Four Leaf Solutions Incorporated

Mine Tracker

We’re maximizing the control and safety of your mine with MineTracker Hardware and Software. Easily search, track, communicate with and manage your assets with the latest in real-time WiFi and leaky feeder technology or use your existing infrastructure. Know where your underground miners are, communicate freely and manage your underground vehicles with the simplicity of MineTracker software, our suite of RFID tags and rugged underground hardware.

Mine Tracker
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Leaky Feeder
MineTracker is a proud partner of Minecom underground technology. The Minecom Leaky Feeder System uses advanced ZeroCal technology to ensure the system is balanced and makes installation and maintenance straightforward.

The components are simple to connect and troubleshoot, ensuring easy ongoing maintenance and system scalability. Engineered for reliability and built to last, our systems provide the complete underground communications solutions.
 
The Minecom System not only provides the communication and data backbone of underground Mining, it also becomes the lifeline in an emergency.
 
Why choose leaky feeder?
Some mines have a vast infrastructure of leaky feeder already networked through their mines. MineTracker quickly becomes an update to your system utilizing the full range of data and communications technology that leaky feeder can provide.
 
Why Minecom leaky feeder?
Minecom has:
• Over 150 mining customers in North America and many more worldwide
• Installed over 800 miles of Leaky Feeder cable in 2009
• The most affordable per foot solution available
• Exceeds the hightest standard of Safety and Reliability
• Quick and easy connections, with no special tools required
• UP to 96 hour battery backup
• Text Messaging


Leaky Feeder Tags
 

The Model 1980 tracking tag is part of the personnel and vehicle tracking system. The device transmits a unique ID number once per second which is received by any system reader in range and reported to the MineTracker monitoring and control system. The internal battery is rated for 1 to 2 years of operation before the unit requires replacement. Built into the unit is a “man down” button with two modes of operation. The first is an advisory condition activated a 1-4 second press. MineTracker system alerts the computer operator by displaying the information of the asset assigned to that tag. If the man down button is pressed for longer than 5 seconds it goes in to panic mode and remains locked in this state for approximately 20 minutes. In this condition the computer screen goes red and persistently displays the details of the tag in trouble.

 

Belling/Cage Signalling

Through use of a Leaky Feeder system, software and other communications equipment, incorporation of a Belling and voice transmission system can be set up in order to assist with shaft inspections increasing the safety of this process.VMD (Vehicle monitoring and diagnostic)

 

The VMD

VMD (Vehicle monitoring and diagnostic)
Features/Benefits
• Embedded GPS module (optional)
• Field configurable as master or remote
• Real time SCADA and telemetry
• Transparent operation
• Forward error correction
• Max transmit power of 6 W
• Data integrity through internal software
• Remote programming capability from base unit
• ESP TM (efficient spectrum positioning) Tracking Software

The VMD (vehicle monitoring and diagnostic) combines the functionality of a radio modem with a built-in UHF, VHF or Wi-Fi radio transceiver.

The MT-VMD is equipped with 8 buffered analog inputs, 4.0 to 4.995 vdc analog outputs, 4 digital inputs and 4 digital outputs that will switch up to 50vdc / 115mA. This makes the Mt-VMD an excellent choice for remote sensing and control applications that require simplicity, compactness and reliability.
 
The MineTracker VMD is available with an optional built-in GPS receiver, which converts the device into a stand-alone surface location transmitter.
 

Voice Communications
 
Icom Radios
Simple, Rugged & Reliable
Icom is regarded as one of the World’s leading radio manufacturers. The extensive ranges of products are designed to the highest specifications and include base-station, mobile and handheld units covering many frequency bands. Icom has radios designed specifically for Land Mobile, for underground and surface. Extensive Research & Development facilities enable Icom to design, develop and customize equipment to specific needs. The highly skilled technicians and engineers work in a strictly controlled, quality oriented environment and Icom is among only a few radio manufacturers to carry ISO9001 accreditation. All Icom products are compliant with relevant radiation and radio frequency regulations and specifications, reducing interference and improving safety.
 

VOIP
The i75 VoWiFi Handset

A benchmark in durable flexibility and rugged elegance, this compact, lightweight VoWiFi handset meets the most rigorous demands in the most harsh environments.

 


VOIP Handset Overview
VoWiFi Handset Features
• VoWiFi Handset with voice, personal alarm and messaging functions
• Robust, large, mechanically protected, and scratchproof display
• Headset connector
• Push button alarm No-movement and man-down as option
• Vibrator alert
• Identity and personal settings stored in handset
• Up to 10 modes with personalized settings
• 10 programmable hot keys
• Sending/receiving messages
• Voice mail indication
• Manual or automatic keypad lock


Slack Rope


Wireless communication via leaky feeder between the Cage Unit and the Hoist Unit is arranged on a specific radio channel belonging to the Slack Rope System. Signals that will be provided through available relays include Slack Rope, Latch, Low Battery and Communication Failure.

 

Electronic Tag Board

Our Electronic Tag Board module allows for users of the application to view a list of all assets being tracked that can be filtered and sorted as necessary so that you know in real time who is entering or leaving your mine and who is actually in your mine. By allowing for selection of Maps and Zones from the available columns, users can easily navigate to the specific map and zone that the Asset is located in using Real Time Location module. In addition, on-screen pop ups and sounds notify users of the changed status of any asset that is being tracked as soon as they enter or exit the mine.

 
Users can sort by:
 
• Name
• last seen timestamp
• checked in/out status
• maps and zones.


Support
 

Four Leaf Solutions offers hardware and software support and sales for all elements of MineTracker. We ensure our clients are able to receive assistance around the clock, resolving your issues efficiently. With a vast history of global projects, we’re proud to offer our products and services to our global partners.

24/7 Support
With ever increasing technological advancements in business, there is a need to quickly and efficiently support high-tech infrastructure. FLS has experienced MineTracker technicians and IT support staff available 24/7 by e-mail, ticket, or on-site to resolve issues and technology requirements. FLS will work with you to set up a program that suits your specific needs.