GP638

A Rugged Radio for Harsh Environments Motorola GP628 Plus and GP638 Plus are IP67-rated* dust-tight and water submersible Free Datasheet http://www.datasheet4u.com/ Standing up to the challenge Imagine this scenario – The shrill scream of the fire alarm pierced the night. Within minutes, nine men assembled outside a fire engine awaiting instructions. “This is no ordinary fire,” cautioned the fire chief. “We are dealing with a burning manufacturing plant, and its storage area contains tanks which may explode if burned, so please make sure you are carrying the correct communications equipment today.” The fire fighters checked their Motorola GP628 Plus radios briefly, noting the prominent green dot on the Li-ion battery pack, which identifies it as an FM-rated battery. As they arrived at the fire scene, its extent became clear. Burning goods crackled noisily amongst the shouts of frightened plant workers. Hearing one another was going to be difficult. The fire chief pulled on his helmet, oxygen tank and protective gloves. He was thankful for the lightweight radios– it was important not to burden his men any more than necessary. Easily finding the sculpted Push-to-Talk (PTT) button even with his gloved hands, he addressed his men. “Fan out into 3 teams. Team Alpha, go around the back to make sure the fire does not spread to the chemicals warehouse. Team Beta, control the fire in front and around the sides. Team Charlie, follow me inside for rescue operations. Over and out,” the...