OIL SEAL 1009119 - Caterpillar

- The Area Isolation System (AIS) is used to isolate an operations area. The AIS detects personnel entering the operations area and prevents the machine from leaving the operations area.AIS Console Computer - The AIS console computer used to run the AIS software.AIS PLC Module - A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a device that is used to control mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment. The AIS PLC module is programmed with all the software required to run the AIS. The AIS PLC module is connected to the LARN at the network switch in the automation operator station.AIS Receiver Control - AIS Receiver Control manages the interlock function for the AIS. AIS Receiver Control receives the Radio Frequency (RF) signal from the AIS transmitter. When the signal stops, the AIS Receiver Control will send a signal to the Automation Electronic Control Module (ECM) to stop the machine.AIS Transmitter - AIS Transmitter transmits an RF signal to the AIS receiver control when the AIS is armed.AIS Transmitter Panel - The AIS transmitter is located inside the AIS transmitter panel.Automation ECM - Automation ECM receives and transmits signals that control machine functions.Automation ICM - Automation Interface Control Module (ICM) receives incoming RF signals and transmits this information to the Automation ECM.Automation Operator Station - The operator controls the Machine Automation System (MAS) and AIS from the Automation Operator Station.BCP - Barrier Control Panel (BCP) monitors operations area barriers and shutdown switch inputs. The BCP provides a means to shut down an autonomous controlled machine when a barrier control shutdown switch is depressed.Ethernet - Ethernet is a family of frame-based computer networking technologies for Local Area Networks (LANs).IP Address - An Internet Protocol (IP) address is a numerical identification (logical address) that is assigned to devices participating in a computer network.LADAR - Laser Detection And Ranging (LADAR) is an optical remote sensing technology. The LADAR measures properties of scattered light to find range and/or other information of a distant target. LARN - The Local Area Radio Network (LARN) is a wireless Ethernet data network. Communication is between the Automation Operator Station and the Automation ECM that is onboard the machine.Leaky Feeder - A leaky feeder is a communications system used in underground mining and other tunnel environments. Leaky feeder consists of a cable run along mine tunnels and emits and receives radio signals.MAS - The Machine Automation System (MAS) is the onboard system that controls all machine autonomous functions.Operations Area - Mine area where autonomous controlled machines are bound by the AIS.PS - The Power Supply is located in the computer rack or in a power supply panel.RF - Radio Frequency (RF) signal.Site Control - Site-specific central communications and control hub.