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Safety, security & emergency communications

Futureproof, protect and advance your mining processes.

Eaton's SIMAS solution is an Ethernet based automation, emergency stop and voice communication system including WiFi for implementing ambitious control processes in modern and productive mines. We can fulfil all exploision protection requirements for underground mines: when combined with SIL 3 certified equipment, we are able to realize projects up to SIL 3.
Eaton 157640798 Underground miner

SIMAS is the first, fully integrated and IP based, voice, data, WiFi, interlock and automation system.

SIMAS FULL SYSTEM

SIMAS: Safety Integrated Mining Automation System

Modular design = full scaleability

  • Easily extend with site growth
  • Fully Scaleable

Full, high speed connectivity

  • Wifi data transmission
  • Ethernet/IP based data,
    voice interlock system
  • High data transfer rate of 100 Mbit/s
  • SMART connection plug system

Highly certified for hazardous areas

  • FailSafe up to SIL3
  • Certified according I M2 / I M1
  • Rugged system components rated IP67

Addressable voice communication

The SIMAS network structure and the associated high data transfer rate of 100 Mbit/s, SIMAS is designed for the future. It meets all requirements for automation processes of e.g. longwall faces, conveyor systems, pump stations, mobile machines, etc.

With this new structure the system allows addressable voice communication WiFi and automation in one system.

VoIP

Digitally transmitted language is achieved without loss in the entire SIMAS system.

High-quality communication is guaranteed at every call station, even in complex systems. In addition, there is the capability of issuing customer-specific messages via MP3 files.

Certified for hazardous areas

SIMAS is certified for use in environments with potentially explosive atmospheres.

FailSafe up to SIL3
Certified according I M 2/I M 1
Rugged system components rated IP67

  • We make mining work.*

    An unparallelled 120 year history.

    Eaton's FHF product line was born in Germany, in 1897.
    Our decades long heritage and expertise give us a unique passion in the mining industry.
    Learn more

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Get in touch to discover which mining systems or devices are right for your project. Email us: FHFBT-sales@eaton.com

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