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Welcome Orbit Communications Pty Ltd
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Introduction Orbit formed as sole trader in 2002 Incorporated as Proprietary Limited company in 2004 100% Australian Owned & Managed Located in Wyong on Central Coast, NSW Extensive experience in Wireless Technology Focus on concept, design, development and testing in-house Larger-scale production activity outsourced to Australian manufacturers
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Logistics Construction Open-cut mining Shipping Terminals Mission Help clients protect their valuable resources and assets Develop affective, reliable solutions Based on innovative and appropriate use of proven technology Several major industry sectors.
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Bodyguard™ Background First development 2002 for mining industry Modified for use in other industries in 2008 Continual customer-driven improvement program since then Current version released 2010 BodyGuard™ now has application in several industries Warehouses Shipping terminals Construction sites Recycling yards
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Driver Training Keep out zones BodyGuard™ No single solution solves all safety issues (BodyGuard™ NOT Cure-all) Safety philosophy based on well know “Swiss Cheese” or “Onion Model” Overall safety improved by adding “layers” of risk reduction BodyGuard™ x% y% z% Total % Risk Reduction Adds a Layer to your existing safety system
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BodyGuard™ Lowers risk of collision in many ways Person to Vehicle Person to Machine Vehicle to Vehicle Vehicle to work area or zone Area access control and boom gates Slow vehicle speed Stop movement of machine
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BodyGuard™ Best choice of technology available Orbit considered the main technologies available All available technologies found to have limitations Camera systems Infra red Ultrasonic Microwave Radar GPS Laser RFID Wireless Distracts Driver, constant cleaning Affected by heat Affected by noise from machinery False alarms from objects No-go indoors, needs infrastructure Reliant on reflective surface Short range, not fully evaluated Reflections on metal surfaces Wireless technology showed least limitations Orbit already has significant experience with wireless
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BodyGuard™ Least limitations – Most advantages Operates in smoke, dust, rain Not distract driver from normal operations No ongoing cleaning or adjustments Indoor and outdoor use System uses real-time data – ID, groups of Types etc No False alarms from objects not fitted with BodyGuard™ Safety zones are individually adjustable
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BodyGuard™ System Components Light Vehicle Unit Fitted to Vehicle or Machinery Provides Audible/Visual Alarm. Transmits and Receives IP67 12V/24V DC operation Personal TAG unit Worn by personnel Built-in Batteries Charges in 3 hours Up to 2 weeks per charge Transmits signal ONLY (no local alarm)
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Fixed Unit Located in common work/safe zone Ideal for access way, packing areas Controls strobe light and/or siren Powered by 230VAC Transmits and Receives BodyGuard™ System Components continued TAG Smart Charger Unit TAG drops into charging cradle Quick charge (3 hours) Trickle charge keeps TAG topped up
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BodyGuard™ sets up invisible safety zone around the object. BodyGuard™ How it works The Safety-Zone is adjustable from 1m 1m 100m Safety Zone. TAG Unit BodyGuard™ Device can be fitted to Vehicle, Machinery or Person to 100m BodyGuard™ Programmable outputs control equipment
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Alarm Safety Zone BodyGuard™ Protects Individual worker TAG Unit Vehicle Unit Alarm automatically resets when object moves out of the safety zone Note: Safety zone typically NOT uniform but is normally irregular pattern
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Alarm Safety Zone BodyGuard™ Protects common work area Fixed Unit Vehicle Unit Alarm automatically resets when object moves out of the safety zone Note: Safety zone typically NOT uniform but is normally irregular pattern
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Hazardous/Keep Out Zone Bodyguard™ keeps vehicles away from hazardous zones Beacon Unit Vehicle Unit Alarm automatically resets when object moves out of the safety zone Alarm Note: Safety zone typically NOT uniform but is normally irregular pattern
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Access Gate Bodyguard™ Allows or denies access Beacon Unit Vehicle Unit System reset when vehicle moves away Access Granted for Vehicle or denied for workers Note: Safety zone typically NOT uniform but is normally irregular pattern
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History Log records when objects ENTER or LEAVE Safety Zone. BodyGuard™ Proactive Risk Reduction DATETIME TYPE 27/09/10 ID 10:15:22 492 TAG STATUS ENTER562 LEVEL History Record History Records can be downloaded from any unit (Except TAGs). Last 2000 “near-miss” events stored in Log Higher number “near miss” events indicate trouble spots Make changes to work flow and compare for reduction in risk
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BodyGuard™ Limitations of Wireless Technology Ideal case – Open ground, no metal reflections Ideal safety zone shape Irregular Shape Safety Zone Practical case – Vehicle and Environmental effects Increasing Zone compensates Original zone covered
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Lowers risk of collision Provides instant alert for operators Pro-Active tool for managing risk No distraction of driver during normal use Adds another layer of protection in safety system Operates in most industrial working environments Bodyguard can be installed in any place where you want lower risk of collision. BodyGuard™ Summary
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