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Description
Technical Specifications
Benefits and Features
Whether for comprehensive date acquisition, safe and secure date exchange with surface, PC-visualisation of current longwall data, or central control and maintenance of machines – the Cat main control unit MCU2 meets all the hardware and software requirements for underground mining. The MCU2 has a rugged housing for use in explosion-hazard areas.
| Components | |
| Operating System | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7, 2.1 GHz |
| RAM Memory | 4 GB |
| Data Memory | 2 × 120 GB SSD |
| Display | 19 in |
| Hard Drive - 1 TB | 2.5 in |
| Input Equipment | Keyboard with integrated mouse |
| Resolution | 1280:1024 |
| Intrinsically Safe Interfaces | |
| Ethernet Via Fiber-Optic Cable | 9 μm |
| Type (1) | COM 3 BIDI SKK24 |
| Type (2) | COM 1 BIDI SKK24 |
| Type (4) | COM 2 BIDI SKK24 |
| Type (3) | COM 4 BIDI SKK24 |
| Dimensions (Approximate) | |
| Length - Small Base | 37.2 in |
| Height | 17.72 in |
| Width | 24.8 in |
| Length - Large Base | 45.08 in |
| Weights | |
| Approximate Weight | 441 lb |
| Certifications and Identification | |
| Temperature Range | -20° C to +60° C (-4° F to +140° F) |
| Certifications | ATEX (within system: MA and GOST) |
| Type of Protection | I M2 EEx ib I |
| Electrical Power Supply | |
| Interface | Non-intrinsically safe USB interface |
| Power Supply of the Intrinsically Safe Part | 12V DC, maximum 2A |
| Power Supply of the Explosion-Proof Part | 110-240V AC |
Applications
- Visualization of all longwall data underground at gate end
- Change and control parameter from gate end
- Analysis of longwall system operation and situation
- Provide relevant process and HEALTH data to surface mine control room
Features
- Comprehensive software suite (HEALTH for Longwall) serving application software for Roof Support, AFC, Shearer and Plow
- Multi-language support (English, German, Russian, Polish, Czech, Spanish, Chinese)
- Robust IPC architecture for reliable operation in hazardous areas
- IS external keyboard with mouse function
- Robust design for sudden Methane face wide power off
