Becker Mining Systems AG products

The Mining Master Smart (MMS) is a state-of-the-art automation controller for the mining industry. It has been designed specifically for controlling plant and machinery underground. Typical applications involve the monitoring and control of belt conveyor systems, HP Pumps, ventilation systems, rails switch control and the control of cooling devices. The controller is in accordance with the protection standard "intrinsic safe ia", the highest level of protection certified by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It can be operated even in the presence of an explosive atmosphere when connected to an "ia" circuit. It is in accordance with the IP67 (DIN EN 60529) and complies with ATEX category M1. The performance of the MMS is sufficient for controlling plants ranging from small to medium-size.

The Becker Mining Systems Fieldbus Device product range is bundled under the name of Promos. The new Promos 4.0 Fieldbus System is the culmination of over 50 years of experience in mining combined with innovation and user-friendly operation. The data transfer rate is now over 25 times faster (500 kbit/s) than that of the previous fieldbus. This allows voice digitisation, as well as additional functions such as diagnosis using mobile devices and the simultaneous use of fieldbus participants for RFID applications. Promos 4.0 provides the following crucial functions across a broadly divided network: Data transfer, Safety circuit, Intercom and long distance power supply. The Becker Telegram Standard (BTS) is in accordance with the EIA- or RS-485 interface standard. The fieldbus is capable of handling up to 96 participants and can be extended further by means of gateways.