Offshore support hub
The city is home to Petrobras' Campos Basin operations and, per local sources, over 3,500 oil and gas companies.
Macaé · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Macaé
Macae is a city in the north of Rio de Janeiro state, known as Brazil's national oil capital. It is the operational base for the Campos Basin, with Petrobras facilities, offshore service companies, the Imbetiba port and an airport used for flights to offshore platforms. An IECEx smartphone distributor in Macae 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
WhereMacaé
Short answer. Macae 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. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx smartphone for Macae
| 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 | Macae: Workshops handling offshore equipment, Onshore oil and gas handling, Offshore supply bases and quays | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Macaé
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 Macaé. 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 · Macae
Working in Macae: 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
- Offshore service companies
Classified areas to expect
- Offshore supply bases and quays
- Heliport and fuel storage
- Workshops handling offshore equipment
- Onshore oil and gas handling
Local conditions · Macae
What Macae means for portable equipment
Service concentration
With so many contractors based locally, equipment is often bought, prepared and serviced here before shipment offshore.
Field notes · Macae
More about Macae that matters for portable equipment
Macae: industry on the ground
Macae is generally considered the centre of Brazil's offshore petroleum industry and is nicknamed Cidade do Petroleo (City of Petroleum), with many Petrobras facilities inside the town.
Macae: who works there
Macae Airport now has six helicopter operators meeting the safety standards Petrobras requires, with seven hangars, four shared lounges and a workspace area in the check-in hall.
Macae: background
Since the 1970s, when Petrobras chose Macae as its Campos Basin base, more than 4,000 companies have set up offices there and the population has roughly tripled.
Macae: logistics and access
An airport spotting guide reports about 2,000 helicopter operations a month, around 60 to 70 a day, mostly medium and heavy helicopters, plus two daily scheduled airline flights.
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 Macae. With a large number of oil and gas companies based locally, many of them international service firms, IECEx certificates of conformity and schedules of conditions are familiar here. Brazilian practice also involves Inmetro-accredited routes. The IS-04Z1 IECEx certification is in progress.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Macaé
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Macae. 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 Macae.
- 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 · Macaé
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx smartphone in Macaé 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 Macaé cost?
No price is published. While certification is in progress there is no list price and no committed lead time, and a supplier quoting a firm figure for an uncertified Ex handset is promising something it cannot stand behind. Indicative pre-launch pricing is issued in writing against a stated 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 Macae would use it?
Likely candidates are offshore supply bases and quays, heliport and fuel storage, workshops handling offshore equipment, onshore oil and gas handling. 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 Macae?
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 Macae.
What climate issues affect equipment at Macae?
The coast is humid and salty, so expect corrosion and condensation on connectors and cases. Choose sealed housings, rinse and dry equipment after offshore trips, and ask the contractor about storage conditions at the heliport and base.
Who typically runs training and induction for offshore work from Macae?
Courses are delivered by operators, specialised training centres and the city's technical institutions, and platform inductions are set by the operator. Confirm which course certificates your crew need and whether device handling is covered in the induction.
Can I prepare handsets in Macae before they go offshore?
That is a common practice, since equipment is often bought, prepared and serviced here before shipment. Enrolment, configuration and charging can be done onshore in safe areas. Confirm the offshore operator's approval and documentation requirements before sending anything out.
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Enquiry · Macae
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Macae, 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 · Macae
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Macaé?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.