RFI understand the imperative to automate complex industrial networks such as mining operations for both safety and productivity purposes. Voice radio and data networks are essential to extend connectivity into all unique areas of an industrial environment.
Our specialised team has utilised their expertise in surface radio and wireless data networks to develop and manufacture a suite of products that offer mine communication solutions via high-speed, fit-for-purpose, access layer network, to provide the last mile of data or power to any challenging industrial environment with linear topology.
Digital Drift – PROVIDING integral power & connectivity TO your complex industrial environments.
THE DIGITAL DRIFT SOLUTION - BENEFITS
The Difference Digital Drift offers
The solution combines Gigabyte Ethernet and power over one coaxial cable to provide data and power where it is needed. Other services like VHF Voice communications and Wi-Fi/LTE service can also be added to the solution.
Our Digital Drift devices are deliberately designed to be compatible with industry standards, allowing a wide range of choices for endpoint devices to be used.
HOW IT WORKS
Combines Data + Power
- Digital Drift eliminates separate power distribution.
- Power is distributed over the communications cable along with the data.
Benefits
- PoE+ outlets can be tapped off the cable wherever endpoint devices are required.
- Power centres (DC UPS) can be consolidated every 1-2km, reducing complexity and cost.
Any Ethernet Device
- Adhere to corporate networking standards, without being tied to a particular vendor.
- Use any standard Industrial PoE device endpoints.
Benefits
- Integrates with your existing distribution network.
- Enables choice of your preferred endpoint devices.
- Remote management and control.
Simple Installation
- As easy to install as a leaky feeder system.
- Provides full speed, native IP network.
Benefits
- Your own tradespeople can advance and branch the network easily.
- Damage can be readily repaired with simple tools.
- Additional network outlets can be added to an existing cable.
| Offering Digital Drift Table | 2-way radio via LCX | Ethernet outlets along the cable | Continuous Wi-Fi (or LTE) from LCX | |
| 0 | Gigabyte Data and Power | |||
| 1 | VHF radio on Yellow LCX | |||
| 2 | VHF radio + Ethernet, on Yellow LCX | |||
| 3 | VHF radio + Ethernet + radiating Wi-Fi on Premium Broadband LCX (1/2” dia.) | |||
| 4 | Ethernet + radiating Wi-Fi on Standard Broadband LCX (7/8” dia.) | |||
| 5 |
Offering 1+4: 1. VHF radio on Yellow LCX 2. Ethernet + radiating Wi-Fi on Standard Broadband LCX (7/8” dia.) |
SOLUTION OPTIONS
Digital Drift System Training
Module 1.3 - QuadPort 2 & Repeater 2
Leaky Feeder System Training
Module 2.1 - LineAmp Fundamentals
Module 2.5 - Gain Management Controller
Digital Drift Leaky Feeder System Training
underground communications & data solutions
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