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Stay updated with the latest news, insights, and trends in industrial communication systems. Our blog covers everything from VoIP solutions and emergency communication systems to the newest advancements in elevator phones and weatherproof intercoms. Explore expert tips, product updates, and real-world applications of our cutting-edge technology. Whether you're in hospitality, industrial sectors, or safety-critical environments, our blog provides valuable resources to help you stay ahead.
How to Connect an Industrial All-Weather Analog Telephone to an Analog Line
Learn how to connect an industrial analog telephone to an FXO line. Industrial phones use FXO ports to receive analog signals from FXS wall jacks or PBX systems. Standard two-wire cables can be connected via a weatherproof junction box, directly to the FXO jack, or with an RJ‑11 plug if pre-installed. No polarity concerns make installation simple, ensuring reliable communication in harsh environments.
Mikhail Strashnov
2 days ago2 min read
Empowering Safety Below Ground: Our Emergency communication system for metro tunnels Breakthrough in Turkey
Discover how we helped secure three major metro lines in Turkey by delivering over 1,000 waterproof emergency phones with self-diagnostic systems. Designed for tunnel environments, our rugged communication solutions ensure reliable, noise-resistant connectivity where wireless fails. A trusted collaboration that reflects our mission to protect lives and power safer urban transit systems worldwide.
Mikhail Strashnov
Jul 312 min read
Emergency Call System for Nursing Homes in Canada – A Real-Life Installation Story
Introduction of emergency call system for nursing homes Imagine a rainy evening at a nursing home in Ontario. Staff and residents worry...
Mikhail Strashnov
Jul 282 min read
Emergency Public Safety Intercom -Case Study
Discover how a smart city enhanced public safety with our IP-based emergency intercom system. Using rugged phones, call towers, and TCP/IP technology, the solution enabled two-way communication across remote areas. Fast to deploy, easy to expand, and proven to reduce emergency response times.
Mikhail Strashnov
Jul 242 min read
Commercial Security Alarm Installation: Reliable Siren & Sensor Systems for Business Protection
Protect your business with our commercial alarm system featuring a 120 dB siren, strobe light, and smart sensors. Ideal for stores, fuel stations, and secure facilities. Remotely managed, easy to install, and no monthly fees. Deters intruders before damage is done. Proven success across multi-location retail networks.
Mikhail Strashnov
Jul 222 min read
Mine Communication System by LightCom: Reliable, Flexible, and Future-Proof
A reliable mine communication system means safety, control, and efficiency. LightCom provides modern solutions with wireless dispatching, fault detection, and rugged all-weather, explosion-proof phones. Our systems are proven and operating in mining sites across the USA, Canada, Europe, Kazakhstan, and other regions — built to perform in the harshest conditions.
Mikhail Strashnov
Jul 121 min read
BMS System Upgrade: Why Renovation Projects Make Us Better
Why BMS upgrades make teams stronger
Mikhail Strashnov
Jul 102 min read
💨 Reliable Communication System for Wind Power Plants: A Case Study
Wind power plants operate in remote, harsh, and often unpredictable environments. Reliable communication between maintenance crews and control centers is critical — especially during turbine malfunctions or scheduled inspections. To solve these challenges, we implemented a robust, weatherproof Communication System for Wind Power Plants based on IP industrial telephones
Mikhail Strashnov
Jul 82 min read
🛠️ Sensor Signals for BMS Installers: 4–20 mA, 0–10 V, 2–10 V, and Thermistors 10k/20k (with Pro Installation Tips)
Sensor Signals for BMS Installers: 4–20 mA, 0–10 V, 2–10 V, and Thermistors 10k/20k (with Pro Installation Tips)
Mikhail Strashnov
Jul 33 min read
🏗 Crane Communication System: Reliable Voice for Safer Lifting
Overview In crane operations, reliable communication is not optional — it's critical. Our crane communication system is based on...
Mikhail Strashnov
Jul 22 min read
Tunnel Telephone: A Safe Voice for the Lyon–Turin Base Tunnel 🚇
Discover how the tunnel telephone ensures safety in the Lyon–Turin Base Tunnel. Reliable tunnel telephone communication is crucial for this engineering marvel.
Mikhail Strashnov
Jul 12 min read
📞 Tunnel Telephony: Reliable Communication in Utility Corridors
Long utility tunnels are full of pipelines and equipment. These spaces are often narrow, noisy, and stretch over long distances. In such...
Mikhail Strashnov
Jun 262 min read
🛢️ Reliable Communication on Oil Drilling Platforms
As global demand for oil continues to grow, the oil industry plays a major role in the world economy and energy supply. But with this...
Mikhail Strashnov
Jun 261 min read
Oil & Gas Communication Solution
Today, most petrochemical companies use automated systems to monitor production. But older communication systems can’t keep up with...
Mikhail Strashnov
Jun 261 min read
We Build the Best building automation control panels
We are building automation control panels for commercial buildings—like stores, offices, factories, and schools.
Mikhail Strashnov
Jun 262 min read
Unlocking Doors with a Phone Call: How Our Telephone gate entry system Do More Than Talk
Imagine this: you're standing outside a remote building in the middle of nowhere. It’s raining. Cold wind. No one around. But you need to...
Mikhail Strashnov
Jun 101 min read
📞 Prison Phones: Connecting People in Prison
Even behind thick walls and locked doors, communication is a human need. For many people in prison, a phone call is more than a voice on...
Mikhail Strashnov
May 213 min read
🚨 Trusted by the Best: How our Offshore Telephones Helped the US Coast Guard Stay Connected in Extreme Conditions 🌊
How our Offshore Telephones Helped the US Coast Guard Stay Connected in Extreme Conditions
Mikhail Strashnov
May 32 min read
🏨 How Our Hotel Phones Solved Communication Challenges at a Luxury Marriott Resort
How Our Hotel Phones Solved Communication Challenges at a Luxury Marriott Resort
Mikhail Strashnov
Apr 231 min read
Chemical Resistant Phone: Built for Survival in Harsh Environments
Have you ever walked through a factory or chemical plant and thought: "How do they even keep phones working here?" The air smells...
Mikhail Strashnov
Apr 222 min read
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