PBE Group

PBE Group is a fibre network provider that delivers a vast array of integrated tunnelling and mining projects globally and offers custom fiber-based solutions that are reliable, robust and easy to use.Rebroadcasting systems (LTE, FM, TETRA, P25, etc), video monitoring and real time machine control systems can demand high bandwidth and low latency for operation. PBE offers a wide range of fiber-based solutions that can satisfy these requirements. PBE provides Ethernet over Fiber Network and RF over Fiber Network systems in mines and tunnels.Fiber network has a number of advantages:- Covers greater distances with less loss- Support high bandwidth- Immunity to EMI and RF Interference- Support different topologies (Star, Ring, Tree, etc.)- Flexible design and deployment- Flat frequency response and wide frequency ranges- Easy to implement redundant network

PBE provides Fixed Phone Voice Communication for safe, efficient and reliable underground operation.Two-way voice communication underground is a necessity to provide a safe and productive work environment. PBE offers a number of fixed phone solutions that can be deployed to provide secure voice communications. Solutions can be analogue or digital and be either stand-alone or integrated into PBX and mobile infrastructure.PBE Fixed Telephones provide clear and undistorted communication throughout the entire underground phone system. PBE telephone networks are compatible with other analog and VoIP phones on the market today which allows to combine different products for a complete communication system above and below the ground.

PBE offers secure and reliable wireless solutions for critical mining and tunnel construction operations. Complete end-to-end private LTE networks provide unified infrastructure for underground applications with different QoS, bandwidth and latency requirements.PBE private LTE allows customization of the capabilities of public cellular LTE networks and scale it according to the size and requirements of the particular mine. P-LTE networks provide both human and machine communications on a single, seamless and extendable network that offers long ranges of propagation. In addition to the standard telemetry (air quality monitoring, ventilation management, pump control, belt control, fire suppression, evacuation alerting stations, etc.) LTE networks provide a gateway for:- Voice Communications (VoLTE, VoIP, Push-to-Talk)- Video Communications- CCTV- Internet Access- LAN Access- Real Time Machine Control- Fleet/Asset Management- Access Control/Localization- Automation- Collision Avoidance- Remote Diagnostics

PBE's Vantage software is designed to allow users to monitor real time data from a site remotely and accurately. Vantage allows for tracking, telemetry monitoring, alerting, and reporting of data to users. It can be configured to accept telemetry from almost any device via custom developed drivers. Capable of importing CAD maps and image files the mapping software offers a 2D GUI with icons. Vantage also offers historical playback of the data reported to replay a set timeframe. Reports are customizable and exportable to multiple common formats.The user configuration manager allows for user defined roles to grant or restrict access to and from all modules and features of those modules. The Electronic Tag Board module offers a tagging system designed to track assets that are checked in or out, while the Asset Summary module provides a list of assets with user selected telemetry streams and configurable alerts. Vantage provides location tracking and tagging, telemetry monitoring, ventilation control and reporting off data to users.

Positive Train Control (PTC) Systems help in preventing accidents caused by train operators or dispatcher errors and characteristics include:- Train separation or collision avoidance- Line speed enforcement- Temporary speed restrictions- Rail worker wayside safety Providing the required radio coverage in railroad tunnels often presents a challenge especially for real-time applications like PTC. PBE offers a Positive Train Control Safety System (PTC) that provides 220 - MHz/LTE signals re-broadcast over radiating cable into the railroad tunnels.For longer coverage PBE customises solution based on the tunnel configuration/customer requirement. PBE positive train controls technology provides amplifiers to extend the coverage inside the tunnel. Remote monitoring and diagnostics is offered by PBE to view the status and health of the system. Providing this level of control not only increases safety but also provide significant maintenance reduction costs.

Leaky Feeder systems offer clear two-way radio communication and high-speed data transfer capabilities throughout your underground complex.PBE’s Leaky Feeder System can be tailored to specific site requirements to provide the best radio coverage and data communications. This two-way radio system can provide complete communications coverage for your site, including above ground surface coverage. PBE offers design, supply, testing and commissioning of temporary and permanent communication infrastructures for underground mines, tunnels, plants and buildings. PBE provides a wide range of leaky feeder system options: conventional leaky feeder system, CMTS system, permanent radiating cable network and hybrid networks.