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A robust, post-accident, through-the-earth communication system designed for use in underground mines and tunnels.

The world's leading manufacturer of emergency life-saving refuge

www.minearc.com

Rescue Dog Controller

gRescue DogCommunication System

MA-243

RD-SUR

SCAN TO DOWNLOAD BROCHURE

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MineARC Systems is the global leader in the manufacture and supply of emergency safe refuge solutions for the mining, tunnelling, chemical processing and disaster relief industries.

With over 15 years’ experience, our dedication to ongoing research and development is driven by our key focus to continually offer the best and most advanced safety solutions on the market.

Our team of qualified engineers, electrical designers and technical experts form a global network across five international locations including;

• Perth, Western Australia• Johannesburg, South Africa• Dallas, Texas• Santiago, Chile• Beijing, China

This allows MineARC to provide 24 hour service and engineering support to our expanding list of clients in over 40 countries across the globe.

All MineARC Refuge Chambers and Safe Havens comply with the highest international regulations and recognised ‘world’s best practice’ industry guidelines. Our key focus on quality control and product advancement has meant that MineARC Refuge Chambers have successfully saved lives in multiple real life industrial emergencies around the globe.

www.minearc.com

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Bureau Veritas ISO 9001:2008 Quality

Management Systems

ISO 9001 Quality Rating

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MineARC’s Rescue Dog Through-The-Earth (TTE) System provides critical emergency communication between surface and underground when all other systems have failed.

Relying on minimal fixed infrastructure, the Rescue Dog is capable of communicating directly through the earth at distances of up to 1,500m (5000ft). A single surface controller can manage up to 16 individual sub-surface receivers, making the Rescue Dog a highly versatile and scalable communications solution for your emergency response plan (ERP).

The MineARC Rescue Dog

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Standard Configurations

MineARC’s Rescue Dog Communication System comprises a surface controller, connected to one or more sub-surface receivers deployed throughout the underground mine environment. Providing survivable two-way communication free of antennas, amplifiers or line of sight, a single surface controller can support up to 16 sub-surface receivers, each operating on its own unique channel.

The Rescue Dog delivers TTE communication via bidirectional beacon text messaging between underground workers and surface rescue personnel. A proprietary communication protocol allows the user to select predefined text messages, with the option to have the protocol customised to meet the specific needs of a particular site, including multiple languages.

The Rescue Dog has been proven and tested in multiple real-life mine environments.

• No conventional infrastructure required

• Ability to communicate up to 1,500m (5000ft) through rock

• Portable and lightweight at 10kg (22lbs)

• Robust design

• Simple and quick to mobilise

• Expandable – communicate with up to 16 sub-surface receivers

• Can be configured for multiple languages

• Proven and tested in the mine environment

ADVANTAGES

Rescue Dog Surface Controller

(RD-SUR)

STANDARD COMPONENTS

Surface Controller Sub-Surface Receiver Electrode Ground Rods

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AC POWER CONNECTION + INTERNAL BATTERY

BACK UP

VISUAL LED ALERT

TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL

ANTENNA CONNECTION

ON/OFF SWITCH

ROBUST, PORTABLE HOUSING

LOCKING CLIPS

InternalFeatures

(RD-SUB)

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RESCUE DOGSURFACE CONTROLLER

RESCUE DOGSUB-SURFACE UNIT

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The Rescue Dog System is easy to install and quick to mobilise during an emergency.

Installation consists of mounting electrode rods into the ground, and connecting them in a series via lightweight cable. These are then fitted to the surface controller and sub-surface receivers (see diagram below).

Alternatively, electrode rods can be pre-deployed or connected to pre-existing ground installations for quicker activation.

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Electrode Ground Rods

ELECTRODE CABLE

ELECTRODE RODS

ELECTRODE GROUND ROD BED

ELECTRODE CABLE

REFUGE CHAMBER, SAFE ZONE OR OTHER LOCATION

Rescue DogInstallation

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The Rescue Dog Surface Controller is a self-contained communication device, featuring an easy to navigate touchscreen user interface. Capable of connecting with up to 16 sub-surface receivers, the surface controller maintains multi-channel communication, while continuously monitoring the emergency beacon channel for any new sub-surface unit connections.

The surface controller’s power management circuitry enables it to automatically switch between internal battery power and universal AC input. The control system is housed within a robust, portable storage case, featuring an audible alarm and visual identification alert (LED light) that flashes to indicate when a message has been received.

The sub-surface receiver is a self-contained unit, designed to communicate with the surface controller.

Each sub-surface receiver operates on its own uniquely assigned frequency. When activated, it automatically sends an emergency beacon to the surface controller allowing easy identification of the location of underground personnel. Even if no further communication is sent from underground, the last known time and location of personnel is received by the surface.

The sub-surface receiver features the same durable design as the surface controller, with easily identified audible and visual alerts to indicate incoming messages. The LED visual alert system is easy to see from a distance in a dark underground environment, negating the need to stay beside to the unit while awaiting communications.

Surface Controller

Sub-Surface Receiver

Contact MineARC Systems to arrange an on-site demonstration of the MineARC Rescue Dog Communication System.

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www.minearc.com

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