Mining & Metals Solutions Brochure
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Where Automation Connects Mining & Metals SOLUTIONS Having access to your valuable automation data is essential to maintaining and improving mining and metals operations. Whether you need clear communications in a harsh environment, modules to connect a variety of protocols, or a way to remotely access tough-to-reach equipment, ProSoft’s solutions are up to the challenge.

ProSoft Technology Our protocol solutions help gather valuable data from many mining and metals operations’ systems. Our wireless solutions help you keep track of your moving assets. And our remote connectivity solutions let you see diagnostics from anywhere. Solutions for Various Applications Our communication solutions have been designed for the harsh environments in mining and metals. Functions such as stacker/ reclaimers, open pit and underground extraction, and conveyance of materials use drives, motor control centers, and SCADA systems that may not communicate with your new control...

Mining Solutions Substation and Intelligent Motor Control Applications Substation Automation Solutions Power distribution plays a big part in every mine, and being able to monitor your substation devices is critical. These devices often communicate via: • DNP3 • IEC 61850 • Modbus® • Modbus® TCP/IP • IEC 60870-5-101 • IEC 60870-5-104 Our solutions communicate with DCS systems, Rockwell Automation®, Schneider Electric®, Siemens®, or GE controllers or SCADA systems to ensure that you'll have the information that you need when you need it. These communication solutions can help you: • Monitor...

ProSoft Technology Wireless and Remote Connectivity Solutions In a wide-ranging mining or metals operation, a strong wireless communications network is essential. ProSoft Technology has a number of solutions that can strengthen the communications for your application, whether it’s smaller or operating worldwide. Wireless Communications SIGNAL STRENGTH Radiating Cable Cellular Gateway Our Industrial Hotspot radios feature an EtherNet/IP embedded object and Modbus agent support, allowing you to get wireless diagnostic information into your PAC/ PLC. Your operations can now identify potential...

Mining Solutions Migration/Modernization Maintaining and upgrading old control equipment when you ran out of spares used to require significant downtime and required an entire system to be upgraded. The new system would need to be wired, programmed, personnel trained and new spares brought into stock. But what if the upgrade went on longer than planned? We have good news: ProSoft Technology can help with our Phased Modernization and Migration solutions. Our modules allow you to modernize your control system in phases, according to your timetable, and help you minimize scheduled downtime,...

ProSoft Technology Legacy Non-Rockwell Automation® PLC systems Fisher PROVOX Control I/O Moore APACS We also have products that can be used to upgrade other legacy PLC systems to a Rockwell Automation PAC. These products allow the new PAC to control the existing legacy I/O and communicate with other existing PLCs/HMIs. • Modicon® 800 series I/O systems • PROFIBUS DP systems • Texas Instruments™ Remote I/O systems • GE Genius™ I/O systems • Square D™ Remote I/O systems For peer-to-peer communications, we also offer: • Modbus Plus® interface • Siemens® Industrial Ethernet interface • GE...

Mining Solutions Accessing Your Data Accessing your mining and metals data can help you optimize your resources, gain historical perspective on equipment diagnostics, and make more informed business decisions. Data Logger ProSoft’s Data Logger allows you to see your equipment’s diagnostics and performance history before you go on site so you can have an advanced view of any issues. This solution is especially ideal for hard-to-reach operations, and does not require an existing network infrastructure. Analyzing information stored by the Data Logger can also help OEMs increase Overall...

Mining & Metals SOLUTIONS Real-World Examples From Walkie-Talkies to a Robust Wireless Setup The Durgapur Steel Plant in India installed wireless solutions after years of using walkie-talkies to communicate plant issues. Now, they report, "this communications network has allowed us to minimize frequent downtime." Learn more at psft.com/C1Z. ProSoft TECHNOLOGY Asia-Pacific Regional Office Phone: +60.3.7941.2888 asiapc@prosoft-technology.com Languages: Chinese, English, Korean, Japanese, Bahasa North Asia Office (China, Hong Kong) Phone: +86.21.5187.7337 china@prosoft-technology.com...