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Newmont ' s Borden Mine was an early adopter of Maestro Digital Mine ' s technology , trialling the Plexus solution soon after its launch in late 2017
access points and end-point devices with their four PoE + ports , according to Maestro . The nodes are equipped with a USB port that allows for a quick and convenient way to upgrade the firmware and store configurations . The nodes also feature simple port diagnostics that allow users to easily monitor power consumption , voltage and data rates , the company says .
Newmont uses both the Plexus PowerNet and CISCO access points to extend its network from its substation to the inner workings . This has
allowed it to successfully run , among other advanced solutions , Sandvik ' s AutoMine ® on LHDs , tele-remote drilling operations and telemetry . This increases safety by removing miners from hazardous working conditions , while allowing the LHDs to return to the face quickly after a blast to maximise vehicle uptime . The tele-remote applications have been reported to run 24 / 7 , effectively executing remote mucking on three different levels simultaneously .
The Plexus PowerNet nodes gave Borden the ability to connect a variety of different devices , such as high definition PoE cameras , Maestro ’ s Vigilante AQS™ Air Quality Stations , Teleop laser safety barrier gate control and underground fleet telemetry – across all levels . The system is “ fully agnostic ”, completely adaptable , and can be integrated into any existing network infrastructure without any issues , according to Maestro . Plus , the nodes work with IEEE Ethernet standards , making them reliable and easy to use .
At the present time , all the mine ’ s devices are connected using the Plexus network .
Jacob Lachapelle , CIT of Maestro , said : “ Plexus PowerNet offers a low cost , rapid install , high bandwidth , low-latency digital communication network that provides PoE + power to Wireless Access Points , cameras , and any other IP-based device . Both the data and the power infrastructure are on a single , easy to advance and easy to repair coaxial flexible cable .”
Maestro Digital Mine collaborates with mining companies globally to tackle the issues related to regular communication backbone solutions ( broadband and fibre ). The Plexus PowerNet system quickly extends communication to where it is needed , using existing infrastructure . The system has been deployed in over 45 underground mines around the world .
Newtrax ’ s new CAS chapter
Speaking of vision enhancement technology , Sandvik-owned Newtrax recently recorded a major OptiMine ® CAS technology order from Sibanye-Stillwater .
This order , worth some $ 17 million , will see
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