Nickel hubs
The Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park, begun in 2013 in Central Sulawesi, is reported to be the largest nickel-based industrial area, with 11 smelters.
Indonesia Mining · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Indonesia Mining
Indonesian mining includes coal in Kalimantan, nickel in Sulawesi and the Grasberg copper-gold complex in Papua. PT Borneo Alumina Indonesia finished an alumina refinery in West Kalimantan with a capacity of 1 million tonnes a year, starting operations in December 2024, and Freeport built a 0.6 million tonne copper smelter at Manyar in East Java. An ATEX and IECEx smartphone distributor in Indonesian mining regions 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
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereIndonesia Mining
Short answer. Indonesian mining regions 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. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · ATEX and IECEx
Checklist: ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Indonesian mining regions
| 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 | Indonesian mining regions: Underground mine areas, Smelter and process plant areas, Coal handling and preparation plants (dust, Zone 21) | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Indonesia Mining
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 Indonesia Mining. 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 · Indonesian mining regions
Indonesian mining regions: 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
- PT Freeport Indonesia (Grasberg)
- Kaltim Prima Coal (Sangatta)
- Adaro Indonesia (Tutupan)
- Vale Indonesia (Sorowako)
Classified areas to expect
- Coal handling and preparation plants (dust, Zone 21)
- Fuel and lubricant storage
- Underground mine areas
- Smelter and process plant areas
Local conditions · Indonesian mining regions
Conditions in Indonesian mining regions that affect handheld equipment
Climate
Hot, wet tropical conditions at lowland sites; cooler and very wet in the Papua highlands.
Field notes · Indonesian mining regions
More about Indonesian mining regions that matters for portable equipment
Indonesian mining regions: who works there
MIND ID is the state-owned mining holding company, and foreign-owned or partly foreign-owned operators include PT Freeport Indonesia, PT Tsingshan Steel Indonesia, PT Huafei Nickel Cobalt and PT Vale Indonesia.
Indonesian mining regions: industry on the ground
Nickel laterite is processed in Indonesia by methods including high-pressure acid leaching, which brings pressurised acid and chemical handling areas into mine-site processing plants.
Indonesian mining regions: rules and approvals
Mining is governed by Law No. 4 of 2009 as amended by Law No. 3 of 2020, and the Directorate General of Mineral and Coal under the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry sets policy.
Indonesian mining regions: infrastructure
Nickel output reached about 2.2 million tonnes in 2023 and relies heavily on coal-fired power, accounting for around 22 percent of national energy and industrial emissions, so captive coal power plants sit beside many smelters.
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 Indonesian mining regions. Mine safety officers across Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Papua would expect certificate evidence that matches the marking, with a schedule of conditions. The IS-04Z1 evidence is in progress. A dual ATEX and IECEx route helps operators such as Freeport, Kaltim Prima and Vale, whose contractors are drawn from several countries.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Indonesia Mining
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Indonesian mining regions yet and applications are reviewed company by company. Because a certified Ex device cannot be opened by an ordinary phone workshop without invalidating its certificate, SAMS looks for partners who can provide competent technical support and after-sales service locally.
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 Indonesian mining regions.
- 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 · Indonesia Mining
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Indonesia Mining 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 smartphone in Indonesia Mining cost?
There is no list price yet. SAMS gives indicative pre-launch pricing in writing, against a stated quantity and site, and does not commit to a lead time before certification completes.
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 Indonesian mining regions would use it?
Likely candidates are coal handling and preparation plants (dust, zone 21), fuel and lubricant storage, underground mine areas, smelter and process plant areas. 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 Indonesian mining regions?
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 Indonesian mining regions.
Who regulates mining safety and equipment in Indonesia?
Mining activity falls under the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry, with the Directorate General of Mineral and Coal setting policy under the mining law. Equipment and radio requirements may involve other agencies, so confirm approvals with the operator and your adviser.
How remote are mining sites in Indonesia for supporting equipment?
Many sites are in Kalimantan, Sulawesi or Papua and need sea or air freight plus long road legs. Typically contractors stock spare batteries and chargers on site, and allow longer lead times for repairs and import clearance.
Does the IS-04Z1 target marking cover coal dust areas?
The target marking, II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4, is for gas atmospheres. Coal preparation plants are dust areas, which need a dust marking and separate assessment. Do not assume coverage. Confirm requirements for each area with the mine operator's safety department.
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Enquiry · Indonesian mining regions
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Indonesian mining regions, Indonesia
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 · Indonesian mining regions
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Indonesia Mining?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.