tunnel radio communications and tracking for mining

WHY CHOOSE TUNNEL RADIO ?

• Safety• Efficiency = Increased

productivity• Customer Service – we

support you every step of the way

• Reliability – Designed for rugged environments

Leading the Way in Underground Innovation

TR PRODUCTS & SUPPORT

COMMUNICATIONS

TRACKING

SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS

GAS SENSING

AllIn

ONESolution


COMMUNICATIONS OVERVIEW


ULTRACOMM COMMUNICATIONS• Head End Unit (Base Interface)• Amplifiers• Diagnostics – Software• Cable• Antennas• Power Supplies• Radios• Control Devices


COMMUNICATIONS• Head End Unit (Base Interface)• Repeater


COMMUNICATIONSAmplifier • UHF = 1/1450 ft or (AGC) 1/1300ft VHF

= 1/1148ft• LED Diagnostics• Automatic Gain Control (AGC)• TMS Expansion Card feature – Diagnostics• Add Antenna and RFID Expansion card to

integrate tracking into your existing communication system

• Software-Defined Amplifier (SDA) feature


COMMUNICATIONSDiagnostic Software

• Monitors the operational status of the Digital Leaky Feeder system – monitor voltage measurement, etc…

• Displayed on LCD, laptop or to server monitor• Option – TMS expansion card – relay control

one output and two inputs for other PLC uses such as fan control/ventilation or monitoring


COMMUNICATIONSTracking & Diagnostics Software

- Amplifier voltage & RF power levels- RSSI level – Uplink and Downlink- System Status – Ok or Fault Condition- Control Input/Output status- RFID locations for Personnel & Assets- Personnel and Asset Profiles- Low Battery for Readers & Tags- Reporting – graphs, map overlay views


TMS Diagnostics

Diagnostic Data displayed via the Base Interface Unit

● System Status● Amplifier voltage & RF power levels● RSSI (Received Signal Strength) level TX & RX● Control Input / Output status


TMS-NET Diagnostics

Tab View as shown in MineAx Demo Software


TMS-NET Diagnostics

Graph View as shown in MineAx Demo Software


TMS-NET Diagnostics

Map View


COMMUNICATIONSCable

• Acts as a Digital Leaky Feeder System

• Digital, Radiating:, Used between Ultracomm amplifiers.

• Standard UHF reel length 1300 feet. VHF reel length is 1148 feet.


COMMUNICATIONSPower Supplies • Underground & Surface• Surge Protection


COMMUNICATIONSRadio• Repeaters• Remote Control Device• Portable & Mobile –

Motorola Two-Way Radio Solutions Dealer featuring Mototrbo


COMMUNICATIONSMotorola Digital Radio Solutions

XPR 6350 & XPR 6550 Portable Two-Way Radio

● Capacity Plus – enable over a 1,000 radio users to share voice and data on the same system

● IP Site Connect● Certified Intrinsically Safe● Integrated GPS● Text Messaging● Digital Telephone Interconnectivity● Transmit Interrupt● Basic or Enhanced Privacy● Emergency Signaling● Emergency Button


COMMUNICATIONS

Remote Control Device(s)

• Remote Relay Control using Telemetry

• Digital and Analog options available


TRACKING OVERVIEW


MINEAX TRACKING

• Server / Software• RFID• Reader Unit• Gas Sensing• Antenna & Activator• Cable


TRACKING OVERVIEWTag enters receiving

zone

Data enters reader

network

Data transmitt

ed to surface

Data captured to host

software

Software compares tag ID to manifest

Location of miner

is displayed

and stored


TrackingRFID• Using an active RFID beacon tag, we send data to a

reader/repeater every 5 seconds where it is then stored and passed on to a server

• Compatible with digital leaky feeder backbone or an Ethernet/fiber backbone

• Tag read range: 100’ – 400’ (variables are line of sight, seam height, and other encumbrances)

• IP & LF merging data points


TrackingServer

Standalone computer is the primary user interface for the tracking system. May be used to interface with the TMS system.


MineAx TrackingSoftware• Personnel & Asset tracking• Intuitive, web-based interface, viewable

from any networked computer (access on site or remotely)

• Quickly add or change tag assignments• Format/View: Map, Cascaded zone,

screen view• Mine In or Out View• Low Battery indicator• Amplifier diagnostics

Map View - Locate Personnel

Tracking

Personnel locations shown on map

Software


TrackingSoftware

Easily access or edit employee information


TrackingSoftware

Detailed History Reports – by Individual


TrackingSoftware

Detailed History Reports – by Zone


TrackingSoftware

Search by Name, Description, SSN or Tag ID


TrackingSoftware

System Alerts • Low Battery: Tag & Reader


TrackingSoftware

Emergency Warning Signal

Tracking

Single Reader• Tag signals are collected via the

digital leaky feeder• Radius coverage @ 200’• Visual Emergency Flasher• Rechargeable battery

Triple Reader• May be used to cover (3) zones

with 1,000’ of the reader unit. Radius coverage @ 200’

• AC power with battery

Reader Units


Tracking

MultiHop Gateway Triple Reader• Allows wireless “mesh” operation

between readers used for reading RFID Tags in (3) zones, three areas of a mine simultaneously

• Acting as a “Gateway”, the unit relays tag data captured by the readers to the server via the tracking base interface

• AC Power with Battery• Option to install independently of any

Leaky Feeder backbone

Reader – MultiHop Gateway


Tracking

MultiHop Single• Allows wireless “mesh” operation

between readers used for reading RFID Tags in a single zone – one coverage area.

• Battery operated• Option to install independently of

any Leaky Feeder backbone

Reader - MultiHop


TrackingMultiHop Reader


TrackingReader – MultiHop Reader


MultiHop Reader

Installation Diagram

TrackingPower Options

Reader Units


Reader Power Options

Option BInternal 3.6VDC, Primary LiON battery. Battery only operated unit. Operation time is approximately 60 days. When low battery conditions occur in a reader, the MineAx® server software will notify the user of condition. TR-MX-DD-3.6V (battery pack)

Option CInternal 6VDC, SLA rechargeable operates with the TR-MX-PS-8V, 8VDC power supply with internal battery back-up capability. TR-MX-6100-6V (equipped with terminal ends)

Option D

Internal 6VDC, SLA rechargeable operates with the unit which operates on the same battery used in Option C, but has no capability to support an 8VDC power supply. This unit is primarily used in our MultiHop™ reader as the battery is easily removed for recharging. TR-MX-6100-6V-MH (equipped with Molex plug)

TrackingEthernet Reader

New Product for Tracking


Ethernet Reader

Plugged into any Ethernet or Fiber port, provides continual tracking data in multiple locations, under or above ground.

(2) Power options• Power over Ethernet (POE)• 9V plug in power supply

TrackingMotion Detection Tag

Transmits data containing time and location of personnel. Motion detector extends battery life of unit.

New Product for Tracking


Monitoring Software – User Interface


IN DEVELOPMENT

Gas Sensing• Seamless integration with MineAx tracking

system, or with other major UHF/VHF leaky feeder systems

• Mounts within TR Readers• 2 or 4 gasses simultaneously monitored• Monitor humidity, temperature and

barometric pressure• Low power - suitable for battery-powered

applications• Easy installation and calibration feature• Real time tables and graphs – data stored

from day one



RFIDGas Sensing - Specifications

Specifications :: 2 GAS 4 GAS :: Specifications

Measuring Ranges Measuring Ranges

Carbon Monoxide0 to 680ppm in 1.5ppm increments

Carbon Monoxide0 to 680ppm in 1.5ppm increments

Methane0 to 100% LEL in 0.1% increments

Oxygen15% to 25% in 0.1% increments

Nitrogen Dioxide0 to 50ppm in 0.1ppm increments

Sulfur Dioxide0 to 50ppm in 0.2ppm increments


RFIDGas Sensing - Reporting


Service Overview


What you can expect from Tunnel Radio Technical Support

Commissioning• Planned, documented and managed approach

to the installation and startup of the system which results in a safe, productive environment that meets the design intent and the owners quality expectation

Tech Support


Service • On-site Tech Support – Our tech’s are

experienced and ready to deploy quickly when needed

• 24/7 Phone Tech Support• Software & Firmware Updates provided

remotely at no additional cost• Short Repair Turnaround should you need a

component repaired• Full On-Site Engineering Staff – developing &

testing new solutions

Tech Support


In-house Customer Service Support• Service support• Remote• On-site

• Spare Part• Repair

Debbie Patton – Customer Service ManagerPhone : 541-758-5637


Jeremy McKern, Sales Manager [email protected] Phone: 541-758-5637

Cell: 541-602-0419TunnelRadio.com

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