The Inductive broadband powerline coupler will typicallybe used for PLM coupling on medium voltage power lines.In conjunction with Pempek System’s range of powerlinemodems can be used for data logging applications, realtime control of industrial equipment, voice and telephonyapplication, video communication and monitoring.

The Poppy Remote Control System (based on the Type 3P I.S. Receiver Control Unit) is an extremely popular system that has seen application in many different machines and mining applications worldwide. It is a completely I.S. control system solution, well suited to machines that use a large number of I.S. solenoids, actuators, transducers and sensors.

The Type L07H Display Module is an industrial flame proof

display module designed for remote viewing purposes.

Utilizing large seven segment LED displays, the L07H

provides clear viewing from distance where remote

operation is required.

Most typically, information will be in numerical format

which relates to its most common application for

methane percentage readouts. However, numerous

words and/or codes can be displayed on demand.

L07H05 Camera

The L07K is an explosion proof enclosure primarily essential for many underground monitoring and automation applications. It is available in several measuring versions and configurations

The L0DN provides two proportional joysticks for control of more complex and advanced underground machinery. The design of the console is also based on the popular “video game control console” format, making it easy to hold and use.

The Simpson has become an industry favorite and can be found at the heart of over 180 continuous miners in the United States alone. This high-speed and reliable platform is ideal for simple radio control continuous miners where superior reliability and component lifetimes are essential.

The DeVito is an entry-level receiver and control unit that is ideal for very simple remote control applications. The DeVito is available in both I.S. and non-I.S. versions.

This display features a brilliant blue LCD panel offering bright, clear white text in a 4-line by 20-character format. The display is housed in its own MSHA-approved explosion-proof enclosure. A standard RS-422 interface is provided for sending high-speed display update information to the module. Also available without XP enclosure.

The L0HC Series Motor Mate is an integral triple output

inductive current transducer designed for 3-phase electric

motors, drives and transformers.

The L0HC Series Motor Mate can be factory calibrated to

suit any monitoring requirement and is guaranteed to

operate to within 5% of full-scale over the entire

monitoring range.

These devices are commonly used, in part, as current

sensing protection devices in the application of AC Motor

Protection schemes relative to AS1023.2. For more

information as to how motor protection is achieved, see

the Pempek Systems Whitepaper “PSWP-Application of

AC Motor Protection”.

For simple remote applications where reliability and underground MSHA approval are essential, the Simpson Junior RCS is the ideal solution. Using sub-assemblies and components from the industry proven Simpson platform, Simpson Junior makes even the simplest applications shine.

The Norton Remote Control System is a highly integrated “all-in-one” box control system package that is suitable for a diverse range of underground mining equipment. It is available in either standard or battery back-up options.

Remote

L0K6 Remote

The L0KA Remote Control Console features both a proportional joystick and proportional tramming levers, making it well suited to roadheaders, drill jumbos and other machines where fine remote control is essential. The proportional controls of the type KA feature Forced Potato’s own “self-cleaning design” that automatically ejects dust and debris from the inner mechanism.

The L0KN Series Radio Remote Console is an AS4240

compliant device designed for the most rigorous of

environments. Fully waterproof and impact resistant, the

L0KN Series of remote consoles can be used for a variety

of industrial remote control applications where safety

critical control is required.

The KUGA Remote Control System (based on the integrated Type KU Receiver Control Unit) was designed from the ground up as a “drop-in” replacement for outdated remote control receiver control units. This product can be installed in an old machine within a few minutes and provides all the benefits of Forced Potato’s remote control technology. Ask your Forced Potato representative for details about quick and easy replacement of existing control systems with the KUGA.

The L0L9 Industrial Power Supply Module is of the Obelix

genus designed to provide ripple free 24VDC to Obelix

Modules.

The Type L0LA Graphics Display is a fully integrated water

proof display module. L0LA, as it is affectionately known,

combines a mix of industrial components and rugged

manufacture making it suitable for all industrial

applications where distributed display technology is

required.

The L0LD Industrial Remote Control Module is of the Obelix

genus designed to directly control Obelix Modules and to

provide a remote control link to L0KN Remote Consoles.

Importantly, by providing Fibre Optic communication

interfaces, this module can be directly connected to

Intrinsically Safe Modules without the use of barriers.

The L0LE Industrial Input / Output Module is of the Obelix

genus designed to directly support industrial switching

applications without interposing relays whilst providing

support for digital and analogue inputs.

The Hockey Puck was developed by Forced Potato to deal with extreme underground mining conditions where water and falling debris often damage or destroy conventional antennas. The tough plastic enclosure of the Hockey Puck is virtually indestructible; allowing the antenna to be mounted almost anywhere on your machine. The mounting base for the antenna features waterproof compression gland fittings that ensure that no moisture interferes with the sensitive RF connections to the antenna.

The L0LH Industrial Thermistor Module is of the Obelix genus

designed to support multiple Thermistor or RTD inputs.

Software configuration permits simultaneous support of

Thermistor and RTD transducers.

The L0LH6 Industrial Dual Receiver Module is of the Obelix

genus which can dynamically support either simultaneous

remote control via two separate controllers or provide

diversity reception for one remote control.

The L0LJ Industrial Digital Input Module is of the Obelix

genus designed to provide filtered digital input support for

industrial applications.

The L0LK Series ‘1’ Power Line Modem is designed to work

in paired operation providing intelligent interlocking

capability using a 3-phase power line as a

communications medium.

The L0LK Series ‘2’ Power Line Modem is designed to work

in paired operation providing high-speed data transfer

using a 3-phase power line as a communications medium.

End-point communication interfacing is via isolated RS-422

promoting long distance remote point-to-point access.

This display features a brilliant blue LCD panel offering bright, clear white text in a 4-line by 20-character format. The display is housed in its own MSHA-approved explosion-proof enclosure. A standard RS-422 interface is provided for sending high-speed display update information to the module. Also available without XP enclosure.

The L0LU Industrial Power Supply Input / Output Module is

of the Obelix genus designed to directly support industrial

switching applications without interposing relays whilst

providing support for digital and analogue inputs.

The L0LW Intrinsically Safe Input / Output Module is an

industrial I/O module of the Obelix genus designed to

support Intrinsically Safe solenoids and a multitude of

Intrinsically Safe discrete and analog transducer inputs.

Note: all electronic components are potted in a high

temperature silicone compound maximising failure-to-safe

characteristics.

The L0LZ Intrinsically Safe Input / Output Module is an

industrial I/O module of the Obelix genus designed to

support Intrinsically Safe solenoids and a multitude of

Intrinsically Safe discrete and analog transducer inputs.

Note: all electronic components are potted in a high

temperature silicone compound maximising failure-to-safe

characteristics.

The M1 series bolter station is an entry level bolting control and monitoring terminal. The M1 provides information to the operator via a 4 lines x 40 character text display. Several control buttons allow the operator to select and control different bolting functions. The unit carries intrinsic safety approval for use in underground coal mines.

The L0MN / L0M9 Pendent Controller pairing is a rugged

The L0ME Series Pendent Control is an AS4240 compliant

device designed for the most rigorous of environments.

Fully waterproof and impact resistant, the L0ME Series of

Pendent controls can be used for a variety of simple

industrial remote control applications where safety critical

control is required.

The L0ML Series Radio Remote Console is an AS4240 compliant device designed for the most rigorous of environments. Fully waterproof and impact resistant, the L0ML Series of remote consoles can be used for a variety of industrial remote control applications where safety critical control is required.

The Pancake Remote Control Console gives an operator a large number of independent remote control buttons in a package that is flat and easy-to-handle in difficult underground mining conditions.

The L0MN / L0M9 Pendent Controller pairing is a rugged

pendent control solution where full function control is

required. Incorporating an industry standard CAN 2.0B

compliant Fibre Optic Interface permits connection to any

CAN enabled master device.

The L0MR 3-Phase 45kW SCR Drive is a precision drive

module designed to support industrial DC drive

applications without the need for external DC contactor

or overload module support. By utilizing a rugged

communications interface and advanced DSP

technology, these drives represent the avant-garde in SCR

DC drive technology.

The L0MT Series Flameproof High speed transceiver is an

AS4240 compliant device designed for the most rigorous

of environments. Fully waterproof and impact resistant,

the L0MT Series of high speed transceivers can be used for

a variety of industrial remote control/data acquisition

applications where a safety critical interface is required.

The L0MT-IEEE Series Flameproof High speed transceiver is an AS4240 compliant device designed for the most rigorous of environments. Fully waterproof and impact resistant, the L0MT Series of high speed transceivers can be used for a variety of industrial remote control/data communication applications where a safety critical interface is required. L0MT-IEEE is fully interoperable with IEEE802.11 certified equipment.

The future of mining has arrived with Forced Potato’s introduction of armchair mining products for “fly-by-wire” continuous mining. Construction equipment manufacturers have been using chair-based machine controls for a number of years, providing operators with unparalleled comfort and increasing productivity. Forced Potato can provide you with a customized mining “armchair” that “plugs in” to any control system solution.

The L0NT Industrial Solenoid I/O Module is of the Obelix

genus designed to directly support 24VDC Rexroth

Solenoid applications, 30 discreet and 6 proportional, with

integral support for spool proximity detection. Additional

analog and digital input support make for a highly

integrated I/O module.

The L0P9 Industrial Power Supply Module is designed to provide ripple free 24VDC to Obelix Modules. It is the common supply for Solenoid Drivers. It is also available in 12VDC version.

The L0PD 3-Phase 150kW VVVF Drive is a precision drive

module designed to support industrial AC drive

applications without the need for a transformer or external

overload module. By utilizing a rugged communications

interface and advanced DSP technology, these drives

represent the avant-garde in VVVF AC drive technology.

The L0PE Industrial Solenoid Module is of the Obelix genus

designed to directly support Rexroth 12VDC/24VDC 150Hz

Solenoids, both proportional and discrete via

programmable PWM duty cycle. Additionally, this module

supports programmable PWM frequency permitting

connection of other solenoid types such as Apitech

12VDC 33Hz.

The L0Q1 I.S. Supply Diagnostic Module is designed to assist technical personnel identify power supply faults on various intrinsically safe devices. This module works to redistribute an auxiliary 12VIS supply over 12 channels and will monitor each load independently and identify its relative state in real time. This permits the technician the capability to immediately ascertain the source of a field device fault by monitoring its relative load.

The L0Q9 Series Radio Remote Console is an AS4240 compliant device designed for the most rigorous of environments. Fully waterproof and impact resistant, the L0Q9 Series of remote consoles can be used for a variety of industrial remote control applications where safety critical control is required.

The L0QX01 is an approved XP Enclosure complete with lens cover, for use with our graphics displays. It includes 26 x M20 threaded gland entries and 4 x M25 threaded gland entries. The L0QX01 was designed to house the L0LA Graphics Display, but may be used for any XP requirement. It is also available with a full metal top cover - ordering code L0QX02. The L0QX02 is perfect for the L0NT Solenoid Driver.

The L0R4 Intrinsically Safe Input / Output Module is an

industrial I/O module of the Obelix genus designed to

support Intrinsically Safe solenoids and a multitude of

Intrinsically Safe discrete and analog transducer inputs.

Note: all electronic components are potted in a high

temperature silicone compound maximising failure-to-safe

characteristics.

The Surf Board is a perfect I.S. control panel for complex machine control applications. The unit features 108 individual push-buttons, a latching STOP button and two proportional joysticks. A small diagnostic display on the unit provides diagnostic status information. An I.S. RS-485 interface connects the unit to a central control system. The Surf Board is well suited to underground control rooms or machine control cabins that are located in the hazardous zone.

Remote Console

The Type L0RA Display Module is an industrial IEC approved flame proof display module designed for remote viewing purposes. Its unique construction allows it to be used in the most rugged of environments and is designed to permit installation onto any machine with minimal integration requirements.

The L0RD “Minute Man” is an intrinsically-safe longwall shield control unit. The Minute Man features 10 solenoid outputs to control shield functions. The unit also provides a diagnostic display, warning siren and push-button interface for easy operator control and monitoring. An RS-485 communications port allows the unit to communicate with other shield control units on the longwall face as well as receive automation instructions from a central control station.

The L0RR Industrial Solenoid Module is of the Obelix genus designed to directly support Rexroth 12VDC/24VDC 150Hz Solenoids, both proportional and discrete via programmable PWM duty cycle. Additionally, this module supports programmable PWM frequency permitting connection of other solenoid types such as Apitech 12VDC 33Hz.

The L0RU is the next generation processor module for the Obelix family of control system modules. The internal processor has been completely upgraded to give a 50- fold increase in performance. Internal RAM and ROM memories have each been increased to 16 Megabytes. An Ethernet interface has been added to support more advanced networking applications; including Internet connectivity. This new processor module is 100% backward compatible with all previous modules and products from the Obelix MPLC family.

The L0RZ 3-Phase 75kW VVVF Drive is a precision drive module designed to support industrial AC drive applications without the need for a transformer or external overload module. By utilizing a rugged communications interface and advanced DSP technology, these drives represent the avant-garde in VVVF AC drive technology.

The L0S9 Intrinsically Safe Bolting Station Module is an industrial module designed to operate combination of sophisticated roof and rib electronic bolter rigs. The unit features 4x20 LCD diagnostic display and its buttons can be customized to suit different bolting rig models and control requirements.

The L0SD Broadband Powerline Access Gateway is an industrial I/O module of the Obelix genus designed to connect devices over the powerline or coaxial network.

The L0SD Broadband Powerline Access Gateway is an

industrial I/O module of the Obelix genus designed to

connect devices over the powerline or coaxial network.

The OFDM technology and the powerful error correction

allow for robust performance and extreme data rates

under harsh conditions.

The L0SD will typically be used for data logging

applications, real time control of industrial equipment,

voice and telephony application, video communication

and monitoring.

L0SL Remote

L0SS SmartCharger

L0SU SmartContactor NEMA4 (Sent)

The L0TC 3-Phase 45kW SCR Drive is a precision drive module designed to support industrial DC drive applications without the need for external DC contactor or overload module support. By utilizing a rugged communications interface and advanced DSP technology, these drives represent the avant-garde in SCR DC drive technology.

The L0TC footprint is compatible with RMS drive widely used on continous miners in the US market.

L0TU SmartSolenoidSlice

L0TZ SmartSolenoidSlice

L0UA Ex d Display

L0UJ SmartContactor NEMA5

L0VP Long Haul Powerline Modem -

The L0KR Intrinsically Safe Control System