Ascom d83 Protector EX, ATEX DH8-ACAB

Ascom d83 Protector EX, ATEX DH8-ACAB

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Manufacturer Part Number: DH8-ACAB

Ascom d83 Protector EX, ATEX

Ascom Professional Intrinsically Safe DECT Handset – High-Protection d83 Protector EX Wireless Terminal with Explosion Protection and Comprehensive Duress Guard Features for Hazardous Areas (Model: Ascom d83 Protector EX / Part Number: DH8-ACAB / IC: 3724B-DH8 / ATEX / UKEX / IECEx / CSA Classified)

The Ascom d83 Protector EX DH8-ACAB is the flagship intrinsically safe enterprise-grade DECT wireless handset engineered for intensive daily deployment and maximum lone-worker protection inside explosive and high-risk hazardous operating arenas. Where standard mobile communication tools present severe safety risks, this ultra-robust hardware infrastructure component guarantees absolute operational integrity through its strict global certifications for zones containing flammable gases, vapors, or dust networks. The core evolutionary asset of this Protector EX variant is the seamless combination of certified explosion-proof mechanics and an advanced sensor-driven personal duress signaling architecture (lone worker protection) right on the screen. The chassis features an industrial-strength layout certified to IP65 ingress protection standards and is easy to clean. Built for safety critical industrial tracking, it provides IT departments, medical officers, and occupational safety directors in chemical industries, oil refineries, or process plants with a deployable system node to maintain absolute fleet communication and automated emergency geo-location routing across the corporate DECT topology.

The technical foundation of this handset utility is defined by a premium audio architecture featuring Wideband voice tracking and an integrated duplex loudspeaking function, securing clean verbal data exchanges even inside loud manufacturing areas and refinery sectors. Exceptional real-world operational comfort is sustained via a dual-microphone matrix driven by active background noise cancellation, which filters structural background din out of the transmission line, complemented by an Acoustic Location Signal (ALS) beacon to quickly pinpoint incapacitated staff. A key functional asset of this professional device compared to standard retail consumer products is its comprehensive array of trigger mechanics, combining a dedicated push-button panic key, a mechanical pull-cord breakaway socket, and automatic spatial sensors for Man-Down (tilt detection) and No-Movement monitoring. Furthermore, enhanced DECT security implementation (Step A and Step B compliance following ETSI frameworks) shields vital corporate communication and emergency protocols from illicit interception vectors. Outfitted with native Push-to-Talk (PTT), multi-technology position tracking (Infrared, DECT Beacon, BLE, and LF positioning arrays), a high-contrast 2.4-inch TFT color matrix, and Bluetooth 5.1, the terminal is delivered as an implementation-ready wireless handset.

Key Features and Benefits

• Certified Explosion Protection (EX): Full intrinsic safety compliance following ATEX, UKEX, IECEx, and CSA frameworks for uncompromising deployment in dangerous, explosive atmospheres.
• Complete Duress Monitoring Suite: Combines a manual panic button, mechanical pull-cord socket, and automated Man-Down/No-Movement orientation sensors for supreme lone-worker protection inside hazard zones.
• Multi-Technology Positioning Arrays: Supports granular indoor spatial tracking utilizing Infrared (IR), DECT Beacons, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and Low-Frequency (LF) signal maps for immediate hazard location.
• Acoustic Location Signal (ALS): Blasts a high-decibel acoustic tracking beacon from the handset post-alarm, ensuring search crews can find unconscious personnel in dark or multi-tiered structures.
• High-Fidelity Wideband Audio: Yields superior voice rendering and uncompromised acoustic clarity through an extended frequency range.
• Native Bluetooth 5.1 Connectivity: Facilitates seamless wireless matching with approved wireless EX headsets to secure ergonomic, hands-free work operations.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ascom (Sweden) AB
• Product Name: Ascom d83 Protector EX
• Part Number / Model: DH8-ACAB / SKU Variant
• Regulatory Marking: ATEX / UKEX / IECEx / CSA certified / IC: 3724B-DH8
• Ingress Protection: IP65 / IP54 rated for EX environments
• Display Profile: 2.4 inch (40 x 50 mm) TFT multi-color screen, 240 x 320 pixels, featuring white LED backlighting
• Radio Topology: GAP and CAP compliant DECT handset with automated protocol detection (EU / US environments)
• Safety Telemetry: Tilt orientation sensor (Man-Down) / Velocity sensor (No-Movement) / Mechanical breakaway contact (Pull-Cord)
• Frequency Range: 1880–1900 MHz (Europe) / 1920–1930 MHz (US) including localized tiers for LA / BR / TH
• Hardware Interfaces: Bluetooth 5.1 (Headset / Handsfree profiles) / Screw-enforced 3.5 mm audio jack for EX headsets / Multi-purpose USB connector
• Voice Codecs: G.722.2 / G.726
• Battery Cell Type: Removable intrinsically safe EX Lithium-Ion battery pack (replacement permitted outside hazardous zones only)
• Operational Battery Benchmarks: Talk time up to 18 h (Bluetooth disabled) / up to 12 h (using BT headset) / Standby up to 120 h
• Physical Dimensions: 150 x 64 x 23 mm
• Unit Weight: 175 g (complete with battery cell and standard hinge clip)
• Operating Temperature: -10 °C to +55 °C (+14 °F to +131 °F)
• Condition: Brand New / Genuine

Package Contents

• 1x Ascom d83 Protector EX Handset (Model: DH8-ACAB)
• 1x Intrinsically Safe Lithium-Ion EX Battery Pack
• 1x Standard Hinge-Type Belt Clip
• 1x Quick installation manual / Regulatory tracking sheet / EX safety environment manual