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News, insights, and technical articles from the Deftec team.
Structured Cabling in Mining: Why Getting it Right Matters
Poor cabling infrastructure is one of the most common causes of network unreliability in industrial environments. Here's what to look for and how to get it right.
Aquila Coal Mine: YANMAR 10 HP Pump Supply
Deftec supplied a YANMAR 10 HP twin-impeller pump for Anglo American's Aquila Coal Mine at Middlemount, managing the full procurement and delivery logistics to support mining operational continuity.
Aquila Coal Mine: Power Supply Upgrade
Deftec deployed a structured electrical team for a three-month power supply upgrade at Anglo American's Aquila Coal Mine in Middlemount, combining experienced supervision with qualified electricians on a 24/7 rotating roster.
Understanding IEC 62443 for Industrial Control System Security
A practical overview of the IEC 62443 standard and how it applies to securing industrial automation systems in Australian mining and utilities.
OT Network Segmentation: The Foundation of Industrial Cybersecurity
Network segmentation is the most impactful single step most industrial operations can take to improve their OT cybersecurity posture. Here's what it means and how to approach it.
Why PLC Code Standardisation Matters for Mining Operations
Inconsistent PLC code across your fleet costs more than you think. Here's how code standardisation reduces downtime, training costs, and commissioning time.
MAJ: Mammoth Substation IO Checks
Deftec conducted systematic IO validation for Major Electrical's Mammoth substation, verifying Schweitzer SEL-751 feeder protection relays and intelligent protection devices with comprehensive documentation and labelling.
Moranbah North Mine: Fibre Optic Network Expansion
Deftec executed multi-route fibre optic splicing and termination works at Anglo American's Moranbah North Mine, expanding the communications backbone across five circuit routes with 96-core overhead fibre infrastructure.
Moranbah North Mine: Outbye Conveyors PCS Engineering Support
Deftec provided dedicated PCS engineering support for Anglo American's Moranbah North Mine outbye conveyor systems, delivering a hybrid on-site and remote coverage model to ensure reliable conveyor control system performance.
Moranbah North Mine: Fibre Route Recording & Network Optimisation
Deftec conducted a comprehensive fibre network audit at Anglo American's Moranbah North Mine, mapping the optical infrastructure and establishing geographically diverse redundant links for improved communications resilience.
Major Electrical: SS45 Transformer Testing & Condition Assessment
Deftec delivered a two-stage transformer testing programme for Major Electrical, combining oil analysis with CPC100 primary injection testing to provide comprehensive condition data for their SS45 transformer at Mackay.
Oaky Creek North: Tailgate CH4 Monitoring System
Deftec engineered a comprehensive methane monitoring system for Glencore's Oaky Creek North Coal, featuring Ampcontrol's Gasguard 2 detector with a 4.5 km intrinsically safe cable run and custom HMI display for underground gas safety.
Grosvenor Mine: Underground WiFi Mapping & Rectification
Deftec conducted systematic underground WiFi mapping and rectification at Anglo American's Grosvenor Mine in Moranbah, remediating coverage issues to ensure stable wireless communications for operational safety.
NQ Water: Aquila STP Cable Installation
Deftec installed and terminated high-spec power and fibre optic cabling for NQ Water's Aquila sewage treatment plant expansion, supporting a new STP area and 20kW multistage pump system.
OCN Communications Container: Remote Site Communications Infrastructure
Deftec designed a solar-powered communications container for Glencore's Oaky Creek mine, delivering 3-day energy autonomy with integrated surveillance and wireless data transmission for remote site monitoring.
TAIL-Monitor: Underground Methane Monitoring at Grosvenor Mine
Deftec designed and implemented a tailgate methane monitoring system at Anglo American's Grosvenor Mine using the iMAC2 platform, providing continuous networked visibility of underground gas levels with multi-protocol communications.