Collision Prevention Systems (CPS) CRAWL & STOP Machine Intervention Control (CxDI) Technology for Trackless Mining Machines (TMM)
Our HUB controllers lead the industry in machine interface (CxDI) for CPS compliance, delivering superior safety, real-time monitoring, and increased productivity for both surface and underground mining operations.
Nerospec OSCON’s range of specialist controllers provides a universal interface for Trackless Mining Machines (TMM) when integrated with a third-party Collision Warning/Detection/Management device (CxD). These controllers adhere to industry-standard Minerals Council South Africa (MOSH) intervention controls, supporting any machine OEM, make, model, type, or age. They are also the first 100% agnostic fleetwide machine interface controllers (CxDI), integrating seamlessly with the CxD and the Machine OEM Controller.
Our intelligent CxDI machine controllers offer advanced data logging capabilities, providing valuable insights into machine health, maintenance schedules, productivity analytics, and real-time monitoring. With over 5,000 successful installations on various mobile equipment from over 45 different OEMs and spanning more than 200 machine types since 2015, Nerospec OSCON has established itself as a leader in the field.
Enhancing Safety Across the Mining Sector
Mining companies continuously strive to maximise revenue while maintaining safety standards. However, increased productivity can inadvertently elevate safety risks due to the proximity of machinery and personnel.
The mining industry faces significant safety challenges, particularly concerning trackless mobile machines (TMMs) and associated fatalities. Yet, advancements in technology, such as CPS regulatory compliance (Level 9 outside South Africa), offer promising solutions. Nerospec OSCON has been at the forefront of spreading this technology globally, ensuring safer working environments in mines across four continents.
Recognising the urgent need for safer mining environments, Nerospec OSCON advocates for the implementation of reliable, MOSH-compliant CPS (Level 9) intervention control technologies. Drawing on over two decades of engineering experience, we assist organisations in achieving zero machine fatalities by deploying fail-to-safe machine intervention control (CxDI) solutions.
Our CPS (Level 9) control standards intervene through automated and fail-to-safe machine control, preventing unsafe interactions between vehicles and personnel. The system solution incorporates the CxD, which detects potential threats and alerts operators to react. If the operator does not respond, the CxD instructs our CxDI to either initiate a crawl or bring the machine to a stop, effectively reducing fatalities.
Through our intelligent reporting platform, SIMAC (Short Interval Monitoring And Control), Nerospec OSCON reports an average of over 600 CPS (Level 9) Stop events per week across our customers’ fleets in 2024, marking a significant decrease from the previous year. This highlights the successful adoption of technology and the resulting behavioural changes within the industry.
Expanding Reach and Impact
As the demand for safer mining practices grows, Nerospec OSCON remains committed to extending the reach of our fit-for-purpose HUB controllers beyond South Africa. Our controllers provide a universal interface for TMMs, integrating seamlessly with both intelligent and non-intelligent machines.
Approximately two-thirds of machines operating in South African mines are non-intelligent, emphasising the need for robust third-party vehicle interface controllers like our HUB controllers to achieve CPS (Level 9) compliance. These controllers ensure safety benefits extend throughout the entire mine, regardless of machine intelligence or production area.
Join Us in Building Safer Mining Environments
With over 5,000 successful installations and counting, Nerospec OSCON is poised to replicate our success with new clients in the African mining sector. Join us in building safer mining environments and achieving CPS (Level 9) compliance across your fleet.
Let Nerospec OSCON be your partner in implementing reliable, industry-leading CPS (Level 9) technology to safeguard your mining operations and protect your most valuable asset—your workforce.
