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Campos Basin · Ex-proof

Ex-Proof Mobile Phone Distributor in Campos Basin

The Campos Basin is an offshore oil province off Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo states, covering about 115,000 square kilometres. In December 2025 it had 39 platforms in operation, 18 of them FPSOs, creating Zone 1 areas on process decks and in storage and offloading areas. Distribution partners for Campos Basin are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch of the IS-04Z1.

Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026

SAMS IS-04Z1 intrinsically safe smartphone for Campos Basin, front view
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicEx-proof
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereCampos Basin

Short answer. Campos Basin 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 · Ex-proof

Checklist: Ex-proof mobile phone for Campos Basin

Checks a reviewer should make, with the IS-04Z1 position
CheckWhat to look forIS-04Z1 today
Ex markingGroup, category, protection concept, gas group, temperature classII 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 (target)
Gas groupIIA, IIB or IIC matched to the area drawingIIC (target)
Temperature classT-class below the ignition temperature of the gasT4, 135 °C (target)
Where it appliesCampos Basin: Crude storage and offloading, Gas compression, Platform process modulesClassified by the site operator
Product · Campos Basin

The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.

SAMS IS-04Z1 explosion proof mobile phone, front view

SAMS IS-04Z1

An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Campos Basin. 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 · Campos Basin

Working in Campos Basin: operators and classified areas

The companies on site and the hazardous-area types a handset is likely to meet there.

Operators and companies on site

  • Petrobras
  • Prio
  • Shell
  • Trident Energy

Classified areas to expect

  • Platform process modules
  • Wellhead areas
  • Crude storage and offloading
  • Gas compression
Local conditions · Campos Basin

Conditions in Campos Basin that affect handheld equipment

Mature basin

The basin produced 828,600 barrels of oil equivalent a day in 2025, well below its 2011 peak, with many older units needing regular maintenance.

Macae shore base

People and supplies are largely handled through Macae, which has an airport used for offshore flights and the Imbetiba port.

Field notes · Campos Basin

More about Campos Basin that matters for portable equipment

Campos Basin: projects and investment

A 65 million barrel discovery was announced by Petrobras near the Barracuda field in February 2010, showing continued exploration activity in this mature basin.

Campos Basin: infrastructure

Production comes from varied reservoir types, including turbidite sandstones, fractured basalts, coquinas and limestones, which leads to a mix of facility designs and well services across the basin.

Campos Basin: rules and approvals

Roncador ranked first among the top fields of the Santos, Campos and Espirito Santo basins in 2010 at 129.7 million barrels of oil equivalent, and the Campos Basin had eight discoveries in 2011.

Campos Basin: who works there

In 2020 Petrobras sold shallow-water concessions including Enchova, Bicudo, Bonito, Pampo and Badejo to Trident Energy, so the operator mix in older shallow fields has diversified.

The term · Ex-proof

What “Ex-proof” means for a smartphone

“Ex-proof” is shorthand for equipment carrying an explosion-protection marking (the Ex mark) that matches the area it enters. The marking states the protection concept, gas or dust group and temperature class, and it must be backed by a certificate issued by a recognised body, so a phone described as Ex-proof should come with a certificate number you can check.

The IS-04Z1 is designed to carry the marking II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4. That is a target: certification is in progress, no certificate has been issued, and SAMS will publish the certificate numbers when they exist.

In Campos Basin. The sheet describes Zone 1 areas on process decks and in storage and offloading areas. A label check should confirm Zone 1 suitability, plus gas group and temperature class for the products handled. The IS-04Z1 marking target II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 is a target only.

The route · distribution

Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Campos Basin

SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Campos Basin 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 Campos Basin.
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 · Campos Basin

Frequently asked questions

Can we buy an Ex-proof mobile phone in Campos Basin 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 Ex-proof mobile phone in Campos Basin 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.

What Ex marking will the IS-04Z1 carry?

The marking target is II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4. It becomes a marking only when the certificate is issued; until then it is a design target.

Which areas at Campos Basin would use it?

Likely candidates are platform process modules, wellhead areas, crude storage and offloading, gas compression. 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 Campos Basin?

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 Campos Basin.

Why is Macae central to equipment logistics for the basin?

Macae hosts Petrobras' basin base, an airport with offshore helicopter operations and over 4,000 companies set up in the city. That concentration makes it the usual staging point for spares and servicing. Confirm freight, customs and storage arrangements with your local contractor.

How do crews reach Campos Basin platforms?

Mostly by helicopter from the Macae area, with some supply by sea. Fields lie 50 to 140 km offshore, so transfers are weather dependent. Confirm helicopter operator rules about batteries and powered devices, and ask whether your equipment must be stowed or certified for the aircraft.

Where are handsets usually prepared before going to a Campos Basin platform?

Largely at Macae, which handles people and supplies for the basin and has the Imbetiba port and an airport used for offshore flights. Equipment is commonly checked onshore first. Confirm approvals, documentation and delivery routes with the operator and its contractors.

Enquiry · Campos Basin

Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Campos Basin, 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 · Campos Basin

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