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Simplicity meets efficiency

The Design

Our goal is to make your operation as safe and productive as possible. So we design innovative radar products that solve complex problems in simple ways. This passion drives our desire to think outside of the box to rethink old problems and reimagine new solutions. It has led us to the SSP, a product that improves underground mining productivity and safety in a revolutionary simple way.

Designed specifically for the challenges faced by underground mining operations globally, the SSP improves dynamic decision making through the precise management of Fall of Ground risks, as well as the optimal use of support mechanisms in an environment where every second counts.

Its light weight and patented ergonomic design allows for one handed operation by one person in much the same way as a paint roller. Data collected is wirelessly transmitted and processed in real time, giving instant feedback on rock structures while scanning.

The support phase is a critical step in the underground production process where Fall of Ground risks are identified and managed through implementing support structures.

With next generation Ground Penetrating Radar technology, the SSP is able to quickly and accurately identify rock structures inside the rock mass. The result is optimal utilisation of roof support mechanisms for any operation.

Improving the flow of information once a fault structure has been identified facilitates quicker decision making – the key to effectively managing Fall of Ground events. The SSP gives instant feedback on fault structures while scanning.

With the confined spaces of underground mines in mind, the SSP’s compact design allows it to be used like a paint roller. Weighing less than 4.5 kg, it can be used with one hand by a single person. It is extremely power efficient and uses small rechargeable batteries.

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Solar panels
Power supply
HMI
Batteries
Laser
Solar Powered
In-pit Alarm System
WiFi & Weather Station
3D Proprietary MIMO Antenna Array
Antenna Positioner
Used only during setup (no movement when scanning)
Generator module
HMI Cabinet and Control Panel
On board laptop for HMI and MSR Connect software
Web based viewer to see all of the MSR systems on the mine.
Simple two button interface
Telescopic Handle
Extends the sensor’s reach with two pushbuttons.
Handle matching mechanical interface
For swiftly attaching/detaching the sensor to the telescopic handle.
Patented suspension system
Allows for ease of use.
Intuitive status indicators
Gives the operator intuitive feedback on the scan’s status.
Sensor
Comprises all the electronics that enable SSP to detect fault lines up to 10 meters deep.
Trailer

The single axle MSR trailer allows for enhanced rotational maneuverability and effortless parking in space-constrained locations.
Onboard Weather Station

An onboard high precision weather station accurately measures even the smallest changes in temperature, pressure and humidity to generate a real time refractivity index. Complex mathematical algorithms combines this information to closely model the effect of the atmosphere on the radiated radar wave even in rapidly changing conditions. The result is highly accurate slope movement data, available when it’s needed most.
Power System
With enhanced power system management and improved generator control, the overall power consumption of the MSR is greatly reduced. The result is a 50% saving in system lifecycle costs through increased supply autonomy and reduced service intervals.
Modular Design

Intended to evolve with operational and budgetary requirements, the upgradeable Radar Module (to a maximum of 4000 metres) is the foundation of the MSR solution. Optional Battery, Generator and Solar modules; deployable as fixed, vehicle, single and multiple trailer configurations provides unmatched flexibility.
Non Level Deployment

Advanced onboard gyroscopes and patented algorithms makes the MSR the only radar system in the world that can be deployed and georeferenced in a non-level state to within -15° and +15° of pitch and roll.
Internal Hardware

All internal hardware components have been carefully selected with standard operating temperatures within the -30°C to + 55°C range. This means that no additional heating or cooling elements are required dramatically improving power consumption as well as the overall reliability of the MSR.

Note: An optional Low Temperature Kit can be added to operate to -50°C.
Rugged Laptop

The internal rugged laptop provides a delicately refined user interface at every level. The internal 500 gigabyte Solid State Drive is resistant to shock and vibration and reliably stores up to 5 months of movement data. Fast data transfer rates allows for fully automated backups to a central server at user defined intervals and the automatic mounting of external storage devices further improves data portability. Complementing the extreme mobility of the MSR, an automatic power on/off sequence reduces the risk of data corruption during redeployment. With an easy to use keyboard and mouse interface as well as a 13.3” high visible-light intensity screen (600 nits), the rugged laptop can easily be operated in the harshest of conditions.
Georeferencing
The integrated Leica Geosystems Total Station along with securely mounted prisms provides for the highest level of accuracy when georeferencing the MSR.
Real Aperture Antenna

The next generation transceiver module is capable of transmitting and receiving radar signals every 6 milliseconds while continuously scanning at up to 40° per second. This means that multiple 3-Dimensional data points can be extracted from a single radar beam resulting in unrivalled data accuracy and reliability. With wide azimuth and elevation limits, the MSR offers high speed scanning over broad areas.
Auto geo-referencing (optional extra)

The Auto geo-referencing system can be deployed during the day or night. The system can be deployed non-level within 15° utilizing advanced software algorithms. The hardware is a permanent installation that eliminates the need for additional tools or cables.
Push button
OLED display