Surrounding industry
Reduc lies about 17 km from downtown, and Guanabara Bay hosts shipyards such as Brasa at Niteroi.
Rio de Janeiro · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is the headquarters city of Petrobras and a base for Brazil's offshore oil industry. Petrobras' refining plan includes the Boaventura Energy Complex in Rio de Janeiro state and a revamp of the Duque de Caxias refinery, so project activity remains close to the city. An ATEX and IECEx mobile phone distributor in Rio de Janeiro 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
WhereRio de Janeiro
Short answer. Rio de Janeiro 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.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. 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 Rio de Janeiro
| 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 | Rio de Janeiro: Tank terminals, Offshore support bases, Refinery process units (Duque de Caxias) | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Rio de Janeiro
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 Rio de Janeiro. 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 · Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro at a glance: who is there, what is classified
A short profile of the site and the kinds of classified area that matter for portable equipment.
Operators and companies on site
- Petrobras
Classified areas to expect
- Refinery process units (Duque de Caxias)
- Shipyards and FPSO yards
- Tank terminals
- Offshore support bases
Local conditions · Rio de Janeiro
Conditions in Rio de Janeiro that affect handheld equipment
Hot humid climate
Heat, humidity and coastal salt are normal.
Field notes · Rio de Janeiro
More about Rio de Janeiro that matters for portable equipment
Rio de Janeiro: geography and layout
The 2007 and 2008 Santos Basin pre-salt discoveries (Tupi, Jupiter and Sugar Loaf) lie about 300 km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, tying the city to deepwater supply and service work.
Rio de Janeiro: logistics and access
Galeao International Airport lies on Governador Island in Guanabara Bay, while Santos Dumont Airport is the city's second airport, so equipment and visitors can arrive at two separate airfields.
Rio de Janeiro: background
Rio was founded in 1565, became seat of the Portuguese court in 1808 and stands on Guanabara Bay, with the Rio-Niteroi Bridge a landmark route to the Niteroi side of the bay.
Rio de Janeiro: logistics and access
The Port of Rio de Janeiro is the third-busiest in Brazil, with a 6.7 km pier, 31 berths and drafts of 10 to 15 metres, and it handles petrochemicals among its cargoes, with road and rail access.
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 Rio de Janeiro. Rio is the headquarters city of Petrobras, so reviewers here may be corporate engineering and HSE teams who set evidence expectations for refineries, terminals and yards elsewhere in the state. A dual ATEX and IECEx route is designed to help international groups. The IS-04Z1 has no certificate yet.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Rio de Janeiro
A distributor for Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro.
- 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 · Rio de Janeiro
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Rio de Janeiro 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 ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro would use it?
Likely candidates are refinery process units (duque de caxias), shipyards and fpso yards, tank terminals, offshore support bases. 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 Rio de Janeiro?
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 Rio de Janeiro.
Why do hazardous-area suppliers register in Rio de Janeiro?
Petrobras' headquarters and many engineering and procurement offices are there, so supplier registration, technical approvals and tender contacts are usually handled in the city. Confirm the current registration route with Petrobras or the lead contractor.
How far are the pre-salt fields from Rio de Janeiro?
The headline pre-salt discoveries sit roughly 300 km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro in the Santos Basin, so crews and cargo normally move through coastal bases and helicopter operations. Confirm the route with the operator.
Do I need an Ex handset for office work in Rio?
Not for ordinary office or headquarters use, because the city itself is not a plant. You would need one for visits to refineries, terminals and shipyards in the surrounding state. Confirm the rules of each operator before travelling.
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Enquiry · Rio de Janeiro
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Send the site, zone and gas group and roughly how many handsets. We reply by email with the datasheet and the certification schedule.
Enquiry · Rio de Janeiro
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Rio de Janeiro?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.