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Rio de Janeiro · hazardous area
Hazardous Area Mobile Phone Distributor in Rio de Janeiro
Petrobras has its headquarters in downtown Rio de Janeiro, which is why many supplier registrations, tender offices and engineering teams for the whole Brazilian oil sector are in the city. Hazardous-area work in the surrounding state is at refineries, terminals and shipyards in neighbouring municipalities such as Duque de Caxias, Angra dos Reis, Itaborai and Niteroi. Distribution partners for Rio de Janeiro 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 topichazardous area
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereRio de Janeiro
Short answer. Rio de Janeiro 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 · hazardous area
Checklist: hazardous area mobile phone for Rio de Janeiro
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Zone | 0, 1 or 2 for gas; 20, 21 or 22 for dust | Designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 |
| Gas group | IIA, IIB or IIC | IIC (target) |
| Area drawing | The operator's own classification drawing | Decided by the site operator |
| Where it applies | Rio de Janeiro: Tank terminals, Offshore support bases, Refinery process units (Duque de Caxias) | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Rio de Janeiro
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 Rio de Janeiro. 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 · Rio de Janeiro
Working in Rio de Janeiro: 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
Classified areas to expect
- Refinery process units (Duque de Caxias)
- Shipyards and FPSO yards
- Tank terminals
- Offshore support bases
Local conditions · Rio de Janeiro
Site conditions at Rio de Janeiro: what wears and what limits equipment
Corporate base
Petrobras' headquarters is in downtown Rio, which concentrates decision-making and many service companies.
Field notes · Rio de Janeiro
More about Rio de Janeiro that matters for portable equipment
Rio de Janeiro: projects and investment
Petrobras' refining plan includes the Boaventura Energy Complex in Rio de Janeiro state and a revamp of the Duque de Caxias refinery, so project activity remains close to the city.
Rio de Janeiro: background
Petrobras was created in 1953; its Reduc refinery started up near Rio in 1961 and its Cenpes research centre was founded in 1963, giving the city a long record in refining and technology.
Rio de Janeiro: geography and layout
The 2007 and 2008 Santos Basin pre-salt discoveries (Tupi, Jupiter and Sugar Loaf) lie about 300 km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, tying the city to deepwater supply and service work.
Rio de Janeiro: logistics and access
Galeao International Airport lies on Governador Island in Guanabara Bay, while Santos Dumont Airport is the city's second airport, so equipment and visitors can arrive at two separate airfields.
The term · hazardous area
What “hazardous area” means for a smartphone
A hazardous area is a place where flammable gas, vapour or combustible dust may be present. Standards divide these into zones: Zones 0, 1 and 2 for gas and vapour, and Zones 20, 21 and 22 for dust. Zone 1 and Zone 21 are the tier where an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur in normal operation, which is where the IS-04Z1 is designed to work. Anything carried in must be marked for the zone, gas group and temperature class of the area.
No certificate has been issued for the IS-04Z1 yet, so it must not be taken into a classified area until the certificate covering it exists and the site operator has accepted it.
In Rio de Janeiro. The hazardous areas associated with Rio lie in neighbouring municipalities: refinery process units at Duque de Caxias, shipyards and FPSO yards, tank terminals and offshore support bases. Operators classify these areas. The city itself is not a plant, and SAMS does not classify any area.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Rio de Janeiro
A distributor for Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro.
- 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 · Rio de Janeiro
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy a hazardous area mobile phone in Rio de Janeiro 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 a hazardous area mobile phone in Rio de Janeiro 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.
Which hazardous areas is the IS-04Z1 designed for?
Zone 1 and Zone 21 (gas and dust) with gas group IIC and temperature class T4, subject to certification. It must not be used in a classified area before its certificate is issued and the site has accepted it.
Which areas at Rio de Janeiro would use it?
Likely candidates are refinery process units (duque de caxias), shipyards and fpso yards, tank terminals, offshore support bases. 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 Rio de Janeiro?
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 Rio de Janeiro.
Why do hazardous-area suppliers register in Rio de Janeiro?
Petrobras' headquarters and many engineering and procurement offices are there, so supplier registration, technical approvals and tender contacts are usually handled in the city. Confirm the current registration route with Petrobras or the lead contractor.
How far are the pre-salt fields from Rio de Janeiro?
The headline pre-salt discoveries sit roughly 300 km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro in the Santos Basin, so crews and cargo normally move through coastal bases and helicopter operations. Confirm the route with the operator.
Do I need an Ex handset for office work in Rio?
Not for ordinary office or headquarters use, because the city itself is not a plant. You would need one for visits to refineries, terminals and shipyards in the surrounding state. Confirm the rules of each operator before travelling.
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Enquiry · Rio de Janeiro
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Rio de Janeiro, 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 · Rio de Janeiro
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Rio de Janeiro?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.