29 Nov 2019

PMRExpo – news from the exhibition floor

Now that PMRExpo has closed its doors for another year, let’s take a quick look at the major announcements and new product launches.

Over on the Hytera stand, we got to see its next generation (new software, hardware & platform/circuit board) HP785 DMR IP68-rated portable radio (shown right), which is due to be released in 1Q20 and will replace the PD785. When holding it, we were impressed by its ergonomics (which owe a lot to its thinness) and its user interface is designed with the smartphone user in mind.

The company also presented its two new TETRA handhelds, the PT310 (screenless, no keypad) and the PT350 (small screen, optimised keypad), both of which are available in 320-475MHz and 806-870MHz, are IP68-rated and meet the MIL-STD 810 G standard for ruggedness. Both also have programmable buttons and a 3,800mAh lithium-polymer battery.

Hytera also presented its DTM-6000 data modem, which is part of the company’s SCADA over DMR solution. The DTM-6000 provides connections for two RTUs (Remote Terminal Units) for monitoring and controlling devices such as sensors, counters and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Configuration changes and firmware updates can be done over Wi-Fi. Hytera also provides a range of installation options (wall mounting, rail mounting, flat mounted).