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Devex AP360 Technical Reference v2.0
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WARNING
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cause injury or death.
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1 Document Introduction
The AP360 (Access Point) Technical Reference Manual is part of the Devex Mining´s reference
manual suite.
This manual is for internal use only and is intended to serve as a commissioning and
maintenance guide for the AP360 product when used within a Smartmine system.
The AP360 Technical Reference Manual is to be used as a supplement to the AP360 User
Reference Manual. The AP360 User Reference Manual covers the process of how to set up the
Smartmine network.
WARNING:
Operators must be aware of the physical surroundings of their equipment and
drive to conditions and mine requirements at all times.
It is assumed an operator using this manual is familiar with:
Site-specific safety procedures, Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) and Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs).
Note:
The document uses generic images to show general layout and generic information
for various procedures. The site-specific screen layout, menu, and procedure
information may vary from what is displayed in the manual.
1.1 Contacting Support
For all Devex Mining product support:
1.2 Document Conventions
This document uses basic conventions to indicate actions:
The Access Point 360 is a communication controller between static and remote device (Data
head End - DHE and Trackers360) and the management system SmartMine|UG.
2.1 System Information
Note:
The document uses generic images to show general layout and generic information
for various procedures. The site-specific screen layout, menu, and procedure
information may vary from what is displayed in the manual.
Access Point 360 performs the following functions:
Transmits dispatch orders and messages sent by operator’s SmartMine|UG.
Receives from operators an indication of the situation and current state of the equipment
and its appropriation of hours, for example: Maintenance, Queues, etc.
Receives data stored in the Trackers360, related to remote operations executed in event
transfer windows provided by the SmartMine|UG.
Receives and transmits to the SmartMine|UG system alarms generated by the operator
regarding the speeding, improper operations, unjustified stops, etc.
Receives and transmits to the SmartMine|UG tags's values which informs the equipament’s
location.
Access Point 360 software provides:
Intutive setup and use
Command line configuration
Upgrade through debug cable
See Software Installation for more information
2.2 Product Faceplate Description
The display is responsible for showing the expected settings and the keyboard is used to choose
what is displayed. Section 5.2 will explain how to use them.
2.3 Labels
2.3.1 Labels Location
Compliance labels are located on all Access Point 360 in the following locations:
FCC Certification Label and Serial Number Label Locations
Installation requires specialized knowledge and must be installed by a Hexagon Mining
Authorized Installer. Hexagon Mining recommends that installation of the Access Point 360
equipment be performed by a qualified technician because installation requires marking
electrical connections and software development.
Install the system in a clean and workshop environment. Failure to do so may cause the
system to short or promote product malfunction.
Route and secure all cables and wiring to ensure that they not chafe or rub premature failure
4.2 Access Point Installation
The installation of AP360 inside the rack must be done using 4 screws to fix the device near to
the DHE.
Connect the communication cable (Part number: DVXHW_CBL0056R02 - Cabo AP360 – DHE)
in the middle AP360’s connector and other cable extremity in the DHE’s connector, as shown in
the figure below.
4.6 Ethernet Cable Installation
Connect one side of the ethernet cable in the connector of the Access Point 360, show in the
figure below. Connect the other connector side in the same network of the system
SmartMine|UG.
port emulated by USB converter in the field "Serial Line", which in this example is the COM3
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port. In the "Speed" field set "38400", as shown in figure below. Finally click "Open" and
connect the power supply cable to the AP360.
7. Configure the serial interface of your desktop or laptop and open the software “putty” and
configure which are serial port and communication speed, as show in figure below:
8. During initialization a message will appear with a countdown of UBOOT: "Hit any key to stop
autoboot”. Before the counter reaches zero, press "SPACE" to enter the menu UBOOT, as
show in figure below:
9. Run the command "run USB_LOAD"
> run USB_LOAD
After enter this command, several operation status messages will be displayed in the serial
terminal connected to the AP360. When finished loading, a Login prompt will appears asking the
user name to connect to the operational system.
10. Run the command "root" , as show in figure below:
13. Press the center button, highlighted in Figure below. This prodedure displays the AP360
menu. Press the center button. Note that the device's network settings are displayed.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-vide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
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