Modern Mining December 2018

PRODUCT News

Collision avoidance system from Becker

works and ports. By creating awareness and eliminating blind spots, these hazards are reduced, which means fewer collisions and a lower risk of injury. Operators have improved reaction time to make decisions that will avoid near misses and collisions. “This robust IP 67 marine grade device, which consists of three components (the display unit, GPS antenna and radio antenna), ensures equipped vehicles and fixed infrastructure are always visible and identifiable to operators, even in harsh, dusty environments.” The flexibility of the system enables configurable guard zones to suit each vehicle and specific site regulations and also facilitates accurate ranging with speed adaptive zoning. The 50-channel GPS receiver provides a high level of GPS coverage and reliable 3D positioning. If there is existing infrastruc- ture, it can be incorporated into the ICAS system to increase system range, minimis- ing the need for surface-based repeaters.

Becker Mining South Africa’s advanced safety device – the Intelligent Collision Avoidance System (ICAS) – provides situ- ational awareness for operators to ensure optimum safety on construction sites, open-pit mines and for surface operations. This surface collision avoidance safety system also enhances productivity and operational continuity and reduces oper- ating costs through the elimination or reduction of damage to assets. “ICAS is a critical safety system, which encompasses the latest industrial tech- nology to provide reliable real time, 360° situation awareness for vehicle operators working in potentially dangerous and con- gested site applications, from coal pits to the ports,” says Andrew Trentelman, Senior General Manager: Electronics, Becker Mining South Africa. “Blind spots, poor visibility and driver distraction are common causes for unwanted vehicle interactions on mine sites, processing plants, rail and road net-

Becker Mining South Africa’s advanced safety device – the Intelligent Collision Avoidance System (ICAS). ICAS equipped vehicles and machines within the configured guard and alert zones (up to 2 km) are represented via an intuitive graphical HMI display. Once detected, the system uses a secure radio wireless network to activate surrounding ICAS systems. The presence of vehicles and obstacles within critical guard zones is automatically advised to operators via visual and audible alerts. An ICAS portable worker unit has been designed for use by short-term contractors or visitors to a plant. Becker Mining South Africa, tel (+27 11) 617-6300

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