proximity detection & collision avoidance system
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• Electromagnetic, radar, UHF RFID detection
• Detection zone ranges customisable
• System self diagnostics ensuring safe operation
• CAN bus vehicle interface enabled
• Operator ergonomic alert options
• On board event logging
PROXIMITY DETECTION &
COLLISIONAVOIDANCE
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COMMUNICATION DETECTION SAFETY
CAS SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The Collision Avoidance System (CAS) is designed to prevent injury and possible loss of life during the operation of mining vehicles in close proximity to mining personnel. This system provides an early warning indication that alerts the operator to the presence and number of personnel and vehicles in the vehicle’s vicinity.
This system facilitates bi-directional notification and alert messaging against potential collisions between the following:
• Vehicle to Person: Warns vehicle operators of possible persons in close proximity.
• Person to Vehicle: Warns person(s) of possible stationary or moving vehicles in close proximity.
• Vehicle to Vehicle: Warns vehicle operators of other stationary or moving vehicles in close proximity.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The UCAS 430 is the interface between the vehicle operator and the multiple detection sensors mounted around the vehicle. In its simplest form it operates stand alone with a power connection from the vehicle and a single UHF Omni-directional antenna to form an outer zone collision awareness system.
Connecting optional RPOD, DPOD, EPOD sensors in addition to the basic UHF sensors transforms the collision awareness system into a multi-technology collision avoidance solution.
With three dedicated high performance processors the response time, flexibility and user interaction provides an industry leading level of performance and solution. This peer to peer system requires no fixed mine infrastructure but can inter-operate with Becker’s real time tagging and tracking system.
UCAS 430 RECEIVER
The patented tri-technology system (UHF, radar and electromagnetic) provides a scalable system suitable for all customer applications. As the only system globally using all three combined technologies it is the most reliable, robust and repeatable system on the market.
TRI-TECHNOLOGY POINT OF DETECTION
Detection zone threshold distances can be variably set to customer application requirements. By combining the point of detection devices zones it covers both small and large vehicles.
It is not necessary to utilise the entire full suite of detection technologies on all vehicles, performing risk assessments by vehicle types determines the best solution.
CUSTOMISABLE ZONES
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This device inter-operates with the DPOD the EPOD and the RPOD. The Tri-Tech Tag supports accident investigation, multi-mode operation (near and far
communications networks.
TCT 3 - TRI TECHNOLOGY TAG
The Radar Point of Detection (RPOD) transmits and receives SHF data packets in rapid succession. The SHF transceivers accurately measure the relatively miniscule
to measure out to 50m.
RPOD – RADAR POINT OF DETECTION
The Electromagnetic Point of Detection Antenna (EPOD)
of personnel tags when within the
transmission signal is only recognised by corresponding Becker equipment like personnel tags. EPODS are not affected by other magnetic
obstructions.
EPOD – ELECTROMAGNETIC POINT OF DETECTION
The unique Becker solution transmits data packets
other electrical infrastructure generating electromagnetic
dluoc taht langis detareneg yllatnemnorivne na ton dnacause nuisance alarming.
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
commands to UCAS controllers and miner tags, The tags can be used to change the behaviour of the CAS units or provide alerts when entering a restricted or hazardous area.
CONTROL TAGS
This self-powered RF device ensures that the existence of vehicles continue to be broadcast even if the ignition has been turned off or battery has been isolated. The battery life is typically two years.
VEHICLE TAGS
Digital Point of Detection (DPOD), is an active tag transceiver with an RS485 interface. The DPOD provides outer zone warnings out to 100 metres.
DIGITAL POINT OF DETECTION
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OPERATOR ERGONOMICS
The UCAS 430 provides a range of alert mechanisms for operators including cabin lighting, voice annunciation and alert tones which can be selected
lighting changes cabin ambient lighting.
EXPERIENCE
Becker Mining Systems have been designing and installing Collision Avoidance Systems for 12 years and has in excess of 3,000 collision avoidance receivers and 30,000 tags operating globally today.
TAG DETECTION
The tri-axis electromagnetic receiver ensures that detection is 100% reliable and will never be missed by the system regardless of tag/miners orientation or position. Systems that only use dual-axis receivers reduce reliability.
DIAGNOSTICS
Advanced self-diagnostic functionality provides continuous monitoring of the peripherals connected ensuring equipment is functioning correctly. The operator is warned as soon as a device stops responding to the CAS Controller.
UCAS CONNECTIVITY
Standard unit connectivity includes CAN-Bus to communicate with engine management systems,
USB to down load data log of tag interactions.
SCREEN SAMPLES
Indicates that the operator is safe to proceed.
administrators with coded iButtons.
Diagnostics are read-only accessible by techs/admin via coded iButtons.
Proximity indications allow operators to familiarise themselves with their surroundings by warning operators.
M I N I N G S Y S T E M S
Tel +49 (0) 6897 857 0Fax +49 (0) 6897 857 188
Becker Mining Sytems AGWalter-Becker-Straße 166299 FriedrichsthalGermany