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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.
Case Study: Integrated Phone PA System for Industrial Plant Communications
Integrated phone PA system for industrial plants: LightCOM deployed a unified solution combining intercom, PBX, hotline, and PA systems. Using the P560 SIP Intercom Server and rugged LC101 IP67 hotline phones, the system enables zone-based paging, reliable communications, and scalable architecture. Phone PA system ensures safety, efficiency, and flexibility in modern plants.
Mikhail Strashnov
Sep 19, 20252 min read
Case Study: Enhancing Security and Communication in Correctional Facilities with a Phone Prison Box System
The phone prison box system enhances security and efficiency in correctional facilities. With integrated softswitch, call recording, video intercom, broadcasting, and emergency response, it ensures reliable communication for inmates, staff, and visitors. LightCom’s rugged telephones, dispatch consoles, and PA speakers reduce guard workload, improve supervision, and guarantee safe, traceable communication.
Mikhail Strashnov
Sep 12, 20252 min read
Case Study: Cleanroom Intercom System in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility
A cleanroom intercom system designed for pharmaceutical facilities enables safe, traceable, and high-quality communication. Flush-mounted telephones with echo cancellation, SIP integration, and emergency calling ensure GMP compliance, improve safety, and boost efficiency without compromising sterile environments
Mikhail Strashnov
Sep 12, 20252 min read
Solar Powered Emergency Call Boxes: Reliable Communication Where It’s Needed Most
Discover how solar powered emergency call boxes provide reliable, off-grid safety communication for highways, campuses, parks, and industrial sites. Learn their key advantages, applications, compliance requirements, and design considerations for IT professionals, engineers, and project planners. A sustainable, cost-effective solution where traditional power and connectivity are unavailable.
Mikhail Strashnov
Sep 10, 20253 min read
Ensuring Reliable 4G Emergency Phone Connectivity in Elevators for 4G elevator phone signal stability
The reliability of a 4G emergency phone in an elevator depends heavily on the elevator’s height and location. While low-rise elevators (a few floors) usually maintain strong 4G signals, high-rise shafts (20+ floors) often face signal degradation. Understanding and mitigating these challenges is critical for effective emergency communication systems for 4G elevator phone signal stability.
Mikhail Strashnov
Sep 8, 20252 min read
Call Boxes on Highway
Discover how modern highways integrate “call boxes on highway” using IP-based intercom and broadcast systems. This case study shows how solar-powered terminals, intercom servers, and dispatch consoles ensure safety, fast emergency response, and cost-effective digital communication, meeting new standards of informatization, intelligence, and digitalization.
Mikhail Strashnov
Sep 6, 20252 min read
Durable Screen Printing for Industrial Equipment: How We Customize Emergency Phones
This article explains how durable screen printing is used to customize industrial emergency phones. It highlights the advantages of this method—clarity, resistance to moisture and chemicals, and long-term durability—making it ideal for harsh environments where reliable labeling is essential.
Mikhail Strashnov
Sep 4, 20252 min read
🛠️ Best Industrial Phones USA and Canada: Comparative Overview of Wall-Mounted Suppliers
Discover the best industrial phones in the USA with this detailed comparison of leading suppliers, including LightCom, GAI-Tronics, Guardian Telecom, and more. Learn about reliability, features, pricing, and technical support.
Mikhail Strashnov
Aug 28, 20252 min read
How Induction Loop Works in Public Phones for Hearing Impaired
The LC303-PB is a rugged hands-free telephone with an integrated hearing loop, ensuring clear communication for hearing aid users. Built with stainless steel and IP66 protection, it resists vandalism, weather, and heavy use. Ideal for parking lots, prisons, metro platforms, hospitals, police stations, ATMs, and stadiums.
Mikhail Strashnov
Aug 25, 20252 min read
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
Aug 22, 20252 min read
Empowering Safety Below Ground: Our Emergency Subway Call Stations 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 31, 20252 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 28, 20252 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 24, 20252 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 22, 20252 min read
Mine Phones 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 12, 20251 min read
BMS System Upgrade: Why Renovation Projects Make Us Better
Why BMS upgrades make teams stronger
Mikhail Strashnov
Jul 10, 20252 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 8, 20252 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 3, 20253 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 2, 20252 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 1, 20252 min read
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