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Term

Detail

inside a vehicle as either the Vehicle Operator or a passenger. See the Personal Node User Manual for

details.

LED

Light Emitting Diode

metre

Mesh Network

A wireless network topology in which each node relays data for the network. All mesh nodes cooperate

in the distribution of data in the network. Mesh networks can relay messages using either a flooding

technique or a routing technique. Mesh networks can be considered a type of an ad-hoc network

Mine

A surface or underground mine. Note that Minetec hardware products are suitable for hard-rock mines

or surface mines.

Mine Operator

The company that operates a mine on a day-to-day basis. This may be a Mine Contractor or the owner

operating as an Owner-Operator.

MineOffice

MineOffice is the management tool for configuring all Minetec software and wireless-enabled

hardware products. Accessible via a web interface, MineOffice is used to set-up and configure Minetec

hardware as well as all desktop and mobile apps within the Minetec software suite. As appropriate,

firmware and software updates can be performed over the air or via an Ethernet network. MineOffice

also enables centralised monitoring and diagnostics of Minetec products.

Mobile Node

The Minetec Mobile Node is a vehicle-mounted, low-power tracking3F

and proximity4F

detection

device specifically designed for harsh mining environments.

Also, see entry for Node. In general, LVs would have one mobile node installed whereas HVs would

typically have two mobile nodes installed.

MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet providing information relating to occupational safety and health for the use

of various substances and products.

Node

Broad term covering all Minetec wireless devices used for ranging, positioning, tracking and/or

proximity detection in Minetec solutions. When used for positioning, all Minetec nodes use the CSIRO

WASP technology including ToA techniques for accurate ranging and operate in two wireless frequency

bands; 5.8 GHz for WASP and 2.4 GHz for data transfer.

Pattern

In the context of the Personal Node, patterns represent a combination of the audible sound plus the

number of LEDs, LED colours, LED activation sequence, illumination frequency or persistency. Each

pattern has a unique meaning and relates to the state of a Personal Node function. For example, a

proximity event pattern, and a low voltage battery pattern will both display a distinct and unique

combination of LEDs and audible sounds with an unambiguous interpretation.

Personal Computer

Pedestrian

A person on foot, as opposed to being in a vehicle. Also, see entry for Person

In the TRAX™ solution, nodes enable high-precision positioning and continuous tracking of mining personnel and vehicles,

respectively.

In the SafeDetect™ proximity detection solution, nodes communicate with nearby SafeDetect equipped vehicles,

providing audible/visible alarms to personnel and Vehicle Operators (via display devices), improving the safety of personnel

and mobile assets.

Minetec products are not suitable in mines with a combustible atmosphere.