Reliable Connectivity in Underground Environments

Becker Mining Systems is a technology company serving the mining industry, developing systems for power, automation, communications, transportation and infrastructure. The company places particular focus on technologies designed to operate in challenging and demanding mining environments, including areas with explosion hazards.

Becker’s Smartcom division combines wireless communication technologies designed for mines and tunnels, supporting voice communications, data and video transmission. The systems include wireless networks, radio frequency signal distribution, fibre-optic infrastructure and specialised communication equipment.

DTECH represents Becker Mining Systems’ wireless communication technologies for mines and tunnels in Georgia.

Why Varis Mine Technology?

Specialisation in the Mining Industry

Becker Mining Systems specialises in power, automation, communication and infrastructure technologies designed for the mining industry.

Underground Communications

The systems are designed for both underground and surface operations and support the transmission of voice, data and video.

Multi-Technology Infrastructure

Wi-Fi, radio frequency connectivity, fibre optics and Ethernet can be combined within a single communication infrastructure.

Designed for Demanding Environments

Some of Becker’s communication systems are certified for use in potentially explosive environments.

High-Speed Data Transmission

The WRAP260 network infrastructure supports 1 Gbit/s fibre-optic connectivity and high-speed Wi-Fi networks.

Network Expansion Capability

The modular architecture allows the communication network to be expanded progressively as the mine develops.

Reliable Communication in Underground Environments

Underground environments create particular challenges for communication networks — limited space, long distances, complex terrain and demanding technological requirements.

Becker’s communication systems are designed specifically for such conditions and provide continuous voice and data communication infrastructure for underground operations..

The system architecture can combine:

• wireless networks;
• radio communications;
• fibre-optic infrastructure;
• voice and data transmission;
• video transmission;
• location determination and tracking;
• connecting different devices to the network.

Smartcom — Wireless Network Infrastructure for Underground Environments

Smartcom is Becker’s communication technology division, combining equipment and network infrastructure designed for mines and tunnels.

It enables voice communications, data and videoto be integrated into a single network, forming an important part of a modern mine’s digital infrastructure.

Becker’s technologies include both Wi-Fi-based networks and systems built using radio frequency signal distribution and fibre-optic connectivity.

WRAP260 — High-Speed Wireless Networking Designed for Mining

WRAP260 is one of the key components of Becker’s wireless network infrastructure.

The system combines multiple Wi-Fi access points, fibre-optic Ethernet ports and, optionally, Tagging & Tracking functionality. The device is designed for use in underground environments and has ATEX და IECEx certifications for the relevant protection categories.

WRAP260 enables the creation of high-speed data networks across different sections of a mine and the connection of devices that require stable wireless connectivity.

The system supports a 1 Gbit/s fibre-optic network,providing an important capability for transmitting the growing volumes of data generated by modern mining operations.

WRAP310 — The Foundation for Voice and Data Communications

WRAP310 is a central component of Becker’s Wi-Fi-based voice and data communication system.

The device can independently provide wireless connectivity for data transmission and can also connect to fibre-optic and Ethernet infrastructure. The system features four hours of backup power capability,helping maintain communications in the event of a power interruption.

WRAP310 also features self-diagnostic functions and the ability to adjust transmission range.

Radio Communications in Tunnels and Mines

Becker’s Smartcom portfolio also includes radio frequency signal distribution technologies that enable voice radio communications to be extended across underground spaces and wider areas.

For example, UHF bidirectional amplifiers are designed to distribute radio signals in tunnels, mines and buildings, enabling the communication network to cover large underground areas.

The system can support remote diagnostics and automatic gain adjustment, simplifying the monitoring of network conditions.

RF-over-Fiber — Radio Signal Transmission via Fibre Optics

For large and complex underground networks, Becker uses RF-over-Fiber technology.

With this approach, the radio frequency signal is converted into an optical signal and transmitted through fibre-optic cable to different sections of the network. This enables radio communication infrastructure to be distributed more flexibly and across greater distances.

Becker’s RF-over-Fiber systems are designed to support different frequencies and technologies and include network configuration and status monitoring capabilities.

Communication in Challenging and Hazardous Environments

For underground technologies, high performance alone is not sufficient — the suitability of equipment for demanding operating conditions is equally important.

Some of Becker’s communication equipment is designed for use in potentially explosive hazardous areas and holds the relevant ATEX and IECEx certifications. The WRAP260 product line is also certified for the relevant protection categories.

This enables organisations to establish communication infrastructure in environments where the use of standard networking equipment is restricted.

DTECH × Becker Mining Systems

Underground Communication Infrastructure for Challenging Environments

DTECH represents Becker Mining Systems’ wireless communication technologies designed for mines and tunnels in Georgia.

We provide wireless networks, radio frequency signal distribution, fibre-optic infrastructure and specialised communication equipmentdesigned with the requirements of underground operations in mind.

Becker’s technologies enable the creation of communication infrastructure that combines voice, data and video and provides connectivity between different areas of a mine and surface control centres.

Becker Mining Systems × DTECH — Reliable communication underground, where connectivity is critical.