Bucyrus delivers 50th ExPC – its ruggedised PC for use in explosion-hazard areas

The Bucyrus ExPC with state-of-the-art computer technology and a 19″ graphic display opens up a completely new dimension of data processing, recording and visualisation underground and in explosion-hazard areas. The first ExPC was delivered to Xi Shan in China in January 2003. The 50th was recently delivered to OKD’s CSM II mine. The ExPC collects data from drives, roof supports and the shearer or plow and visualises these at the coal face. (more…)