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Brazil Oil Platforms · explosion proof
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone in Brazil Oil Platforms
This is a regional grouping of offshore production platforms and FPSOs in Brazilian waters, mainly in the Campos and Santos basins. Under an ANP decision Petrobras operates several subsalt blocks and keeps a minimum 30 percent equity share in future licences, so most platform work still flows through Petrobras contractor procedures. If you are specifying an explosion proof mobile phone for Brazilian offshore oil platforms, this page covers the markings, the approvals and the current certification status 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
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Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Brazilian offshore oil platforms: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
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. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · explosion proof
Checklist: explosion proof mobile phone for Brazilian offshore oil platforms
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Protection concept | Flameproof (Ex d) or intrinsic safety (Ex i) | Intrinsic safety, level ib |
| Zone suitability | Zone 1 gas and Zone 21 dust | Design target for Zone 1 and 21 |
| Certificate | Number, issuing body and schedule of conditions | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Brazilian offshore oil platforms: Oil and gas process modules, Wellhead areas, Gas compression | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Brazil Oil Platforms
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 Oil Platforms. 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 · Brazilian offshore oil platforms
Working in Brazilian offshore oil platforms: 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
- Shell
- Trident Energy
- Brava Energia
- Perenco
Classified areas to expect
- Oil and gas process modules
- Wellhead areas
- Gas compression
- Cargo tanks and offloading areas
Local conditions · Brazilian offshore oil platforms
What Brazilian offshore oil platforms means for portable equipment
Marine climate
Salt air, heat and humidity are routine, so enclosure ratings and corrosion resistance matter.
Field notes · Brazilian offshore oil platforms
More about Brazilian offshore oil platforms that matters for portable equipment
Brazilian offshore oil platforms: geography and layout
Petrobras reported that 62.7 percent of its Brazilian proved developed reserves in 2014 were in the offshore Campos Basin, which explains the large fleet of platforms off Rio de Janeiro state.
Brazilian offshore oil platforms: background
Petrobras was created in 1953 with a legal monopoly, and a 1997 law ended that monopoly and set up the national petroleum agency ANP as the regulator and supervisor of the industry.
Brazilian offshore oil platforms: people and language
The P-56 project created about 4,000 direct and 12,000 indirect jobs in Brazil, showing the scale of the domestic shipyard and fabrication workforce that supports offshore units.
Brazilian offshore oil platforms: infrastructure
The semisubmersible P-56 is anchored in 1,670 m of water at the Marlim Sul field, 120 km off the coast, tied back to 21 wells and rated at 100,000 barrels per day with 6 million cubic metres a day of gas compression.
The term · explosion proof
What “explosion proof” means for a smartphone
“Explosion proof” is the phrase most buyers use for equipment that may be taken into a classified hazardous area. Strictly, it covers several protection concepts: a flameproof enclosure (Ex d) contains an internal explosion, while intrinsic safety (Ex i) limits electrical energy so that an ignition cannot start. Phones are normally intrinsically safe, because a flameproof handset would be too heavy to carry all shift.
The IS-04Z1 uses intrinsic safety, with a marking target of Ex ib IIC T4, and is designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21. It is pre-launch, certification is in progress and no certificate has been issued.
In Brazilian offshore oil platforms. On a platform, explosion-proof is a shorthand that hides several concepts. Process modules and gas compression use fixed Ex d or other protections, while cargo tanks and offloading areas need care with portable devices. The IS-04Z1 is designed around intrinsic safety for hand-held use; certification is pending.
The route · specification
Specifying an explosion proof mobile phone for Brazil Oil Platforms
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 · Brazil Oil Platforms
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an explosion proof mobile phone in Brazil Oil Platforms 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 explosion proof mobile phone in Brazil Oil Platforms 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 explosion proof or intrinsically safe?
It is intrinsically safe (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), which is the usual way to make a phone for hazardous areas. It is not a flameproof (Ex d) design, and certification is still in progress.
Which areas at Brazilian offshore oil platforms would use it?
Likely candidates are oil and gas process modules, wellhead areas, gas compression, cargo tanks and offloading areas. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
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.
Do local-content rules affect equipment used on Brazilian platforms?
Local content has been a factor in Petrobras projects; the P-56 topside, for example, reached 72.9 percent domestic content. Handheld equipment is a small part of that, but confirm with the contractor whether any local-content or Brazilian certification requirement applies to your supply.
What approvals does Brazil typically need for Ex-rated radios and phones?
Typically two layers: conformity assessment for Ex certification (commonly through Inmetro-recognised bodies) and Anatel homologation for radio equipment. Requirements change, so confirm current rules with the operator and a local certification adviser before shipping to a platform.
How do handsets reach an FPSO or platform?
Equipment and crews move by supply vessel and helicopter, so spares and replacements need planning. Operators control access and often check or prepare devices onshore first. Confirm approvals, documentation and delivery routes with the operator and its contractors.
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Enquiry · Brazilian offshore oil platforms
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Brazilian offshore oil platforms, Brazil
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