EPC-METRICS launches an innovative remote blast monitoring service
In order to reinforce its position as a market leader in commercial explosives and blasting services in the UK, EPC-UK has unveiled EPC-Metrics, a new entity which will provide a dedicated remote monitoring service for blast vibration and air over-pressure measurement.
The innovative new service, developed in partnership with Datum Monitoring Services, aims to facilitate the immediate access of event data, via state-of-the-art fixed monitoring stations, removing the need to travel to and from a monitoring location and the time consuming manual download of results in the field.
Ideal for both short and long-term projects, these remote monitoring stations can be installed at both internal and external locations around a site, each with its own customisable and remotely settable trigger level. Once triggered, these stations automatically transmit data to a cloud-based server with results being published immediately to a web portal, providing users with instantaneous access to event information. Once the data has been received, the platform is also capable of sending alerts, via customisable texts and emails, to specified recipients.
“EPC-UK has successfully provided traditional blast monitoring services for a while, but EPC-Metrics takes this offering to another level,” explains Geoff Adderley, Commercial Manager for EPC-Metrics.
“A fixed monitoring location provides a consistent point of reference for reliable results, whilst the real-time transmission of data saves our customers both time and resources as they no longer have to download results in the field.”
“The EPC-Metrics web portal also provides instant access to both current and historic events from a monitored location, providing a comprehensive life-cycle view of a particular site,” adds Geoff.
The advanced monitoring stations incorporate a GSM modem for wireless data transmission, together with the option for solar power, enabling the service to be used even in the most isolated of locations.
“EPC-Metrics offers users a more efficient way of monitoring blast vibration and air over-pressure, aiding the tracking of compliance and providing a greater understanding of site characteristics” concludes Geoff.
EPC-Metrics is supported by EPC-UK’s team of skilled Explosives Engineers, who can provide detailed analysis of captured data, including site laws and predictive models, as well as the development of innovative blast designs to minimise environmental disturbance.