Reduce the risk to machine operatives and those working in high-noise environments
We understand the challenges of working safely with heavy machinery and in high noise environments. With over 2 million variants to match every construction task, we have supplied over 8,000 wireless duplex systems.
Furthermore, with the CITB reporting over 5,000 people are seriously injured each year on site, there's a strong safety case for better communication.
Improved two-way and multi-way communications
Wireless communication offers far greater communications than back to back radio alone. Essentially, our solutions enable any of your workers linked to the net to be able to talk to each other. This reduces risks, especially when operating heavy noisy plant machinery.
Our Athena duplex wireless system enables exceptional two-user communication up to 100 metres. And our Apollo system provides multiple users with a wireless range of up to 500 metres. Furthermore, both can be integrated with back-to-back radio, which we also supply.
We also manufacture our own radio accessories to enhance radio networks. This allows users to communicate without the need to unclip from their radio belt, providing greater freedom of movement.
Solutions for civil engineering
Are you managing the works on a large civil engineering product and need multiple plant control? Or are you simply looking to improve banksman and machine operator communications?
As technical consultants and manufacturers of construction wireless communications solutions, we'll always take a detailed brief from you. We'll look at your plant set-up and recommend a wireless solution to keep your workers safe and improve site efficiency.
Why choose us?
We've been manufacturing wireless communications equipment since 2002. We know, from experience, how the introduction of the right technology can help keep a construction project safely on task.
When you contact us, you'll speak directly to us as a manufacturer. Furthermore, our engineers can adapt certain products to meet your exact site specifications. If you're operating in a high-noise environment but your workers still need heightened situational awareness, we have a solution for that.
A managed service you can trust
We don't just supply you with systems (unless you want us to, of course). We take the time to manage installations, train your staff, and help site managers understand how to switch between solutions.
We're able to provide you with a support package that combines the following:
- On-site servicing and maintenance
- Installation service to ensure communications are fitted correctly
- Training of staff to ensure correct use
- 24 hour phone support
- Traceability service (signing in and out of equipment)
- Managed cleaning of equipment
All our products are available for free demos and trial periods to ensure customer satisfaction ahead of making a purchase.
Simply contact our team to arrange a demonstration or trial.
Athena 2 User Communication Solutions for Construction Application
Athena Standard
The Standard Athena systems have slotted domes which allows for some environmental awareness and have a green banding. This variation provides audio through both ear domes. Communications can be supported up to 100 metres in range. The master headset in this system can integrate with a back to back radio.
Wireless Communication Solutions for Construction Civils Applications
Standard
The Standard Athena systems have slotted domes which allows for some environmental awareness and have a green banding. This variation provides audio through both ear domes. Communications can be supported up to 100 metres in range. The master headset in this system can integrate with a back to back radio.
Blocked
Athena Blocked systems are provided with enclosed ear domes and provide 20dB of localised noise suppression. This allows for hearing protection and clearer communication between users. Suited best for particularly noisy environments where communication can suffer as a result. Provides 100 metres communication. The master headset in this system can integrate with a back to back radio.
Ultra-Light & Lighter
Athena Ultra-Lights and Lighter are both signified with a yellow band. These systems provide more localised awareness. Ultra-Lights have a standalone right ear dome which clips onto a hard hat. The Lighter systems left ear dome is fully hollow, allowing an open ear, thus extending situational awareness. Both systems provide 100 metres communication.
Freedom
Compact design providing maximum spatial awareness in a lightweight package whilst retaining freedom of movement and communications. Weighing just 150g, the unit attaches to the back of a hard hat, boasting 100 metres range and achieving 24-hour battery life. The Freedom unit is compatible with any other Athena / Apollo headset or interface and is available with a series of bespoke options to create a solution for you. Our Freedom Headset can also be integrated into Forced Air Mask with a range of interchangeable earpieces.
Hybrid
We are also able to provide a system consisting of two options which are more tailored to specific working environments. These are ‘Hybrid Systems’. For example, this would mean if one user required open awareness, but the other required ear protection, you could have one Blocked and one Lighter headset to create your system – these have a yellow and green striped band.
Athena Cab Kit
Cab Kit allows an Operator to communicate without a headset, consisting of a speaker box with a microphone, which ultimately replaces one of the Athena headsets. The system’s speaker projects communication from the Controller directly inside of the Cab, whilst the microphone attachment gives the Operator the ability to respond, completely hands free, though there is an option to have a fist microphone if the user prefers. This allows the Operator to have no noise suppression whatsoever and complete open awareness.
Athena Water-Resistant Cab Kit (WRCK)
The Athena Cab Kit series forms a water resistant variant, this would be attached to the baskets of MEWPs and other equipment open to the elements by integrating the system into a water resistant bag inside a high-vis carry rucksack. With all the same features of the standard Cab Kit, this variant provides a portable or hard wired system where users do not have to wear a headset, particularly useful for tasks needing full situational awareness whilst being able to communicate with a Controller.
Handheld Radios
dBD Communications can offer mobile, fixed and handheld radio systems for use in the public and private sector. This can include trunked or simplex radio circuits, with a complete turnkey package or additional radios to support an existing network.
We are able to supply various Radios which can be sold or hired out for a defined period of time, in accordance to a rental agreement. If a trial or demonstration is required, this can be arranged to show how the radios will function and be set up on site.
Handheld Radios
When necessary, there is an option to integrate our radios with our Athena headsets.
dBD Communications can offer mobile, fixed and handheld radio systems for use in the public and private sector. This can include trunked or simplex radio circuits, with a complete turnkey package or additional radios to support an existing network.
We are able to supply various Radios which can be sold or hired out for a defined period of time, in accordance to a rental agreement. If a trial or demonstration is required, this can be arranged to show how the radios will function and be set up on site.
Apollo Multiple User Communications Solutions for Construction Applications
There are a variety of duplex communication solutions available for our multiple user systems with a wireless range of 60 metres - 500 metres. Our Apollo systems utilise any of our Athena headsets as per our customers' preference and what is most suitable for their applications. All systems have a 24 hour battery life.
Apollo Multiple User Communications Solutions for Rail Applications
There are a variety of duplex communication solutions available for our multiple user systems with a wireless range of 60 metres - 500 metres. Our Apollo systems utilise any of our Athena headsets as per our customers' preference and what is most suitable for their applications. All systems have a 24 hour battery life.
Apollo Phantom
The Apollo Phantom is the preferred solution when a base unit is not required. The Phantom headset simply links to 2 other Athena headsets. The amount of users can be adapted by incorporating more Phantom headsets into the chain.
Apollo Flight Bag
Using the small, easily portable hi-vis flight bag as the base unit, this solution is the preferred option for 3 - 4 users, when a base unit is required. The users can be extended by incorporating another flight bag base unit if the Apollo Waterproof is found to be unsuitable for applications.
Apollo Waterproof
Stored in an easily portable hard carry case, our Apollo Waterproof system is our larger base unit solution for links of up to 8 per system. The systems can be linked together with another in order to extend the amount of users. Placing antennas onto the case will also extend the range to up to 500 metres.