Peru: industry on the ground
The Camisea gas project in the Cusco Region started operating in August 2004, in a remote forested part of the Amazon Basin on the Urubamba River with a largely Indigenous population.
Peru · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Peru
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe handset for people who cross into classified areas in Peru every shift: copper mine and concentrator operators, Camisea gas-field crews, refinery engineers, and the HSE and telecoms teams who equip them. A testing partner reports that Peruvian homologation needs no local laboratory tests or local representative, certificates have unlimited validity, and there are no extra labelling requirements. Distribution partners for Peru 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 topicIECEx
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WherePeru
Short answer. Peru 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 · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx smartphone for Peru
| 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 | Peru: Cerro Verde, Las Bambas, Camisea | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Peru
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 Peru. 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 market · Peru
Where an Ex phone is used in Peru
Operators and classified areas drawn from the SAMS Peru market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- Southern Copper Corporation
- Grupo México subsidiary operating Cuajone and Toquepala
- Compañía Minera Antamina
- BHP, Glencore, Teck and Mitsubishi joint-venture copper-zinc mine
- Cerro Verde
- Freeport-McMoRan copper mine near Arequipa
- Las Bambas
- MMG copper mine in Apurímac
- Petroperú
- State oil company — Talara and other refineries
- Camisea consortium operators
- Natural gas production in the Cusco Amazon foothills
Industrial areas and sites
- Cuajone / Toquepala
- Southern Copper’s high-altitude open-pit mines and smelters
- Antamina
- Copper-zinc mine and concentrator in Ancash
- Cerro Verde
- Concentrator and processing complex near Arequipa
- Las Bambas
- Copper mine and concentrate pipeline in Apurímac
- Camisea
- Gas fields and processing plant in the Cusco Amazon lowlands
- Talara
- Petroperú refinery on the northern coast
Field notes · Peru
More about Peru that matters for portable equipment
Peru: background
Shell discovered the Camisea fields in 1986 under blocks 38 and 42, a contract signed in 1981 that covered about 20,000 square kilometres of the southern Ucayali Basin.
Peru: geography and layout
The open pit at Cerro de Pasco is a well-known silver mine in the Andes, a reminder that much Peruvian mining takes place in mountain terrain far from the coast.
Peru: industry on the ground
In 2019 Peru was the world's second-largest producer of copper, silver and zinc, third for lead and eighth for gold, so mining is a major source of hazardous and dusty areas.
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 Peru. Peru's mines have international ownership, with companies such as Antamina's partners, Freeport-McMoRan, MMG and Newmont, and international contractors move between sites. IECEx gives them one scheme. Ask for the certificate of conformity and the schedule of conditions, which record the marking and conditions of use. INACAL marking is a separate national step.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Peru
Distribution of the IS-04Z1 is by authorised partners only, and SAMS has not yet granted a territory for Peru. 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 Peru.
- 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 · Peru
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx smartphone in Peru 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 an IECEx smartphone in Peru cost?
There is no list price yet. SAMS gives indicative pre-launch pricing in writing, against a stated quantity and site, and does not commit to a lead time before certification completes.
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 sites in Peru does this cover?
The market guide for Peru covers Cuajone / Toquepala, Antamina, Cerro Verde, Las Bambas, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Peru?
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 Peru.
How should devices handle high-altitude mining in the Andes?
At altitude the air is thin and cold, with strong sun and sharp temperature swings, so check the operating temperature range, battery behaviour in cold and any altitude rating on the datasheet. Confirm site limits with the mine operator, who may also restrict where devices can be taken underground.
Do remote jungle sites such as Camisea need special support planning?
Yes. Camisea is a remote, forested site in the Amazon Basin, so deliveries and repairs are slow. Plan spare devices, chargers and batteries, and ask the operator or contractor about transport, camp rules, permits and device approval before dispatching equipment.
Is Spanish supported on the handset?
Android 16 carries both Spanish and English interface languages on the same handset, which suits operations with local and international technical staff. Interface language is a software matter and separate from certification. Check with your IT team which language packs and apps your fleet policy requires.
Related guides
Keep exploring
Other guides for Peru, other places in Peru, and the pages behind them.
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone Supplier in PeruSame place, different guide
Intrinsically Safe Mobile Phone Supplier in PeruSame place, different guide
Industrial Mobile Phone Supplier in PeruSame place, different guide
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone Distributor in PeruSame place, different guide
Hazardous Area Mobile Phone Supplier in PeruSame place, different guide
Ex-Proof Mobile Phone Distributor in PeruSame place, different guide
Peru market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for PeruEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Peru
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Peru
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 · Peru
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Peru?
Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.