Surrounding industry
Reduc lies about 17 km from downtown, and Guanabara Bay hosts shipyards such as Brasa at Niteroi.
Rio de Janeiro · industrial
Industrial 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. 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. 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 topicindustrial
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. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · industrial
Checklist: industrial mobile phone for Rio de Janeiro
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Ingress protection | IP rating for dust and water | IP68 design |
| Fleet management | EMM and MDM support | Android 16 with EMM and MDM |
| Explosion protection | A separate certificate and marking | In progress; not issued |
| 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
Site conditions at Rio de Janeiro: what wears and what limits equipment
Hot humid climate
Heat, humidity and coastal salt are normal.
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 · industrial
What “industrial” means for a smartphone
“Industrial” describes a phone built for plant conditions: sealed, drop-resistant and manageable at fleet scale through Android Enterprise. It does not by itself mean the phone may enter a classified area. Only a device with a valid explosion-protection certificate and marking may do that.
The IS-04Z1 is designed to be both an industrial Android phone (IP68, 4,000 mAh battery, 50 MP camera, Android 16 with EMM and MDM support) and an intrinsically safe one. Its explosion-protection certificates are in progress and have not been issued.
In Rio de Janeiro. Many industrial buyers and service firms keep offices in Rio while plants are elsewhere, so a corporate EMM or MDM policy could cover handsets used across several sites. Charging happens in offices or safe areas. Connectivity at remote sites should be checked separately.
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 industrial 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 an industrial 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.
Is the IS-04Z1 an industrial phone as well as an Ex phone?
Yes by design: IP68 sealing, a 4,000 mAh battery, a 50 MP camera and Android 16 with EMM and MDM support. The explosion-protection certificates are separate and still in progress.
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.
Related guides
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Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Rio de Janeiro
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Rio de Janeiro, 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 · 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.