Greece: who works there
HelleniQ Energy, formerly Hellenic Petroleum, operates three refineries at Thessaloniki, Elefsina and Aspropyrgos with 57% of national refining capacity; Motor Oil Hellas holds the remaining 43%.
Greece · intrinsically safe
Intrinsically Safe Smartphone Supplier in Greece
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, built for refinery rounds in the Attica heat, gas terminal work at Revithoussa and Alexandroupolis, and the cargo and bunker operations that run out of Piraeus. This page sets out how an intrinsically safe smartphone supply route to Greece will work for the IS-04Z1, and what is and is not available before launch.
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
RouteSupply
WhereGreece
Short answer. An intrinsically safe smartphone for Greece cannot be bought yet: the SAMS IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued), and the datasheet, certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. 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 Greece
| 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 | Greece: Revithoussa, Alexandroupolis, Aspropyrgos | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Greece
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 Greece. 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 · Greece
Hazardous-area industry in Greece
The main operators, industrial areas and sites that the SAMS Greece market guide covers.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- HELLENiQ ENERGY
- Refineries at Aspropyrgos, Elefsina and Thessaloniki with associated petrochemicals.
- Motor Oil Hellas
- Refining and downstream production at Agioi Theodoroi on the Corinthian Gulf.
- DESFA
- National gas transmission system operator and the Revithoussa LNG terminal.
- Gastrade
- Operates the Alexandroupolis floating storage and regasification unit.
- DEPA Commercial
- Gas supply and trading across the Greek network.
- Trans Adriatic Pipeline
- Gas transmission across northern Greece with compressor stations in Thrace.
Industrial areas and sites
- Aspropyrgos
- The largest refining complex in the country, in the Thriasio plain.
- Elefsina
- Refinery, tank farm and the ship repair yards in the same bay.
- Agioi Theodoroi
- Refining, jetty loading and downstream units on the Corinthian Gulf.
- Thessaloniki
- Northern refinery, petrochemical units and the port fuel terminals.
- Revithoussa
- Island LNG import terminal and regasification plant near Megara.
- Alexandroupolis
- Floating regasification unit and the gas link into the Balkan network.
Field notes · Greece
More about Greece that matters for portable equipment
Greece: logistics and access
Greece imported about 496,600 barrels of oil a day against domestic production of 7,946, according to the cited 2011 data, so imported crude moves through port terminals and tank farms.
Greece: who works there
Motor Oil Hellas, headquartered in Marousi, operates the Corinth refinery, which gives it about 35% of Greek refining, and its naphtha complex of 22,000 barrels a day was completed in 2022.
Greece: industry on the ground
Petrochemicals, including plastics, PVC, polypropylene, aliphatic solvents, chlorine and sodium hydroxide, are produced at a unit forming part of the Thessaloniki refinery.
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 Greece. Rounds at Aspropyrgos, Elefsina and Agioi Theodoroi in the Attica heat, and bunker and cargo work at Piraeus, mean crews carry a handset between zones. An intrinsically safe device lets them photograph, record and report at the point of work. That is the design intent, pending certification and operator approval.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Greece
Nothing can be bought for Greece today: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch, and SAMS will supply end users through authorised distributors once certificates exist. What a buyer can do now is take the specification, ask for the written certification schedule and arrange a safe-area evaluation, so that the right local channel contacts you at launch.
- 01
Request the datasheet
The technical specification, marking target and conditions of use, sent by email.
- 02
Ask for the certification schedule
Which certificates are in progress, in what order, and what is still to be confirmed.
- 03
Evaluate in a safe area
Evaluation units can be used for connectivity, MDM enrolment and workflow testing outside classified areas.
- 04
Register for launch
Tell us the site, zone, gas group and quantity so the right authorised distributor can contact you.
Questions · Greece
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an intrinsically safe smartphone in Greece 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 intrinsically safe smartphone in Greece 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 sites in Greece does this cover?
The market guide for Greece covers Aspropyrgos, Elefsina, Agioi Theodoroi, Thessaloniki, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How will SAMS supply Greece?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
Do Greek sites accept ATEX certified devices?
Greece is an EU member, so ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU applies and CE plus Ex marking is the normal basis for acceptance, with zoning under Directive 1999/92/EC. Refineries typically add their own permit-to-work and device registration. Ask the safety office for its current process.
Where are Greece's main refineries?
HelleniQ Energy runs refineries at Thessaloniki, Elefsina and Aspropyrgos, and Motor Oil Hellas operates the remaining capacity. These are the best-known large classified-area sites. Operators run their own contractor induction and device approval, so confirm requirements before arrival.
Will a handset cope with Greek summer heat and salt air?
The IS-04Z1 is designed with IP68 sealing for industrial use, but heat affects any battery. Ask for the datasheet's temperature range and test a unit on a real summer round near the coast. Site rules on charging and storing devices still apply.
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Enquiry · Greece
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Greece
Tell us what you need to equip and where. The SAMS team answers by email with the datasheet and where each certification route stands.
Enquiry · Greece
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Greece?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.