Connectivity Challenges Across Modern Mining Operations
Mining operations are adopting automation, unmanned systems, industrial IoT, and AI technologies to drive productivity, efficiency, safety, and operational excellence. As mining environments become more connected and complex, maintaining reliable communications across mobile assets and critical operation systems becomes more challenging, especially for mining sites operating over decades. Building resilient mining connectivity infrastructure therefore involves several key considerations.
Key Considerations
Advanced Mining Applications Built on Resilient Connectivity
Reliable automation in mining hinges on the stability of the communication networks. As a leader in edge connectivity, industrial computing, and network infrastructure, Moxa brings more than 37 years of industry expertise to the table. Our pioneering technologies and durable solutions are globally recognized, with successful deployments at mine sites worldwide. Our scope covers a wide range of mining operations, including autonomous vehicles, fleet management, underground extraction, environmental monitoring, process control, and the integration of hybrid power management systems for renewable energy and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Autonomous Vehicle and Fleet Management
Robust Backbone Network for Underground Extraction and Environment Monitoring
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for more details.
Please download Moxa Mining Solutions Brochure
for more details.
Please download Moxa Mining Solutions Brochure
for more details.
Why Moxa:
Technologies Supporting Critical Mining Networks
Network Availability
Ensure optimal uptime and system resilience in mining automation with Moxa’s Turbo Ring and Turbo Chain topologies, which provide multicast packet handling with 20 ms recovery times for up to 250 devices and flexible expansion for system design.
(*Note: 10G/1G Ethernet recovery time < 50 ms)
Guaranteeing data integrity, PRP and HSR meet the rigorous standards of IEC 62439-3 to eliminate packet loss and recovery delays using packet duplication to achieve zero packet loss and zero recovery time.
Wireless Network Reliability
Scalable & Resilient Industrial Wi-Fi Mesh Networks
AeroMesh automatically forms and optimizes the wireless mesh topology for rapid, scalable deployment with less cabling. Its self-healing redundancy dynamically reroutes traffic when a portal or node fails, maintaining low-latency, uninterrupted communications for demanding mining applications such as real-time 4K video streaming, remote monitoring, and autonomous operations.
- Self-forming Architecture: Seamlessly builds Wi-Fi backhaul links, no extra controllers needed.
- Self-healing Redundancy: Multiple mesh portal (MPR) redundancy ensures fast backhaul recovery on average < 2.5 seconds within 15 hops.
Note: The listed average of latency < 2.5 seconds within 15 hops is based on test results using test infrastructure under optimal conditions. Actual latency is subject to environmental conditions.
Self-forming, Low-latency Industrial Mesh Networks
Self-healing, Multi-MPR Redundancy for Always-on Industrial Connectivity
Application Note:
Industrial Wi-Fi Connectivity for Mining Applications
Always-on Mobility with Client-based Fast Roaming
- Turbo Roaming handover time between APs < 150 ms.
- Flexible roaming parameters configurable for different environments.
- Client-based roaming, not dependent on APs.
Note: Turbo Roaming V2.0, coming in 2027, will further reduce roaming handoff time to less than 50 ms for even more seamless wireless connectivity.
Network Security
Protect against evolving cyber threats with IEC 62443-4-2-aligned products.
Real-time Visibility
Mitigate potential risks and enhance maintenance efficiency with Moxa network management software for real-time monitoring.
End-to-End Solutions
One-stop shop of high-performance connectivity, communication and computing solutions with robust hardware to keep your business running without interruptions.
Industry Recognitions
A pioneer in reliability since 1987 with 300+ successful deployments in mine sites, globally recognized by mining groups and system integrators.
Best-in-Class Support
Unparalleled professional technical support including applications consulting, PoC, troubleshooting, skill training, as well as long-term driver and OS update service.
Moxa Product Highlights
Ethernet Switches / PoE Switches
Rackmount/Modular/
Din-rail Switches
RKS-G4028MDS-G4000
EDS-4000/G4000
10GbE High-bandwidth Switches
RKS-G4000-PLMDS-G4000-L3-4XGS
MRX-G4064/Q4064
Industrial Computers
Industrial Wireless
Secure Routers
Industrial IoT Gateways
Network Management
Network Management Software
MXview One with Power/Wireless Added-on Module-
Protocol Gateways
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Remote I/O
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IP Cameras
EN 50155 Certified
VPort Series
