Maintaining Connectivity and Performance with Real-Time RF Surveys

Background & summary

Ensuring asset visibility and maintaining reliable network connectivity are critical for smooth operations in industrial environments. When assets like mobile APs and trailers are relocated to cope with the dynamic operating environment, changes in network topology can result in coverage gaps and degraded performance. The OTSC leverages its expertise in RF planning and performance monitoring, along with the IMS toolset to provide an immediate desktop RF survey, predicting asset RSSI or RSRP and proactively addressing potential issues.

By offering 24/7 support and real-time insights, OTSC ensures that clients can adapt to operational changes without disruptions, keeping assets connected and operational.

RF coverage and asset connectivity is continuously impacted by the everchanging in-pit terrain and smaller assets being “RF Shadowed” by larger mining equipment. These issues can intensify over time, requiring continuous intervention to maintain OT network connectivity and operations. Without real-time RF analysis and performance monitoring, selecting appropriate locations to deploy towers, trailers, and mobile access points to provide optimal coverage is a daunting and ongoing challenge.

OTSC provides immediate RF surveys to predict RSSI/RSRP and identify potential coverage gaps. Using IMS’s powerful RF prediction capabilities, OTSC delivers actionable insights to optimise trailer placement and adjust network configurations, ensuring continuous connectivity.

This approach provides clients with round-the-clock support and ensures seamless asset connectivity during dynamic operations. By maintaining visibility and network performance, OTSC reduces downtime, improves operational efficiency, and allows site teams to adapt quickly to changing conditions.

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