[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Ecom instruments, the global market leader and a full-service provider in the field of portable explosion-protected equipment, bring the use of a wireless Bluetooth speaker microphone to hazardous areas, including ATEX Zone 1, Class I, Division 1, Zone 2, Class II, Division 1 areas. With the world's first intrinsically safe remote speaker microphone, the Ex-RSM Aurelis BT, we have provided users with a device fully capable of connecting with a range of Bluetooth devices such as mobile phones to offer a range of new possible applications.

During activities where workers and technicians need both hands free and have to communicate at the same time, the speaker-microphone combination is the ideal solution. In contrast to a handset or headset, this hands-free device does not restrict the field of view or movement of the worker. Due to the high quality speaker and microphone, the Aurelis BT ensures accurate communication even in very noisy environments. Additionally, the device is also compatible with various headsets -- with and without hearing protection.

The Aurelis BT only weighs 180 grams and -- like all ecom products -- is extremely robust and designed for endurance in rugged operating environments. It can be attached to a worker by a 360-degree clip, which holds the device in the correct position at all times. The unit can be set to full or half duplex, allowing listening into on-going communication while the mobile phone or wireless device remains on the belt or up to 10m away. Thanks to the Aurelis, activities such as measurements and other tests may be performed while maintaining permanent contact with the control room enabling the technician to receive direct instructions or feedback on their work.

Compatible with all Bluetooth enabled mobile devices and with various microphone and headset variants, the Aurelis BT opens up completely new ways of communication and can be used as a replacement for IP phones. In connection with a mobile phone, the speaker-microphone can be used hands-free in vehicles. The Aurelis BT makes PDAs, tablets, notebooks and other devices capable of voice communication, allowing employees who are not typically equipped with an intrinsically safe telephone to use the speaker for communication.