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Wireless solutions for surface and underground mining Visit the website to learn more about Eaton wireless and wired solutions Improve productivity and ensure safety in challenging environments

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Comprehensive wireless solutions for mining applications For more than 30 years, Eaton has provided complete wireless monitoring, control and networking solutions for the mining industry. Our products and solutions are used throughout the world in surface and underground mining for metal, mineral and coal processes. Eaton’s proven solutions improve worker safety, mine security and equipment maintenance, helping to increase productivity and efficiency with lower costs. Eaton provides wire-free economics while delivering wire-like reliability for mining operations. Industrial wireless The...

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Surface and underground mining operations Wireless networking infrastructure increases safety and productivity in environmentally challenging and mobile applications Applications for above-ground and below-ground mining operations: • Remote control operation of excavators, load/haul/ dump trucks, conveyors, bulldozers, mobile drills • Underground utility services • Surface extraction • Ore treatment plants and quarries • Conveyor monitoring and interlock • Security video monitoring • Tunnel boring • Access control systems • Detection of moving machinery • Power network monitoring • PLC...

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Problems solved Wireless improves productivity, reduces costs and increases safety Water monitoring and control The monitoring and control of water resources in a mine often occurs over vast distances, making cabling impractical. Mine-water balancing, water meters and borehole/reservoir monitoring and control are typical wireless applications. ELPRO long-range 105U radio telemetry systems provide a reliable alternative to cabling. Ventilation fan monitoring The consequences of ventilation fan malfunction can be serious, especially in mines of great depth. Fans are often situated far from...

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Solutions delivered Solving simple and complex problems in surface and underground mining operations Conveyor system monitoring iron ore plant A mining company transports its ore via a 10.5 mile-long conveyor. ELPRO industrial wireless units were fitted to each section of the conveyor to measure roller bearing temperature. The units transmitted overheating-bearing alarms back down the conveyor to the mine as an early warning to enable planned maintenance of the conveyor. The batterypowered ELPRO wireless system acts as an independent backup for conveyor safety trip and sectional...

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product portfolio Information: Monitor and optimize Control System Data Acquisition System Network Management System (NMS) Controller: Integrate and extend Gateway Mesh Modem Modem Managed Switches Unmanaged Switch Modem Gateway Mesh Ethernet Cellular Machine: More throughput and uptime Mesh Modem Modem Modem Modem Modem Modem Mesh Serial products Ethernet Cellular Sensor: Smarter diagnostics One Way Mesh Multi Gateway Expansion Gateway Data Concentrator I/O products WirelessHART" products Mobile: Control and enhance safety Two Way Handheld Proportional Belly Pack Handheld Digital CAN...

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Achieving increased safety and productivity with automated slope monitoring Mining is a challenging endeavor. Movement of open cast mine walls poses a major safety issue, putting personnel and expensive equipment at risk. Manual data collection is error-prone and dangerous. Changes to a mine often require relocation of equipment. Instrumentation is always an issue due to physical changes in the mine environment. Cabling can be prohibitive and often is not an option. What’s needed? A low-powered remote solution that allows a higher slope angle, increasing mining efficiency. Slope monitoring...

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Eaton's wireless business North America & Latin America United States East Area of Zhangjiang High-Tech Park Southeast Asia 2 Serangoon North Avenue 5 United States All Rights Reserved Eaton is a registered trademark Publication No All other trademarks are property Powering Business Worldwide January 2014 of their respective owners

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