In the challenging spaces of underground operations, ensuring the safety of workers near mobile equipment is a constant concern. The Guardian™ Proximity System, developed by Innovative Wireless Technologies (IWT), introduces a new era of intelligent collision avoidance designed specifically for the underground mining environment.
Smarter Safety for Demanding Conditions
The Guardian™ Proximity System is a game-changing solution purpose-built to protect personnel near moving vehicles—where visibility is often compromised and response times are critical. Using high-accuracy sensors and smart automation, Guardian detects miners and takes proactive action to prevent accidents—slowing or stopping vehicles automatically without relying on driver input.
Whether navigating near curtains, metal obstructions, or through dark spaces, Guardian delivers consistent, interference-resistant performance that operators can rely on.
Key Features of the Guardian™ Proximity System
- Pinpoint Detection Accuracy – Guardian’s vehicular sensors scan continuously, identifying personnel to within inches—allowing for faster, smarter decisions that save lives.
- Dynamic Safety Areas – Proximity areas automatically adjust based on vehicle speed and direction. As vehicles accelerate, the warning area expands to account for stopping distance. As they slow, the zone contracts—minimizing false alarms and maintaining operational flow.
- Hands-Free Collision Avoidance – When a miner is detected in the hazard range, Guardian slows or stops the vehicle automatically—no driver action required.
- Rugged, Tamper-Proof Design – Built for the underground, Guardian withstands harsh conditions and cannot be manipulated or bypassed—ensuring integrity in every shift.
- Lightweight Miner Tag – About the size of a deck of cards, each rechargeable tag includes both audible and visual alerts to enhance worker awareness.
- Operator Customization – Authorized operators can wear special tags that permit closer access to equipment without triggering safety responses—allowing for maintenance or operation as needed.
- Low-Maintenance & Upgradable – Guardian’s modular design makes damaged components easy to replace. Software updates can be performed wirelessly, with no need to open the system enclosure.
Intuitive System Components
Driver Display
Provides real-time proximity alerts, system status, and customizable controls inside the cab.
Sensor Nodes
Continuously scan for tagged personnel and issue visual alerts in both warning and stop ranges.
Command/Control Unit
Interfaces directly with the vehicle’s throttle and braking systems and manages all detection and response logic.
Rechargeable Tags
Worn by miners and operators, these tags maintain continuous communication with the system while keeping the wearer informed.
Proven Protection. Reliable Results.
Guardian isn’t just another sensor—it’s an intelligent safety system engineered for the realities of underground mining. By eliminating reliance on human reaction time and offering advanced automation, Guardian sets a new standard for proximity detection performance.
Take the First Step Toward a Safer Mine
Explore how the Guardian™ Proximity System can protect your workforce and improve operational efficiency. Visit guardianprox.com for more information.