Corporate base
Petrobras' headquarters is in downtown Rio, which concentrates decision-making and many service companies.
Rio de Janeiro · IECEx
IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is the headquarters city of Petrobras and a base for Brazil's offshore oil industry. 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. An IECEx mobile phone distributor in Rio de Janeiro 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 topicIECEx
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.
Where things stand: the IS-04Z1 has not launched, and none of its four certification routes has produced a certificate yet. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx mobile phone for Rio de Janeiro
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of conformity | Number checkable on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Standards edition | The IEC 60079 edition the certificate cites | Stated on the certificate when issued |
| Schedule of conditions | Limits of use, batteries and accessories | Published with the certificate |
| 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
Rio de Janeiro 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
Classified areas to expect
- Refinery process units (Duque de Caxias)
- Shipyards and FPSO yards
- Tank terminals
- Offshore support bases
Local conditions · Rio de Janeiro
Conditions in Rio de Janeiro that affect handheld equipment
Surrounding industry
Reduc lies about 17 km from downtown, and Guanabara Bay hosts shipyards such as Brasa at Niteroi.
Field notes · Rio de Janeiro
More about Rio de Janeiro that matters for portable equipment
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.
Rio de Janeiro: background
Rio was founded in 1565, became seat of the Portuguese court in 1808 and stands on Guanabara Bay, with the Rio-Niteroi Bridge a landmark route to the Niteroi side of the bay.
The term · IECEx
What “IECEx” means for a smartphone
IECEx is the international scheme for certifying equipment used in explosive atmospheres. A certificate of conformity is issued by an accredited certification body against a specific edition of the IEC 60079 standards and carries a schedule of conditions of safe use. It is not a legal requirement in most countries on its own, but many national schemes accept it as the technical basis.
The IECEx certificate for the IS-04Z1 is in progress and has not been issued. The marking target is Ex ib IIC T4, the intrinsic safety concept for Zone 1 gas with the hardest gas group (IIC) and a 135 °C temperature class.
In Rio de Janeiro. With decision-making and many service companies concentrated in downtown Rio, international contractors visit headquarters before going to plants. IECEx, with a certificate of conformity and schedule of conditions, is a common language for them. The IS-04Z1 IECEx route is in progress.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Rio de Janeiro
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Rio de Janeiro 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 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 an IECEx mobile phone in Rio de Janeiro 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 IECEx 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.
Does the IS-04Z1 hold an IECEx certificate?
No. The IECEx certificate is in progress and has not been issued. SAMS will publish the number when it exists.
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
Tell us what you need to equip and where. The SAMS team answers by email with the datasheet and where each certification route stands.
Enquiry · Rio de Janeiro
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Rio de Janeiro?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.