Network Communications
RCT has control and automation communication solutions to suit all mine site’s needs ranging from analogue control, to a hybrid of both analogue and digital, right through to a fully integrated digitised solution.
RCT’s traditional method of Teleremote operation uses analogue control and vision. Video is transmitted between 500-700 MHz and control data between 470-490 MHz. The simple, economical, communication solution for both analogue vision and autonomous machine control encompasses a secure distributed antenna network.
RCT Bridge is the stepping stone to full digitisation. Data is transmitted and received at 530MHz from the machine radio, then integrated to a PC in the ControlMaster® Automation Centre. It has the unique ability to integrate into an already existing analogue network, with the addition of some hardware at the Automation Centre and on the machine.
RCT can provide a full-scale digital communications solution to meet the demands of autonomous machines to provide accurate feedback and information in real-time via a secure communication network from the machine’s work area to the ControlMaster® Automation Centre.
Integration also allows mine operations to clearly view machine operation and performance to ensure long-term sustainable machine production. RCT can collaborate with the customer to interface the technology into the existing digital network. We are able to interface Long-term Evolution (LTE), underground WiFi and mesh networks with fibre optics or Ethernet infrastructure for surface or central control – regardless if its controlled by a third party or the site itself.