Mission Critical Communication

Hitachi ABB Power Grids wireless communications networks provides transport data, voice, and video, supporting applications that are essential to efficient and safe mine operations. The network is typically comprised of both fixed and mobile nodes. • Fleet management with real-time work order assignment and vehicle guidance/positioning • Live monitoring of mobile equipment telemetry • Real-time video feeds for operations to increases situational awareness and safety, with 24 x 7 visibility into mining pit activities • Video surveillance enabling remote monitoring of key facilities such as explosive storage locations and mixing sites. • Access control ensuring all site entry locations are monitored, and access granted only to authorized personnel for security and safety. • Safety system monitoring enhancing the site and personnel safety. • Mobile field communications with access to data between workers in the minefields, staff located in operations control and processing plants, improving operational efficiencies and productivity. • Field access to drill and blast data for workers to quickly determine the proper amount of placement of explosives. • Mining Management Software (MMS) – remote analysis applications used in making operational decisions that improve mining productivity and profitability. • Autonomous and semi-autonomous mining applications