Turkey: who works there
Tüpraş operates four refineries handling about 30 million tonnes of crude a year, with Izmit and Izmir (Aliağa) at 11 million tonnes each, Kırıkkale at 5 million and Batman at 1.1 million.
Turkey · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone Distributor 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. A nuclear power plant is under construction and about half of installed power capacity is renewable, so construction and commissioning sites are active alongside existing plants. Distribution partners for Turkey are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch 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
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereTurkey
Short answer. Turkey has no appointed SAMS distributor yet: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued, launch planned for Q4 2026), and distributor applications are open.
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. An operator's own vendor approval is a separate step. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx smartphone 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: Marmara Ereğlisi, Ceyhan, Dörtyol | 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
Hazardous-area industry in Turkey
The main operators, industrial areas and sites that the SAMS Turkey market guide covers.
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
Electricity supplies about 20% of Turkey's energy and comes mainly from coal, gas and hydro, with a small but growing share from wind, solar and geothermal.
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.
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 · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Turkey
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Turkey. Each application is reviewed on its merits. Because opening a certified Ex handset in an ordinary workshop invalidates its certificate, the partner must be able to support and service the device locally.
What SAMS looks for in a partner
- Operator relationships
- Existing supplier registrations or a clear route to them with the main operators and contractors in Turkey.
- Ex-competent staff
- People who understand zone classification, markings and the conditions of a certificate.
And equally important
- Local-language support
- Documentation, training and helpdesk in the languages the workforce uses.
- Service capability
- Spares, battery replacement and repair routed through SAMS-approved channels.
Questions · Turkey
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx smartphone 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 smartphone in Turkey 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 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.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Turkey?
Apply through the distributor page with your company details and the territory you cover. SAMS reviews applications company by company and has not yet granted a territory for Turkey.
Where is hazardous-area work concentrated in Turkey?
Refining and petrochemical complexes, gas and crude oil pipelines, LNG and fuel terminals, coal and lignite mines and power stations are the main examples, and Black Sea gas is a growing area. Request zone drawings from each operator, as classifications are site specific.
Does Turkey require ATEX or its own certification for Ex phones?
Turkey has aligned its equipment rules with the EU ATEX approach, but its own conformity marking and local requirements may apply to products placed on its market. Confirm the current requirement with the site operator or your importer before ordering, and ask about documentation language.
How will the IS-04Z1 perform in Turkish coastal summer heat?
The T4 target and certified ambient range will be published with the datasheet and certificate, which are in progress. IP68 sealing and a rugged build cover salt, dust and wash-down. Check the range against peak summer temperatures at your tank farm before specifying.
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Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Turkey
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Turkey
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 · Turkey
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Turkey?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.