STRATACONNECT™ COMMUNICATIONS
DigitalBRIDGE™ and DigitalBRIDGE Plus+™
StrataConnect™ DigitalBRIDGE™ and DigitalBRIDGE Plus+™ are innovative networking solutions that can take an existing infrastructure and expand it, enhance it, repair it or even replace it. The primary function of both systems is to create a high quality, high-speed digital platform for the inclusion of Ethernet end-point devices, while at the same time serve as a solution to overcome many of the traditional constraints typically experienced with mining communication networks.
DigitalBRIDGE is a network of industrial-grade coaxial cable, while DigitalBRIDGE Plus+ utilises leaky feeder coax. They can be quickly integrating with existing fibre-optic and leaky feeder networks to expand functionality and coverage, or be installed as new, stand-alone systems to provide a wide variety of communication and telemetry functions.
StrataConnect DigitalBRIDGE™ is a point-to-multipoint Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) network for underground high-speed data and communication.
- It carries both DC power and Ethernet over a single coaxial cable
- It delivers data speeds and capabilities comparable to fibre and can be used for a wide variety of applications including Voice-over-IP (VoIP) communications, Wi-Fi and cellular access, video, telemetry, tele-remoting, tracking and more
StrataConnect DigitalBRIDGE Plus+™ leverages the convenience and dependability of leaky feeder networks and incorporates the power and functionality of DigitalBRIDGE’s PoE technology. Strata’s DigitalBRIDGE Plus+ line amplifiers can be used in conjunction with existing third-party line amps, or in place of them.
Strata’s DigitalBRIDGE Plus+ line amps with Ethernet provide uplinks to fibre networks and through this connection can inject high-speed Ethernet into the leaky feeder network.
- It carries Ethernet data, DC power and a full spectrum of VHF radio frequencies over a single cable network without affecting daily radio communications
- It delivers data speeds and capabilities comparable to fibre and can be used for a wide variety of applications including Voice-over-IP (VoIP) communications, Wi-Fi and cellular access, video, telemetry, tele-remoting, tracking and more
StrataConnect™ Wireless
Strata’s wireless and battery-powered communications, tracking and monitoring technology is unmatched. The technology provides truly wireless solutions that require no pre-existing hardwired infrastructure or external power source. Known for its high level of stability and reliability in even the harshest conditions, Strata’s StrataConnect™ Wireless network can support countless functions mine- or site-wide.
- Establishes and maintains continuous connectivity mine-wide for communications, tracking and remote monitoring
- Expands networking from the end of wired networks, including up to the working face
- Self-powering, self-forming, self-monitoring and self-healing
- Intrinsically Safe for potentially gaseous environments
- Flexible for temporary or permanent use, both in isolated areas and mine-wide
StrataConnect Wireless Capabilities
- Two-way text communications – individual and group messaging
- Personnel and asset tracking – including the Find Miner locator to enable personnel underground to locate one another
- Atmospheric monitoring – air flow, temperature, pressure, humidity
- Gas detection – up to 64 different gases
- Interface with other systems and devices to provide remote monitoring with command and control functions.
- Proximity Detection
- Belt and belt drive operations
- Gas sensors
- Fans
- Pumps
StrataConnect Wireless can be a complete, stand-alone network to provide communications, tracking, monitoring and remote control of devices mine-wide, or it can be integrated with existing networks to perform specialised functions. When needed, mines can quickly build a short- or long-term hybrid network to serve a specific purpose or cover a particular area of the mine.
Some examples of these additional solutions include communication in temporary work areas; asset tracking for productivity analyses at a specific section; explosive gas monitoring in isolated areas; or fire detection along specified areas of the belt line.
With no need for cabling, repeaters, splitters, J-boxes or intrinsically safe (IS) barriers, the hybrid wireless network is fast and easy to set up and is fully recoverable. Data collected is transmitted to the surface, traveling from the hybrid network to the mine’s existing network and then displayed on the mine’s existing software interface.
STRATA WORLDWIDE – LEADER IN MINE SAFETY & COMMUNICATIONS
Strata Worldwide is a global leader in advanced mine safety products and technologies. The company offers a suite of IP-protected communication solutions that support a safer, more productive working environment and are backed by 28 years of mining and customer support experience. In addition to communications, Strata offers global mining industries emergency refuge shelters and Level 9 approved proximity detection and collision avoidance systems.
Strata’s headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia USA, and it has local offices in Boksburg, South Africa and Newcastle, Australia. A comprehensive network of qualified distributors and partner companies, in more than 18 countries, expands the company’s footprint worldwide.
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Strata Worldwide
Unit 15 Saligna Business Park
3 Saligna Street
Witfield, Boksburg
1459
Tel: +27 (0) 12450 0960
Email: info@strata-safety.co.za