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Turkey · IECEx
IECEx Cell Phone in Turkey
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, built for refinery and petrochemical work at Aliağa and on the Marmara, gas terminal and pipeline operations, and the fertiliser and chemical plants inside the organised industrial zones. If you are specifying an IECEx cell phone for Turkey, 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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WhereTurkey
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Turkey: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx cell phone for Turkey
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of conformity | Number checkable on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Standards edition | The IEC 60079 edition the certificate cites | Stated on the certificate when issued |
| Schedule of conditions | Limits of use, batteries and accessories | Published with the certificate |
| Where it applies | Turkey: Aliağa, Körfez and Kocaeli, Marmara Ereğlisi | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Turkey
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 Turkey. 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 · Turkey
Where an Ex phone is used in Turkey
Operators and classified areas drawn from the SAMS Turkey market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- TÜPRAŞ
- Refineries at İzmit, İzmir, Kırıkkale and Batman with associated terminals.
- SOCAR Türkiye
- The STAR refinery and the Aliağa petrochemical and terminal complex.
- PETKİM
- Petrochemical production at Aliağa, integrated with the neighbouring refinery.
- BOTAŞ
- Gas transmission, the Marmara Ereğlisi LNG terminal and the Ceyhan terminal.
- TPAO
- Upstream oil and gas production onshore and in the Black Sea.
- Ege Gaz
- LNG import and regasification terminal on the Aliağa shore.
Industrial areas and sites
- Aliağa
- Refining, petrochemicals, LNG and port terminals north of İzmir.
- Körfez and Kocaeli
- Marmara refining plus the chemical estates at Dilovası and Gebze.
- Marmara Ereğlisi
- LNG import terminal and the gas entry to the Thrace network.
- Ceyhan
- Crude export terminals, tank farms and the wider energy hub.
- Dörtyol
- Floating regasification and fuel terminals on the İskenderun gulf.
- Kırıkkale
- Inland refinery serving central Anatolia with its own pipeline link.
Field notes · Turkey
More about Turkey that matters for portable equipment
Turkey: infrastructure
The Ceyhan marine terminal on the Mediterranean has seven storage tanks and a jetty that can load two tankers of up to 300,000 DWT at once, as the end point of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline.
Turkey: projects and investment
Black Sea gas is forecast to meet all residential demand from the late 2020s, which implies new offshore and onshore gas processing and pipeline work.
Turkey: rules and approvals
Energy policy aims to secure national supply and reduce fossil fuel imports, which accounted for over 20% of the cost of Turkey's imports in 2019, so domestic gas and refining projects are a priority.
The term · IECEx
What “IECEx” means for a smartphone
IECEx is the international scheme for certifying equipment used in explosive atmospheres. A certificate of conformity is issued by an accredited certification body against a specific edition of the IEC 60079 standards and carries a schedule of conditions of safe use. It is not a legal requirement in most countries on its own, but many national schemes accept it as the technical basis.
The IECEx certificate for the IS-04Z1 is in progress and has not been issued. The marking target is Ex ib IIC T4, the intrinsic safety concept for Zone 1 gas with the hardest gas group (IIC) and a 135 °C temperature class.
In Turkey. IECEx matters in Türkiye through international groups and contractors at the Aliağa and Marmara complexes, and at the Ceyhan export terminal. A certificate of conformity and its schedule of conditions lets their safety teams compare the handset with a common reference. For the IS-04Z1, this certification is still in progress.
The route · specification
Specifying an IECEx cell phone for Turkey
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 · Turkey
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx cell phone in Turkey 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 an IECEx cell phone in Turkey 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.
Does the IS-04Z1 hold an IECEx certificate?
No. The IECEx certificate is in progress and has not been issued. SAMS will publish the number when it exists.
Which sites in Turkey does this cover?
The market guide for Turkey covers Aliağa, Körfez and Kocaeli, Marmara Ereğlisi, Ceyhan, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
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 does Turkey's climate affect Ex handheld devices?
Conditions range from hot coastal summers to cold central and eastern winters, so check both the maximum and the lowest ambient ratings on the certificate, the water and dust ingress rating and touch operation with gloves. Coastal terminals also add salt air.
What documentation language is usual for Turkish sites?
Turkish is the working language, and instructions are typically expected in the language of the destination country, with English accepted at some international operators. Provide the certificate, declaration of conformity and Ex marking details, and ask the operator what it requires.
Is Turkish supported on screen and in the documentation?
The sheet states Turkish on the screen and in the file, on Android 16. Confirm the language pack, keyboard and the language of the certificate and manual with the supplier during an evaluation, particularly for contractor crews.
Related guides
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Other guides for Turkey, other places in Turkey, and the pages behind them.
Intrinsically Safe Mobile Phone Supplier in TurkeySame place, different guide
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone Distributor in TurkeySame place, different guide
Ex-Proof Mobile Phone Distributor in TurkeySame place, different guide
Industrial Mobile Phone Distributor in TurkeySame place, different guide
Hazardous Area Mobile Phone in TurkeySame place, different guide
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in TurkeySame place, different guide
Turkey market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for TurkeyEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Turkey
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Turkey
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Turkey
Launching Q4 2026
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Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.