Sweden: projects and investment
Preem has announced plans, still in progress, to expand its refinery at Lysekil, which indicates continuing construction and maintenance work on the west coast.
Sweden · industrial
Industrial Cell Phone in Sweden
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, built for refinery and cracker rounds on the west coast, mill and recovery boiler areas inland, and winter shifts in the north where a device is handled through two layers of glove. This page explains what to look for in an industrial cell phone for Sweden, and where the IS-04Z1 stands against that list today.
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 topicindustrial
DeviceCell Phone
RouteSpecification
WhereSweden
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Sweden: 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 · industrial
Checklist: industrial cell phone for Sweden
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Ingress protection | IP rating for dust and water | IP68 design |
| Fleet management | EMM and MDM support | Android 16 with EMM and MDM |
| Explosion protection | A separate certificate and marking | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Sweden: Lysekil, Gothenburg river bank, Stenungsund | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Sweden
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 Sweden. 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 · Sweden
Where an Ex phone is used in Sweden
Operators and classified areas drawn from the SAMS Sweden market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- Preem
- Refineries at Lysekil and Gothenburg with renewable fuel production.
- St1
- Refinery and renewable production on the Gothenburg river bank.
- Nynas
- Specialty naphthenics and bitumen production at Nynäshamn.
- Borealis
- Ethylene cracker and polyolefin production at Stenungsund.
- Perstorp
- Specialty chemicals at Perstorp and Stenungsund.
- Nouryon
- Chlorate and specialty chemical production at Bohus and Alby.
Industrial areas and sites
- Lysekil
- The largest refinery in the Nordic region, on the Bohuslän coast.
- Gothenburg river bank
- Refining, renewable fuels and the fuel terminals along the Göta älv.
- Stenungsund
- The Swedish petrochemical cluster, with a cracker and connected plants.
- Nynäshamn
- Specialty refining, bitumen handling and the harbour terminal.
- Perstorp
- Specialty chemical production in northern Skåne.
- Oxelösund and Luleå
- Steel plants with coke, blast furnace gas and hydrogen projects.
Field notes · Sweden
More about Sweden that matters for portable equipment
Sweden: infrastructure
In 2023, 98% of Swedish electricity generation came from renewables and nuclear, and over 20% of generation was exported to the rest of Europe, so hydro and nuclear sites dominate electricity work.
Sweden: industry on the ground
Sweden had the EU's highest share of renewable energy for heating and cooling at 69% in 2022, so biomass boilers and district heating plants with combustible dust are common.
Sweden: who works there
Preem sells fuels, heating oil and lubricating oils to companies and individuals in Sweden and Norway, and since 2026 its parent company has been part of VARO Energy, so site procedures may follow the new group.
The term · industrial
What “industrial” means for a smartphone
“Industrial” describes a phone built for plant conditions: sealed, drop-resistant and manageable at fleet scale through Android Enterprise. It does not by itself mean the phone may enter a classified area. Only a device with a valid explosion-protection certificate and marking may do that.
The IS-04Z1 is designed to be both an industrial Android phone (IP68, 4,000 mAh battery, 50 MP camera, Android 16 with EMM and MDM support) and an intrinsically safe one. Its explosion-protection certificates are in progress and have not been issued.
In Sweden. Swedish fleets span refineries, mines and mills, often with contractors on long shifts and long distances. EMM and MDM support lets IT enrol the handset into the site fleet, with Swedish on the screen and in the file. Charging takes place in a safe area, and battery life should be tested in cold conditions.
The route · specification
Specifying an industrial cell phone for Sweden
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 · Sweden
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an industrial cell phone in Sweden 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 industrial cell phone in Sweden 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.
Is the IS-04Z1 an industrial phone as well as an Ex phone?
Yes by design: IP68 sealing, a 4,000 mAh battery, a 50 MP camera and Android 16 with EMM and MDM support. The explosion-protection certificates are separate and still in progress.
Which sites in Sweden does this cover?
The market guide for Sweden covers Lysekil, Gothenburg river bank, Stenungsund, Nynäshamn, 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.
Do Swedish refineries require ATEX certified phones?
Sweden is an EU member, so ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU applies to equipment and Directive 1999/92/EC to zoning. Zone 1 and Zone 2 devices should carry CE and Ex markings. Refineries such as Lysekil typically add their own permit and device registration rules, so ask the HSE office.
What language should device documents be in for Swedish sites?
Swedish is the working language but English is widely used at international industrial sites. ATEX instructions are typically expected in the language of the destination country, so confirm with the operator whether Swedish documents are needed. Bring the declaration of conformity and certificate.
How cold can the IS-04Z1 be used at a northern Swedish site?
A rugged build covers low temperature and thermal shock, but the certified ambient range is a certificate parameter, published with the datasheet. Certification is in progress. Check the lower limit against the coldest conditions at the mine or steelworks before specifying.
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Sweden market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for SwedenEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Sweden
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Sweden
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Sweden
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Sweden?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.