Petrobras: industry on the ground
Brazil accounted for 92% of Petrobras's worldwide production in 2014, and daily output was reported at about 2.99 million barrels of oil equivalent in 2025, so most activity is concentrated domestically.
Petrobras · explosion proof
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone Supplier for Petrobras
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. It operates offshore production in the Campos and Santos basins, including pre-salt fields, and a network of refineries across Brazil. This page sets out how an explosion proof mobile phone supply route to Petrobras will work for the IS-04Z1, and what is and is not available before launch.
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. An explosion proof mobile phone for Petrobras cannot be bought yet: the SAMS IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued), and the datasheet, certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · explosion proof
Checklist: explosion proof mobile phone for Petrobras
| 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 | Petrobras: Gas processing, Fuel terminals, Offshore platforms and FPSOs | 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
How suppliers reach 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: industry on the ground
Its refineries include REPLAN at Paulinia (listed at about 415,000 barrels a day), REDUC at Duque de Caxias, RNEST at Suape and REFAP at Canoas, spread across several states.
Petrobras: rules and approvals
The Agencia Nacional do Petroleo, Gas Natural e Biocombustiveis (ANP) regulates and supervises the industry, so exploration, production and fuel facilities answer to this national agency as well as to the operator.
Petrobras: background
Petrobras was created in 1953 with the slogan 'The Oil is Ours' and a legal monopoly, and that monopoly ended with Law 9.478 of 1997, which also created the national petroleum regulator ANP.
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 Petrobras. On FPSOs and platforms in the Campos and Santos basins, 'explosion-proof' loosely covers several concepts. Flameproof Ex d enclosures protect fixed equipment, while intrinsic safety limits the energy of a portable device. For a handheld used on a topsides deck, the IS-04Z1 is designed around intrinsic safety rather than a flameproof casing.
The route · supply
Sourcing the IS-04Z1 for Petrobras
Nothing can be bought for Petrobras today: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch, and SAMS will supply end users through authorised distributors once certificates exist. What a buyer can do now is take the specification, ask for the written certification schedule and arrange a safe-area evaluation, so that the right local channel contacts you at launch.
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Request the datasheet
The technical specification, marking target and conditions of use, sent by email.
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Ask for the certification schedule
Which certificates are in progress, in what order, and what is still to be confirmed.
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Evaluate in a safe area
Evaluation units can be used for connectivity, MDM enrolment and workflow testing outside classified areas.
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Register for launch
Tell us the site, zone, gas group and quantity so the right authorised distributor can contact you.
Questions · Petrobras
Frequently asked questions
Can Petrobras buy the IS-04Z1 today?
No. Nothing can be bought or taken into a classified area today: certification is in progress and launch is planned for Q4 2026. What is available now is the datasheet, the written certification schedule and evaluation units for safe-area use.
What does an explosion proof mobile phone 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 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.
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.
How will SAMS supply Petrobras?
Through authorised distributors once certificates exist. Until then SAMS can send the datasheet and certification schedule and arrange safe-area evaluation units.
Which certification do Brazilian hazardous areas usually expect for portable devices?
Brazil has its own conformity scheme for equipment in explosive atmospheres, normally run through INMETRO-accredited bodies, rather than relying on ATEX alone. Confirm with Petrobras and the certification body which marking and local certificate are accepted before supplying handheld devices.
What language should Ex phone documentation be in for Petrobras sites?
Portuguese is the working language across Brazilian sites, so manuals, quick guides and training material are normally expected in Portuguese, with English often acceptable for engineering review. Ask the site's HSE or procurement team which language and format their approval process requires.
What changes for an offshore FPSO compared with a refinery?
Offshore adds salt spray, limited connectivity and confined topsides areas, while refineries have larger process units and more fixed network coverage. Both need the device marking checked against that unit's classification. The IS-04Z1 is not yet certified. Check area documents and the battery plan with Petrobras before use.
Related guides
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IECEx Mobile Phone for PetrobrasSame place, different guide
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone for PetrobrasSame place, different guide
Brazil market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for BrazilEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
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
Planning for Petrobras?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.