indurad has introduced its latest innovation at MINExpo 2024 this week: the Gen5 iProximity PDS/CAS solution, now with full ISO 21815 Level 9 support. A key component of this system is the flagship iRTT-LVU (Radio Transponder Tag – Light Vehicle Unit). The iRTT-LVU can be mounted swiftly on any light vehicle, using standard roof racks or magnet mounts for contractor vehicles. It connects wirelessly to an Android device, providing both graphical and acoustic feedback, while featuring Wi-Fi/BLE capabilities powered by a modern Intel chipset.
One of its standout features is its ability to distinguish between front and rear positioning without relying on GNSS, all with a single unit. indurad is also introducing the KSElights IXR series cap lamps, equipped with an integrated indurad tag. These lamps offer personnel warning through light modulation, with a battery life of up to 14 hours with up to 230 lumen and inductive charging. The vehicle units adapt to speed and inclination via an integrated indurad Doppler Velocity Radar. Optional GNSS expansion modules are available for surface operations. indurad is currently deploying the Gen5 technology at a large Canadian potash mine.
The iRTT-LVU also supports external antenna units (iRTT-AUs), enabling rapid installation on any underground vehicle like heavy vehicles or personnel transporters. For more complex vehicles or scenarios requiring high-performance, low false alarm bypassing, indurad offers a complete heavy vehicle kit, including a fixed, rugged OpenGL display with IP66 rating.
The iRTT technology, based on UWB and Sub-1GHz communication with non line of sight object detection at more than 100 m, ensures sub-nanosecond device synchronisation, optimising the radio spectrum with high measurement rates and accuracy. This technology, with eight years of proven success in large underground mining and container terminal deployments, also functions as a real-time location system (RTLS), allowing precision localisation for surface applications like warehouse management or stockpile operations.
