Deep-water terminal
Canaport was commissioned in 1970 and was the first deep-water crude terminal in the western hemisphere able to receive supertankers.
Saint John Refinery · hazardous area
Hazardous Area Smartphone in Saint John Refinery
Irving Oil's Saint John refinery is Canada's largest, able to process more than 320,000 barrels of crude per day. Irving Oil moves much of its product by tanker to regional terminals at ports in Atlantic Canada, Quebec and New England, an area it treats as under-served by pipelines. If you are specifying a hazardous area smartphone for Saint John, New Brunswick, 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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Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Saint John, New Brunswick: 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. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · hazardous area
Checklist: hazardous area smartphone for Saint John, New Brunswick
| 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 | Saint John, New Brunswick: Refinery process units, Crude and product storage, Marine terminal | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Saint John Refinery
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 Saint John Refinery. 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 · Saint John, New Brunswick
Working in Saint John, New Brunswick: 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
- Irving Oil
Classified areas to expect
- Refinery process units
- Crude and product storage
- Marine terminal
Local conditions · Saint John, New Brunswick
What Saint John, New Brunswick means for portable equipment
Maritime climate
The Bay of Fundy coast is damp and foggy, so ingress protection and corrosion resistance are useful.
Field notes · Saint John, New Brunswick
More about Saint John, New Brunswick that matters for portable equipment
Saint John, New Brunswick: climate and equipment wear
The Bay of Fundy never fully freezes, which moderates winters, but the January average is still about minus 8 degrees Celsius and rain and snow total roughly 1,295 mm a year, so outdoor equipment faces cold, wet conditions.
Saint John, New Brunswick: infrastructure
The Canaport LNG regasification terminal was permitted for an initial 1 billion cubic feet per day and was set up by Irving Oil and Repsol to serve Atlantic Canada and the US Northeast.
Saint John, New Brunswick: industry on the ground
The Irving Oil Refinery in Saint John was built from 1960 with a California partner and expanded to Canada's largest refinery, processing over 300,000 barrels per day.
Saint John, New Brunswick: logistics and access
The Port of Saint John is Canada's third-largest by tonnage, with a cargo base that includes dry and liquid bulk and break bulk, giving the refinery and terminals deep-water supply routes.
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 Saint John, New Brunswick. Classified areas include refinery process units, crude and product storage and the marine terminal. Irving Oil classifies them and holds the drawings. SAMS does not classify areas. A specifier should ask the refinery for area data, including any differences between the marine terminal and the inland units.
The route · specification
Specifying a hazardous area smartphone for Saint John Refinery
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 · Saint John Refinery
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy a hazardous area smartphone in Saint John Refinery 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 smartphone in Saint John Refinery 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.
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 Saint John, New Brunswick would use it?
Likely candidates are refinery process units, crude and product storage, marine terminal. 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.
Are refinery turnarounds a factor for contractors in Saint John?
Large refineries run planned maintenance outages that bring many contractors, with operator-set dates. Ask the operator's contractor team about timing, site induction and which devices are approved for process areas, and book any certified equipment early.
How does the marine climate affect devices in Saint John?
A coastal port brings humidity, salt and fog, and winters are cold, so sealed devices with corrosion-resistant connectors and low-temperature ratings are sensible. Confirm operator guidance on ingress protection and temperature class.
Does the coastal climate matter for a phone at Saint John?
It can. The Bay of Fundy coast is damp and foggy, so ingress protection and corrosion resistance are useful. IP68 describes dust and water protection, not explosion protection. Check the datasheet for environmental limits and ask Irving Oil how long devices stay outdoors on the marine terminal.
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Enquiry · Saint John, New Brunswick
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
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 · Saint John, New Brunswick
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Saint John Refinery?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.