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ATEX customization
kit for cap lamps

Extend your existing lamps with RTLS and IoT features
The kit includes hardware and software
for testing purposes or small pilot installations.
Modbus controller board
RTLS locators with BLE, Wi-Fi or LTE connectivity
Methane, CO, pressure sensors
UWB module for TWR, TDoA or CAS-PDS features
Telemetry and remote FW upgrades via BLE or UWB
In-house PCB design and FW software development — any kind of customizations are possible

Case Study

Adding BLE RTLS and LTE Cat-M1 connectivity features
for Oldham cap lamps in a gold-copper mine

Smart Lamp v2.0

Fully functional Smart Lamp devices, which include
all the below RTLS modules and IoT modules with optional gas sensors.
Kit Contents and Options:
ATEX Locator IPX-RTLS-LB
Certified BLE locator with Wi-Fi connectivity for cap lamps in coal mines
  • Supports the proprietary RMA BLE RTLS for underground mines
  • nRF52 BLE chipset for RTLS and configuration features 
  • CC3100 Wi-Fi chipset with UFL antenna for longer range
  • MQTT QoS2 protocol for guaranteed message delivery
  • Offline buffering mode to cover the areas without Wi-Fi connectivity
  • UART connector to the Modbus controller board and sensors
  • 3-axis accelerometer for motion detection
  • Supports SOS and text messaging features for Smart Lamps 
  • Multiple BLE GATT parameters for configuration via mobile apps
  • OTA firmware upgrade via BLE
  • 3.7-4.2V power supply
ATEX UWB IPX-RTLS-UWB
Small UWB module (2x2 cm) to be placed inside cap lamps or other types of safety equipment
  • UWB TWR and TDoA for RTLS scenarios
  • Custom UWB-based protocol for CAS-PDS scenarios
  • Supports “UWB Link” protocol - file transfer and FW upgrades via UWB
  • Low-cost and small module, only 2x2 cm in size
  • 3.7-4.2V power supply
Locator IPX-RTLS-LTE
BLE locator with LTE Cat-M1 and NB-IoT connectivity for cap lamps in gold-copper mines, iron ore mines and other environments without ATEX requirements
  • Supports the proprietary RMA BLE RTLS for underground mines
  • nRF52 BLE chipset for RTLS and configuration features
  • nRF91 chipset for LTE connectivity
  • MQTT QoS2 protocol for guaranteed message delivery
  • Offline buffering mode to cover the areas without LTE connectivity
  • Multiple BLE GATT parameters for configuration via mobile apps
  • OTA firmware upgrade via BLE
  • Power supply: USB 5V or 3.7-4.2V from the lamp accumulators
ATEX IPX-RTU-2
Controller board for lights and gas sensors with Modbus RTU communication protocol
  • Modbus RTU (Modbus Slave) for communications with the RTLS locators, display and IoT modules
  • PWM for LED color and behavior control
  • Connectors supporting methane, CO and pressure sensors
  • Embedded buzzer for alerts
  • 3.7-4.2V power supply