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Hazardous Area Smartphone in Das Island

Das Island lies in the Arabian Gulf about 160 km off the UAE mainland, and ADNOC Gas operates five gas processing trains and three dedicated LNG trains there. UAE phones are type-approved by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, and the supplier register must be valid for a certificate to be issued. If you are specifying a hazardous area smartphone for Das Island, this page covers the markings, the approvals and the current certification status of the IS-04Z1.

Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026

SAMS IS-04Z1 intrinsically safe smartphone for Das Island, front view
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topichazardous area
DeviceSmartphone
RouteSpecification
WhereDas Island

Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Das Island: 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. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.

At a glance · hazardous area

Checklist: hazardous area smartphone for Das Island

Checks a reviewer should make, with the IS-04Z1 position
CheckWhat to look forIS-04Z1 today
Zone0, 1 or 2 for gas; 20, 21 or 22 for dustDesigned for Zone 1 and Zone 21
Gas groupIIA, IIB or IICIIC (target)
Area drawingThe operator's own classification drawingDecided by the site operator
Where it appliesDas Island: Gas processing trains, LNG trains, Crude and LNG tanker loadingClassified by the site operator
Product · Das Island

The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.

SAMS IS-04Z1 explosion proof mobile phone, front view

SAMS IS-04Z1

An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Das Island. 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 · Das Island

Das Island: 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

  • ADNOC Gas
  • ADNOC

Classified areas to expect

  • Gas processing trains
  • LNG trains
  • Crude and LNG tanker loading
  • Pipelines to Habshan
Local conditions · Das Island

Conditions in Das Island that affect handheld equipment

Pipeline link

Two pipelines of over 200 km, part of the Integrated Gas Development project, link Das Island with the Habshan complex on the mainland.

Environment

Hot, humid marine setting with salt-laden air; the island is also a turtle and seabird breeding site, so environmental rules apply.

Field notes · Das Island

More about Das Island that matters for portable equipment

Das Island: logistics and access

Das Island airport is the only airport on the island, and about 6,000 rotating staff arrive by air or sea, so travel is tied to the operator's schedules.

Das Island: background

The first export cargo of crude oil from Abu Dhabi left Das Island on 4 July 1962, which makes it one of the oldest oil export sites in the Emirates.

Das Island: geography and layout

The island measures only about 1.2 km by 2.4 km, so process plant, accommodation and the airport share very limited space.

Das Island: infrastructure

Artificial additions to the south in 2016 provided a new runway and new accommodation, and the runway was expanded and relocated in 2018, so parts of the island are recent construction.

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 Das Island. The island's classified areas arise from gas processing trains, LNG trains, crude and LNG tanker loading and the pipelines to Habshan. ADNOC Gas, as operator, owns the classification and the drawings. SAMS does not classify any area, so a specifier relies on ADNOC Gas for which zone applies where.

The route · specification

Specifying a hazardous area smartphone for Das Island

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 · Das Island

Frequently asked questions

Can we buy a hazardous area smartphone in Das Island 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 a hazardous area smartphone in Das Island 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 Das Island would use it?

Likely candidates are gas processing trains, lng trains, crude and lng tanker loading, pipelines to habshan. 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 people and equipment reach Das Island?

By air to the island's single airport or by sea, in each case under the operator's control. Heavy equipment normally comes by marine transport, so shipping lead times and customs paperwork should be added to the project schedule; confirm logistics with the operator.

Why is Das Island's small size important for equipment planning?

The island is only about 1.2 km by 2.4 km, so process units, accommodation and the runway are close together. That can mean short distances between classified and non-classified areas, so zone boundaries and device-use rules are typically strict and well signposted.

Does the marine environment on Das Island matter for handhelds?

Das Island is hot and humid with salt-laden air, and environmental rules apply because of turtle and seabird breeding. The IS-04Z1 is designed to IP68 and has a 4,000 mAh battery. Salt exposure and heat limits have not been published, so ask for the datasheet.

Enquiry · Das Island

Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Das Island, United Arab Emirates

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 · Das Island

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