Wireless LAN Design
Mesh networks resolve signal loss typically associated with distance or interrupted line of sight by adding nodes to the network and thus alternative signal paths. In a mobile ad-hoc mesh network (as in a typical mine site), nodes are free to move and dynamically create arbitrary connections between themselves.
MineLAN
MineLAN is APS's fully meshed wireless communication system - each piece of equipment is a repeater/access point. Control software continuously determines the best route to each machine on the network. MineLAN is fully IEEE 802.11b compliant allowing you to build an integrated wireless system connecting all approved users.
MineWAN
MineWAN is a GPRS based system that uses a mobile phone network to connect each piece of equipment directly to the internet. This provides an efficient way to trnsmit fleet management to a central server which can be on the minesite or anywhere else in the world.
Features
- Full meshing improves network strength and reduces need for fixed repeaters.
- High bandwidth enables multiple applications to be handled by one wireless network.
- Every meshed device is an access point for standard 802.11b devices – such as laptops
- Downloading of designs is a simple click and drag from the office.
- Supervisors can access the same screens that the machine operators are seeing
Applications
- Downloading design files
- Uploading completion files, as-builts and productivity data.
- Tracking delays, activities and operators
- Fleet management data transmission
- GPS correction data (needs careful design to ensure continuous operation)
- Updating on board machine guidance software Connecting maintenance health systems
- Voice Over Internet Protocol
