Petrobras: geography and layout
The Tupi, Jupiter and Sugar Loaf discoveries of 2007 and 2008 lie in the Santos Basin about 300 km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, so offshore work depends on long sea and helicopter transfers.
Petrobras · ATEX and IECEx
ATEX and IECEx Smartphone for Petrobras
Petrobras is a majority state-owned Brazilian integrated oil and gas company headquartered in Rio de Janeiro. It operates offshore production in the Campos and Santos basins, including pre-salt fields, and a network of refineries across Brazil. This page explains what to look for in an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Petrobras, 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
DeviceSmartphone
RouteSpecification
WherePetrobras
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Petrobras: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
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 Petrobras
| 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 | Petrobras: Offshore platforms and FPSOs, Refinery process units, Gas processing | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Brazil
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 Brazil. 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 organisation · Petrobras
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras): operations and where an Ex phone fits
A short profile of its operations and the kinds of classified area that matter for portable equipment.
Sites and areas
- Campos Basin
- Santos Basin (pre-salt)
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brazilian refineries
Classified areas
- Offshore platforms and FPSOs
- Refinery process units
- Gas processing
- Fuel terminals
Supplier approval · Petrobras
Supplier registration at Petrobras
Suppliers register through the Petronect portal: identify the company, select supply families, submit documents and pass technical evaluation to receive a registration certificate (CRC). The Corporate Registry is open to foreign companies; the Simplified Registry is for Brazilian companies only. The Ex certificate and an organisation's own vendor or engineering approval are two separate timelines; SAMS is working towards both and holds neither today.
Field notes · Petrobras
More about Petrobras that matters for portable equipment
Petrobras: who works there
The company runs six business areas: refining, transport and marketing; exploration and production; distribution; gas and power; international; and biofuels, so a buyer must identify which area controls a given site.
Petrobras: infrastructure
The Cenpes research centre in Rio de Janeiro, opened in 1963, is among the world's largest centres dedicated to petroleum research, and headquarters offices sit in downtown Rio.
Petrobras: projects and investment
In 2023 the company announced the resumption of a new production line at the Abreu e Lima refinery in Ipojuca, Pernambuco, intended to refine heavy crude from the pre-salt region.
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 Petrobras. A Petrobras reviewer assessing a handset for a Campos or Santos Basin platform, an FPSO or a refinery would want the certificate of conformity, schedule of conditions and marking. Dual ATEX and IECEx evidence helps the many international contractors and EPCs serving the pre-salt fields. The IS-04Z1 is in certification and no certificate has been issued.
The route · specification
Specifying an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Petrobras
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 · Petrobras
Frequently asked questions
Can Petrobras buy the IS-04Z1 today?
Not today. Until the certificates are issued the IS-04Z1 stays out of classified areas, and until launch there is nothing to purchase. You can ask for the datasheet and the certification schedule, or book a safe-area evaluation unit.
What does an ATEX and IECEx smartphone for Petrobras 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.
How does Petrobras approve suppliers?
Suppliers register through the Petronect portal: identify the company, select supply families, submit documents and pass technical evaluation to receive a registration certificate (CRC). The Corporate Registry is open to foreign companies; the Simplified Registry is for Brazilian companies only.
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.
Are offshore Petrobras platforms different from refineries for phone selection?
Yes. Offshore platforms combine Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas with salt air, vibration and limited space, while refineries have larger plant areas and more fixed infrastructure. Check ingress protection, corrosion resistance and wireless coverage needs separately for each, and confirm area classification with the asset operator.
Does Petrobras still source equipment only from Brazilian suppliers?
The legal monopoly ended in 1997 and the market is open to competition, but large operators usually apply local-content and registration rules and run their own supplier approval. Confirm the current registration requirements and any local-content expectations directly with Petrobras procurement.
Can a foreign company register to supply Petrobras?
Petrobras suppliers register through the Petronect portal and pass technical evaluation to receive a registration certificate. The Corporate Registry is open to foreign companies, while the Simplified Registry is for Brazilian firms only. Confirm current steps with Petrobras. The IS-04Z1 has no certificate yet.
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Enquiry · Petrobras
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Petrobras, 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 · Petrobras
Launching Q4 2026
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