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Paradip India · IECEx
IECEx Mobile Phone in Paradip India
It is the first Indian Oil refinery to process 15 million tonnes a year through a single atmospheric column and can process heavy crude oil. Refining and polypropylene units create Zone 1 areas. If you are specifying an IECEx mobile phone for Paradip, Odisha, 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
WhereParadip India
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Paradip, Odisha: 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 Paradip, Odisha
| 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 | Paradip, Odisha: Refinery process units, Crude receipt via single point moorings, Polypropylene unit | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Paradip 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 Paradip 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 · Paradip, Odisha
Working in Paradip, Odisha: 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
- Indian Oil Corporation
Classified areas to expect
- Refinery process units
- Crude receipt via single point moorings
- Polypropylene unit
- Product storage and loading
Local conditions · Paradip, Odisha
Site conditions at Paradip, Odisha: what wears and what limits equipment
Crude receipt
Indian Oil states that crude arrives through three single point moorings about 25 km out to sea for very large crude carriers, with a captive South Oil Jetty in Paradip Port also used for crude imports and product exports.
Field notes · Paradip, Odisha
More about Paradip, Odisha that matters for portable equipment
Paradip, Odisha: industry on the ground
Products include petrol, diesel, LPG, aviation turbine fuel, kerosene, sulphur and petroleum coke, with a polypropylene plant commissioned in 2019-20.
Paradip, Odisha: rules and approvals
The refinery says it discharges zero effluent and that its stack emissions are uplinked to the server of the Central Pollution Control Board.
Paradip, Odisha: who works there
Other companies in Paradip include IFFCO, Paradeep Phosphates, Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum and Goa Carbon, so the town hosts fertiliser and fuel operators.
Paradip, Odisha: logistics and access
The nearest commercial airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, and Paradip is on National Highway 53.
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 Paradip, Odisha. The refinery's marine side and process plants involve international contractors and specialist crews. An IECEx certificate of conformity with its schedule of conditions is a common reference for them. SAMS is pursuing IECEx for the IS-04Z1, and nothing has been issued.
The route · specification
Specifying an IECEx mobile phone for Paradip 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 · Paradip India
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx mobile phone in Paradip India 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 mobile phone in Paradip 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 Paradip, Odisha would use it?
Likely candidates are refinery process units, crude receipt via single point moorings, polypropylene unit, product storage and loading. 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.
Is Paradip a low-lying coastal site?
Yes, Paradip is only about one metre above sea level on the Odisha coast, so humidity, salt air and storm events matter. Choose sealed, corrosion-resistant devices and confirm the ratings on the datasheet.
What hazardous areas are at Paradip refinery?
The refinery has a large atmospheric column, cracker and coker areas, tank farms and jetty facilities, with classified zones set by the operator. Request the area classification before taking portable devices.
Can a handheld be used at the offshore moorings serving Paradip?
Only if the operator and marine authorities allow it and the device suits the area classification. Moorings are about 25 km offshore and have separate marine procedures. Confirm with the operator which devices are permitted there and under what permit.
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Enquiry · Paradip, Odisha
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Paradip, Odisha, 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 · Paradip, Odisha
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Paradip India?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.