The FINANCIAL — Active Control Technology Inc. (TSX-V:ACT) on March 23 announced that Motorola's rugged MC9090 handheld mobile computer has become the first product to enter the new partner certification program for ActiveMine(TM), the premier wireless voice communications and locating system for mines.
The industry-leading MC9090 handheld mobile computer, combined with an innovative new software application from ACT vendor partner, Snively Inc., will enhance the operational and safety benefits available with ActiveMine. The MC9090 enables the reading and transmission of data from mining equipment via a bar code and future RFID integration. In addition, the MC9090 provides real-time access to voice and text communications for improved productivity and streamlined operations. Built to withstand extreme environments and loaded with Snively software, it will be distributed exclusively through a partnership with Snively.
According to Motorola, the software application, called Safety Tracker, was designed by Snively to meet the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) compliancy and reporting requirements. By putting more information in the hands of mine managers, the MC9090 aids in trouble-shooting, decision-making and preventing unsafe equipment from entering mines. Safety Tracker runs on Active Mine's wireless mesh Wi-Fi network to provide real-time data about equipment via the network. In addition, the MC9090 can be used to control other devices that operate on the ActiveMine network optimizing their performance.
"This new offering will help ActiveMine customers to get more out of their mine," said Steve Barrett, President and CEO, Active Control. "Mine managers will gain access to real-time information about key assets, allowing them to maximize output and minimize downtime."
Active Control's field testing of the MC9090 is underway now. This ruggedly constructed mobile computer from Motorola has already received Europe's ATEX intrinsically safe (IS) standards approval, and is expected to receive MSHA certification by April, 2009.
Under ACT's new certification program, products and applications to be used with ActiveMine undergo rigorous testing to ensure they are compatible with the system. The program will expand the number of products and applications available for use with ActiveMine, and will drive incremental revenues for Active Control through sales and services generated by new certified offerings.
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