There are many things that are needed in the creation and operation of a successful business. One of them, a most important issue, is that of communication. Customers expect fast service, and this applies as much in non-public contact areas like security, power generation and waste water treatment as it does in a store or other business. Getting in touch and staying in touch at all hours requires powerful and flexible communications equipment, which includes commercial intercoms.
Commercial-grade intercom systems are designed to withstand the extremes of not only weather but also conditions within factories and shops. Plants for the treatment of waste water are a good example; they are often humid, rarely climate-controlled, and use vast quantities of potentially dangerous and corrosive chemicals. Chlorine and the other substances used in sewage plants are tough on delicate electronics; in this application, it is necessary to install intercoms that are built to handle the roughest environments.
Another prerequisite of a top-quality intercom system is long range. In many environments, it is either impractical or impossible to string wires due to the distance involved. So a wireless system is the practical solution. The latest development in this area is the infinite range wireless cellular network intercom that connects to the cell phone system. This can be used anywhere within range of a cell phone tower and takes advantage of the system’s reliability to make connections when seconds count. They can even be used in off-site situations, where a supervisor may be at home or away from the plant and still be in instant communication with staff members to resolve problems before they get out of hand.
The practical uses of these systems are only limited by the needs and imagination of the user. They can lock and unlock distant security gates, connect far-flung posts and keep everyone in touch. A powerful base station connects every person on the network, ensuring maximum flexibility and access throughout the facility and beyond. In a commercial plant operation these abilities not only save money and time, but also help safeguard employees and ensure safe operation, very important considerations in waste water treatment since the various processes are widely separated and can be hazardous to both life and property. So when planning a communications network for such a facility, keep these points in mind and specify the right commercial intercoms and communication systems. A bit of pre-planning will generate large dividends.