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34 E&MJ; • JUNE 2016 www.e-mj.com COMPANY PROFILE-PAID ADVERTISEMENT Hard-Line is the world's most trusted remote control company. They are the global leader in design, manufacturing, and installation of radio remotes and tele-remote control systems for heavy machinery. Hard-Line is a technology company that is diverse and flexible; their systems are customized to suit any customer's needs. Through these creative advancements in technology, Hard- Line is able to raise efficiency, enhance safety, and increase the profits of mines all over the world. Hard-Line's core products include RRC, Teleop, and LP401. RRC radio remote controls can operate any type of heavy machinery. RRC is industrial strength, durable, and designed to operate in harsh environments. Designed with fewer components than the competition; the RRC features easy diag- nostics, simpler repairs and less down time. Since Hard-Line is a manufacturer as opposed to a dis- tributor, RRC and all Hard-Line products are easily customized for any specific operating applications the customer may require. Options available for RRC includes; extended line of sight, proximity detection, and an assortment of accessories. Teleop is a tele-operational control system which allows the operation of heavy machinery from a distant location, such as on surface. Teleop provides a safer and more productive environment for the operator. The system allows for continued operation during shift changes and more efficient allocation of modified duty work force, resulting in increased productivity. Teleop can be installed and customized for any machine, any make, any model, any year, and anywhere. Teleop can be used on a variety of heavy machinery; LHD's, rockbreak- ers, excavators, dozers, and drills are just a few examples of the unlimited possible applications. It is all made possible through connecting to your existing network or through their stand-alone Wi-Fi system which can be expanded as mining progress- es, and has the capability of interconnecting mine- wide for surface control. The benefits of Teleop are immediately reaped through increased productivity and reduced costs. Hard-Line has been working to further their Teleop control system's autonomous capabilities. Currently in the testing phase, Teleop Auto allows one operator to run a machine automatically and can be programmed for multiple destinations. This upgrade will allow the operator to manually scoop a full load, then through automated steering, speed, and braking functions, the machine will automat- ically drive to the designated dumping location, dump the load, and return. Teleop Auto is an add on to Teleop, it can be configured to any LHD or truck, and any Hard-Line Teleop LHD or truck can be upgraded to Teleop Auto upon release. Other advancements to the Teleop control system will include Teleop Multi, Teleop Multi Auto, and Teleop AutoX. Teleop Multi upgrades allows the teleoperation of multiple machines from multiple operator's stations, one at a time. Teleop AutoX will allow for an operator to run multiple machines autonomously that can be programmed for multiple destinations. Teleop AutoX will allow for an even greater increase in productivity as the operator will be able to continuously move ore. The operator is able to obtain a full load and then select for the machine to automatically haul it to the sensor specified location and return to the stope. While a machine is automatically driving to dump and return, the operator can begin the pro- cess again on another machine. Teleop Auto and AutoX minimizes equipment damage, increases vehicle speeds, reduces operator errors, all while increasing productivity. AutoX is in the design phase and will be available for upgrade on any Teleop or Teleop Auto system, and can be config- ured to any LHD or truck upon release. All of these systems provided by Hard-Line, are the future of mining. They allow for the continued movement of ore during shift changes and the more efficient allocation of modified duty work force. Hours of lost operation time will be saved every day. Hard-Line is your one source manufacturer and supplier for all of your remote control needs.