Warnings; Manufacturer Details - GE CAS GPS Node II User Manual

1 Warnings

2 Manufacturer Details

CAS-GPS Node II User Manual (DOCU0142)
CAS-GPS Node II User Manual
Installation should be in accordance with the installation procedures defined by
GE Digital Mining Technology and must only be performed by authorized and
qualified installers.
The CAS product is a driver's aid and should not be relied upon as the primary
means of reducing the risks of high potential interactions. Interactions include
between Heavy Vehicles, Light Vehicles, infrastructure and personnel.
GPS based proximity detection may not operate when satellites are not fully visible
in the sky (e.g. in a deep mining pit near a high-wall or under a workshop roof).
CAS-GPS products are available with RF proximity detection and visual aids to assist
in GPS black spots.
There are no user serviceable parts within the CAS-GPS Node products. Servicing of
the product including replacement of batteries must be carried out by an
authorized service agent of GE Digital Mining Technology
Alarm logic should be determined via site specific risk assessment based on the
end-users specified high risk interactions.
Do not weld on ROPs!
Do not drill through ROPs!
Proximity to Electric Detonators
The CAS-GPS system consists of various components including an in-vehicle unit
and personnel tag
transmitters. AS2187-2:2006 table I1, recommends a safe operating distance from
any designated blasting area as greater than 20 meters. AS2187-2:2006 table I1 is
an Australian Standard and operators and users should have regard to all relevant
and applicable standards which may apply within the country of use. Operators and
users should also have regard to all detonator and blasting contractor and
manufacturer recommendations and all applicable safety and operational
procedures applicable at the site where the CAS-GPS System is used and which
relate to safe operating distances. Details of operating frequency and output power
of the various CAS-GPS System components are set out in the CAS-GPS specification
and user documentation. Operators and users should make their own assessment
in this regard
GE Digital Mining Technology
PO Box 5107, Chittaway Bay, NSW, 2258
3 Co-Wyn Close, Fountaindale, NSW, 2258, Australia
T +61 2 4336 1800
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all of which are equipped
Rev A
with multiple radio
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