Projects - Mining
STI Engineering has designed and implemented a large range of wireless communications systems for above and below ground mining, ranging from open-pit telemetry systems to below-ground wireless SCADA systems over leaky feeder.
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STI Engineering is collaborating with AMTech and Valmar Group in an underground mine communications IoT upgrade.
IoT upgrade in Mining
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STI Engineering has successfully developed a complete remote video system for Western Australia based Remote Control Technologies (RCT).
Remote Control for Improved Mine Site Safety
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The proliferation of mining support systems, such as computer aided earthmoving, assisted drilling, production monitoring and machine health all pose new high-bandwidth requirements on communication infrastructure. Based on this, traditional telemetry systems are being progressively replaced with broadband networks, tailored to the specific mining conditions.
Wireless Mesh System for Mining
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STI Engineering’ data radio modems have been successfully used for mobile fleet telemetry in mining applications in Australia and International markets for over 7 years.
When used with Caterpillar MineStar™ reporting system STI Engineering’ Minelink radio network has helped by automatically downloading VIMS™ information vital to
reliable vehicle operation.
Automatic Mining Fleet Download
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Tecom Australia has utilised STI Engineering radios for more than 8 years in their underground Shaft Management Systems (SMS). The SMS allows for reliable wireless control and voice communications from a trolley or skid to the winder and has more than 30 successful installations in Australia and worldwide.
Underground Radio Shaft Management System
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STI Engineering UHF Crescendo radio modems have been selected by Minecom as an integral part of a $2.5 million underground communications contract with one of the largest copper mines in the world.
Mining Personnel and Vehicle Tracking
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900MHz Radios for Mining Vehicle Diagnostics
STI Engineering has developed the RFI-Minelink system to download vehicle operational data from Caterpillar™ trucks in open-pit mines. Utilising a specialised version of the RFI-9256 radio, the system permits real-time monitoring of mining vehicles.
Mining Vehicle Diagnostics
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RFI-9256 OEM for Remote Blasting
The RFI-9256 OEM radio modem has been successfully used in Mine Site Technologies' remote blasting product BlastPED ST. The system has been developed for use in open-pit mines to provide a no-fixed-infrastructure alternative to safety-fuse and cable-based firing systems.
RFI-9256 OEM for Remote Blasting
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GPS Assisted Radio Survey
STI Engineering has developed a GPS assisted survey utility which delivers quick radio coverage prediction maps with an end goal of identifying potential issues before they become a problem.
The survey delivers an easy to understand pictorial view of the area, with a multicolour overlay so that coverage can be easily understood at a glance. STI Engineering can also provide a report outlining the coverage tests and recommendations.
GPS Assisted Radio Survey
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Data Radios for Vehicle and Mobile Asset Monitoring
Black Box control and STI Engineering have developed a system allowing for vehicle tracking and telemetry solutions in remote areas. The solution is ideal for asset monitoring within pockets of interest, or in areas with limited telecommunications coverage.
Vehicle and Mobile Asset Monitoring
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