Identicom achieves RoHS compliance ahead of deadline
Connexion2, manufacturer and developer of the award winning Identicom lone safety device, has introduced some product changes in order to meet the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliance directive of the European Union. The directive, which comes into force on the 1st July 2006, restricts the use of certain hazardous substances such as lead, cadmium and mercury in the production of all electrical and electrical equipment.
(See http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/en/oj/dat/2003/l_037/l_03720030213en00190023.pdf for full details)
With effect from May 2006, Connexion2 has announced that all Identicom products will comply with RoHS. The directive, which only applies to manufacturers and not to resellers or distributors, does not impact on product already sold or to existing warranties. RoHS compliant Identicom will operate in exactly the same manner as existing units.
In achieving RoHS compliance Connexion2 has made a number of changes to the components used in the production of Identicom. These include changing the GSM modem, which has enabled Connexion2 to reduce the weight of the unit by approximately 5 grams and also improve antenna performance. The quoted weight of Identicom is now 68grams.
Since Identicom was launched a year ago it has received numerous accolades and has been adopted by the NHS for its lone workers. Looking like an ordinary a normal ID holder, Identicom is equipped with a tri-band GSM module, GSM SIM card, lithium battery and control electronics. This not only enables the lone worker to covertly raise an alarm if threatened, but also allows a third party to listen to what is happening and record events whatever the distance. The device can also support the pinpointing of a worker’s location using GSM/LBS technology.
Measuring 102x72x14mm and now weighing just 68 grams, Identicom‘s innovative technology is all contained unobtrusively within the unit. The device includes a lanyard attachment that enables it to be worn around the neck as a standard ID and hides a ‘rip alarm’ function, which is triggered if the unit is forcibly removed from the wearer. Identicom is flexible enough to be configured in a number of ways, thereby allowing an employer to adopt the device without the need to significantly change or alter current working practices.
A discreet emergency button activates the alarm which opens up a voice call to a third party whilst at the same time surreptitiously notifying the wearer that the alarm has been triggered and is active. A second concealed button enables the wearer to notify their employer when they know they are entering a potentially hazardous situation.Ends
