The Smartest Just Got Smarter!
31 July 2006
American Mine Research, Inc. introduces its new Ethernet-based Mine Monitoring System and "smart sensor" Gas Monitor (July 25, 2006).
As technology changes in the mining industry, AMR strives to satisfy the needs of our growing customers. Our new Ethernet-based MC-400-ET Mine Monitoring System and MC-4210-CO Gas Monitor do just that. Utilize the latest in available technology while improving both the safety and productivity of your mines.
MC-4000-ET System
Hardware - Gateway Remote Station: MC-4020-ET
- Multimode fiber optic converter
- RJ-45 Ethernet interface
- Three modbus data ports to drive the four conductor copper trunk cable
- Available diagnostic information such as: cable open/short, current draw, bias and peak-to-peak voltage levels
- Battery-backed power supply for the required 4 hours
- Built-in remote kill feature with manual reset
Surface Interface Module: MC-4011-ET
- Multimode fiber optic media converter
- Control of up to six remote surface alarms
- Monitor up to six digital inputs
Fiber Optic Breakout Box: 140-0227
- Up to 12 core finer
- Multimode fiber optic media converter
- RJ-45 Ethernet ports
Software
As an integral part of this new technology, our Modbus TCP software application runs in the background of your selected HMI (human-machine-interface) graphics package. Utilizing our Gateway hardware, this application is configured to poll our slave devices and then provide OPC compliant tags for easy display in your HMI. Select from off-the-shelf software graphics packages such as Wonderware®, RSView®, Cimplicity®, Citect®, etc.
"Smart Sensor" MC-4210 Gas Monitor
Features
- New flash processor makes for easy software field upgrades
- New self-checking circuitry monitors both the hardware and software (sensor cell, electronics, and calibration switch)
- Constant monitoring ensures reliability and functionality
- Wide variety of gas monitoring (CO, CH4, O2, H2, H2S, NO, and NO)
Located in Rocky Gap, VA and in business since 1975, American Mine Research, Inc. is proud to offer the mining industry the attractive combination of improved safety and productivity in all of its product lines.
