Asia's first MTP850Ex ATEX TETRA terminal to be used to provide comprehensive
user safety in potentially explosive environments
HONG KONG, May 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TETRA WORLD CONGRESS -- 26 May
2008 -- Motorola today announced that SK Energy in Korea has selected
Motorola's Scalable Dimetra IP TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) network
system, along with the MTP850Ex ATEX TETRA terminal, to enhance their
operational efficiency and user safety in hazardous environments. SK Energy is
the first customer in Asia to use Motorola's intrinsically safe ATEX terminal.
SK Energy began implementation of the new system in September 2007. Once
it is fully deployed, SK Energy employees will have access to the latest
digital TRS (Trunked Radio System), which is more spectrum-efficient compared
to the existing analogue communications. They will also be able to design and
optimize the radio communications network to improve operational efficiency
and productivity using cutting-edge digital functions.
The MTP850Ex is certified under the ATEX and IECEx international
certification schemes for protection against the most explosive gas and dust
clouds. Combined with an uncompromising mix of safety features, smart
ergonomics and fail-safe robust operation, the terminal allows SK Energy
employees to benefit from a wide range of communications features in a
hazardous environment. For example, if the connection to the Main Switch
Office (MSO) is broken, users are still able to communicate with the base
station without any interruption.
In addition, when there is a request for help or an emergency call, the
location of users can be tracked immediately with the help of the terminal's
integrated GPS receiver. The MTP850Ex also has a built-in "Man Down" alert
feature that triggers an emergency procedure when the carrier of the radio
remains motionless for a set period or suffers a fall.
With one watt audio output power, the terminal delivers best-in-class
audio performance in the typically noisy environments where specialist users
operate. In addition to voice communications, the MTP850Ex features an
integrated WAP browser and supports simultaneous Short Data Service (SDS) and
Multi-Slot packet data (MSPD) services that enable rapid access to critical
information in the field.
Equipped with a simplified keypad with a large button surface, the
terminal is easy to use with gloves. Combined with the large scalable display
fonts and icons, the MTP850Ex facilitates operation in difficult environments
with limited visibility. With a full range of supporting ATEX certified
accessories, the MTP850Ex can be customized to meet requirements of different
operating environments.
On the Scalable Dimetra IP solution, it can be housed in a single rack and
is scalable to meet the size of the project. Compact, highly portable and
easily deployable, it is an ideal solution to meet the growing demand for
flexible and robust communications in small to medium-sized enterprises or in
emergency deployment.
"Our decision to adopt IP-based scalable TETRA system was motivated by an
increasing need for data communications to improve voice communications
quality and overall operational efficiency," said Mr Jin-Young Park, Senior
Manager, IT Planning Division, SK Energy. "Most of all, we selected Motorola's
TETRA system and explosion-proof radio for safe and reliable communications in
potentially explosive environments such as oil and petrochemical plants."
Kun-Sang Choi, Interim president of Motorola Korea said: "This contract
win from SK Energy following the win from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine
Engineering last year, demonstrates that Motorola's quality two-way radio
products are also needed in the enterprise market. Motorola is committed to
delivering value-added solutions to enterprise users in shipbuilding, heavy
industries and petrochemical markets to maximize their productivity and
operational efficiency while minimizing their overall investment cost. "
Motorola aims to deliver intuitive technology that is second nature to
users, so they have the peace of mind to focus on their mission, not on the
technology. The MTP850Ex is a strong testament to Motorola's design-for-use
ethos, which is to work hand-in-hand with our customers to create highly
intuitive products to address the unique requirements of mission-critical
environments.
For more information, visit the Motorola booth at TETRA World Congress
(Booth W) where it will showcase Technology That's Second Nature(TM) through
its MOTOA4(TM) portfolio of mission critical solutions.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The
company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile
experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure,
enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices
and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation
communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100
company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6
billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our
innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com.
SOURCE Motorola, Inc.
Lynn Chan, Motorola Asia Pacific, +65 9737 5006, lynn.chan@motorola.com, or
Jiyoon Yoon, Motorola Korea, +82-2-2018-4010, +82-11-291-9560,
Jiyoon.Yoon@motorola.com; or Denise Huh, Fleishman-Hillard Korea,
+82-2-2016-7211, +82-16-241-8319, denise.huh@fleishman.com
