Autonomous solutions specialist RCT has completed a project for Russian Cat dealer Vostochnaya Technica (VT) on a fixed position rockbreaker in Siberia.

The pilot project involved commissioning Control Master Teleremote on a fixed position BTI rockbreaker for a large Russian mining company at one of its operations in Siberia.

RCT also provided a digital vision kit consisting of two fixed cameras and audio capability and a fiber optic control station (FOCS) located in site offices on the mine’s surface.

RCT’s Moscow-based CIS business development manager Stephen Macarow said the rockbreaker was the latest RCT project to be completed at mines in the region.

“RCT was selected to carry out this project due to its experience in integrating automation technology in mining equipment of all makes and models,” he said.

“Operating the rockbreaker from the mine’s surface will safeguard machine operators while also giving them the chance to better utilize the machine’s capabilities.”

As well as installing its Teleremote technology onto the rockbreaker RCT’s bespoke solutions division custom tailored the teleremote package to the mining company’s specific requirement.

“RCT developed a unique auto-stow function at the request of VT and the mining company,” Macarow said.

The auto-stow function means operators can simply push a button and retract the rockbreaker arm from the grizzly or steel grate over the ore pass and bring the machine to a parked position.

“In order to complete this turnkey project the VT Technology team has done big amount of work from equipment delivery from Australia to the mine site, Customs clearance, manuals translation and certification to on-site installation and commissioning under supervision of an RCT engineer,” ?VT Technology Enabled Solutions Manager Alexander Voroshilov ?said. “The key factor of the project success is the customer support and good collaboration with a partner, so we really appreciate our partnership with RCT and the customer assistance.”

RCT is continuing to provide ongoing technical and after-sales support to the mine site.