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Wireless Methane and CO Gas Detection  


CAM Mining - More on how Tracking Personnel improves mine operations  

 
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PRODUCT FEATURE

 Wireless 2-Gas & 4-Gas detection sensor
As coal mines are now required by MSHA to deploy electronic tracking under the Miner Act of 2006, the widely deployed Tunnel Radio MineAx® RFID technology is used to provide very precise methane and hydrocarbon group gas measurement 24/7. For hard rock mines, where there is more of a concern about diesel exhaust becoming an problem, we have developed a 4-Gas board which senses Oxygen (O2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO), and Sulphur Dioxide (SO2).

This critical gas level information is transmitted wirelessly to the surface from the primary sources deep in the mine. These sensors, installed in our wireless readers, will operate on battery power and provide underground personnel location and gas levels simultaneously to surface computer displays.
 

Gas Sensing
Gas and Tracking Monitoring System


The unit also transmits temperature, humidity and barometric pressure readings, providing atmospheric data helpful in evaluating overall mine ventilation system effectiveness, a critical factor in recent mine disasters.

Incorporating the most advanced digital technology available, we provide you with a modern laboratory within a mine. Information may now be viewed from the comfort of the office, home,  or Head Quarters. Simply gain access to the local mine computer via the internet, or through the use of most smart devices.

Tunnel Radio feels this is a win for miner safety and the industry. Our design team is committed to producing safety related products that improve your lives and working environments.

Call Tunnel Radio to learn more about what we can do for you. 

FROM THE FIELD
 "The feature I like best is being able to track workers on the LCD monitor...... " - Todd Fleming, CAM Mining 
CAM Mining of Pikeville, Kentucky, operates some of the largest mines in the region.  Throughout Eastern Kentucky, CAM Mining has incorporated Tunnel Radio products in five of their mines, including those in Deane, Elkhorn City and Pikeville.

Their extensive work in the field, coupled with almost two years of experience with Tunnel Radio, gives them an insider's perspective on the effectiveness of our products.

"The voice communication versus texting is an improvement to what we were using, at the push of a button I can access anyone," said Todd Fleming, working out of Mine 28 in Pikeville, Kentucky.  Todd has been with the company for a year and half, and understands the difference quality equipment can make in maintaining a smooth operation.

Since the installation of Tunnel Radio products, Todd has been impressed with the efficiency the MineAx tracking system has to offer. "The feature I like best is being able to track workers on the LCD monitor, it is a major improvement over maps and magnets!  The old system seems archaic now."  said Fleming.
 

 
 
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unnel Radio of America™ provides wireless underground two-way radio communication and tracking systems using world class technologies. Utilizing Distributed Antenna Networks (DAS), we build and install systems worldwide.  Tunnel Radio integrates Motorola® radios over your system,  or is network capable to meet your needs. Many Tunnel Radio of America™ products are MSHA approved and patented. We will help your mine become compliant with the Miner Act 2006 in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.  Deployed with MineAx® Personnel Tracking System, your mine will have a complete digital wireless communication and tracking solution.  For more information please visit us at www.tunnelradio.com .
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