MineWATCH PC 21 Display Module

The application of computer based remote control and monitoring systems in mines significantly enhances both safety and productivity by providing mine managers and engineers with the information and confidence they need for the safe and profitable running of the mine. The need to increase efficiency without jeopardising safety remains a challenge which can be met by the introduction of cost effective computer based remote control and monitoring systems. Davis Derby has been at the forefront of the development of this technology for over two decades and can supply a comprehensive range of equipment to solve all mining control and monitoring problems.

Davis Derby has the widest range of microprocessor-based outstations and modules available from any supplier, allowing users to select the most appropriate unit for any given application. The range includes outstation modules for fans, pumps, hydraulic power packs and environmental monitoring applications in addition to comprehensive conveyor control units with conveyor signalling, monitoring pre-start alarm, loudspeaker communications, transducer monitoring of the controlled plant and the environment. All Davis Derby outstations are intrinsically safe and feature a Standard Data Link and have in-built Programmable Logic Controlled (PLC) flexibility.

MineWATCH PC 21 Remote Unit

It is often desirable to integrate conveyor communications, signalling, conveyor protection and control into one control station.  Davis Derby have a range of consoles and control units for such duties.  Several options are available for single or dual pilot applications, for belt or chain conveyors, incorporating communications, pre-start warning, signalling, monitoring and control.

For efficient utilisation of conveyors, control can be centralised to a central control masterstation. Connection from the control station via a national standard data telemetry system can control outstations up to ten kilometres away.

Unicon Remote Unit

For monitoring and control of mine and plant environment several different control outstations are available. Environmental sensors connected into these outstations allow continuous automatic monitoring of dangerous gases and conditions. The outstation can also be configured to perform control functions such as pump or fan control and can be connected into a telemetry system to give environmental monitoring at the main control room. Davis Derby can provide the complete mine-wide monitoring and control package, certified to European Standards.