Large concessions
Kaltim Prima holds a 90,960-hectare concession across Sangatta and Bengalon and moves coal on a 13-kilometre conveyor to its Tanjung Bara port.
Kalimantan Mining · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Kalimantan Mining
Kalimantan hosts some of Indonesia's largest open-pit coal mines, including Kaltim Prima Coal at Sangatta in East Kalimantan and Adaro's Tutupan mine in South Kalimantan. Hazardous-area work centres on fuel storage, coal handling and preparation, and mine power plants. An IECEx smartphone distributor in Kalimantan coal mining region 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
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereKalimantan Mining
Short answer. Kalimantan coal mining region 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.
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 · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx smartphone for Kalimantan coal mining region
| 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 | Kalimantan coal mining region: Mine-site power generation, Coal loading terminals, Coal handling and preparation plants (dust, Zone 21) | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Kalimantan Mining
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 Kalimantan Mining. 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 · Kalimantan coal mining region
Working in Kalimantan coal mining region: 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
- Kaltim Prima Coal (Sangatta and Bengalon)
- Adaro Indonesia (Tutupan, Tabalong)
Classified areas to expect
- Coal handling and preparation plants (dust, Zone 21)
- Fuel and lubricant storage
- Mine-site power generation
- Coal loading terminals
Local conditions · Kalimantan coal mining region
Conditions in Kalimantan coal mining region that affect handheld equipment
Scale
Tutupan produced an estimated 36 million tonnes in 2023 and Sangatta about 41 million tonnes, so fleets and workforces are large and contractor-heavy.
Field notes · Kalimantan coal mining region
More about Kalimantan coal mining region that matters for portable equipment
Kalimantan coal mining region: infrastructure
State utility PLN plans additional coal-fired capacity and has begun co-firing biomass at 17 power plants, so mines and power stations are linked by long coal supply chains.
Kalimantan coal mining region: people and language
The coal industry is fragmented, with a few large producers and many small firms, so equipment rules and safety culture can vary widely between neighbouring mine sites.
Kalimantan coal mining region: climate and equipment wear
Coal dust is a recognised health and handling issue in Indonesian mining, so dust control, cleaning and sealed enclosures matter for electronics used around crushers, conveyors and stockpiles.
Kalimantan coal mining region: rules and approvals
A Domestic Market Obligation requires coal miners to allocate 25 percent of production to local use at a fixed price, which shapes how much coal is railed and barged to domestic power stations.
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 Kalimantan coal mining region. Large coal operators often work with international contractors and equipment suppliers, who know IECEx. A certificate of conformity with a schedule of conditions would be reviewed. For the IS-04Z1 these are targets and not issued, so they cannot yet support specification.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Kalimantan Mining
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Kalimantan coal mining region. Each application is reviewed on its merits. Because opening a certified Ex handset in an ordinary workshop invalidates its certificate, the partner must be able to support and service the device 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 Kalimantan coal mining region.
- 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 · Kalimantan Mining
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx smartphone in Kalimantan Mining 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 IECEx smartphone in Kalimantan Mining 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 Kalimantan coal mining region would use it?
Likely candidates are coal handling and preparation plants (dust, zone 21), fuel and lubricant storage, mine-site power generation, coal loading terminals. 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 Kalimantan coal mining region?
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 Kalimantan coal mining region.
Does heavy rain in Kalimantan affect devices used at mine sites?
Kalimantan has a tropical climate with frequent heavy rain, so devices in open-pit and barge-loading areas face water, mud and dust together. Users typically want good ingress protection and cleaning routines; check the specification against the mine's rules.
Is there a legal requirement to supply coal domestically that affects mine logistics?
Indonesia has a Domestic Market Obligation requiring miners to allocate a share of production, 25 percent in the cited rule, to the domestic market. It affects shipping and customer mix rather than device choice, but it explains continuous coal handling at ports and power plants.
Are coal mines in Kalimantan treated as gas or dust hazards?
Open-pit coal sites mainly raise dust hazards at handling and preparation plants, plus gas hazards at fuel storage. The sheet does not assume methane. The operator's classification decides. Confirm with the site operator's HSE team which areas apply.
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Enquiry · Kalimantan coal mining region
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Kalimantan coal mining region, Indonesia
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 · Kalimantan coal mining region
Launching Q4 2026
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