Offshore support hub
The city is home to Petrobras' Campos Basin operations and, per local sources, over 3,500 oil and gas companies.
Macaé · Ex-proof
Ex-Proof Smartphone Distributor in Macaé
Macae is a city in the north of Rio de Janeiro state, known as Brazil's national oil capital. It is the operational base for the Campos Basin, with Petrobras facilities, offshore service companies, the Imbetiba port and an airport used for flights to offshore platforms. An Ex-proof smartphone distributor in Macae 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 topicEx-proof
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereMacaé
Short answer. Macae 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.
Current position: certification in progress, nothing issued, launch targeted 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 smartphone for Macae
| 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 | Macae: Workshops handling offshore equipment, Onshore oil and gas handling, Offshore supply bases and quays | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Macaé
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 Macaé. 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 · Macae
Macae 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
- Petrobras
- Offshore service companies
Classified areas to expect
- Offshore supply bases and quays
- Heliport and fuel storage
- Workshops handling offshore equipment
- Onshore oil and gas handling
Local conditions · Macae
Site conditions at Macae: what wears and what limits equipment
Service concentration
With so many contractors based locally, equipment is often bought, prepared and serviced here before shipment offshore.
Field notes · Macae
More about Macae that matters for portable equipment
Macae: industry on the ground
Macae is generally considered the centre of Brazil's offshore petroleum industry and is nicknamed Cidade do Petroleo (City of Petroleum), with many Petrobras facilities inside the town.
Macae: who works there
Macae Airport now has six helicopter operators meeting the safety standards Petrobras requires, with seven hangars, four shared lounges and a workspace area in the check-in hall.
Macae: background
Since the 1970s, when Petrobras chose Macae as its Campos Basin base, more than 4,000 companies have set up offices there and the population has roughly tripled.
Macae: logistics and access
An airport spotting guide reports about 2,000 helicopter operations a month, around 60 to 70 a day, mostly medium and heavy helicopters, plus two daily scheduled airline flights.
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 Macae. A marking check in Macae is often a pre-shipment test: is the device suited to the zone, gas group and temperature class that it will meet offshore? Workshops and fuel storage have their own classification too. The IS-04Z1 target marking II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 is not yet certified.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Macaé
A distributor for Macae would carry the IS-04Z1 after certification completes; the Q4 2026 launch is the planning date and no appointment has been made. SAMS reviews applicants one by one and prefers companies with their own Ex-competent technical and service staff, since certified devices must not be repaired outside approved channels.
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 Macae.
- 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 · Macaé
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an Ex-proof smartphone in Macaé 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 smartphone in Macaé 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 Macae would use it?
Likely candidates are offshore supply bases and quays, heliport and fuel storage, workshops handling offshore equipment, onshore oil and gas handling. 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 Macae?
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 Macae.
What climate issues affect equipment at Macae?
The coast is humid and salty, so expect corrosion and condensation on connectors and cases. Choose sealed housings, rinse and dry equipment after offshore trips, and ask the contractor about storage conditions at the heliport and base.
Who typically runs training and induction for offshore work from Macae?
Courses are delivered by operators, specialised training centres and the city's technical institutions, and platform inductions are set by the operator. Confirm which course certificates your crew need and whether device handling is covered in the induction.
Can I prepare handsets in Macae before they go offshore?
That is a common practice, since equipment is often bought, prepared and serviced here before shipment. Enrolment, configuration and charging can be done onshore in safe areas. Confirm the offshore operator's approval and documentation requirements before sending anything out.
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Enquiry · Macae
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Macae, Brazil
Share the site details and quantity. You will get the datasheet and the certification schedule back by email; pricing is indicative only until launch.
Enquiry · Macae
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Macaé?
Send the zone and gas group of your site and we will reply with the datasheet and schedule.