Installation Manual

8 Commercial in Confidence © Hexagon AB
3 Product Introduction
3.1 Overview
The main task for HxGN MineProtect series products is to support the operator while he scans
the space ahead and around the vehicle with his own eyes, and other (technical) aids. HxGN
MineProtect CAS 10 products are simple to use and are designed not to distract the operator
from operating the vehicle.
The main components are QC1000 Smart Antenna and as display options QD1400 Display 5
(default) or the QD200 LED Display.
3.2 The Collision Avoidance Principle
The Hexagon collision avoidance device is equipped with a GNSS receiver, additional sensors
and transmitter, among which an RF transceiver. The GNSS receiver will provide the unit with a
position, speed and heading. This information is continuously broadcasted over the air thanks to
the RF transmitter/ receiver.
A vehicle will receive the information from all the surrounding vehicles while transmitting its own
information. Based on this information, sophisticated algorithms will determine a collision risk
level and indicate it to the operator of the vehicle via the display. At the same time, other vehicles
- which do not pose an immediate collision risk - are shown on the display for the purpose of
traffic awareness around the vehicle and to allow the operator to avoid risky situation well ahead.
As every vehicle has different dynamics and every mine has different rules, HxGN MineProtect
CAS 10 provides a list of features and configuration possibilities which can custom tailored to the
needs of our customers.
3.3 Technology used
The Hexagon MineProtect CAS 10 system consists of a Smart Antenna (QC1000) located on the
outer side the vehicle, an operator's interface (Display). The Smart Antenna contains all main
sensors (GNSS engine, radio transceiver, micro-controller, memory, data interfaces and a series
of sensors and other transmitters including networking capabilities such as Wi-Fi/LTE).
The QD1400 is an LCD Display providing the operator with a top view of the traffic situation as
well as visual and acoustical warnings (sound patterns over loudspeakers) and other operational