Tropical coast
The area has a tropical monsoon climate and is reached by the Rio-Santos highway, so ingress protection and travel time both matter.
Angra dos Reis · rugged
Rugged Smartphone in Angra dos Reis
The port of Angra dos Reis includes an oil terminal, and the TEBIG facility used by Petrobras in the Bay of Ilha Grande moves large quantities of crude oil, which makes it one of the busiest ports in Brazil. It hosts the Transpetro TEBIG crude oil terminal and the BrasFELS shipyard, so tank-farm, tanker-berth and offshore-unit fabrication hazardous areas are both present. If you are specifying a rugged smartphone for Angra dos Reis, this page covers the markings, the approvals and the current certification status 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
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WhereAngra dos Reis
Short answer. The SAMS IS-04Z1 is the intrinsically safe smartphone covered here for Angra dos Reis: pre-launch, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4), with certification in progress and no certificate issued.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. Operator approval runs on its own timeline. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · rugged
Checklist: rugged smartphone for Angra dos Reis
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Ingress protection | IP65 to IP68 sealing | IP68 design |
| Drop and shock | A stated drop height onto concrete | Specification on request |
| Explosion protection | A separate certificate and marking | In progress; not issued |
| Where it applies | Angra dos Reis: Crude oil tank storage, Tanker piers and loading arms, Shipyard offshore-unit fabrication and integration | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Angra dos Reis
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 Angra dos Reis. 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 · Angra dos Reis
Working in Angra dos Reis: 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
- Transpetro (TEBIG terminal)
- Seatrium (BrasFELS shipyard)
Classified areas to expect
- Crude oil tank storage
- Tanker piers and loading arms
- Shipyard offshore-unit fabrication and integration
- Bunker fuel barge supply
Local conditions · Angra dos Reis
Conditions in Angra dos Reis that affect handheld equipment
Large terminal
TEBIG has ten oil tanks totalling 845,557 cubic metres and two piers able to take vessels of up to 500,000 DWT.
Field notes · Angra dos Reis
More about Angra dos Reis that matters for portable equipment
Angra dos Reis: industry on the ground
The port also has shipbuilding facilities, including the Keppel Fels yard (formerly Verolme, known as BrasFELS), where large offshore units have been assembled and outfitted.
Angra dos Reis: logistics and access
A metre-gauge railway extension from the 1920s still links the port with Minas Gerais and Goias, and the steel company CSN uses the port for some exports.
Angra dos Reis: projects and investment
After final outfitting the P-56 went through testing and adjustment in Ilha Grande Bay before being towed to the Campos Basin, a typical pattern for offshore units completed at Angra dos Reis.
Angra dos Reis: industry on the ground
Brazil's Angra I and Angra II nuclear units are located near the town and employ about 3,000 people, with a further 10,000 indirect jobs in Rio de Janeiro state.
The term · rugged
What “rugged” means for a smartphone
A rugged phone is built to survive water, dust, drops and rough handling, usually rated by an IP code and a drop specification. Ruggedness is an environmental property: it says nothing about whether a phone may be used where flammable gas or dust is present. That is decided by explosion-protection certification and marking.
The IS-04Z1 combines both: an IP68 sealed rugged build and a design for Zone 1 and Zone 21 (marking target Ex ib IIC T4). The explosion-protection certificates are in progress and none has been issued.
In Angra dos Reis. The area has a tropical monsoon climate, so rain, humidity and salt air are constant. The yard covers wide open ground, with cranes and dry docks, so devices see a lot of weather. IP68 helps with water and dust but is not an explosion-protection rating and does not substitute for it.
The route · specification
Specifying a rugged smartphone for Angra dos Reis
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 · Angra dos Reis
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy a rugged smartphone in Angra dos Reis 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 a rugged smartphone in Angra dos Reis 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.
How rugged is the IS-04Z1?
It is designed to IP68 sealing, with glove-friendly controls. Ruggedness is not explosion protection: that depends on the certificates, which are in progress.
Which areas at Angra dos Reis would use it?
Likely candidates are crude oil tank storage, tanker piers and loading arms, shipyard offshore-unit fabrication and integration, bunker fuel barge supply. 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.
Does the coastal humidity at Angra dos Reis affect phone and tablet choice?
Yes, typically. A tropical monsoon climate and sea air mean high humidity and salt, so look for sealed housings, corrosion-resistant connectors and tidy cable or charging practice. Confirm with the site safety officer what ingress protection level their permit-to-work process expects.
How do crews reach island or offshore worksites from Angra dos Reis?
Access is generally by boat across the Bay of Ilha Grande, with many of the 300-plus islands reachable only by sea, and some units are later towed to the Campos Basin. Confirm boarding and carry-on rules for powered devices with the vessel operator.
How does the tropical climate affect handsets on piers and in the yard?
Rain, humidity and salt air are routine, so check enclosure rating, seal condition and charging contacts regularly. IP68 resists water and dust but is not explosion protection. Because ingress protection and travel time both matter on this coast, keep a spare device ready.
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Enquiry · Angra dos Reis
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Angra dos Reis, 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 · Angra dos Reis
Launching Q4 2026
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Tell us the zone, gas group and operator. We will send the datasheet and the certification schedule.