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The Wi-Fi meshed nodes can loop up to 5 nodes through a single POE injection point with a 90m span between each node will give 500m coverage in a single direction depending upon the underground conditions.
The system if installed within the access of a level, and installed with one of Digital Terrains Communications enclosures can extend Meshed WI-FI access points up and down the decline covering 1km of decline from a single Fiber Optic connection point. With the WI-FI signal having a slight overlap and the meshed capability it will allow for fast upload of data from any device connected to the network.
Another unique feature is the inbuilt tracking module that detects the presence of beacons and broadcasts last known location status.
Digital Terrain’s Meshed Access point has been designed for harsh underground mining conditions, with IP rated enclosure, antenna’s and Industrial connections makes this access point strong and durable for the harsh underground environment. The system will work with any system using WI-FI typical applications are for the live update of Simbio Plod data, Digital Terrain's Machine data transmitting asset health and fleet information, location tracking of beacons and assets within an underground mine. The Meshed WI-FI Access point can act as a Node expander for Hive Mesh Devises.
The Digital Terrain WI-FI Node is part of a communication network where remote devices can communicate over a self-meshing Long-Range Network called the HIVE-MESH Network using a proprietary protocol. Digital Terrain developed the WI-FI Node to allow for the control and operational feedback of devices that aren’t natively network connected devices.
The system is suitable for devices such as secondary fans, pumps, ventilation louvers, Secondary vent Chokes, Pumpstation monitoring of flow and pressure pump run times etc. An integral feature of the WI-FI Node is the ability to monitor the devices state through its three internal digital or analogue IO ports.
The WI-FI Node can also be set to communicate over Modbus by using the Modbus TCP/IP Protocol using Standard 2.4Ghz WI-FI protocol.
The WI-FI Node symbiotically integrates with the Devices control panel or PLC, allowing remote control and monitoring of the Device wirelessly as though someone is right there at the interface panel. The WI-FI Node integrates seamlessly with the Digital Terrain “Station Master” Application, details of which can be found within the “Station Master” technical Specification.
Application
The WI-FI Node is an essential device for both surface and underground mining networks. With the WI-FI Node connected to 3rd party devices it will allow these devices to wirelessly connect with one another, relaying messages to devices out of Line of Sight, and allow information and control to be shared across the entire mining network.
Primary Applications are used to control secondary ventilation fans remotely, Monitor Pump and dewatering, monitor system feedback and report error states, display and capture pump flow rates, control distribution boards into return airways.
The Digital Terrain Communications Network Cabinet is an important element in creating a communications system within an underground mining environment. The network cabinet is fitted with a commercial network switch, UPS backup and Fibre break out. The Network cabinet is the main connection to all communication networks used within the area.
Digital Terrain’s products span off from this network cabinet via 4 CAT6 ports, connected to the POE network switch. The cabinet is supplied with 240V power and has an onboard UPS designed to provide Communications power for up to 40 minutes in a power outage
Application
The Digital Terrain Network Cabinet would typically be located within the access of an underground drive situated around substations for Power and Fiber Optic, it allows the connection of standard RJ45 connection to connect devices to the POE switch.