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Better Communications Systems Enable Improved Mining Operations
Mining operations are challenging and sometimes dangerous.
We enable more efficient and safer mining operations, at the same time !
Mining operations are challenging and sometimes dangerous.
Operations managers are not only responsible for directing and controlling mine operations to meet demanding goals, but they must also ensure the safety of mine workers and manage ever more complex equipment. They must balance the competing needs for efficiency and safety in all aspects of operations.
Communication systems for surface and underground mining operations typically include a combination of wifi, CCTV perimeter surveillance cameras, connectivity for equipment operations and remote control machinery and vehicles (haul trucks, earth movers, underground excavators, conveyer systems as well as drones for mapping and monitoring). There is a need to connect automated machines as well as the personnel who oversee, operate, and secure these complex efforts.
We know that if these systems are unable to communicate with each other, operations are less efficient and security and safety are put at risk. All of these systems must work without fail, and preferably in an integrated way.
The challenge for mining operations managers is having high quality, uninterrupted connectivity for mobile and fixed users AND ensuring that mobile vehicles (haul trucks, bulldozers, earth movers, and drones) are never out of coverage, no matter how deep they are underground. An additional challenge is to connect all vehicles and personnel; incompatible equipment can often hinder the ability of vehicles, equipment and teams to connect with each other and relay vital information. Additionally, there is a need to teleoperate heavy machinery from a remote control station, avoid collisions, geolocate people and goods, as well as provide services such as evacuation signaling systems. Finally, there’s a challenge of optimizing costs as both traditional and innovative communication solutions can be expensive.
What if mining operators could have the coverage when they need it, where they need it? What if they could have a 100% uptime guarantee, and ensure that fixed and mobile units can connect to each other when they need to? What if they could be sure they have a military-grade secure and private network when and where they need it….and still pay less?
Thanks to Luceor’s WiMESH and HyMESH patented technologies.
Learn how Luceor’s communication devices help with mining operations communication
The key to getting a more reliable and integrated communications system for mining operations is to integrate and decentralize your network. With Luceor WiMESH and HyMESH technologies, each individual unit (camera, truck, heavy machinery, personnel….) is part of the same network and is automatically empowered/enabled to become a point of connection for every other unit. When units are on the move, they’ll always have multiple potential connection points, while automatically expanding the available network bandwidth and coverage to ensure access throughout a mine and on the surface.
With better bandwidth that results, it not only becomes possible for operators to connect to and control remote equipment from remote control stations, but also for mobile and fixed units to connect with each other to improve real time decision making, including the movement of underground vehicles and machinery (for hauling, drilling, dozing, longwall and other operations). Real time data from trucks and other equipment can be used to ensure equipment maintenance. Better communication enables improved operator safety, mobility and availability of equipment, and overall site productivity.
Our next generation HyMESH technology provides access to a secondary or tertiary network (private and mobile 4G or 5G network) to ensure that connectivity is simply never lost, guaranteed. All this, in turn, ensures that mining operations personnel can do their job with the best available information, without fail.
Both our WiMESH and Hybrid Mesh (HyMESH) technologies ensure the highest quality connectivity, even in harsh environments, through a unique network for mine operations managers, operators, and security personnel. But just as importantly, they minimize the cost because the equipment doesn’t require a large upfront investment in infrastructure, unlike wifi. It can, however, integrate with the existing infrastructure you may already have in place.
Our next generation HyMESH technology optimizes costs by intelligently accessing top technology such as 5G and Satellite, but only where needed (as a backup or where additional throughput is required).
Luceor’s networks are chosen by the most demanding organizations in the world.
We provide uninterrupted connectivity, adapted for your needs. Let us show you how!
Uninterrupted connectivity, Adapted for your needs !
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