Dräger HPS-COM Firefighter Helmet Communication System - IP67 & ATEX

Dräger HPS-COM Firefighter Helmet Communication System

The Dräger HPS-COM is a robust, modular helmet-integrated communication system developed for firefighting, rescue and industrial emergency response. Designed for compatible Dräger HPS 7000 and HPS SafeGuard firefighting helmets, it enables reliable voice communication in demanding operational environments where clear instructions and team coordination are essential.

The HPS-COM system combines an integrated speaker, selectable microphone configurations, passive electronics and a convenient 4-pin Nexus connection. With IP67 ingress protection and manufacturer-listed ATEX explosion protection, it is designed for professional emergency-response applications.

Key Features and Benefits

• Clear Voice Communication: Integrated speaker delivers high speech intelligibility with a manufacturer-reported PESQ score of 4.2.
• Modular Configuration: Available as HPS-COM or HPS-COM dual base units with different microphone configurations.
• Noise-Cancelling Boom Microphone: Directional microphone helps reduce surrounding noise during firefighting and rescue operations.
• Short Microphone Option: Compact omnidirectional microphone supports communication where space is restricted.
• Bone-Conduction Options: Skull and throat microphone configurations support speech transmission through mechanical vibration.
• Dual Microphone Configuration: HPS-COM dual supports switching between a boom microphone and an integrated skull microphone.
• IP67 Protection: Designed for resistance to dust and water ingress under the specified test conditions.
• ATEX Explosion Protection: Manufacturer-listed ATEX marking II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb, subject to the exact supplied configuration.
• Tool-Free Installation: Robust metal clip allows quick fitting and removal on compatible helmets.
• 4-Pin Nexus Connector: Interfaces with compatible Dräger C-C440 and C-C550 radio control units.
• Broad Radio Compatibility: Dräger describes compatibility with more than 350 radio models through suitable control-unit and cable combinations.
• Passive Electronics: No separate headset battery is required.
• Low-Maintenance Construction: Designed for cleaning and routine maintenance according to Dräger instructions.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Dräger
• Product Name: HPS-COM
• Product Type: Helmet-Integrated Firefighter Communication Unit
• Base Unit Options: HPS-COM and HPS-COM dual
• Microphone Options: Boom, Short, Skull and Throat
• Speaker Configuration: Integrated Speaker
• Speech Quality: PESQ 4.2, Manufacturer-Reported
• Ingress Protection: IP67
• Explosion Protection: ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU
• ATEX Marking: II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
• Connection: 4-Pin Nexus Plug
• Compatible Control Units: Dräger C-C440 and C-C550
• Compatible Helmet Families: Dräger HPS 7000 and HPS SafeGuard, Subject to Approved Configuration
• Installation: Tool-Free Click-and-Go Metal Clip
• Electronics: Passive, No Separate Headset Battery Required
• System Approval: EN 443 in Approved Helmet-System Configurations

Available Microphone Configurations

HPS-COM Boom: Directional noise-cancelling gooseneck microphone designed for clear speech transmission in noisy environments.

HPS-COM Short: Compact omnidirectional microphone suitable for situations where freedom of movement and limited space are important.

HPS-COM Skull: Bone-conduction microphone positioned on the head for communication that is less dependent on surrounding airborne sound.

HPS-COM Throat: Throat microphone configuration for mechanical voice pickup near the neck.

HPS-COM Dual: Combines a front microphone with a skull microphone and supports automatic microphone switching when the front microphone is moved into its parking position.

Radio and Helmet Compatibility

The HPS-COM uses a 4-pin Nexus connector for connection to compatible Dräger C-C440 or C-C550 control units. The correct radio interface, cables and control-unit configuration must be selected for the intended radio model. The communication unit is designed for approved Dräger HPS firefighting helmet configurations, including HPS 7000 and HPS SafeGuard. Verify compatibility with the exact helmet and communication accessory configuration before ordering.

ATEX and Operational Safety

Dräger lists ATEX explosion protection for HPS-COM configurations, including marking II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb. Confirm the exact supplied equipment marking and operating instructions before use in potentially explosive atmospheres. IP67 indicates ingress protection and does not independently establish suitability for every hazardous environment.

Industrial Applications

• Structural firefighting and fire brigade communications
• Search and rescue operations
• Industrial emergency response teams
• Oil and gas facility emergency response
• Hazardous materials response under approved equipment conditions
• Technical rescue and confined-space operations
• Emergency coordination with compatible two-way radio systems

Dräger HPS-COM Supplier in Dubai, UAE

Smart Safety Hub, operated by Angels Star Building Materials Trading L.L.C., supplies Dräger firefighting equipment, safety products and industrial PPE in Dubai, UAE. Contact our team for HPS-COM microphone configuration selection, radio interface compatibility, technical documentation and bulk procurement quotations.

Request a quotation for the Dräger HPS-COM Helmet Communication System. Please specify your helmet model, radio model and preferred microphone configuration when enquiring.