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Discover the top four benefits of RF communication systems in the mining industry. From enhancing safety and efficiency to ensuring uninterrupted productivity, RF technology is transforming how mining companies address complex challenges.
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1. Enhanced Safety
Traditional communication systems often face connectivity issues in remote or underground mining locations. RF technology provides reliable communication in isolated areas, keeping workers connected, enabling faster emergency responses, and reducing the risk of accidents.
2. Increased Efficiency
Operational efficiency is critical in mining, where time is money. RF technology enables real-time voice and data communication, allowing immediate decision-making and task coordination, which streamlines operations and boosts productivity.
3. Cost Savings
Mining operations are often constrained by tight budgets, making cost-effective solutions essential. RF communication systems offer lower installation and maintenance costs compared to traditional wired or cellular systems, providing significant savings.
4. Resilient Adaptation
Mining environments are known for their harsh conditions, including rugged terrains and extreme temperatures. RF technology is designed to withstand these challenges, delivering reliable communication where other systems fail.
Under & Above Ground Connectivity
Effective underground communication is essential for the safety and productivity of mining and tunneling operations. Modern systems facilitate secure voice communication, machinery and personnel tracking, remote vehicle control, and site access security. A key component of these systems is the antenna; specialized antennas can dramatically improve wireless connectivity.
Poynting Antennas has a proven track record in designing and supplying specialized antennas for mining and tunnel communication. We offer a complete range of Wi-Fi and LTE antennas used in mines worldwide, including our circular polarized helical antennas, which are particularly effective in underground environments.
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HELI SERIES
CIRCULAR POLARISED, MINE/TUNNEL ANTENNAS
The HELI series are circular polarised antennas that are specifically designed for mining & tunnelling applications. The antennas cover the popular Wi-Fi bands, namely the 2.4 GHz & 5 to 6 GHz bands with varying gains.
The HELI antennas are typically used for the deployment of IoT within the tunnel to provide telemetry and mining automation.
The HELI series comes in varying sizes depending on the deployment requirements. The robust mechanical enclosure design of the HELI series features an IP65 rating which ensures that the antennas are weather, dust and vandal resistant making them suitable for harsh environments.
OMNI-700-SERIES
OMNI DIRECTIONAL WI-FI ANTENNA
The OMNI-700 series antennas, form part of our latest “POYNTING Rhyno” antenna range and offer a small profile antenna for use in the IoT/M2M, Smart Meter, Smart Utilities, and Industrial markets.
The OMNI-700 antenna series offers various configurations for covering the popular Wi-Fi frequency bands namely, the 2.4 GHz and 5 to 6 GHz bands with gains varying from 4 to 8 dBi. The OMNI-700 series antennas were specifically designed to be rugged and ideal for operation in harsh environmental conditions.
