Mine Site Technologies is a solutions provider, specializing in the development and supply of technology, and services, to the mining industry. Our particular areas of expertise include underground communications, remote blasting systems, mine tagging & WiFi tracking systems and cap lamps; as well as high data wireless mesh systems for open pit and surface communications.

Andalex

INSTALL PED FOR SAFETY & PRODUCTIVITY

MINE: ANDALEX
OWNER: ANDALEX RESOURCES
TYPE: COAL
LOCATION: UTAH, USA

BACKGROUND

Improved communications were seen as essential to achieving the levels of safety and productivity Andalex were aiming for. PED was installed because its broad signal coverage would best complement the existing phone system at the mine.

COMPOSITION

The transmission system consists of a single transmitter powering a 6km (3.8 mile) underground loop antenna. 35 BeltPED Personal Receivers, initially.

DESCRIPTION

The single underground antenna is installed in the main development drives only. The signal radiates off the loop antenna into the longwall panels to achieve mine wide coverage. The transmitter is installed underground and connected via twisted pairs to the PC located in the mine control office. The BeltPEDs are primarily utilised by supervisors & maintenance personnel.

JUSTIFICATION

Andalex justified the system on the need to contact personnel quickly & reliably. This was important, as their mining method required a reliable emergency communication system to be place. PED was chosen as it met these criteria, and was well proven at other mines in Utah.

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