Solutions Radio Communications & Technology

Radio Communications & Technology

Communications Australia’s (CommsAust) unified communications strategy incorporates a wide range of wireless technology solutions that are backed up by professional services designed to address specific customer requirements whilst delivering cost benefits and resource efficiencies to its customers.

These wireless technology solutions include: two way radio systems, Wi-Fi, WiMax, microwave networks, satellite and mobile data , all designed to provide a specific function for each specialised situation, either on site or as part of an overall Managed Service. This has the benefit of reducing internal costs and removing the worries of managing and supporting complex projects, allowing the customer to focus on their core business activity.

From a hand held Two Way radio through to a plant management and automation systems CommsAust delivers a range of benefits to its customers, including:

  • Onsite maintenance services provide high reliability and greater up time for mission critical operations.
  • A wide variety of technology means CommsAust will be a single point of contact and reduce the frustration of dealing with multiple suppliers.
  • Total end to end communications in remote sites gives increased safety for lone workers and can reduce OH&S issues.
  • With a team of experienced professionals the right choice and combination of systems will ensure running costs are optimised and the most up to date technology is used; therefore extending system life and maximising return on investment.
  • The provision of a total service from design, implementation and support backed by a comprehensive workshop and engineering staff gives customers a high level of confidence and satisfaction that they have chosen the right partner to work with.

Listed below are the primary areas of the Radio Communications and Technology business options that can be used individually or as part of a tailored system.

 

Two Way Radio

Regardless of new developments in wireless communications, Two Way radio still plays a very important part in providing a reliable point to point method of communicating. Particular situations still demand Two Way Radio systems, in conjunction, with wireless technology to provide the overall solution.

One of the key benefits of Two Way radio systems is that the customer can own and control the infrastructure and there are no ongoing call costs for airtime and bandwidth outside of frequency allocation. There are a variety of radio system platforms available from portable hand held radios and mobile units for vehicles through to complete systems in both analogue and digital technology with both conventional and trunked single and multi site configurations. These systems utilise a variety of standards including APCO P25, MPT1327 and Tetra and CommsAust can integrate these seamlessly with other wireless and telephony systems.

Demand for these systems is on the increase around the globe and are heavily utilised in the public safety, utilities, transport and resources sectors.

CommsAust has many years of experience with radio systems and will work directly with its clients to design, implement and support these radios systems as they have done with existing significant resource companies in Western Australia.

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Wireless Solutions

With advancements in technology, applications and mobile services are becoming much more reliant on utilising bandwidth efficiently. Combine this with a desire by end users to have feature rich media content and greater control and information flow, and it becomes clear that these systems take on a higher level of complexity.

This requires the involvement of specialised people to ensure the complete package is delivered and clearly solves the client’s communications problems.

CommsAust can leverage a range of Wireless technology from Wi-Fi, WiMax, Microwave networks and Satellite to ensure the right solution is selected for a particular application and budget.

Mobility, in many areas of business today is becoming a key element to managing costs and helping solve remote management of resources. CommsAust has a wide range of experience in implementing mobile data systems which can provide tracking, job processing and engine management, utilising products such as Tropos© and Ivolve© which can provide complete mesh coverage of a nominated area.

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Mobile Plant Management

Efficiency remains a critical factor in the success of any industrial environment like a mine site. CommsAust recognise this, and employ intelligent networking platforms which exploit 3rd generation wireless technology to enable the management of mobile resources. These systems as an example, allow operators to ensure trucks are directed to the correct dumping locations and integrate with mine management software which is continually keeping check of ore grades and locations.

The solutions are based on open systems technology which enables a high level of integration to devices like dispatch consoles, where complete control and monitoring can be maintained.

Services Include:

  • Video, Radio and image capture and surveillance
  • Proximity detection using both GPS and RF tags
  • Hazardous area alerts
  • Man down detection
  • Collision avoidance
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Turn key Site Solutions

A key benefit for organisations looking to set up operations in remote locations is to partner with an organisation that can provide a single point of contact and supply a complete range of communications and asset management systems that are designed fit for purpose. This approach will help maximise the investment and reduce the headaches of trying to source systems from a range of suppliers.

CommsAust provides a complete range of services as part of its unified communications strategy and can be that single point of contact. This includes two way radios through to satellite, Pay TV entertainment and broadband access for FIFO work crews.

Remote sites will in many cases need to provide internet and wireless communications for both business needs as well as entertainment for staff. This includes telephone systems and redundant systems in the event of failures.

Services Include:

  • Two way radio systems
  • GPS position tracking
  • Satellite, both fixed and mobile
  • Dispatch consoles
  • Remote vehicle systems monitoring
  • MATV camp voice and internet
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