Access
Das Island lies about 160 km north-west of the UAE mainland and is staffed by about 6,000 oil and gas personnel on a rotational schedule, so access is by operator-controlled sea and air transport.
UAE Offshore · intrinsically safe
Intrinsically Safe Smartphone in UAE Offshore
The UAE's main offshore oil and gas fields lie in the Arabian Gulf off Abu Dhabi. Upper Zakum, discovered in 1963 and on stream since 1977, is operated as part of ADNOC Offshore (formerly ZADCO), with offshore output handled at island facilities such as Das Island and Zirku Island. If you are specifying an intrinsically safe smartphone for UAE offshore fields, 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 topicintrinsically safe
DeviceSmartphone
RouteSpecification
WhereUAE Offshore
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for UAE offshore fields: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
Where things stand: the IS-04Z1 has not launched, and none of its four certification routes has produced a certificate yet. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · intrinsically safe
Checklist: intrinsically safe smartphone for UAE offshore fields
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Level of protection | ia, ib or ic matched to the zone | ib, for Zone 1 |
| Entity parameters | Uo, Io and Po within the device limits | Published with the certificate |
| Accessories | Chargers and cases certified with the device | Defined at certification |
| Where it applies | UAE offshore fields: Offshore production platforms and islands, Island processing and terminals, Platform and subsea pipelines | Classified by the site operator |
Product · UAE Offshore
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 UAE Offshore. 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 · UAE offshore fields
UAE offshore fields: where the IS-04Z1 would work
Who operates there and which kinds of classified area a handset would meet, from the SAMS site research.
Operators and companies on site
- ADNOC Offshore
- ADNOC
- ExxonMobil
- Japan Oil Development Company (JODCO)
Classified areas to expect
- Offshore production platforms and islands
- Island processing and terminals
- Platform and subsea pipelines
- Marine loading terminals
Local conditions · UAE offshore fields
Conditions in UAE offshore fields that affect handheld equipment
Climate
Desert marine climate; Zirku Island summer temperatures are typically 35 to 45 degrees C with high humidity.
Field notes · UAE offshore fields
More about UAE offshore fields that matters for portable equipment
UAE offshore fields: geography and layout
Upper Zakum lies about 84 km north-west of the Abu Dhabi islands, so it is a boat or helicopter journey from the mainland.
UAE offshore fields: rules and approvals
UAE phones need federal type approval from the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, and offshore operators may add their own device rules on top.
UAE offshore fields: infrastructure
ADNOC plans facilities to sustain production through 2030 on five islands: Zirku, Asseifiya, Umm Al Anbar, Al Ghallan and Ettouk.
UAE offshore fields: projects and investment
Upper and Lower Zakum together hold around 50 billion barrels of oil in place and form the second largest offshore oilfield in the world.
The term · intrinsically safe
What “intrinsically safe” means for a smartphone
Intrinsic safety limits the electrical and thermal energy in a circuit so that neither a spark nor a hot surface can ignite a gas or dust atmosphere, even when a fault occurs. The ib level, used for Zone 1, tolerates one fault. It is the usual way to make a handheld device that a worker carries continuously through a hazardous area.
The IS-04Z1 is designed on this principle for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4). Intrinsic safety is a design basis, not a certificate: certification is in progress and none has been issued yet.
In UAE offshore fields. Rotating crews on platforms and islands do rounds across production, pipelines and loading areas in tight, congested spaces. A handheld intrinsically safe device lets an operator log readings and photograph equipment in classified areas without leaving the platform, which the IS-04Z1 is designed for.
The route · specification
Specifying an intrinsically safe smartphone for UAE Offshore
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 · UAE Offshore
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an intrinsically safe smartphone in UAE Offshore today?
No. Nothing can be bought or taken into a classified area today: certification is in progress and launch is planned for Q4 2026. What is available now is the datasheet, the written certification schedule and evaluation units for safe-area use.
What does an intrinsically safe smartphone in UAE Offshore 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.
What does ‘intrinsically safe’ mean for the IS-04Z1?
The circuits are designed to limit energy so a spark or hot surface cannot ignite a gas or dust atmosphere, even with one fault (level ib, Zone 1). Certification of that design is in progress.
Which areas at UAE offshore fields would use it?
Likely candidates are offshore production platforms and islands, island processing and terminals, platform and subsea pipelines, marine loading terminals. 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.
Why are artificial islands used at Zakum?
Artificial islands let operators drill many wells and handle production from fixed land-like platforms, and they favour extended-reach drilling. ADNOC Drilling has been contracted for new island rigs, so contractor numbers on the islands may rise. Confirm access and equipment rules with ADNOC Offshore.
What corrosion issues affect devices on Zirku or Das Island?
Salt-laden humid air is typical, so look for sealed housings, corrosion-resistant connectors and a stated ingress protection rating. Rinse and dry devices as the manufacturer advises, and carry spares, as resupply is by sea or air.
Does the offshore climate affect a handheld?
The offshore setting is hot and humid with salt-laden air; Zirku Island summers reach 35 to 45 degrees C. The IS-04Z1 is designed to IP68 with a 4,000 mAh battery, but no heat or salt limits are published. Ask for the datasheet and agree use conditions with the operator.
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Enquiry · UAE offshore fields
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for UAE offshore fields, United Arab Emirates
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 · UAE offshore fields
Launching Q4 2026
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