Operators
Diamondback Energy is based in Midland and focuses on the Permian. ExxonMobil acquired Pioneer Natural Resources, a large Midland Basin acreage holder, on 3 May 2024.
Permian Basin · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Permian Basin
The Permian Basin covers more than 86,000 square miles of West Texas and south-east New Mexico and is the highest-producing oil field in the United States. The Permian Basin is about 250 miles wide and 300 miles long, spans West Texas and southeastern New Mexico and is made up of more than 7,000 fields. An ATEX and IECEx mobile phone distributor in Permian Basin would carry the IS-04Z1 to these buyers once certification completes.
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 topicATEX and IECEx
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteDistribution
WherePermian Basin
Short answer. Permian Basin 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 · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Permian Basin
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Marking | II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 on the rating plate | Design target; not yet marked |
| EU-type examination certificate | Notified body number and certificate ID | In progress with TÜV; not issued |
| IECEx certificate of conformity | Number listed on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Permian Basin: Compressor stations, Gas processing plants, Drilling rigs | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Permian Basin
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 Permian Basin. 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 · Permian Basin
Permian Basin: 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
- Diamondback Energy
- ExxonMobil (through Pioneer)
Classified areas to expect
- Drilling rigs
- Wellsites and tank batteries
- Compressor stations
- Gas processing plants
Local conditions · Permian Basin
Site conditions at Permian Basin: what wears and what limits equipment
Environment
The climate is hot and arid, and sites are spread over long distances, so vehicle-based access is normal.
Field notes · Permian Basin
More about Permian Basin that matters for portable equipment
Permian Basin: industry on the ground
The basin is also a major source of potash, with room-and-pillar mines in Lea and Eddy counties, New Mexico, producing rock salt as a by-product.
Permian Basin: geography and layout
The basin has three main parts: the Midland Basin to the east, the Delaware Basin to the west and the Central Basin Platform between them, covering about 86,000 square miles.
Permian Basin: projects and investment
Today the basin is developed mainly through horizontal wells that target several stacked formations from one surface location, which concentrates activity on large multi-well pads.
Permian Basin: infrastructure
About 80 percent of the basin's estimated reserves lie at depths of less than 10,000 feet, which is a useful figure when judging drilling and well-site activity.
The term · ATEX and IECEx
What “ATEX and IECEx” means for a smartphone
ATEX is the European legal framework for equipment used in explosive atmospheres (Directive 2014/34/EU). IECEx is the international certification scheme built on the IEC 60079 standards. Buyers outside Europe often ask for both: an IECEx certificate is the technical evidence most national regimes build on, while ATEX is the legal route into the European market.
For the IS-04Z1 both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and neither certificate has been issued. The marking target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: equipment Group II (surface industry), Category 2 (Zone 1 gas), protection concept ib (intrinsic safety), gas group IIC and temperature class T4.
In Permian Basin. The Permian covers a very large area of West Texas and south-east New Mexico, with big producers and service companies, some with international operations. Reviewers who work across borders may ask for dual ATEX and IECEx evidence. This is a certification route in progress for the IS-04Z1; no certificate has been issued.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Permian Basin
A distributor for Permian Basin would carry the IS-04Z1 after certification completes; the Q4 2026 launch is the planning date and no appointment has been made. SAMS reviews applicants one by one and prefers companies with their own Ex-competent technical and service staff, since certified devices must not be repaired outside approved channels.
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 Permian Basin.
- 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 · Permian Basin
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Permian Basin 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 ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Permian Basin 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 ATEX and IECEx certified?
Not yet. Both routes are in progress with TÜV in Germany and no certificate has been issued. Any listing that says otherwise is wrong.
Which areas at Permian Basin would use it?
Likely candidates are drilling rigs, wellsites and tank batteries, compressor stations, gas processing plants. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Permian Basin?
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 Permian Basin.
Why is Permian supply and service lead time important?
Activity is very large and moves with oil prices, so service teams can be stretched. Book calibration, repair and training slots early, and keep spare units for field crews to avoid downtime.
Does the Permian climate affect handsets?
The region is generally hot and dry in summer with dust, and cold snaps in winter. Look for dust-tight sealing, a wide operating temperature range and good battery behaviour, and verify details on the manufacturer's datasheet.
How should heat and distance shape device planning?
The climate is hot and arid and sites are spread out, so crews drive between them. Check battery behaviour in heat, keep chargers in vehicles or yards outside classified areas, and trial offline use where coverage is weak. IP68 helps with dust but is not explosion protection.
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Enquiry · Permian Basin
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Permian Basin, United States
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Permian Basin
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Permian Basin?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.