Peru: background
Shell discovered the Camisea fields in 1986 under blocks 38 and 42, a contract signed in 1981 that covered about 20,000 square kilometres of the southern Ucayali Basin.
Peru · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Peru
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe handset for people who cross into classified areas in Peru every shift: copper mine and concentrator operators, Camisea gas-field crews, refinery engineers, and the HSE and telecoms teams who equip them. The open pit at Cerro de Pasco is a well-known silver mine in the Andes, a reminder that much Peruvian mining takes place in mountain terrain far from the coast. An ATEX and IECEx smartphone distributor in Peru 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
WherePeru
Short answer. Peru 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 smartphone for Peru
| 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 | Peru: Cerro Verde, Las Bambas, Camisea | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Peru
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 Peru. 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 · Peru
Where an Ex phone is used in Peru
Operators and classified areas drawn from the SAMS Peru market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- Southern Copper Corporation
- Grupo México subsidiary operating Cuajone and Toquepala
- Compañía Minera Antamina
- BHP, Glencore, Teck and Mitsubishi joint-venture copper-zinc mine
- Cerro Verde
- Freeport-McMoRan copper mine near Arequipa
- Las Bambas
- MMG copper mine in Apurímac
- Petroperú
- State oil company — Talara and other refineries
- Camisea consortium operators
- Natural gas production in the Cusco Amazon foothills
Industrial areas and sites
- Cuajone / Toquepala
- Southern Copper’s high-altitude open-pit mines and smelters
- Antamina
- Copper-zinc mine and concentrator in Ancash
- Cerro Verde
- Concentrator and processing complex near Arequipa
- Las Bambas
- Copper mine and concentrate pipeline in Apurímac
- Camisea
- Gas fields and processing plant in the Cusco Amazon lowlands
- Talara
- Petroperú refinery on the northern coast
Field notes · Peru
More about Peru that matters for portable equipment
Peru: industry on the ground
In 2019 Peru was the world's second-largest producer of copper, silver and zinc, third for lead and eighth for gold, so mining is a major source of hazardous and dusty areas.
Peru: logistics and access
Camisea's remote jungle location and Andean pipeline route mean access is long and difficult, so spares, battery supplies and support for portable devices need planning in advance.
Peru: infrastructure
The 540 kilometre Camisea pipeline crosses the steep Andes to the Pisco terminal in the Paracas National Reservation, passing the Malvinas plant where LPG liquids are separated from the gas.
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 Peru. A Peruvian reviewer at a mine, Camisea or a refinery would expect IECEx evidence, as it is the technical basis Peruvian operators work from, with ATEX as an additional route for international contractors. INACAL conformity marking is pursued alongside. The programme is in progress, no certificate is issued, and the evidence should be requested in writing.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Peru
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Peru. Each application is reviewed on its merits. Because opening a certified Ex handset in an ordinary workshop invalidates its certificate, the partner must be able to support and service the device 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 Peru.
- 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 · Peru
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an ATEX and IECEx smartphone in Peru 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 smartphone in Peru 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 sites in Peru does this cover?
The market guide for Peru covers Cuajone / Toquepala, Antamina, Cerro Verde, Las Bambas, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Peru?
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 Peru.
Which Peruvian authority approves mobile phones and radios?
MTC, the Ministerio de Transportes y Comunicaciones, runs type approval for radio equipment, and a testing partner reports that it is based on FCC standards with no local laboratory tests, no local representative requirement and no extra label. Confirm current requirements with MTC or a local agent.
Where do hazardous areas arise in Peruvian gas and mining operations?
Typically at the Camisea wells and plants in the Amazon basin, the Malvinas separation plant, the Pisco terminal, refineries on the coast, and mines with diesel storage, explosives and dust. Each operator issues its own classification, so request the zone drawing and gas or dust group.
Can the device cope with altitude and UV at mine sites?
The device is designed with an outdoor-readable display and rugged sealing, but ambient and altitude limits are fixed by the certificate, which is not yet issued. Compare the published range with your mine's conditions and confirm with the operator before use at sites above 4,000 metres.
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Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Peru
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Peru
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 · Peru
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Peru?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.