Communications Systems and Equipment

Becker NCS
Becker NCS’ smartcom system enables the transmission of radio waves within the entire mine.	The leaky feeder transmission cable constantly transmits radio waves to its environment, while the base station offers all the necessary functions to control the system centrally.	The Ex ia-approved radio provides two-way voice communications capability for underground coal mines.
Becker's collision avoidance system (CAS) prevents injury and possible loss of life by alerting vehicles when they are in the proximity of mining personnel.	Becker's active tag reader detects transmissions and elimates background noise and signals.

Davis Derby
Davis Derby is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of electronic control and monitoring equipment and data logging systems for use in harsh environments.	The MineWATCH general purpose control unit is intended for various applications, including pump control, fan control and auto-loop control.	A PC21-3 unit for conveyor systems.
Our DIS5 communications units.

EZI Communications
EZI Communications is an Australian award-winning Motorola premier dealer of radio and wireless network solutions for the mining and resource industry.	The future of radio is digital, Mototrbo provides easy migration from analogue to digital.	We provide CCTV solutions for remote monitoring, wash plants, conveyor belts and critical locations using either fibre optic or wireless technology.
We are a Motorola-approved level three repair centre for radio communications equipment.	Our qualified technicians provide service and repairs on radio, security and telephone systems.

Fastwave Communications
Fastwave provides a range of satellite telemetry systems with sensors, process control equipment and terrestrial communication systems, as well as mobile satellite communication services.	Fastwave’s FasTracker satellite tracking unit is offered in a portable or permanent version, and provides near-real time tracking and safety monitoring for the mining industry.	Gryphon is a portable asset tracking and satellite communication device, which can provide up to 72h of operation in hostile environments.
Fastwave provided customised remote monitoring and control devices to monitor equipment in any location.	Fastwave offers a wide range of Iridium satellite phones, accessories and airtime plans, including the Iridium in-vehicle satellite phone, which has a handset and hands-free functionality.

FHF
FHF Bergbautechnik GmbH & Co. KG EEx I systems according to ATEX regulations: data transmission, mobile radio, loudspeaker, telephones, coupler, sensors and I.S. power supplies.	Fully integrated control and automation centre on surface (including EEx I coupler) communicating with EEx I automation remote I/O in the loading and dumping area.	Fully integrated FTS system for communication with the cages.
I.S. computer ZM20 incl. PLC kernel according to international standard IEC 61131.

Geoimage
Geoimage provides satellite and geophysical imagery products and services throughout the globe.	Satellite imagery is used widely in the mining industry for infrastructure planning, environmental impact studies, grassroots exploration and ground access.	The QuickBird satellite collects image data down to a pixel resolution of 0.61m, and is suitable for use within GIS software for mine-site planning and access to utilities.
The advanced spaceborne thermal emission and reflectance radiometer (ASTER), an instrument sensor system, is ideal for global change-related applications such as hazard monitoring.	The Worldview satellite, with state-of-the-art geolocation accuracy capabilities, provides rapid targeting and efficient in-track stereo collection.

Kutta Technologies
Kutta Technologies’ DRUM wirelessly sends voice and data signals, providing reliable, safe and cost-effective communication.	The DRUM Portable mine communication system provides extensive coverage in small mines of up to 4 miles – perfect for back-up communication.	The DRUM 100 Repeater is suitable for wirelessly extending leaky filters and works with existing UHF or VHF radios.

Mine Site Technologies
ImPact wireless network switches (access points) provide seamless WLAN underground.	The ICCL cap lamp can include an active RFID tag and PED pager receiver if required.	The Vehicle Intelligence module allows real-time vehicle diagnostic monitoring, as well as forms the core processing unit for the proximity detection system.
BlastPED allows for safe and centralized remote blast initiation.	Wireless mesh BreadCrumbs mounted on mobile equipment provides high-data networks in open pit mines.

OTN Systems
The OTN can be used in optical networks with a capacity of up to 10GB/s.	The compact N2021 node is a perfect system for remote mines with limited connectivity needs.	The Ethernet interface card allows multiple Ethernet segments, each with a guaranteed amount of bandwidth, to be configured on a single OTN network.
OTN has an excellent track-record of reliable operation in both open pit and underground mines where it connects all applications: automation, telephony, public address and CCTV.	The OTN's modular optical network nodes provide connectivity, capacity, reliability and redundancy.

Pivotel
Pivotel provides global mobile satellite network coverage.	Pivotel offers mobile phones with standard mobile numbers, supported by mobile number portability (MNP), with the lowest satellite call rates in Australia.	Pivotel’s Globalstar satellite network suits casual users.
TracerTrak uses satellite tracking units to keep track of mobile assets anywhere in Australia.	With TracerTrak, users can stay in touch via email or SMS.

Retriever Communications
Retriever Communications provides wireless business applications for field staff in mining sites, rigs and production facilities.	Retriever offers occupational health and safety services for the mining industry.	Retriever’s field asset solution provides immediate access to drawings, history and customer information.
With Retriever’s customised field management systems, customers can mobilise field inspections.	Retriever’s scheduling technology enables efficient job planning, assignment dispatch and dynamic field connectivity.

TC Communications
The self-contained SatTracker mobile unit includes the satellite receiver and transmitter plus GPS receiver providing local position and time.	TC's Broadband To Go - Trailer allows you to take your complete office with you.	BGAN is the world's first mobile communications service to deliver broadband data and voice anywhere on the planet.
The SatTracker personnel locator is a self-contained, low data rate satellite terminal with an integral GPS receiver.	VSATs can be placed anywhere and can send and receive video, data and audio content at high speed.

Telvis
Telvis’ TIG telephone sets have been designed for exploitation in hard industrial conditions.	PST are used for announcing alarm signals, voice and acoustic messages sent over telephone lines or previously recorded in the internal memory.	Telvis’ ITM telephone set enables the checking of lines and equipment of intrinsically safe separation by connecting with the exchange.
The stationery part of the ITS shaft communication system consists of a hanging split rack which is split into two parts.	The MIT meter is locked in a portable casing, providing IP54 protection degree, and contains a battery sufficient for a minimum of eight hours of continuous operations.

Tunnel Radio of America
Using world class technologies for superior range and crystal clear voice, Tunnel Radio provides two-way radio communication and tracking systems for mines.	Tunnel Radio’s patented UltraComm TR-500MHz mine radio system can transmit great distances including around corners, in confined spaces, and beyond barriers.	For mines that have already installed VHF systems, Tunnel Radio recommends the UltraComm VHF TR-155 or TR-159 mine communication solution.
The MineAx tracking system locates people and equipment underground, and supports multiple modes of data transport including via leaky feeder, Ethernet and hardwire.

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