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See you MINExpo
22 - 25 September 2008
in Las Vegas, USA 
at our Booth 1609
North Hall

MINExpo

ICCL - Cap Lamp

ICCL with Radio
ICCL with Radio
ICCL with PED & Tag
ICCL with PED & Tag

The Integrated Communications Cap Lamp - ICCL - is a solution on how to ensure an underground miner can carry all the necessary personal safety equipment without being weighed down. 

What is ICCL?   ICCL stands for Integrated Communications Cap Lamp, which means it is a new type of cap lamp that can also include a range of communication and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) options. ICCL uses the latest Lithium-Ion battery technology to provide long duration battery life for a fraction of the weight of older lead-acid or NiMH powered cap lamps.

Why is it Better?  Not only is the ICCL smaller and lighter than other cap lamps, but within its sealed casing various other devices can be seamlessly included.  Such as PED Personal Pager, and/or a RFID Tag, and/or Radio or VoIP Phone.  Having these communication devices contributes to personal safety and productivity.  Having them integrated into a single, sealed device ensures their protection and long term reliability,

Easy to Install and Easier to Wear.  ICCL is easy to implement, as in most cases it does not require an entire new charging system, but simply fits onto your existing charging racks with only some minor electrical modifications. It even uses your existing headpieces to minimize the cost to change over to ICCL.

However a miner will notice the difference in weight and bulk immediately. With more PPE (such as large SCSR's) to carry, reducing the weight and bulk of a miner's cap lamp and communication equipment offers significant OH&S advantages.

1/3 the Weight & Bulk of Existing Units - ICCL is a breakthrough in cap lamp technology.

 Specifications

Duration Suitable for 12 hour shifts  
Weight

750 g (1.6 lb) Lamp Only; or 950g (2 lb) with PED & RFID Tag 

 
Size 140mm (5.5") wide x 120mm (4.5") high   
Ergonomics Hip hugging curved design.  User selectable lamp cord exit point to wear on left or right hip.  
Combinations

With any combination of PED, RFID Tag and Radio.  VoIP Phone option will be available soon. 

 
Power Take Off PTO is 7.4v at 0.3A  
Temp Range -20 deg C to +60 deg C (LCD - 5 deg C to +60 deg C)  
Watertight IP 67  
Soft Start Increases bulb life  
Diagnostics

Full battery management system interfaced to LCD display.  Battery fuel gauge with battery low warning and indication.

 
Battery Cells Advanced Lithium-Ion  
Capatibility With most existing cap lamps (minor modifications may be necessary)  
Approvals Coal mine approved Exia 's'  
     
     

 

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