High traffic
The port handles roughly 28 per cent of Brazil's total cargo, so terminals run continuously.
Santos Port Operations · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone in Santos Port Operations
The Port of Santos in Sao Paulo state is Latin America's largest port and handled a record 186.4 million tonnes in 2025. Hazardous areas arise at liquid-bulk terminals handling fuels, chemicals and vegetable oils, and at tank farms and tanker berths. This page explains what to look for in an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Port of Santos, 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 topicATEX and IECEx
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteSpecification
WhereSantos Port Operations
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Port of Santos: 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. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Port of Santos
| 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 | Port of Santos: Liquid-bulk fuel and chemical terminals, Tank farms, Tanker piers and loading arms | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Santos Port Operations
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 Santos Port Operations. 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 · Port of Santos
Port of Santos: 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
- Transpetro (Alemoa terminal)
- Ultracargo
- Vopak
- Stolthaven
Classified areas to expect
- Liquid-bulk fuel and chemical terminals
- Tank farms
- Tanker piers and loading arms
- LPG handling
Local conditions · Port of Santos
Site conditions at Port of Santos: what wears and what limits equipment
Several terminals
Alemoa alone has four ship piers and about 112 tanks used by Transpetro and other companies, each with its own procedures.
Field notes · Port of Santos
More about Port of Santos that matters for portable equipment
Port of Santos: logistics and access
The Port of Santos is Latin America's busiest port, ranked 40th for container handling and 35th by tonnage worldwide in 2022, and is Brazil's leading port for container traffic.
Port of Santos: background
Santos lies 79 km from Sao Paulo city; the first railway to the state capital opened in 1864 and the port was founded on 2 February 1892, making it the traditional gateway for the state.
Port of Santos: logistics and access
In August 2025 Santos handled a record 16.5 million tonnes of cargo and 518,100 TEU, and moved 3.8 million TEU from January to August, up 8 percent on the year before.
Port of Santos: infrastructure
The Santos Port Authority has begun installing a private 5G network under its Porto de Santos Conecta programme, relevant to anyone planning radio or data devices on the quay.
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 Port of Santos. At the Port of Santos, where Transpetro, Ultracargo, Vopak and Stolthaven run separate terminals, reviewers at each will ask for certificate evidence in their own way. A dual ATEX and IECEx route is designed to help international shipping and inspection firms. The IS-04Z1 has no certificate yet.
The route · specification
Specifying an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone for Santos Port Operations
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 · Santos Port Operations
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx mobile phone in Santos Port Operations 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 Santos Port Operations 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 Port of Santos would use it?
Likely candidates are liquid-bulk fuel and chemical terminals, tank farms, tanker piers and loading arms, lpg handling. 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.
What is it like to work on the Santos quays?
Operations run at high volume with many ship calls a month, and gate or terminal inductions are usual. Confirm with the terminal which devices are allowed in classified areas, and whether certificates and personal protective equipment checks apply.
Will the private 5G network at the port matter for devices?
Possibly, for terminals that connect to it. Compatibility and access rules depend on the port authority and each terminal operator, so confirm which radio bands, SIM or network access and device approvals are accepted.
Is the terminal directory for Alemoa up to date?
The sheet notes that its Alemoa terminal operator list comes from a port directory and may be dated. Verify current operators directly. Confirm with the site operator who runs which pier or tank before assuming a particular policy applies.
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Enquiry · Port of Santos
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Port of Santos, Brazil
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 · Port of Santos
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Santos Port Operations?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.