Mining Operator assist

• Fully automated cutting sequences
• Ability to create initial cutting profile and extraction heights

Overview

Our advanced shearer automation increases productivity and reduces operator exposure to dust and noise. The technology allows the longwall shearer operator to program fully automated cutting sequences, including gate end turnarounds.

In addition, the operator can create an initial cutting profile and extraction heights through the use of a graphical offline planner. Once the plan is in place, the machine automatically replicates the profile until the conditions change. The operator then has the ability to override control of the roof drum to follow the preferred horizon. Using the new roof horizon data, the remainder of the cutting sequence is fully automated using the pre-defined extraction heights.

This advanced level of automation enables the most efficient cycle times possible while providing cutting consistency from one day to the next. 

The continuous miner two-way radio remote is designed with the operator in mind:

• Large controls for common functions, easily differentiated by feel
• Common functions located to be close to operators’ natural hand positions
• Less common functions are smaller toggles or buttons
• Dedicated harness that places the weight of the remote on the shoulders
• Proportional response from all levers and joysticks (with exception of the tram controls)
• Uniquely shaped levers to differentiate functions

Main features include:

• Strong construction
• Two-way communications with machine
• Smart battery pack
• Ergonomically designed for operator
• No connectors on handset, ease of maintenance (apart from battery terminal)
• Spread spectrum radio system provides secure connection with machine
• Mating transceiver on-board machine is located out of the dirt and is inside an XP enclosure

The two-way radio remote is ideal for use in industrial mineral mining.