NLT Supplies Anglo Coal Tracking and Communication Solution
06 May 2007
Brisbane, Australia- NLT Australia, a subsidiary of NL Technologies (NLT) in Canada and known throughout the mining industry for product innovation, was recently awarded the contract to supply a complete tracking and two-way messaging Cap lamp system for Anglo Coal's Grasstree mine in central Queensland.
Tim Haight, Managing Director, NLT Australia explains, "Anglo Coal and specifically Grasstree Mine, has shown real leadership and commitment to the safety of their employees working underground". The expected benefits of the system are on the safety side, being able to locate people, communicate with them and them with you instantly is unparallel in underground coal. Now add to this the increased productivity being able to locate equipment and personnel with specific skill sets, you know you will decrease your downtime.
IS Messenger system
The IS Messenger system will allow users to receive messages from any PC on the network while the miners can reply directly to the individual initiating the message. All messages are time stamped and stored on the server for future reference as required. Another feature of Messenger is the ability for the miner to raise an "Emergency" from his lamp should he find himself in need of assistance. This emergency will instantly be displayed on the monitoring PC's.
NLT will also supply IS tracking to the mine for all supplied lamps and underground vehicles. The tracking system operates on the same fiber backbone and therefore does not require a separate network infrastructure to be installed. Through the NLT software suite the mine will have the ability to locate personnel and equipment throughout the underground workings. The system also had the potential to assist the mine in managing an emergency situation.
Messenger cap lamps
Messenger cap lamps will use NLT's newest IS-approved LED headpiece, which will eliminate the need for bulbs and therefore all bulb replacement costs. This combination of products will provide Grasstree with the most innovative and advanced certified products available on the market today.
NLT Australia is home to The Centre of Excellence for intrinsic Safety for NLT Global and has established representation across the continent.
About NLT
NL Technologies (NLT) has been designing and manufacturing equipment for the underground mining industry for over twenty years. As the first company to introduce dry-cell battery technology to the industry, NLT built its business on a tradition of innovation. In 2004 NLT leveraged its expertise in the industry to launch the Northern Light Digital™ Mine initiative which is focused on designing underground tracking and communications systems aimed at improving safety, efficiency and preventing mine emergencies. For more information, please visit www.nltinc.com
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