Communications
LEAKY FEEDER
All mines recognize the need for a reliable, robust and low maintenance communication system to enhance safety and production. The Becker VHF & UHF leaky feeder system (Smartcom) is world renowned for its reliability, robust performance and maintainability.
Becker Mining Systems recognize that one size doesn’t fit all and that customer needs vary with the size of their mines and budgets.
Leveraging off the successful and original Smartcom RNG-AMP we now offer an option for all mines to access the world’s premium VHF Leaky Feeder system that also provides an upgrade path should you wish to enhance the system at a later stage
Benefits
· Designed & manufactured in Canada / Quality
· Quality components used for manufacture equate to less product failures and more up time for your system
· The overall system has a lower cost of ownership per running meter based on number of power supplies used and 500m spacing's between amplifiers
· Connected cable modems can provide 54 Mbps Ethernet hotspots or other data communication (BSC Amplifiers & Head End)
· Connect standard Ethernet equipment including wireless networking equipment
· Stope Antennas increase coverage by up to 200-300% to provide coverage into stopes and other areas where cable damage is likely
· Compatibility between systems means migration for other systems to Varis will be seamless
· The simultaneous purchase of 30 amplifiers will get you a free Head End unit on trade in of old headend
· Integrated Nexedge management software to monitor radio devices including man-down functionality etc.
· In-Line Data Modem available for remote monitoring / control / instrumentation needs, without any additional backbone layout, powered from the Leaky Feeder cable
· Seamless expansion onto existing current installations regardless of brand / manufacturer
