Abstract
Discover how COVID accelerated mining automation and how the 4G/5G technologies unlocked new mining use cases.
- Remote drilling
- Remote LHD/scoop
- Autonomous haulage
- Real-time workers, machine, and asset tracking
- Real-time sensor monitoring (air quality, bolt, camera, vibration, etc)
- Wireless Layer-2 PLC communication (Profinet, Ethernet IP, etc)
Learn how the 4G/5G disruptive technologies allows multiples large mining companies to increase the safety of their workers and increase their productivity by remotely controlling mining equipment. The well proven and reliable 4G/5G technologies is an enabler allowing mining companies to address their automation needs and increase their efficiency while reducing their deployment costs. The cost of deploying 4G/5G is cheaper than Wi-Fi networks and the rapidity to deploy the network in underground mine is astonishing with an installation rate of 1.5km per day. A single active LTE radio installed in the substations can provide coverage to 6km of underground tunnels!
This presentation will demonstrate how Tier-1 mining companies are using 4G/5G in both open-pit and underground mining environments. Some key aspects of the technology will be covered:
- Low frequencies and non-line of sight communication
- End-to-end quality of service (QoS) for mission critical applications
- RF Operational characteristics
- On-premises LTE components ensuring data integrity and security
- Real-time tracking capabilities and emergency messaging system
Finally, learn how mining company operate and expand by themselves the 4G/5G coverage as the mine expand.