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Ankleshwar India · IECEx
IECEx Mobile Phone in Ankleshwar India
Ankleshwar is a hub of the Indian chemical industry, and its industrial estate produces more than 5 percent of the country's chemical output, including pharmaceuticals and dyes. Sources report between 1,500 and 2,000 units making chemicals, dyes, pesticides and pharmaceuticals, where solvent handling creates classified areas. If you are specifying an IECEx mobile phone for Ankleshwar, 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
Search topicIECEx
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteSpecification
WhereAnkleshwar India
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Ankleshwar: 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. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx mobile phone for Ankleshwar
| 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 | Ankleshwar: Chemical reactors and solvent areas, Dye and dye intermediate plants, Pesticide manufacturing | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Ankleshwar 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 Ankleshwar 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 · Ankleshwar
Ankleshwar at a glance: who is there, what is classified
A short profile of the site and the kinds of classified area that matter for portable equipment.
What the site is
- Industrial estate
- Ankleshwar is a hub of the Indian chemical industry, and its industrial estate produces more than 5 percent of the country's chemical output, including pharmaceuticals and dyes. Sources report between 1,500 and 2,000 units making chemicals, dyes, pesticides and pharmaceuticals, where solvent handling creates classified areas.
Classified areas to expect
- Chemical reactors and solvent areas
- Dye and dye intermediate plants
- Pesticide manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical bulk drug solvent handling
Local conditions · Ankleshwar
Site conditions at Ankleshwar: what wears and what limits equipment
Large chemical cluster
The Ankleshwar Industries Association lists 220 chemical, 156 dye and dye intermediate, 11 pesticide and 69 pharmaceutical member units, among others.
Field notes · Ankleshwar
More about Ankleshwar that matters for portable equipment
Ankleshwar: who works there
The Ankleshwar Industrial Association, part of the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation estate, has over 2,000 industries registered, so a single estate holds a very large number of separate operators.
Ankleshwar: logistics and access
The nearby Dahej port has a dedicated liquid handling facility run by the Gujarat Chemical Port Terminal Company that can load or unload up to 25,000 tonnes a day.
Ankleshwar: rules and approvals
Pollution in the estate is regulated by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board, which asks the industrial association to self-enforce among its member units.
Ankleshwar: rules and approvals
Since 2019 India's telecom authority has rolled out mandatory testing and certification of telecom equipment, and the registration must be handled by an authorised Indian representative.
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 Ankleshwar. With between 1,500 and 2,000 units reported in the GIDC estate, many making products for export, buyers and auditors from abroad may be familiar with IECEx. A certificate of conformity with its schedule of conditions would be the reference. The IS-04Z1 is designed for the route; nothing is issued.
The route · specification
Specifying an IECEx mobile phone for Ankleshwar 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 · Ankleshwar India
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx mobile phone in Ankleshwar 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 an IECEx mobile phone in Ankleshwar India 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.
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 areas at Ankleshwar would use it?
Likely candidates are chemical reactors and solvent areas, dye and dye intermediate plants, pesticide manufacturing, pharmaceutical bulk drug solvent handling. 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.
Do telecom products need approval in India?
Many telecom products now need mandatory testing and certification under the telecom authority's scheme, which started in 2019 and requires an authorised Indian representative. Confirm with your supplier whether the specific handset or radio is covered and what documents they hold.
How does the Gujarat monsoon affect equipment in Ankleshwar?
Rain falls mainly from late June to September with around 800 millimetres a season, and April and May are very hot. Choose sealed, water-resistant devices with a suitable temperature range and check the datasheet figures before purchase.
Do small chemical units in Ankleshwar need a managed phone fleet?
A managed fleet is useful even for small plants, because it lets a supervisor control apps, updates and lost devices. The estate has many member units of varied size. EMM or MDM enrolment suits that. Confirm with each plant which areas are classified before deploying devices.
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Enquiry · Ankleshwar
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Ankleshwar, 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 · Ankleshwar
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Ankleshwar India?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.