Refuge Chamber Options & Upgrades
GuardIAN Chamber Monitoring
GuardIAN Chamber Monitoring enables real-time diagnostics and reporting; providing confidence that an operation’s fleet of refuge chambers are emergency ready at all times.
- Simple plug and play installation
- Real-time diagnostics and monitoring
- Compatible with any computer, tablet, phone
Satellite UPS System
The Satellite UPS System has been designed to provide a solution to manual handling injuries and to ensure batteries perform at full capacity for their expected life span.
- Safer battery handling during replacement
- Battery charge balancing & temp control
- Real-time, remote monitoring of each battery
Aura-FX Digital Gas Monitoring
A proprietary fixed gas monitoring unit for refuge chambers, with the ability to individually monitor anywhere up to 11 gases via a series of user-friendly, digital screens.
- Monitors up to 11 gases
- Audible voice prompts and alerts
- Provides real-time data via GuardIAN
High Heat Chamber Upgrades
Select from a series of chamber upgrades to suit hazardous and high-heat underground mining or tunnelling environments. Upgrades offer extended protection from high heat and blast effects.
- 60 degree air-conditioning
- Insulation panels
- Battery upgrade – up to 48 hours
Blast Rating Upgrades
MineARC can provide structural additions to a refuge chamber or safe haven in order to provide an increased overall blast rating or protection for susceptible components.
- Overall blast rating upgrades
- Blast protection for susceptible components
- Third party verification optional
Airlocks & Vestibules
Airlocks and vestibules are designed to act as a staging area between the enclosed protection of the chamber and the outside environment. Integrated and bolt-on options available.
- Provides a seamless entry way
- Can be custom-made to measure
- Optional door activation locking system
CAMS
The Compressed Air Management System (CAMS) is a breathable air system that will reduce running costs and improving operational safety during an emergency.
- Flood Protection to prevent water ingress
- Air toxicity monitoring & emergency shut off
- Optimisation of mine air usage
Pressure Management Systems
MineARC pressure maintenance systems are designed to help maintain a safe, breathable atmosphere and positive pressure within the refuge chamber.
- PASS prevents infiltration of contaminants
- PPMS maintains a positive internal pressure
- Can suit various internal volumes & durations
Transportation Upgrades
Transportation upgrades to assist in the manoeuvrability of refuge chambers around site. Options include a Scoop (or ‘Bogger’) Frame and an IT Hitch.
- Available in 4 or 6 person chambers
- Adds another element of manoeuvrability
- Structural reinforcements included