Apex Connect lets you focus on the job, not your communication.
If you’re working in an environment where hearing protection isn’t required but you need to stay in touch with the rest of the crew, Apex Connect gives you the ultimate flexibility for clear, hands-free communication. You can pair your favorite Bluetooth headphones or speaker to the Connect device, or plug a wired headset, and instantly join the conversation.
PAIR YOUR OWN HEADPHONES
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
ULTRA-PORTABLE AND LIGHTWEIGHT
BLUETOOTH ENABLED
BIDIRECTIONAL CONVERSATION
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION
DURABLE DESIGN
24 HOUR BATTERY
Why APEX Connect?
IT’S FLEXIBLE FOR YOUR UNIQUE NEEDS
Whether you’re training crew, inspecting powerlines from a bucket, driving a paint striping truck, or working in a factory office, the Connect gives you full duplex, hands-free team communication. Clip the Connect device to your belt, slide it into your pocket, or attach it to your workspace. Pair or plug in a preferred headset of any brand or type to the Connect device and wear it comfortably under any helmet or gear.
LIGHTWEIGHT AND WEARABLE
From the front office, a control room, or driver’s seat, Sonetics Apex Connect allows you to reach your team in high-noise areas easily. It is specifically designed to be lightweight and wearable for workers who don’t need hearing protection.
ALL-DAY USE
Work all day without interruption or charging the device. The Connect provides industry-leading, 24-hour battery life.
HEADSET NOT REQUIRED
Sonetics’ team systems can support a combination of APEX Connect
and APEX 3-Series headsets.
IT'S TOUGH
CHARGE & PROTECT YOUR CONNECT
Whether your Apex Connect is à la carte, or you opt for a full system with a heavy duty Charging Case to protect your investment, you’ve got options to keep them juiced up.
APEX Connect utilizes the same reliable DECT7 technology as the entire Sonetics wireless communication system.
CLARITY
SCALABILITY
SECURITY
RANGE
DECT Connectivity
Common DECT Specification
- Carrier Spacing: 1.724 MHz
- Time Slots: 2 x 12 (up and down stream)
- Channel Allocation: Dynamic
- Encryption: DECT Standard Cipher with 35-bit initialization vector
- Audio Bandwidth: 300 Hz to 3.4 kHz, Narrow Band, G.726 compression 50 Hz to 7 kHz, Wide Band, G.722 compression
Region 1 Specific Specifications
- Authorized for use in Canada, USA
- Frequency Bandwidth: 1920 MHz to 1930 MHz
- Number of Carriers: 5
- Total Time Slots: 60 in G.726(narrow band) / 30 in G.722(wide band)
- Average Output Power: 4 mW
- Maximum Output Power: 100 mW
- DECT Range: 800 ft.
Two-Way Radio Connectivity
Connect to the ComHub for team push-to-talk
Bluetooth Connectivity
- Class: Class 2 Device
- Frequency Bandwidth: 2400 MHz to 2485 MHz
- Maximum Output Power: 2.4mW / 4dBm
- Range: Up to Bluetooth standard 33 feet (10 meters)
- Version: 5.0/4.2 with secure simple pairing
Regulatory
- FCC Part 15
- FCC ID Apex Connect: V9N950140600V1
- IC UPN APEX Connect: 7895A-950140600
Voice Prompts
Instant voice feedback confirms feature settings and menu selections.
Sonetics Firmware Update
Update Apex Connect firmware to access the newest enhancements.
Size and Weight
- 3″ x 3″ x 1″
- 5.8 oz (8.1 oz w/ belt clip)
Power and Battery
- Battery: 3.7V rechargeable lithium ion battery
- Battery Life: More than 24 hours at 77°F (25°C)
- Charge time: 4 hours for full discharged battery
- AC Charge Source: Supplied; USB Wall Charger 5V, 2.4A
- DC Charge Source: 5V, 1A minimum, cable supplied
- Over voltage, under voltage, over current and over temperature protection
Environmental Requirements
- IP-Rating: IP67 (watertight up to 1 meter and dust proof)
- Operating temperature: -22°F (-30°C) to +140°F (+60°C)
- Storage temperature: -40°F (-40°C) to +122°F (+50°C)
ISO
- Conducted Transients per 7637-2
- Quality Management System ISO 9001:2008
MIL SPEC
- Humidity per MIL-STD 810F and 810G
- Temperature Shock per MIL-STD 810F and 810G
- Chemical Exposure per MIL-STD 810
SAE
- Salt Spray per J1455, Sec. 4.3
- Vibration per J1455, Sec. 4.9
- Conducted Immunity per J1113-11
- Electrostatic Discharge per J1113-13
- Radiated Emissions per J1113-41
UL & UN
UL1642 Standard for Lithium Batteries
UN38.3 UN Transportation Testing for Lithium batteries
Not included
- 3rd Party headset device (corded or Bluetooth)
- See our recommended devices to use with Apex Connect here.