Large concessions
Kaltim Prima holds a 90,960-hectare concession across Sangatta and Bengalon and moves coal on a 13-kilometre conveyor to its Tanjung Bara port.
Kalimantan Mining · intrinsically safe
Intrinsically Safe Smartphone in Kalimantan Mining
Kalimantan hosts some of Indonesia's largest open-pit coal mines, including Kaltim Prima Coal at Sangatta in East Kalimantan and Adaro's Tutupan mine in South Kalimantan. Hazardous-area work centres on fuel storage, coal handling and preparation, and mine power plants. This page explains what to look for in an intrinsically safe smartphone for Kalimantan coal mining region, 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 topicintrinsically safe
DeviceSmartphone
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WhereKalimantan Mining
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Kalimantan coal mining region: 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 · intrinsically safe
Checklist: intrinsically safe smartphone for Kalimantan coal mining region
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Level of protection | ia, ib or ic matched to the zone | ib, for Zone 1 |
| Entity parameters | Uo, Io and Po within the device limits | Published with the certificate |
| Accessories | Chargers and cases certified with the device | Defined at certification |
| Where it applies | Kalimantan coal mining region: Coal handling and preparation plants (dust, Zone 21), Fuel and lubricant storage, Mine-site power generation | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Kalimantan Mining
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 Kalimantan Mining. 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 · Kalimantan coal mining region
Working in Kalimantan coal mining region: 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
- Kaltim Prima Coal (Sangatta and Bengalon)
- Adaro Indonesia (Tutupan, Tabalong)
Classified areas to expect
- Coal handling and preparation plants (dust, Zone 21)
- Fuel and lubricant storage
- Mine-site power generation
- Coal loading terminals
Local conditions · Kalimantan coal mining region
Site conditions at Kalimantan coal mining region: what wears and what limits equipment
Scale
Tutupan produced an estimated 36 million tonnes in 2023 and Sangatta about 41 million tonnes, so fleets and workforces are large and contractor-heavy.
Field notes · Kalimantan coal mining region
More about Kalimantan coal mining region that matters for portable equipment
Kalimantan coal mining region: industry on the ground
Coal bed methane reserves of about 12.8 trillion cubic metres lie mainly in Kalimantan and Sumatra, which is a reminder that methane can accompany coal seams, though development has been limited.
Kalimantan coal mining region: geography and layout
Indonesia's significant coal deposits are in South Sumatra, East Kalimantan and South Kalimantan, and reserves are estimated to last over 80 years at current rates of extraction.
Kalimantan coal mining region: industry on the ground
Indonesia's coal production reached a record 836 million tonnes in 2024, up from 775 million tonnes in 2023, and the country is the world's largest coal exporter.
Kalimantan coal mining region: climate and equipment wear
East Kalimantan has a dry season from May to October and a rainy season from November to April; average humidity in 2013 was between 83 and 87 percent, with temperatures ranging from about 22 to 36 degrees Celsius.
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 Kalimantan coal mining region. Rounds at a large open-pit operation cover fuel stores, power generation and conveyor or loading areas over long distances. A handheld designed for intrinsic safety could hold checklists and photographs, but only in gas areas covered by its marking, and subject to the operator's acceptance.
The route · specification
Specifying an intrinsically safe smartphone for Kalimantan Mining
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 · Kalimantan Mining
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an intrinsically safe smartphone in Kalimantan Mining 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 intrinsically safe smartphone in Kalimantan Mining 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.
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 Kalimantan coal mining region would use it?
Likely candidates are coal handling and preparation plants (dust, zone 21), fuel and lubricant storage, mine-site power generation, coal loading terminals. 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.
What are the main hazardous-area concerns at a Kalimantan coal mine?
Combustible coal dust around crushers, conveyors, stockpiles and loading, plus fuel storage and workshops. Open-pit sites typically have fewer gas risks than underground mines, but the operator defines its zones, so ask for them before using handheld devices.
How should I plan equipment supply for remote Kalimantan sites?
Most deliveries go by sea to Balikpapan, Samarinda or Banjarmasin and then by road or barge, so allow longer lead times. Stock spare batteries and chargers and confirm customs and radio type-approval requirements with your freight agent.
What practical issues come with large contractor-heavy fleets at Kalimantan mines?
Many crews share devices and sites, so enrolment, ownership and return procedures matter. Heat, humidity and dust affect battery and seals. Charge only in safe areas. Check the operator's approved-vendor list before purchase. Confirm the current process with the site operator.
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Enquiry · Kalimantan coal mining region
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Kalimantan coal mining region, Indonesia
Tell us what you need to equip and where. The SAMS team answers by email with the datasheet and where each certification route stands.
Enquiry · Kalimantan coal mining region
Launching Q4 2026
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