TunnellingPBE Axell provide made-for-purpose solutions for data & communication, safety & temporary power for the tunnelling sector throughout the contstruction phase as well as for permanent infrastructure.
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PBE has been active in the tunnelling market for more than 15 years, with 100's of deployed systems for the construction phase and permanent infrastructure...
PBE Axell provide critical safety & temporary power solutions around the globe for the construction efforts of tunnels
Tunnel Construction Phase SolutionsPermanent safety & communication solutions can also be provided to maximise the protection & efficiency of the tunnel as well as the employees and transport within
Tunnel Permanent Infrastructure SolutionsConstruction Phase
Identify potential hazards to both your vehicles and personnel before they present themselves via collition avoidance & tagging/tracking systems
Permanent Infrastructure
Support more communication devices at faster speeds, streamlining data flow throughout the entire tunnel
Construction Phase
Ensure your equipment remains reliably powered with our range of complete temporary power solutions designed for the construction sector, guaranteeing your tunnel project's power-on date
Permanent Infrastructure
Ensure the reliability of mission-critical network coverage throughout the entire tunnel, including full below ground signal coverage
Construction Phase
A complete proximity alert system for above and below ground detections
Enhanced safety, reduced risk
PAS utilises multiple detection technologies for increased detection, and reliability in confined underground environments. An innovative collision avoidance system capable of dectecting light vehicles, heavy vehicles, obstacles and personnel.
A complete proximity alert system for above and below ground detections. Enhanced workplace safety by reducing the risk of collision through asset and personnel detection and warning.
Features/Benefits:
Allows a vehicle’s L9 Canbus and relay actions to be restricted
Allows a vehicle’s detection and alerting zones to dynamically tighten or broaden proportionally with the speed of the vehicle
Configurable speed limits for an entire site and/or per geofence display provides audible and visual alerts. Speed limits can be set based on angle of inclination
With a configurable activation range PT-Tag can issue L9 stop commands to a vehicle in emergencies, the command can be deactivated by the tag or when the tag is removed from high-risk zone
Suppresses all CANbus commands, relay outputs and alerts time setting is configurable. Unit resets to normal-mode automatically after time elapses
Temporarily suppress alarms and actions generated from an interaction with a specific vehicle. Used when two vehicles are close to one another to perform a controlled task, such as when loader and haulage truck are gathering bulk materials
Temporarily suppress alarms and actions generated from an interaction with a specific tag. This is useful for instances in which one or multiple tags must be very close or inside of a vehicle, such as when any driver enters a vehicle with their personnel tag
Display indicates all tags within its zones with a low battery
Ensure only trained, authorised drivers are able to operate a given vehicle containing a PAS system
Caution is a system alarm indicating high system traffic that could impact the accuracy/performance of the PAS system.
Deem the system to be inoperable under the commissioned performance specifications
Construction Phase
Accurately identify the location of your personnel and equipment
Installed in over 100 underground systems
PBE Axell's Tagging & Tracking systems are capable of providing the real-time location of equipment, personnel and vehicles. An integrated system provides valuable tools to managers with extensive data collection capabilities, real-time management and report generation. The technology can be used with an Emergency Preparedness System, Automatic Personnel Registration or as an Access Control System.
Tagging & Tracking
Real-Time Tracking
Zonal Positioning
Personnel Location
Asset Tracking
Construction Phase
...with logistics in mind. Specialising in large-scale, hard-to-reach or isolated locations
Rapid, global, temporary power installations
PBE Axell containerised switchrooms distribute power at a wide range of voltages for tunnel construction equipment. This containerised modular solution is compact, easily transportable and offers immediate connection to the electrical grid without the need for permanent installations.
Temporary PowerTemporary Power Products
Permanent Infrastructure
Next generation railroad tunnel communication & data
Introducing 
- 3 systems in 1:
Your OMNIA system will be fully monitored through our proprietary monitoring system, VANTAGE. This system provides the operator with a full picture of system health in real-time down to the component level, allowing you to see potential issues before they become big problems.
Train SafetyPermanent Infrastructure
State-of-the-art wireless coverage solutions that provide a competitive edge
Enhanced wireless coverage
PBE Axell operates globally in the provision of advanced wireless coverage and capacity delivery systems, producing innovative, cost-effective and robust solutions that address market requirements for improved connectivity, greater capacity and better user experience.
Distributed Antenna SystemsFeatures/Benefits:
Improved wireless coverage in remote & underground environments
Higher network capacity and faster data speeds
Support for multiple cellular technologies, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G
Enables new technologies and applications such as IoT
Cost-effective alternative to traditional cell tower installations
Reliable solutions for mission-critical communications
Permanent Infrastructure
Smart connectivity solutions to improve safety, sustainability, productivity & efficiency
Reliable, efficient, secure & flexible
A PBE Axell private LTE network creates a connectivity area within the tunnel, where all devices and machinery can be monitored and controlled. An LTE network increases flexibility without reliance on local providers to make changes, creating additional secure networks or moving devices from one network to another. Over traditional Wi-Fi systems LTE solutions provide improved handovers and roaming for all services below ground. A private LTE network allows control of network access, critical for securing data and device access. Private LTE allows for setting up specific levels of security access for different on-site members.
LTE SolutionsPrivate LTE network solutions
Dedicated to maximising your:
Coverage
Capacity
Control
Performance
Permanent Infrastructure
Strong & flexible providing complete radio communication coverage
Simple, reliable voice & data communications
Radio waves travel through the air omnidirectionally, making radio in tunnel environments difficult. PBE Axell’s Leaky Feeder solves this problem by forming an antenna that is installed throughout the tunnel, providing complete radio communication coverage by ‘leaking’ radio signals throughout the environment.
Leaky Feeder Solutions
Features/Benefits:
Voice and Data
FM & Analogue Compatible
Diagnostics
Battery Backup
Automatic Gain Control
Saddle & Clamp Connections
Minimum IP55/NEMA4X Rated Enclosure
VHF and UHF
Permanent Infrastructure
Minimise deployment & maintenance costs while maximising integrity
Wi-Fi & Mesh Systems
High-speed internet and data connectivity has become the expected norm in the field, with technology constantly improving. PBE ensures that underground wireless communication systems are always at the forefront of technological advancement. Industrial grade mesh and Wi-Fi solutions can be deployed within the confined space tunnel environment.
Wireless NetworksFeatures/Benefits:
High
Speed
Low
Maintenance
Wide
Bandwidth
Increased
Mobility
Tunnelling Case Studies
Brisbane Airport Link, Australia
Cellular and public safety coverage system
PBE Axell provided both a cellular and public safety coverage system to Australia's largest road infrastructure project. This solution had to support both multi-operator coverage as well as radio broadcast for the emergency and security services.
Lainz Tunnel, Austria
VHF and digital wireless system
PBE Axell provided To implement a VHF and digital wireless system in the Purkersdorf switch hall with Kapsch CarrierCom for the national Austrian railway operator ÖBB (Österreichische Bundesbahnen).
Lincoln & Holland Tunnels, NY, USA
Wireless coverage
PBE Axell was involved in providing coverage for the PCS cellular services which later had to be upgraded to support the new requirements that would allow the 3rd generation Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) band to be added.
For the construction phase & permanent infrastructure