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Automation makes it possible for technological systems to control tasks that were once carried out manually. In the various processes within a mine, there are activities carried out manually that are gradually being automated.
The automation of processes aims to both reduce the exposure of people and assets in high-risk processes and to increase productivity and operational efficiency.
Given this, how excellent would it be to have a system that manages these operations in real time and without depending on the actions of operators?
WHY MAKE LOADING AND TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS AUTONOMOUS?
Dealing with many trucks, excavators, loaders and other equipment simultaneously is a somewhat arduous task that requires efficient planning and decisions to be made quickly and consistently.
Faced with these needs, cycle automation enables intelligent fleet allocation, provides real-time status of each stage and eliminates the need for direction from employees.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AUTONOMOUS CYCLES AND CONVENTIONAL LOADING AND TRANSPORTATION CYCLES?
Conventional cycles are dependent on the intervention of operators, which makes the process susceptible to errors and delays in communication, as well as having low interoperability and lags in data collection and interpretation.
On the other hand, with autonomous cycles it is possible to obtain information on each stage of the process, data is collected in real time, and data such as location, mining progress and material handled is shared with all the machines in the network. The use of IoT devices in automation favors communication between the equipment, thus allowing an overview of the operation.
ADVANTAGES OF CYCLE AUTOMATION:
Imagine a scenario where equipment is allocated intelligently, without the need for queues, resulting in a significant reduction in fuel costs.
This is the reality provided by cycle automation in mining. Some of the advantages this technology brings to optimizing operations include:
- Intelligent allocation of equipment;
- Prevention of queues;
- Reduction in idleness;
- Reduced fuel costs.
HOW DOES FAST2MINE BOOST THE AUTOMATION OF LOADING AND TRANSPORTATION CYCLES?
So that mining companies can stand firm in the face of market competition and operate with high productivity and efficiency, Fast2 Mine presents Mining Control Automated.
Based on agile and comprehensive data processing, this system enables monitoring from the start of loading to tipping, as well as notifying the existence of loading and unloading queues.
The benefits of implementing this solution are:
- Integrity and relevance in data collection;
- Increased productivity, reduced dependence on human interaction and assertive decision-making;
- Hybrid solution that adapts to the work environment – online and offline operation;
- Easy and agile implementation via IoT devices;
- Solution that adapts to any equipment supplier;
- No need for operator training.
Mining Control Automated enables efficient management of operations, as well as guaranteeing accurate decisions based on more reliable data.
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