in the south and was previously known as the Iraqi South Oil Company.
Basra: logistics and access
Umm Qasr, Iraq's main deep-water port, opened in July 1967 and is linked by railway to Basra and Baghdad.
The term · hazardous area
What “hazardous area” means for a smartphone
A hazardous area is a place where flammable gas, vapour or combustible dust may be present. Standards divide these into zones: Zones 0, 1 and 2 for gas and vapour, and Zones 20, 21 and 22 for dust. Zone 1 and Zone 21 are the tier where an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation, which is where the IS-04Z1 is designed to work. Anything carried in must be marked for the zone, gas group and temperature class of the area.
No certificate has been issued for the IS-04Z1 yet, so it must not be taken into a classified area until the certificate covering it exists and the site operator has accepted it.
In Basra. The area types around Basra include degassing and gathering stations, wellheads and flowlines, gas processing plants and crude storage and export terminals. Classification is carried out by the operator or its engineers, never by SAMS. Specifiers should obtain the zone drawing for the exact installation and treat the IS-04Z1 as a candidate only after certification.
The route · specification
Specifying a hazardous area mobile phone for Basra
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 · Basra
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy a hazardous area mobile phone in Basra 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 a hazardous area mobile phone in Basra 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.
Which hazardous areas is the IS-04Z1 designed for?
Zone 1 and Zone 21 (gas and dust) with gas group IIC and temperature class T4, subject to certification. It must not be used in a classified area before its certificate is issued and the site has accepted it.
Which areas at Basra would use it?
Likely candidates are degassing and gathering stations, wellheads and flowlines, gas processing plants, crude storage and export 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 hot is it for field work in Basra?
Summer temperatures regularly exceed 50 degrees Celsius, with high humidity near the coast. Devices should have a wide operating temperature range, and teams need heat plans for outdoor work.
Where do large equipment shipments arrive?
Umm Qasr is Iraq's main deep-water port and is linked to Basra by railway; projects such as the Grand Faw Port are changing logistics in the area. Plan for customs and escort procedures with the operator's logistics team.
How does 50 C heat affect battery life on an Ex handheld?
High ambient temperature shortens battery life and can limit the temperature range allowed on the certificate. Keep the phone out of direct sun, carry a spare charged in a safe area and read the permitted ambient range once the IS-04Z1 certificate exists. Confirm site rules with the operator.
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Enquiry · Basra
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Basra, Iraq
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Basra
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Basra?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.