Scale
The basin averaged 4.2 million barrels of crude a day in 2019 and has Midland and Delaware sub-basins separated by the Central Basin Platform.
Permian Basin · industrial
Industrial Smartphone in Permian Basin
The Permian Basin covers more than 86,000 square miles of West Texas and south-east New Mexico and is the highest-producing oil field in the United States. Zone 1 work arises at drilling rigs, wellsites, tank batteries, compressor stations and gas plants. This page explains what to look for in an industrial smartphone for Permian Basin, and where the IS-04Z1 stands against that list today.
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
DeviceSmartphone
RouteSpecification
WherePermian Basin
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Permian Basin: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
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 · industrial
Checklist: industrial smartphone for Permian Basin
| 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 | Permian Basin: Drilling rigs, Wellsites and tank batteries, Compressor stations | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Permian Basin
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 Permian Basin. 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 · Permian Basin
Permian Basin: where the IS-04Z1 would work
Who operates there and which kinds of classified area a handset would meet, from the SAMS site research.
Operators and companies on site
- Diamondback Energy
- ExxonMobil (through Pioneer)
Classified areas to expect
- Drilling rigs
- Wellsites and tank batteries
- Compressor stations
- Gas processing plants
Local conditions · Permian Basin
What Permian Basin means for portable equipment
Operators
Diamondback Energy is based in Midland and focuses on the Permian. ExxonMobil acquired Pioneer Natural Resources, a large Midland Basin acreage holder, on 3 May 2024.
Field notes · Permian Basin
More about Permian Basin that matters for portable equipment
Permian Basin: industry on the ground
The basin averaged about 4.2 million barrels of crude a day in 2019, making it the highest-producing oil field in the United States.
Permian Basin: who works there
Midland, Odessa and San Angelo serve as headquarters for much of the basin's oil production activity, so most contractors and service firms are based there.
Permian Basin: industry on the ground
The basin is also a major source of potash, with room-and-pillar mines in Lea and Eddy counties, New Mexico, producing rock salt as a by-product.
Permian Basin: geography and layout
The basin has three main parts: the Midland Basin to the east, the Delaware Basin to the west and the Central Basin Platform between them, covering about 86,000 square miles.
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 Permian Basin. Producers and service companies in the basin rely on contractor crews, so device fleets change often. EMM or MDM enrolment allows quick onboarding and removal. Charging is done in vehicles and yards outside classified areas, and with sites spread over long distances, offline-capable applications and patchy coverage should be tested.
The route · specification
Specifying an industrial smartphone for Permian Basin
A short checklist for anyone writing or reviewing the specification, with the IS-04Z1 status against each point.
Check on the paper
- Marking
- Equipment group, category, protection concept, gas group and temperature class, matched to the area drawing.
- Certificate and schedule
- A certificate number, issuing body and the schedule of conditions, not a brochure claim.
- Standards edition
- The IEC 60079 or national standard edition the certificate was issued against.
Check for the IS-04Z1
- Marking target
- II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4: a target, not yet a certificate.
- Certificate status
- IECEx, ATEX, UKEX and NEC 500 in progress; none issued.
- Operator approval
- Separate from the certificate and handled with the site operator.
Questions · Permian Basin
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an industrial smartphone in Permian Basin 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 industrial smartphone in Permian Basin 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.
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 Permian Basin would use it?
Likely candidates are drilling rigs, wellsites and tank batteries, compressor stations, gas processing plants. Which areas are classified, and to what zone, is set by the site operator's own area classification drawings.
Is intrinsically safe the same as explosion proof?
Not exactly. Explosion proof is a broad everyday term; intrinsic safety is one protection concept, which limits energy so ignition cannot occur. Flameproof (Ex d) is a different concept that contains an explosion. The IS-04Z1 is intrinsically safe by design.
How large is the Permian Basin for site planning?
It covers roughly 86,000 square miles across West Texas and New Mexico, so travel between sites can be long. Plan around the main service hubs of Midland and Odessa, and confirm the exact location and gate rules for each facility.
What hazardous areas are typical in Permian oil and gas operations?
Wellpads, tank batteries, gas processing plants and compressor stations can all contain flammable gas and vapour. The operator classifies each location, and you should obtain the area drawings and approval requirements before taking any device there.
Do Permian operators set their own rules for phones in classified areas?
Yes, producers and service companies normally set their own equipment requirements. The Railroad Commission of Texas regulates oil and gas, but it does not approve handsets. The IS-04Z1 has no certificate yet. Confirm requirements with the site operator before any field trial.
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Enquiry · Permian Basin
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Permian Basin, United States
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 · Permian Basin
Launching Q4 2026
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