smartflow® – Integrated SCADA & Digital Mine Platform
Tracking + Measuring + Control + Operation Management = Operative Strategy
smartflow® is designed to be the central platform for enabling the Digital Mine. It integrates cutting-edge technologies to capture, monitor and optimize the entire operational flow in real time.
By combining communication networks, sensor data and system monitoring into one unified SCADA platform for mining, smartflow® consolidates all relevant information into a single interface. This creates full operational transparency, supports continuous process improvement and significantly enhances safety across mining operations.
As a powerful 3D web-based monitoring and control system, smartflow® digitizes the movement of personnel, tracks equipment and measures critical operational parameters. These insights enable better decision-making, improved operational control and a more efficient, data-driven mining strategy.
smartflow® at a Glance
Centralized SCADA platform
All operational data, systems and processes unified in one interface
Real-time 3D visualization
Live tracking of personnel, vehicles and infrastructure
Modular system architecture
Flexible system design that adapts to any mining operation
Integrated networks, sensors & control systems
Seamless connectivity for improved safety and productivity
smartflow® Key Facts
smartflow® improves safety by continuously tracking personnel and equipment across the entire mining operation. Automated alerts, evacuation functions and proximity warnings help prevent accidents and ensure rapid response in critical situations.
With smartflow®, operators gain full visibility of all connected systems in real time. The platform enables immediate response to operational changes, ensuring stable processes and efficient control of mining activities.
By transforming real-time and historical data into actionable insights, smartflow® helps optimize workflows, reduce downtime and improve overall productivity across mining operations.
The modular design of smartflow® allows flexible configuration based on operational needs. Additional modules can be integrated at any time, ensuring long-term scalability and adaptability.
smartflow® integrates communication networks, sensors, equipment and third-party systems into one unified platform, enabling smooth data exchange and consistent system performance.
smartflow® can be enhanced with MineView AI, adding intelligent data analysis to complex mining environments. AI supports operators by identifying patterns, detecting anomalies and improving situational awareness – while keeping full control in the hands of the user.
smartflow® is designed as a modular SCADA platform for mining, enabling operators to combine multiple functional modules into one integrated system.
Each module addresses a specific operational area – such as tracking, safety, energy management or production monitoring – while all data is consolidated into a single interface for maximum transparency and control.
Location & Tracking Module (Mining Tracking System)
The foundation of smartflow®, providing real-time tracking of personnel and vehicles in underground and surface mining operations.
Key benefits:
- Real-time personnel and vehicle tracking
- Emergency functions such as evacuation and man-down alerts
- Historical traceability and performance analytics
- Multi-user monitoring and access control
Collision Awareness Module (Proximity Detection System)
Enhances mine safety by detecting proximity between vehicles and personnel using advanced wireless technologies.
Key benefits:
- Real-time proximity detection and alerts
- Visual and audible warnings for operators
- Identification of high-risk areas
- Stand-alone functionality with automatic synchronization
Dispatch Center (Mining Asset & PPE Management)
Central system for managing personnel equipment, SmartLamps and PPE.
Key benefits:
- RFID-based user identification
- Equipment and PPE assignment tracking
- Inventory management and reporting
- Entry/exit and usage history
Network Monitoring Module – LAIoT® (Mining Network Monitoring)
Monitors the performance and health of the mine’s communication infrastructure.
Key benefits:
- Real-time network performance monitoring
- Fault detection and localization
- Support for WiFi, LTE and IoT systems
- Scalable and redundant network design
Leaky Feeder Monitoring Module (Communication System Monitoring)
Provides predictive maintenance and monitoring of communication systems.
Key benefits:
- 3D visualization of communication networks
- Immediate fault detection
- Monitoring of attenuation and voltage
- Preventive maintenance support
Telemetry Module (Equipment Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance)
Captures and analyzes equipment data to improve performance and maintenance.
Key benefits:
- Real-time equipment condition monitoring
- Predictive maintenance insights
- Productivity and usage analysis
- Improved operator performance
Energy Monitoring Module (Mining Energy Management)
Real-time monitoring and analysis of electrical energy consumption.
Key benefits:
- Monitoring of substations and power networks
- Energy consumption tracking and reporting
- Detection of overloads and anomalies
- Support for energy optimization strategies
Ventilation Module (Mine Ventilation Control System)
Ensures safe underground conditions through monitoring and control of ventilation systems.
Key benefits:
- Real-time air quality monitoring
- Remote control of ventilation systems
- Environmental reporting and alerts
- Improved underground safetyrloads.
Haulage Monitoring & Control Module (Mining Production Monitoring)
Provides real-time visibility into material transport and production processes.
Key benefits:
- Real-time haulage tracking
- Production monitoring and reporting
- Integration with telemetry data
- Improved operational planning
How it works
smartflow® connects all relevant systems within the mine – from communication networks and sensors to mobile equipment and infrastructure.
Data is continuously collected, processed and visualized in a centralized 3D environment, enabling operators to monitor conditions, track movements and respond to critical events in real time.
From Data to Decision – The smartflow® Operational Process
The diagram shows how smartflow® integrates tracking, sensor data, equipment and networks into one centralized platform.
- Real-time visualization of operations
- Automated alerts for critical situations
- Data-driven decisions and improved control
By combining all operational data in one system, smartflow® enables a seamless transition from monitoring to optimized mining operations – increasing safety, efficiency and productivity.
smartflow® is designed as a future-ready platform. Additional functionalities and modules are continuously being developed to further enhance automation, transparency and operational intelligence – ensuring long-term scalability and adaptability.
Powered by MineView AI
smartflow® can be enhanced with MineView AI, adding an intelligent layer of data-driven decision support.
By leveraging artificial intelligence, mining operations benefit from:
- Identification of patterns and anomalies in real time
- Improved safety through early risk detection
- Faster and more accurate decision-making
- Simplified monitoring of complex environments
MineView AI supports operators – it does not replace them.
Human expertise remains at the center of all decisions.
