Netherlands: logistics and access
The Nieuwe Waterweg links the Rhine and Meuse to the sea, and the Betuweroute freight railway to Germany opened its Dutch section in 2007, so material and equipment move by ship, barge, rail and road.
Netherlands · hazardous area
Hazardous Area Mobile Phone Supplier in Netherlands
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, aimed at the refineries, chemical parks and tank terminals between Rotterdam and Geleen. This page sets out how a hazardous area mobile phone supply route to Netherlands will work for the IS-04Z1, and what is and is not available before launch.
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 topichazardous area
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteSupply
WhereNetherlands
Short answer. A hazardous area mobile phone for Netherlands cannot be bought yet: the SAMS IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued), and the datasheet, certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
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 Netherlands
| 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 | Netherlands: Moerdijk, Geleen, Pernis | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Netherlands
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 Netherlands. 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 · Netherlands
Hazardous-area industry in Netherlands
The main operators, industrial areas and sites that the SAMS Netherlands market guide covers.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- Shell Nederland
- Pernis refinery and the Moerdijk chemical site, linked by pipeline.
- bp Raffinaderij Rotterdam
- Europoort refinery and terminal on the Nieuwe Waterweg.
- Zeeland Refinery
- Refinery and hydrocracker at Nieuwdorp near Vlissingen.
- Dow Benelux
- Terneuzen, the largest Dow production site outside the United States.
- Sitech Services
- Site services and maintenance for the Chemelot park in Geleen.
- Vopak
- Independent tank storage in the Botlek, Europoort and Vlaardingen.
Industrial areas and sites
- Pernis
- Shell refinery and chemicals, about 404,000 barrels a day.
- Botlek
- Dense mix of refining, chemicals and tank storage on the Nieuwe Maas.
- Europoort
- Refineries, crude jetties and bulk liquid terminals near the sea.
- Maasvlakte
- Deep-sea terminals, LNG import and the hydrogen conversion park.
- Moerdijk
- Chemical complex and inland port on the Rotterdam to Antwerp corridor.
- Geleen
- Chemelot park in Limburg with crackers and polymer plants.
Field notes · Netherlands
More about Netherlands that matters for portable equipment
Netherlands: industry on the ground
Two coal-fired power stations at Eemshaven and Maasvlakte are scheduled to close by 2030, and Borssele is the only nuclear power station, producing about 3.3% of electricity used.
Netherlands: projects and investment
The Netherlands had 2,606 wind turbines in December 2020 and targets 70% renewable electricity by 2030, so wind and energy transition projects are a growing part of site work.
Netherlands: industry on the ground
The petrochemical industry and general cargo transshipment are the most important activities in the port, and large oil refineries are located west of the city, making it one of Europe's densest hazardous-area clusters.
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 Netherlands. Dutch classified areas cluster along the water: Pernis, Botlek and Europoort around Rotterdam, the Maasvlakte, Moerdijk, Chemelot at Geleen, Terneuzen, Vlissingen and Nieuwdorp, and the northern chemical park at Delfzijl and Eemshaven. Groningen extraction has ended, so hazard now sits in import, storage, hydrogen and CO2. The site operator classifies each area.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Netherlands
Nothing can be bought for Netherlands today: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch, and SAMS will supply end users through authorised distributors once certificates exist. What a buyer can do now is take the specification, ask for the written certification schedule and arrange a safe-area evaluation, so that the right local channel contacts you at launch.
- 01
Request the datasheet
The technical specification, marking target and conditions of use, sent by email.
- 02
Ask for the certification schedule
Which certificates are in progress, in what order, and what is still to be confirmed.
- 03
Evaluate in a safe area
Evaluation units can be used for connectivity, MDM enrolment and workflow testing outside classified areas.
- 04
Register for launch
Tell us the site, zone, gas group and quantity so the right authorised distributor can contact you.
Questions · Netherlands
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy a hazardous area mobile phone in Netherlands 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 a hazardous area mobile phone in Netherlands 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 sites in Netherlands does this cover?
The market guide for Netherlands covers Pernis, Botlek, Europoort, Maasvlakte, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How will SAMS supply Netherlands?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
Which language should device documents be in for Dutch sites?
Dutch is the national language, but many Rotterdam terminals work in English because of their international customers. ATEX instructions are typically expected in the language of the destination, so confirm with the site safety office whether English or Dutch documents are required.
Do Rotterdam terminals require ATEX certified devices?
The Netherlands is an EU member, so ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU applies to equipment and Directive 1999/92/EC to zoning. Most Rotterdam terminals expect Zone 1 or Zone 2 devices to carry Ex and CE marking. Each concession adds its own registration and permit rules, so check before arrival.
Does a Dutch site need a Dutch-language manual?
The Warenwetbesluit requires a Dutch-language instruction manual for explosion-safe equipment, so buyers usually ask for it with the marking string. The ATEX programme for the IS-04Z1 is in progress, and documents are not yet issued. Confirm requirements with your site operator and the supplier before purchase.
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Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Netherlands
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Netherlands
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Netherlands
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Netherlands?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.