PLANT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (PCS) is a microprocessor controlled, software programmable, central exchange based “paging system with talk back facility”.
The system comprises of page channel and party channels for two-way communication facility between the control room and the field.
Page Channel provides loud speaking facility and is used for broadcasting messages or issue instructions or to locate field operators in the plant. The announcements made by the users are heard over the field loudspeakers.
Party Channel is used for carrying prolonged conversations in private mode, which is not heard over the loudspeakers. The system possess multiple party channels i.e. one dedicated channel for each field handset station. Thus each field operator can carry his separate, independent and simultaneous conversation.
The field call stations and loudspeakers are installed at various locations throughout the facility. The person can communicate from any field call station of the system.
The loudspeakers and field call stations are indoor type for indoor areas, weatherproof type for outdoor safe (i.e. non-hazardous) areas and explosion proof type for hazardous areas. The loudspeakers are available in different wattages & sound pressure levels and in different sizes & constructions to meet all types of the requirements.
The system provides excellent reproduction of sound, clear audible announcements and high intelligibility of speech, even in high noisy areas.
