Rugged Mining Industry HMIs

Our dustproof, shock-resistant, and weather-resistant HMIs support efficient operation in underground and surface environments.
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Trusted by Barrick Gold Corporation, Compass Minerals, Dyno Nobel, and The Mosaic Company, our mining industry HMIs are relied upon where safety and performance are paramount.

Products

Vehicle Weigh Scale Kiosk: WeighStation

Our WeighStation, as a weigh scale HMI kiosk, satisfies unique operational needs by providing an interface for vehicles to check the weight of their cargo.

Equipped with sun shields for clear visibility and options for peripherals such as barcode scanners, RFID readers, and thermal printers for record-keeping, it provides mining companies with an HMI solution for smooth logistical operations.

A rendering of VarTech Systems' WeighStation weigh scale HMI kiosk mounted via a swing-away arm
WeighStation weigh scale HMI

Features

Durable Mounting Arms and Pedestals

We offer durable, shock-resistant stainless steel or aluminum pedestals and arm mounts that can swing, swivel, and tilt to accommodate the needs of your production environment.

Extreme Temperature Resistance

Built for operation in extreme underground heat or everyday cold in polar regions, our product lines boast functionality in temperature ranges from -40°C to 70°C.

NEMA and IP Protection

VarTech's computers and monitors offer NEMA and IP protection to stop dust and water ingress, even after temporary submersion. All-Weather, DiamondVue, and ToughStation units are excellent HMI solutions for dusty mining environments, designed to withstand outdoor elements.

Non-Incendiary in Hazardous Areas

ToughStation computers, monitors, and workstations are designed to be a safe user interface in hazardous areas where flammable gases or vapors are often or always present. Our purge-protected computers, monitors, and workstations include Type-X or Type-Z purge systems, ensuring our products are non-incendiary in C1D1 environments.

A compilation of renderings of VarTech Systems' ToughStation Workstation purge-protected hazardous area HMI with its three enclosure styles: Ergonomic, recessed, and panel.
ToughStation Hazardous Area Workstations come in three enclosure styles.

ToughStation and DiamondVue computers and monitors come in stainless steel enclosures: these units are fully sealed and certified for C1D2 environments.

VarTech's DiamondVue C1D2-certified hazardous area computers and monitors shown with 10.4" and 24" display options
DiamondVue C1D2-certified 10.4" and 24" computer and monitor.

Safety-First Hardware Peripherals

Our rugged HMIs are often designed with integrated function buttons that can be used as an E-Stop for machinery and processes when connected to your systems. They also can be built with emergency alert lights that notify workers in underground mining settings of toxic environmental conditions.

Shock and Vibration Resistance

All our product families include protection features to resist damage from shock and vibration, providing an operational interface within vehicles like haul trucks and heavy-duty machinery, including excavators and tunnel-boring machines.

The ruggedness of our units is a lifeline in operations where controlled explosions are an everyday occurrence.

Ultra-Rugged Displays

VarTech's resistive touchscreens are engineered to function after being struck by foreign objects and are functional for users wearing heavy-duty protective gloves.  

In use cases where extra display protection is needed, our DiamondVue and ToughStation HMIs have options for protective doors.

A rendering of a custom ToughStation industrial computer with a protective door covering the display
Custom ToughStation with protective door.

Use Cases

Control Rooms

A rugged solution for a more protected environment, DiamondVue, ToughStation, and the ultra-powerful Bolt (Ai) include up to 128 GB of RAM for operators who control numerous complex systems. As human-machine interfaces, they will connect to data acquisition sensors and other wireless technologies to send and receive data via 4G-LTE Internet connectivity.

VarTech's Bolt (Ai) industrial edge AI computer with and without an integrated display, built for demanding applications
Bolt (Ai) industrial edge computer with up to 128 GB RAM.

Monitoring Outdoor Operations

Built to NEMA 6 and IP67 specifications, All-Weather computers and monitors are well-suited for operating equipment and systems in challenging outdoor conditions including rain, snow, dust, and mud.

Our optical bonding process reduces glare, making it an excellent display solution for outdoor operations when paired with a sunlight-readable LCD panel.

All-Weather 15.6" computer (left) and 15.6" monitor (right).

Rugged Mining Environments

Underground mines are home to challenging combinations of heat, humidity, and dust that require ultra-rugged HMIs for standard operations. Our units perform reliably in deep mine tunnels or during daily temperature swings in open-pit mines.

Underground Mining Applications

Small Displays for Constrained Spaces  

Our compact designs, with display sizes as small as 6.5" on our DiamondVue monitors, provide an efficient fit in tight underground mines.  

Rugged Builds  

When combined with our shock and vibration resistance, explosion-proof enclosures, and components ensuring reliability in extreme underground heat, VarTech's HMIs fit within subsurface mining companies' typical operating conditions.

Contact VarTech Systems Inc.

At VarTech Systems, our Project Managers—with an average of 15+ years of industry experience—are ready to customize a computer, monitor, or HMI workstation solution to meet your needs. Drawing from extensive backgrounds in manufacturing, military, oil and gas, and marine applications, they provide expert guidance throughout your project journey.

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Based in Clemmons, North Carolina, VarTech Systems Inc. engineers and builds custom industrial and rugged computers, monitors, and HMIs.