Hi All,
I’d like to spark a discussion regarding a common headache in rapid development headings: Connectivity at the very edge of the face.
We all know the scenario: The backbone infrastructure (Leaky Feeder or Fiber) is solid, but as the Jumbo/Roadheader advances, a "dead zone" opens up between the last amplifier and the operator.
I’m curious how different sites are managing this "Last 100m Gap" regarding safety and telemetry:
Manual Extension: Do your crews manually extend temporary cables/fiber every shift? (Reliable, but labor-intensive and prone to damage).
Wireless/Mesh: Are you testing portable mesh nodes to bridge that gap dynamically?
At Sybet, we focus on battery-powered mesh to close this loop without stopping production for cable work, but I’m keen to hear operational feedback. Is the industry ready to trust wireless for that critical last mile, or is copper still king in your opinion?
Piotr Pasieczny
Sybet.eu
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