First Mining Zambia Sept/Oct edition | Page 12

PRODUCT & TECH

PRODUCT & TECH

GIS and GPS Mining companies operate on large areas of land , and mine operators who use GPS tracking and geotagging to notate and navigate to important locations are saving huge amounts of time and resources . Rugged handhelds equipped with GPS and GIS tools assist with surveying properties , assessing mining conditions , analyzing mineral potential , managing building and resource placement , planning mining infrastructure , determining environmental impact and more . Today ’ s mining handhelds feature built-in GPS as well as a variety of ports for connecting to external antennas and equipment .
They can run robust geo-mapping software with large image files , and display high-resolution visuals on wide , sunlight-readable displays for optimal outdoor productivity .
Communication & fleet management Large mining vehicle fleets require reliable communication options to stay productive , efficient and safe . Rugged handhelds allow vehicle operators to
communicate over WiFi and cellular networks and to use V2X systems to communicate vehicle-to-vehicle , as well as to receive instructions from dispatch and control centres .
Hardwearing , sturdy vehicle docks keep tablets and PDAs safe and within reach even on constantly vibrating equipment , providing all-in-one communication and task management tools that relay status updates , locations , field-captured data and images in real-time . Vehicle-docked rugged computers equipped with builtin GPS and a variety of connectivity and communications capabilities are excellent fleet management tools that enable and enhance navigation , surveying , communication and inventory management tasks .
Digital fleet management systems streamline fleet workflow and increase efficiency and productivity by allowing mining companies to easily and automatically communicate status updates , locations , payloads and other details among fleet vehicles and mine dispatch centres . Fleet management
software also helps mines keep track of legal , environmental and safety considerations related to large vehicle fleets .
Machine guidance Mines use rugged handhelds to control and monitor many types of machinery through digital machine guidance systems . Machine guidance software for mines enables highly precise task performance such as digging , shaping , drilling and pumping .
Drill-and-blast and other hazardous applications become safer and more accurate when operations are controlled and monitored using machine guidance systems and durable rugged mobile computers .
Selective mining with a handheld field controller saves resources and minimizes waste . Machine guidance software also assists with predictive maintenance , monitoring machine performance and repair schedules to reduce equipment downtime and make sure machinery stays safe and functional .
WORK HARD . WORRY LESS .
• Cedar CP3 Rugged Smartphone
• Collect Data – Communicate – Calibrate – Compute
• Water / dust / shock / drop -proof ( IP68 )
• Large , ultra-bright display viewable in sun
• All-day , rapid-charge battery
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