TECHNICAL | DRILL & BLAST
BOOST TO BLAST CYCLES FROM LOGISTICS DATA
Epiroc’s Mobilaris Mining Intelligence suite of solutions has helped the underground mining industry with digital monitoring and systems to boost both safety and performance in its work cycles, and the offering has been adapted for tunneling
Coming from the underground mining sector to tunnels is a digital package of key systems and methods developed and proved by Epiroc’s Mobilaris business to help monitor and manage in real-time the activities of multiple drill rigs and tunneling machinery as well as stationary equipment in operation. In mines, the Mobilaris Mining Intelligence products
have been for years supporting decision-making that includes planning, productivity and situational awareness in 3D – including for safety. The software draw continuous streams of data via the
installed network (WiFi/LTE, etc) from dedicated tags and tablets that are installed in drill rigs and equipment. Tags are also worn by workers as part of spatial safety management. “All software/hardware offered are completely OEM
agnostic and can be used in any type of vehicle,” says Håkan Bolsöy, business development manager for Mobilaris Tunneling Intelligence at Epiroc. Bolsöy says, “An appropriate amount of network
antennas helps to ensure smooth operation and connectivity” in the underground environment that is a network of interconnected tunnels and junctions, with frequent movements – especially for drill and blast tunneling, and associated construction activities. “However, should any device lose connection then
data for reporting will not be lost,” he adds, “but will be reported once connected again.” Antennas – and BLE beacons to increase accuracy
– are strategically placed according to a design arrangement, which is matched to suit the evolving layout of an underground project with advancing faces and headings, and also moving equipment. For location tracking of personnel, vehicles or assets, Epiroc’s own standard hardware, such as the multipurpose tag, can be used, but the system can also track those provided by vendors and suppliers, he says. “Even virtual tag for cell phones is offered, avoiding
the need of a physical tag,” says Bolsöy. Inputs from workers and equipment operators also
Above: Xe3C ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF EPIROC 44 | Spring 2023
contribute to the flow of data to be gathered and rapidly assessed.
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