RCS BDC is designed for independent remote discharge of rock from mine cars into the lump ore charging hopper.
Main purposes of the system:
- improving the safety of process implementation;
- improving the technical and organizational level of operations;
- maintaining technological and organizational processes through the use of integrated control system that meets up-to-date performance, reliability and operability requirements;
- enhancing diagnostics and monitoring functionality during the remote operation of electric locomotives;
- protection of operating personnel and manufacturing equipment in pre-emergency situations using the interlocking functions of the system.
RCS BDC provides control and integration of the following components:
- bottom-discharge station mechanisms
- gate
- electric locomotives
- level indicators
- safety barriers
- video surveillance system
Components of the remote control system for the bottom-discharge chamber: