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Hexagon Vehicle Intervention System
Mining’s first Level-9 collision avoidance technology, Hexagon Vehicle Intervention System automatically takes control of the propulsion system of the truck in defined situations if the operator fails to do so.
Your crucial, dependable last layer of protection
Life-saving system to detect and prevent collisions by automatically slowing down or stopping a haul truck if an imminent collision is detected.
An interactive mining experience
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Main benefits
Protect people and equipment
Prevent incidents, injuries and fatalities by ensuring safety rules are followed with an additional layer of collision avoidance protection.
Counter fatigue, distraction
Avoid accidents caused by fatigue or distraction with a system that takes control of a machine if the operator does not react appropriately.
Your first and last resort
Enhance your safety response with a vehicle intervention system that seamlessly integrates with market-leading collision avoidance system.
A proven vehicle intervention system for safer mines
Collisions involving equipment concern all mining operations. These incidents can result in costly damage, downtime for repairs and production losses. Severe incidents can involve injuries and even fatalities.
Hexagon Vehicle Intervention System (VIS) is a Level-9 system that takes control of the propulsion system of the truck in defined situations if the operator does not react appropriately to a warning from Hexagon OP Collision Avoidance System or Hexagon OP Operator Alertness System. This is a last resort to mitigate the consequences of a collision.
VIS automatically applies the following functions to the truck, depending on situation and implementation. The operator is always warned by the system prior to intervention by both audio and visual notification.
- Forward Propel Inhibit
- Reverse Propel Inhibit
- Dump Body Up Inhibit
- Dynamic Retarder Application
- Service Brakes Application
VIS is an important step in the trend towards human-assist products and is the only system that offers a building-block approach to preventing accidents by both alerting and assisting drivers.
Mining’s first Level-9 collision avoidance technology
Level 9 means VIS automatically takes control of the propulsion system of the truck in defined situations if the operator does not react appropriately to the warning provided by Hexagon OP Collision Avoidance System.
Proven technology and compliant with safety regulations
VIS was subjected to more than 10,000 testing hours in a working mine before launch in 2017 and has been operating effectively ever since. VIS is fully compliant with government rules: South Africa’s DMR safety regulations on all trackless mobile machinery, for example.
Easy to install and quick to configure
VIS is fully integrated with Hexagon OP Collision Avoidance System, using the same sensors and user interface, thus protecting your initial investment. It’s also a valuable first step in the building-block trend towards human-assist products.
Vehicle Intervention explained
Learn more about VIS, a vehicle intervention system that detects and prevents collisions by automatically slowing down or even stopping a haul truck if an imminent collision is detected.
Serious about safety in the mine
Find out more about how VIS fits into a comprehensive mine safety portfolio offering collision avoidance, operator alertness, personal protection and slope monitoring.
Demonstrating the vehicle intervention system
Join autonomous expert, Fabien Kritter for a demo of VIS, the world’s first Level-9 system to automatically take control of the propulsion system of the truck in defined situations if the operator fails to do so.
