Port and hinterland
Dahej is a deep-water cargo port handling LNG, chemicals, coal and petroleum products, with a large Special Economic Zone in its hinterland and rail and road links.
Dahej India · hazardous area
Hazardous Area Mobile Phone in Dahej India
Dahej is a cargo port and industrial area in Bharuch district on the Gulf of Khambhat, Gujarat. Port users include Petronet LNG, the Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company, ONGC OPAL, Birla Copper, Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Reliance Industries, each with its own jetty or facility. If you are specifying a hazardous area mobile phone for Dahej, Gujarat, 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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WhereDahej India
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Dahej, Gujarat: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
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 · hazardous area
Checklist: hazardous area mobile phone for Dahej, Gujarat
| 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 | Dahej, Gujarat: LNG storage and regasification, Ethane and propane handling, Marine jetties | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Dahej 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 Dahej 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 · Dahej, Gujarat
Dahej, Gujarat: where the IS-04Z1 would work
Who operates there and which kinds of classified area a handset would meet, from the SAMS site research.
Operators and companies on site
- Petronet LNG
- ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL)
- Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company (GCPTCL)
Classified areas to expect
- LNG storage and regasification
- Ethane and propane handling
- Marine jetties
- Petrochemical plants
Local conditions · Dahej, Gujarat
Conditions in Dahej, Gujarat that affect handheld equipment
Coastal climate
The setting is general hot, humid coastal conditions with salty air and monsoon rain, which favours sealed, corrosion-resistant devices.
Field notes · Dahej, Gujarat
More about Dahej, Gujarat that matters for portable equipment
Dahej, Gujarat: industry on the ground
Petronet LNG's Dahej terminal has a capacity of 17.5 million tonnes a year with eight LNG storage tanks and is being expanded to 22.5 million tonnes in two phases.
Dahej, Gujarat: logistics and access
The nearest airports are at Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara, and Bharuch, about 45 kilometres away, is being connected to Dahej by a broad-gauge rail siding.
Dahej, Gujarat: infrastructure
It is the first terminal in India to load LNG into trucks, with four truck-loading bays, and acts as a hub for small-scale LNG for customers without pipeline access.
Dahej, Gujarat: geography and layout
The port lies in the Gulf of Cambay at the junction of the Guljaria and Ban creeks and is a natural deep-water port taking vessels with a draft of up to 25 metres.
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 Dahej, Gujarat. Hazardous areas at Dahej include LNG storage and regasification, ethane and propane handling, marine jetties, petrochemical plants and liquid chemical tank terminals. Operators such as Petronet LNG, OPaL and GCPTCL are responsible for classifying their areas. PESO is the national regulator, and SAMS makes no classification decisions.
The route · specification
Specifying a hazardous area mobile phone for Dahej 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 · Dahej India
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy a hazardous area mobile phone in Dahej India 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 Dahej India 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.
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 Dahej, Gujarat would use it?
Likely candidates are lng storage and regasification, ethane and propane handling, marine jetties, petrochemical plants. 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 do I get to Dahej from the airport?
The nearest airports are Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara, with Bharuch about 45 kilometres from the port. Road transfer is the norm, and sites usually require advance gate passes and induction.
Does Dahej's heat and monsoon affect handsets?
April and May are very hot, and the monsoon brings about 800 millimetres of rain between June and September. Choose water-resistant devices with a wide operating temperature range and check the datasheet.
Does the LNG expansion at Dahej change which areas a device must suit?
New jetties, storage and process areas will carry their own classification once designed, and these may differ from existing ones. Treat each area on its own record. Confirm the zone, gas group and temperature class with the terminal operator for any new or modified area.
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Enquiry · Dahej, Gujarat
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Dahej, Gujarat, India
Share the site details and quantity. You will get the datasheet and the certification schedule back by email; pricing is indicative only until launch.
Enquiry · Dahej, Gujarat
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Dahej India?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.