Operators at the site now operate the Cat haulers from a customised ute
A mine in New South Wales has expanded its use of RCT automation technology, with its Cat haulers now being operated remotely from customised utes on site.
Extracting tin, lead, and zinc, the site has operated a fleet of Cat 2900s underground haulers using the RCT analogue system.
Recently the decision was made to transition to a full digital system – AutoNav Lite, allowing the site access to enhanced diagnostics and predictive maintenance.
Operators control the automated load haul dump (LHD) machines from customised telecabins, mounted to Toyota Land Cruiser Utilities.
Now, with the implementation of a digital operation, they can monitor machinery status, from these vehicles without needing to go back to a central control room to observe/diagnose the LHD information.
This significantly increases operational efficiency and improves safety by reducing the time workers spend in potentially hazardous underground areas.
Although these cabins were already in operation, they underwent a customised digital hardware upgrade to meet the site’s specific needs. This included network management and connectivity, ensuring that even the most remote areas of the mine are always connected.
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