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Intrinsically Safe Mobile Phone Distributor in Campos Basin

The Campos Basin is an offshore oil province off Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo states, covering about 115,000 square kilometres. In 2014 about 62.7 percent of Petrobras' Brazilian proved developed reserves were in the Campos Basin, and the company set its basin headquarters in Macae in the 1970s. Distribution partners for Campos Basin are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch of the IS-04Z1.

Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026

SAMS IS-04Z1 intrinsically safe smartphone for Campos Basin, front view
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicintrinsically safe
DeviceMobile Phone
RouteDistribution
WhereCampos Basin

Short answer. Campos Basin 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.

Where things stand: the IS-04Z1 has not launched, and none of its four certification routes has produced a certificate yet. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.

At a glance · intrinsically safe

Checklist: intrinsically safe mobile phone for Campos Basin

Specification checklist against the IS-04Z1 today
CheckWhat to look forIS-04Z1 today
Level of protectionia, ib or ic matched to the zoneib, for Zone 1
Entity parametersUo, Io and Po within the device limitsPublished with the certificate
AccessoriesChargers and cases certified with the deviceDefined at certification
Where it appliesCampos Basin: Crude storage and offloading, Gas compression, Platform process modulesClassified by the site operator
Product · Campos Basin

The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.

SAMS IS-04Z1 explosion proof mobile phone, front view

SAMS IS-04Z1

An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Campos 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 · Campos Basin

Campos Basin 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

  • Shell
  • Trident Energy
  • Brava Energia
  • Perenco

Classified areas to expect

  • Platform process modules
  • Wellhead areas
  • Crude storage and offloading
  • Gas compression
Local conditions · Campos Basin

Conditions in Campos Basin that affect handheld equipment

Macae shore base

People and supplies are largely handled through Macae, which has an airport used for offshore flights and the Imbetiba port.

Offshore climate

Salt, humidity and heat are normal, so equipment is commonly checked onshore before it goes offshore.

Field notes · Campos Basin

More about Campos Basin that matters for portable equipment

Campos Basin: background

Offshore exploration began in 1968 and the first well was drilled in 1971; the Garoupa field was found in 1974 and the first production came from Enchova in 1977 at 124 m of water.

Campos Basin: geography and layout

The Campos Basin covers about 115,000 km2, almost all of it offshore, with only about 500 km2 onshore near Rio de Janeiro, and is one of 12 coastal sedimentary basins in Brazil.

Campos Basin: projects and investment

By 2003 some 41 oil and gas fields had been discovered 50 to 140 km from the coast in water 80 to 2,400 m deep, and the basin was producing about 1.21 million barrels per day.

Campos Basin: projects and investment

A 65 million barrel discovery was announced by Petrobras near the Barracuda field in February 2010, showing continued exploration activity in this mature basin.

The term · intrinsically safe

What “intrinsically safe” means for a smartphone

Intrinsic safety limits the electrical and thermal energy in a circuit so that neither a spark nor a hot surface can ignite a gas or dust atmosphere, even when a fault occurs. The ib level, used for Zone 1, tolerates one fault. It is the usual way to make a handheld device that a worker carries continuously through a hazardous area.

The IS-04Z1 is designed on this principle for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4). Intrinsic safety is a design basis, not a certificate: certification is in progress and none has been issued yet.

In Campos Basin. A mature basin with many older units needs regular maintenance, so inspectors and technicians make frequent rounds. An intrinsically safe handheld lets them record findings and view procedures without leaving the deck. The IS-04Z1 is designed for such rounds, once certification is complete.

The route · distribution

Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Campos Basin

SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Campos Basin 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 Campos Basin.
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 · Campos Basin

Frequently asked questions

Can we buy an intrinsically safe mobile phone in Campos Basin 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 intrinsically safe mobile phone in Campos Basin 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.

What does ‘intrinsically safe’ mean for the IS-04Z1?

The circuits are designed to limit energy so a spark or hot surface cannot ignite a gas or dust atmosphere, even with one fault (level ib, Zone 1). Certification of that design is in progress.

Which areas at Campos Basin would use it?

Likely candidates are platform process modules, wellhead areas, crude storage and offloading, gas compression. 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 Campos Basin?

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 Campos Basin.

Why is Macae central to equipment logistics for the basin?

Macae hosts Petrobras' basin base, an airport with offshore helicopter operations and over 4,000 companies set up in the city. That concentration makes it the usual staging point for spares and servicing. Confirm freight, customs and storage arrangements with your local contractor.

How do crews reach Campos Basin platforms?

Mostly by helicopter from the Macae area, with some supply by sea. Fields lie 50 to 140 km offshore, so transfers are weather dependent. Confirm helicopter operator rules about batteries and powered devices, and ask whether your equipment must be stowed or certified for the aircraft.

Where are handsets usually prepared before going to a Campos Basin platform?

Largely at Macae, which handles people and supplies for the basin and has the Imbetiba port and an airport used for offshore flights. Equipment is commonly checked onshore first. Confirm approvals, documentation and delivery routes with the operator and its contractors.

Enquiry · Campos Basin

Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Campos Basin, Brazil

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 · Campos Basin

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