Peltor™ Tactical Comm, Hearing Protection Brochure

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3M Personal Safety Division

and Hearing Protection

• Hearing Protection • Tactical Radio Communications

• Environmental Listening • Face-to-Face Communications

• Hearing Conservation

Tactical Communications

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We strive to set the standard for confidence and trust by providing rugged, reliable

protective communication equipment. Today, our Tactical Communication and Hearing

Protection solutions are widely used within the Department of Defense, Department of

Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and across U.S. state and local agencies.

3M PELTOR™ solutions for today’s modern warfighter have been designed for use in

combat and combat support operations, specifically for use with firearms and ballistic

combat helmets. The hearing protectors feature external microphones for environmental

listening (aka: “Talk-Through”) capability, so operators can maintain auditory situational

awareness while still protecting their hearing.

You protect us. And we thank you by committing to continue to supply protective equipment.

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• Protection from Hazardous Steady-State and Impulse Noise

• Clear, Intelligible Two-Way Audio Communications via Radios and Intercoms

• Environmental Listening for Auditory Situational Awareness

• “Talk-Through” for Face-to-Face Verbal Conversation

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Solutions for

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3M provides TCAPS devices for today’s modern warfighter designed specifically for use with firearms and ballistic combat helmets. The hearing

protectors feature external microphones for environmental listening, commonly referred to as “talk-through”, so our service members can maintain

auditory situational awareness while still protecting their hearing. In the “Hearing Defender” Configuration, there is no connection to two-way radios or

intercoms, which can provide significant cost savings and removes unneeded cables where radio communications connection is not required.

PELTOR™ COMTAC III

TCAPS Hearing Defender Configuration

MT17H682FB-09 CY

MT17H682BB-09 CY

PELTOR™ Tactical Ear Plug

TCAPS Hearing Defender Configuration

TEP-100

and Protection System (TCAPS) Devices

Tactical Communication

Hearing Protection

3M™ PELTOR™ COMTAC Tactical Communication Headset and 3M™ PELTOR™ Tactical

Earplug TEP-100 meet the single hearing protection requirement listed in DA PAM 40-501

Army Hearing Conservation Program 2015 for both steady-state and impulse noise. The

hearing protectors are tested in accordance to ANSI S3.19-1974 for Steady-State Noise

Attenuation and ANSI S12.42-2010 – for impulse noise protection.

Compression vs. Clipping

3M uses compression technology instead of peak clipping to handle hazardous noise

that strikes the environmental microphones. Peak clipping can result in parts of a

speech signal being cut off. Compression technology resolves that issue and can

dramatically improve speech intelligibility.

Addressing the Hearing Impaired

While hearing aids offer significant assistance to service members with hearing loss,

hearing aids cannot be worn in hazardous noise environments. TCAPS products,

although not medical devices, do offer some amplification while helping protect

hearing in noisy environments.

Environmental Listening –

aka: “Talk-Through”

Environmental Listening is a means of allowing

safe audio sounds to bypass the individual hearing

protection while still protecting against harmful

noises. This is accomplished with a proprietary

digital audio circuit integrated into the headset.

A microphone receives the sounds outside the

headset and transmits them to a speaker inside

the headset. The Level-Dependent digital audio

circuit senses noise levels above the desired

threshhold and compresses them to a safe decibel

level or amplifies weak sounds to an audible level.

Charging contacts recharge the unit while in the tery provides up to 16 hours of Intuitive one-button operation turns unit on, off, and Helps minimize wind noise. Cnrner radius designed to help soften contact zone tacnment point for optional earpiece retention Provides convenient and tangle»hee storage lnr earplug Rubber sealing ring helps protect earplugs in wet and ty environments. (IP67) Ear-plug Clips: Steel clips secure earplugs in case , helps ensure contact for charging. Micro 3 USB Charging Port: tfor charging earpieces. (cord not included) a“ PELTDR‘“ l

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Rechargeable:

Charging contacts recharge the unit while in the

case. Li-ion battery provides up to 16 hours of

continuous operation.

Button:

Intuitive one-button operation turns unit on, off, and

selects volume settings (2).

Microphone Cover:

Helps minimize wind noise.

Waterproof (IP67):

Innovative design protects microphone against

water ingress.

Design:

Corner radius designed to help soften contact zone

and increase comfort.

Cord Connection:

Attachment point for optional earpiece retention

cord. (included)

Hearing Protection:

Replaceable communications eartip helps provide

hearing protection in noisy environments. Multiple

sizes and types designed to fit most ear canals.

Level-dependent hearing protection for improved auditory situational awareness.

Portable Charging Compartment:

Up to 16 charges from 3 AA alkaline batteries.

Retention Cord Storage Posts:

Provides convenient and tangle-free storage for earplug

retention cord.

Sealing Ring:

Rubber sealing ring helps protect earplugs in wet and

dirty environments. (IP67)

Earplug Clips:

Steel clips secure earplugs in case – helps ensure

contact for charging.

Micro B USB Charging Port:

USB port for charging earpieces. (cord not included)

3M™ PELTOR™ TEP-100 Earplug

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Tactical Communication Headset

3M™ PELTOR™ COMTAC III

PELTOR COMTAC III Salient Features

• Environmental Listening

• Steady-State and Impulse Noise Protection

• Two-Way Radio or ICS Communications

Configurations

• COMMS: Single and Dual COMM

• Suspension: Headband, Back Band and Rail Attachment

• Color: OD Green, Coyote Brown, Foliage Green, Black

• Ear Cushion: Standard or Gel

Ambidextrous Boom Mic

• Noise-canceling boom mic (that can be mounted on either left or right side by operator)

• Boom angled to minimize interference with helmet and peripheral vision

Batteries & Fail Safe

• 2 AAA Batteries that provide +400 hours of battery life

• External communications and “talk-through” are battery independent for Rx/Tx fail safe.

In the unlikely event of electronic failure or battery depletion, external communications

will continue to function

Environmental

• MIL-STD-810F, Department of Defense Test Method Standard for Environmental Engineering

Considerations and Laboratory Tests

• Submersion: 3 feet, 30 minutes, salt water survivable

EMI

• MIL STD 461E, Department of Defense Interface Standard, Requirements for the Control of

Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipment

– CS114, RE101, RE-102-4, RS101, and RS103 requirements

Noise Reduction Ratings (NRR)

• ANSI S3.19-1974

– COMTAC 3 (Headband version, standard foam cushion): NRR (23) dB

– COMTAC 3 (Back Band version, standard foam ear cushion): NRR (22)dB

Impulse Noise Protection

• Tested at 168dB in accordance to ANSI S12.42-2010

HY80A Gel Ear

FL5601-02

COMTAC III Back Band – Single COMM

– MT17H682BB-47 FG

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3M™ PELTOR™ Push-To-Talk Adapters

Push-To-Talk Adapter/Tactical Radio Adapter – AN/PRC-148/152

• MIL-C-55116 6-Pin Connector

• PTT’s are designed to fit the size and shape of either hand

• PTT’s can be used with a gloved hand

• Designed to reduce accidental activation

• U-174 Headset Connection serves as a break-away connector for removal in

emergency situations

Push-To-Talk Adapter/Vehicle Intercom Adapter – AN/PRC-VIC-3

• The 3M Ground Vehicle Military PTT Headset comes off-the-shelf with a Large Center PTT and

an A/B Toggle for Radio/ICS Switching with AP-107 Break Away Vehicle Adapter Connector

• This configuration provides an additional capability for ground vehicle users over the older

3 Position Toggle Position by allowing to Rx/Tx over the long range radio or over the intercom

without having to switch out of ICS

• When Toggled to ICS the operator speaks Hot Mic/Vox over the ICS, when the PTT is pressed,

the ICS Tx is switched to Tx over the radio

Multi-Channel Radio Push-To-Talk Adapter – AN/PRC-154 Rifleman and MBITR 2

• Designed specifically to support next generation Multi-Channel Radios

• Able to support up to 4 channels

• Shielded and tested to eliminate cross-talk

• Reversible grip design to accommodate left and right handed operators

Product available through Thales Communications

Adapter Cables:

• AN/VIC 3 Adapter Cable

• 3.5 mm Jack Audio Cable

• FM50/53 Respirator Audio Cable

FL5601-02

FL5601-09

FL1512

AN/VIC 3 Adapter Cable 3.5 mm Jack Audio Cable FM50/53 Respirator Audio Cable

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P/N Number Description NSN

P/N: 88078-00000 Single COMM – Headband – CY Kit 5965-01-572-7829

P/N: 88079-00000 DUAL COMM – Headband CY Kit 5965-01-572-7797

P/N: 88080-00000 Single COMM – Headband – OD Kit 5965-01-572-7941

P/N: 88081-00000 DUAL COMM – Headband – OD Kit 5965-01-572-7946

P/N: 88060-00000 Single COMM – Back band – TCAPS Kit 5965-01-620-1182

P/N: MT31 Boom Mic Spare 5965-01-572-7803

COMTAC III Kit - National Stock Numbers

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Special Operation Forces

Solutions for

• Integrated Helmet Rail Attachment Option

• Maritime Variant Option

• Interoperable (“Plug n’ Play”) on Common SOF Aviation and Ground Mobility Platforms

• Engineered to Prevent Cross-talk in DUAL COMM Configurations

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COMTAC III SOF ARC Configuration

Heat Relief

The ability to have an “open” position of

the headset allows the user to ventilate in

high-heat environments but can still monitor

communications in low-noise environments

Removed Pressure Points

Removal of headset band and optional eyewear

goggle strap eliminates known pressure points

Stability & Balance

In the “closed” position, the ear cups will

compress against the head providing additional

stability for full head movement

Easy Donning/Doffing

In the “open” position, the operator can easily

don/doff the helmet/headset, and adjust for

proper fit

Tested and Approved

Headset and helmet tested as a system by

USSOCOM for protection against steady-state

and impulse noise

• MIL-C-9177 U94/A PTT

• Switching mechanism to prevent cross-talk

• Molle Clip

• 19" Custom Length

• MIL-C-55116 6-Pin Connector

• PTT’s are designed to fit the size and shape

of either hand

• PTT’s can be used with a gloved hand

• U-174 Headset Connection serves as a

break-away connector for removal in

emergency situations

• Tested for cross-talk in DUAL COMM Configuration

USSOCOM Urban Push-To-Talk

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System sold exclusively through Atlantic Signal

• 3M™ PELTOR™ COMTAC-M Headset is a

maritime version of its COTS COMTAC platform,

designed for combat swimmer needs for

Special Operation Forces Maritime missions

• System is designed to meet USSOCOM

Maritime requirements

• NEW Maritime Rated Boom MIC

• NEW Environmental Microphones

• NEW In-line, Quick Disconnect wet

mate-able Connector

• Interfaces to the Atlantic Signal Maritime

Push-to-Talk for connection to Maritime

Communication Assets

• Headband, Back Band, and ARC Configurations

• Coyote Brown and OD Green

Same features and functionality as COMTAC III

• Hybrid approach addresses customer demand

for in-ear hearing protection while retaining the

advantage of the COMTAC III over-the-ear style

• Headband mechanically stabilizes the headset

to relieve issues of earplugs dislodging due to

cable snags and body movement

• Electronics are contained completely inside

the headset housing, eliminating the need for a

large, heavy radio control push-to-talk

• Headsets are backwards compatible with

pre-existing PTT adapters

• Same operation as current PELTOR

COMTAC Headsets

• No software loads or outside power required

COMTAC H2O Maritime Configuration

COMTAC IV Hybrid Communication Headset

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P/N Number Description NSN

P/N: 88900-00000 Single COMM – SOF Kit – CY 5895-01-598-4532

P/N: 88901-00000 DUAL COMM – SOF Kit – CY 5895-01-598-4531

P/N: 88078-ARC Single COMM – SOF ARC Kit – CY*

*Helmet Not Included

5895-01-624-0377

P/N: 88079-ARC DUAL COMM – SOF ARC Kit – CY*

*Helmet Not Included

5895-01-624-0390

P/N: 88403-00000 Single COMM – SOF Kit – CY 5895-01-624-0382

P/N: 88404-00000 DUAL COMM – SOF Kit – CY 5895-01-624-0387

USSOCOM – National Stock Numbers

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Communications Management

COMTAC III and COMTAC IV both have Single and

Dual Comm variants for streamline cable management.

The downleads separate left and right audio traffic.

Each COMTAC downlead terminates in a standard U/174 NATO wired

“Quick Disconnect” plug. The U/174 Plug is a standard military aviation

plug and will plug directly into most military aviation intercom systems.

The PTT adapter

terminates in a 6-pin

MIL-C-55166, which

will interface to the vast

majority of Military radios

and intercoms

(i.e. AN/PRC-148 MBITR,

PRC-152 Falcon).

The 6-pin will connect directly to a

VIC-3 Panel and will also connect an

extension cable to a VIC-3 Intercom

Bail-Out connector.

Multiple communication management

configurations are available; please contact

3M Technical Service at 800-665-2942 for

help in customizing your mission.

FM53 Comms Cable

P/N: 88055-00000

P/N: FL-U/94A

P/N: FL5601-09

P/N: 88058-00000

Scanner Cable

P/N: FL6AF-SB002

Laptop Connection

P/N: FL6AF-SB001

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1. OVER-THE-EAR OR IN-EAR?

2. BAND STYLE?

4. COLOR?

3. RADIO COMMUNICATION?

5. IDENTIFY RADIO OR INTERCOM

COMTAC III ACH COMTAC IV HYBRID

HEADBAND STYLE NECKBAND STYLE* ARC ATTACHMENT

SINGLE COMM

NO RADIO CONNECTION DUAL COMM DUAL COMM SPLIT AUDIO*

• AN/PRC-148 MBITR

• AN/PRC-150, 152 Falcon Series

• Motorola Series

• AN/VIC-3

• AN/PRC-117, 119

• AN/PRC-153

Note: For unlisted radios or intercoms,

contact 3M Technical Assistance.

* Available for COMTAC II ACH headset only

OD Green* Coyote Brown

Covert Black (SWATTAC)* Foliage Green*

COMTAC/SWAT-TAC Product Reference Selector

Use the options below to identify which COMTAC headset may be preferred for your application. Multiple communication management

configurations are available; please contact 3M Technical Service at 800-665-2942 for help in customizing your mission.

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COMTAC/SWAT-TAC Kit Part Number Selector

Use the categories below to identify which COMTAC headset part # to use for ordering purposes. COMTAC headsets and accessories can be

bought separately. If your configuration is not identified here, please call 3M Technical Assistance at 800-665-2942.

Pre-assembled COMTAC kits include: headset, adapter (PTT), bag, batteries and gel ear cushions. Headband kits also include two Oblong

ZORBIUM® ACTION PADS (ZAPTM) to accommodate headband headset integration within ground combat helmets.

Part # suffix options:

-00000 headband kit

-B back band kit

-ARC Arc Rail attachment

(valid part # example: 88060-00000)

COMTAC

ACH COMTAC IV

Single

Comm

(1 PTT)

Dual Comm

(2 PTT’s)

Foliage

Green

Covert

Black

Coyote

Brown OD Green

PRC/153

Motorola®

XTS Series

AN/PRC-

148, 150,

152, 119,

117

Part # Prefix

(Suffix at bottom

of table)

• • • • 88060-

• • • • • • 88061-

• • • • 88063-

• • • • 88078-

••••88079-

• • • • 88080-

• • • • 88081-

• • • • 88403-

• • • • 88404-

AWARNING

Hearing Protection Products*

Caution: When worn according to the User Instructions, this hearing protector

helps reduce exposure to both continuous noises, such as industrial noises and

noises from vehicles and aircraft, as well as very loud impulse noises, such as

gunfire. It is difficult to predict the required and/or actual hearing protection

obtained during exposure to impulse noises. For gunfire, the weapon type, number

of rounds fired, proper selection, fit and use of hearing protection, proper care of

hearing protection, and other variables will impact performance. If your hearing

seems dulled or you hear a ringing or buzzing during or after any noise exposure

(including gunfire), or for any other reason you suspect a hearing problem, your

hearing may be at risk. To learn more about hearing protection for impulse noise,

visit www.3M.com/hearing.

Choking Hazard—Keep away from infants and small children. These hearing

protectors help reduce exposure to hazardous noise and other loud sounds.

Misuse or failure to wear hearing protectors at all times that you are exposed to

noise may result in hearing loss or injury. For proper use, see supervisor, User

Instructions, or call 3M PSD Technical Service in the USA at 1-800-243-4630. In

Canada, call Technical Service at 1-800-267-4414. If there is any drainage from

your ear or you have an ear infection, consult with your physician before wearing

earplugs. Failure to do so may result in hearing loss or injury.

Personal Safety Division

3M Center

Building 235-2W-70

St. Paul, MN 55144-1000

For more information:

In U.S.

Technical Assistance 1-800-243-4630

Customer Care Center 1-800-328-1667

3M.com/PPESafety

In Canada

Technical Assistance 1-800-267-4414

Customer Care 1-800-364-3577

3M.ca/PPESafety

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Product Classifications

Our products commonly meet government procurement requirements

in most applications. Contact your 3M Sales Representative or

Customer Service Representative to obtain product certifications for

the following:

• Buy American Act for Department of Defense

• Trade Agreement Act

• Berry Amendment

• Product classified as ECCN: 5A991.G