An iron ore mine in Australia needed to install CCTV cameras in its tunnels and excavation sites. Due to limited existing pipeline infrastructure, traditional installation methods for such mine networking were highly expensive, prolonged, and challenging in terms of ongoing maintenance.
To ensure safety and quickly implement the project, the mine learned through a system integrator that Ourten's VDSL Ethernet Extender solution could resolve these issues and decided to test a sample unit.
The main concerns for this project were:
● Limited Existing Infrastructure: Insufficient pipelines made additional wiring extremely difficult.
● Long Construction Period: Prolonged installation timelines could disrupt mining operations.
● High Labor Costs: Expensive labor could easily cause budget overruns.
After laboratory and onsite tests with the Ourten VDSL Ethernet Extender OT-L-DSL-N, excellent video signal transmission quality was confirmed. Key benefits identified included:
● Utilizing Existing Two-wire Lines: Significantly reduced installation costs by over 55%.
● Plug-and-play Functionality: Ideal for mobile communication environments in excavation areas.
● Extended Communication Distance: Supports distances up to 3000 meters, fully covering tunnel lengths.
Implementing Ourten's OT-L-DSL-N solution, the mine achieved:
● Completion of CCTV deployment using only 45% of the initially planned budget.
● Project completion one week ahead of schedule.
● High satisfaction and positive feedback from both the contractor and mine management.
