COMMUNICATION

Communication for the mining industry

Systems communications for mining They are used to organize communication between employees, service stations, and elements of the plant's technical infrastructure. Elektrometal's offerings go beyond individual devices or endpoints, encompassing several complementary areas, from voice and telephone communications to signal conversion, software, and additional equipment.

Within the categories available are: voice communication, signaling and locks , telephone communication , media converters , communications software and additional devices Each of these groups plays a different role in organizing the flow of information within a mining facility.

From voice message to complete communication system

In practice, mining communication can involve both direct transmission of voice messages and telephone calls between specific points. Components responsible for the interoperability of various transmission paths, as well as the software used to support selected solutions, play a separate role.

A good example showing a systemic approach to communication is SLS-15 Shaft Communication System Designed for local telephone communication in mine shafts, it enables communication between the hoist operator and personnel at various levels of the shaft. The system is available in intrinsically safe and non-intrinsically safe versions, depending on the site conditions.

Voice and telephone communications – different tasks in one area

Category voice communication, signaling and locks includes solutions in which communication can be linked to signal transmission and the implementation of specific blocking functions. Therefore, this group should not be identified solely with classic telephony.

On the other hand telephone communication brings together devices designed for making telephone calls. An example of a solution from this group is ATI intrinsically safe telephone set , available in a version designed for mining, among others. The device can be used as a component of telephone and shaft communication systems, including the SLS-15 system.

Media converters, software and additional devices

Not all elements of the communication system are directly operated by the user. Media converters they act as intermediary elements in transmission, while communications software is a software layer designed to handle specific system functions. It is supplemented by additional devices that extend or complement the basic communication infrastructure.

This division better reflects the actual structure of communication systems: the end device is only one of the elements, and efficient transfer of information may also require an appropriate transmission path, intermediate elements and a software layer.

Communication as part of mining infrastructure

Elektrometal considers technological connectivity as one of its broader areas of activity for the mining industry, alongside automation, monitoring, and lighting. Therefore, communication solutions can be considered in conjunction with these categories. control and automation and monitoring and security .

The entire group is part of the offer equipment and systems for mining More information about the role of communications in the broader technical infrastructure of mining plants can also be found in the material Mining safety systems – what solutions are used? and on the website Mining solutions .