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With the development of technology, the coal mining industry has evolved from traditional manual excavation to intelligent mining nowadays. For the extremely harsh environment of low illumination and severe vibration in underground coal mines, traditional video output solutions often struggle to cope.
In the mining face, the lighting conditions are complex and changeable. The frequent switching from complete darkness to strong light often leads to the loss of image details. The vibration caused by blasting and equipment operation can easily result in blurred images. In addition, the underground space is narrow, which also has special requirements for the size and installation flexibility of the equipment.
Traditional video solution devices perform poorly in these harsh environments: they have excessive image noise, lose details, and have significant transmission delays, which cannot meet the real-time requirements of intelligent mining for high-definition visual data. These limitations severely restrict the progress of intelligent transformation in coal mines.
Recently, many users in the coal mining industry have put forward the above challenging demands to Sony (China)’s official authorized dealers and high-definition video secondary development solution provider, Xuanzhan Technology.
Based on the scene environment and special requirements of the coal mining industry, Xuanzhan Technology, with 16 years of practical experience in video products, has carefully recommended the combination of Sony FCB-EV9520L and USB TYPE-C video capture board for this industry. Let’s analyze together how this combination helps the coal mining industry achieve the full-scene implementation of intelligent mining?
I. Advantages of the FCB-EV9520L in conjunction with the USB TYPE-C video capture board
1. Outstanding imaging performance: Starlight low-light imaging
The FCB-EV9520L is equipped with a high-performance STARVIS™ 2 CMOS image sensor, which has starlight-level low-light imaging capabilities. Even in the nearly pitch-black underground environment, it can output high-definition color images. Its 30x optical zoom combined with fast auto-focusing enables ground operators to clearly observe the operation status of distant equipment and the details of the surrounding environment.
The S and S+ super image stabilization functions of the FCB-EV9520L effectively suppress the continuous vibration caused by underground vehicles and equipment, ensuring a stable and smooth output image. The ultra-high dynamic range technology of 130dB overcomes the challenges of uneven underground lighting, strong light and backlight, avoiding local overexposure or underexposure of the image and ensuring that key details are not lost.
2. Efficient Coding and Transmission: Seamless Integration and Real-time Preview
The USB TYPE-C video capture board serves as a bridge connecting the FCB-EV9520L camera module with the control system. It adopts a highly integrated design, integrating acquisition, coding, and transmission functions into a compact module. The USB 3.0 interface offers a transmission rate of up to 5Gbps, which is sufficient to transmit the high-definition video stream captured by the FCB-EV9520L in real time.
Meanwhile, the USB TYPE-C video capture board is plug-and-play, allowing for quick deployment without complex configuration, significantly reducing the difficulty of system integration. Additionally, the module supports multiple control protocols, enabling remote adjustment of camera parameters or communication with external MCUs to achieve comprehensive intelligent control.
II. Application Scenarios: Comprehensive Coverage of Coal Mine Operations
1. Underground Safety Monitoring and Risk Warning
In key areas such as tunnels and working faces, the Sony FCB-EV9520L camera, combined with the USB TYPE-C video capture board solution, can monitor equipment status and personnel activities in real time, promptly identifying potential hazards. Its low-light performance ensures 24-hour continuous monitoring, significantly enhancing the safety level of the mine.
2. Intelligent Inspection and Equipment Status Monitoring
Installed on mining vehicles, robots or fixed brackets, the Sony FCB-EV9520L combined with the USB TYPE-C video capture board solution can achieve close-range status monitoring of underground equipment. The 30x optical zoom capability enables inspection personnel to clearly observe equipment details and identify fault signs without approaching dangerous areas.
3. Intelligent Mining and Remote Control
In intelligent mining faces, the visual system provides real-time high-definition images for remote control, enabling operators to precisely control equipment such as coal cutters and hydraulic supports. The FCB-EV9520L’s 130dB wide dynamic range and fog-penetrating function ensure clear images even in the coal dust environment generated by the coal cutter’s cutting process.
Summary
The combination of Sony FCB-EV9520L and the USB TYPE-C video capture board is becoming an important visual infrastructure in the intelligent transformation of coal mines with its outstanding technical performance and flexible adaptability. As this solution is applied in more coal mines, the full-scene implementation of intelligent mining will be accelerated, injecting new impetus into the high-quality development of the coal industry.