Urban shipyard
The 65,000 square metre yard is within the Rio metropolitan area across the bay from downtown.
Niteroi · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Mobile Phone Distributor in Niteroi
Niteroi lies across Guanabara Bay from Rio de Janeiro and is mainly a commercial city. The Brasa yard there, a partnership of SBM Offshore and Synergy operating since 2012, integrates FPSO topside modules with hulls for pre-salt service, so shipyard hazardous areas are present. Distribution partners for Niteroi are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch of the IS-04Z1.
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 topicEx-proof
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereNiteroi
Short answer. Niteroi 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 · Ex-proof
Checklist: Ex-proof mobile phone for Niteroi
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Ex marking | Group, category, protection concept, gas group, temperature class | II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 (target) |
| Gas group | IIA, IIB or IIC matched to the area drawing | IIC (target) |
| Temperature class | T-class below the ignition temperature of the gas | T4, 135 °C (target) |
| Where it applies | Niteroi: FPSO module fabrication and integration, Shipyard tank and hull work, Fuel and gas handling at quaysides | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Niteroi
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 Niteroi. 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 · Niteroi
Niteroi at a glance: who is there, what is classified
A short profile of the site and the kinds of classified area that matter for portable equipment.
Operators and companies on site
- Brasa shipyard (SBM Offshore and Synergy)
Classified areas to expect
- FPSO module fabrication and integration
- Shipyard tank and hull work
- Fuel and gas handling at quaysides
Local conditions · Niteroi
What Niteroi means for portable equipment
Bay logistics
FPSO hulls berth at the yard for integration, for example Cidade de Marica in 2015.
Field notes · Niteroi
More about Niteroi that matters for portable equipment
Niteroi: climate and equipment wear
Niteroi has a tropical monsoon climate with warm to hot temperatures all year and relatively frequent rainfall, so humidity is a constant factor for equipment stored or used outdoors.
Niteroi: infrastructure
The Rio-Niterói Bridge, completed in 1974, is 13.29 km long and has a 72 m high central span so that ships can pass into Guanabara Bay, linking Niterói to Rio de Janeiro by road.
Niteroi: geography and layout
Niteroi lies across Guanabara Bay from Rio de Janeiro; it was founded in 1573 and served as capital of Rio de Janeiro state until 1975, apart from a short period from 1894 to 1903.
Niteroi: industry on the ground
Industry reports in 2025 said Hanwha Ocean was considering a shipyard in Niteroi to meet local-content requirements tied to Petrobras projects such as the FPSO P-86 tender.
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 Niteroi. A marking check at a shipyard depends on the work: tank and hull entry, quayside gas handling and integration of process modules differ. Compare zone, gas group and temperature class with each job's classification. The IS-04Z1 target marking II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 is not yet certified.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Niteroi
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Niteroi 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 Niteroi.
- 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 · Niteroi
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof mobile phone in Niteroi 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 Ex-proof mobile phone in Niteroi 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.
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 Niteroi would use it?
Likely candidates are fpso module fabrication and integration, shipyard tank and hull work, fuel and gas handling at quaysides. 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 Niteroi?
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 Niteroi.
Is local content relevant for equipment supply in Niteroi?
Local-content requirements are a decisive factor in Petrobras tenders, and shipyards respond to them. For handheld devices it is usually a contractor-level question, so confirm with the yard or main contractor whether domestic sourcing or registration applies.
How does Niteroi's climate affect handheld phones?
A tropical monsoon climate means warm, humid weather and frequent rain, so sealed cases, drying routines and spare batteries are sensible. Confirm the operator's ingress protection and temperature requirements for outdoor classified areas.
Do handsets need Ex marking for all shipyard work?
Only where the work is classified, such as tank and hull work or fuel and gas handling at quaysides, as set by the yard and its HSE team. Other areas may not be. Confirm the classification for each job with the site operator.
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Enquiry · Niteroi
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Niteroi, 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 · Niteroi
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Niteroi?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.