Hardware
M-Cube Access Point
Ya Batho’s M-Cube Access Points are designed to support 802.11ac and 1GB fast ethernet for high-power access point, hotspot and meshing applications. The M-Cube platform is available in single or dual radio configuration and supports MIMO 2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz combination radio cards. The M-Cube Access Point with the smallest form factor in the industry can be installed with ease to facilitate uninterrupted communication.
Ya Batho’s M-Cube range of Access Points now also supports Mesh Network protocols from Meshmerize.
Meshmerize delivers an ultra-reliable mesh network software for seamless connectivity in all mine types, including open-pit and underground, crucial for operational efficiency at remote sites.
M-Cube Ex (ia) Access Point
The reliability and survivability of conventional communications systems in harsh mining environments has always been a problem till now. Ya Batho’s Integrated Access Point has been designed to be used within the production areas and to be installed onto TMM’s thanks to its small form factor despite being intrinsically safe. The Integrated Access Points have been designed specifically to facilitate machine automation and control in underground mining operations.
Meshmerize delivers an ultra-reliable mesh network software for seamless connectivity in all mine types, including open-pit and underground, crucial for operational efficiency at remote sites.
Wireless Extender
The wireless extender is a temporary solution that provides wireless connectivity in areas that do not have infrastructure such as power or fibre optic cable. Facilitates RTLS and phone calls in the madala sites or areas that require connectivity whilst work is being carried out.
Meshmerize delivers an ultra-reliable mesh network software for seamless connectivity in all mine types, including open-pit and underground, crucial for operational efficiency at remote sites.
Oukitel G1 Smartphone
Ya Batho’ Oukitel G1 Smartphone is a high-performance, rugged Android phone,
designed specifically for rugged environments. The light-weight, ruggedized construction
is IP-68 rated and waterproof, includes dust screening and shock proofing, and can be
used in extreme temperatures.
The Oukitel G1 is running Android 14 with GMS Certification
M-Phone SIP 2.0
M-Phone SIP 2.0 digital hand-held phone is a high-performance, industrial grade Wi-Fi phone, designed specifically for underground mining environments. The M-Phone uses the Open Standard “SIP” to set up and manage phone calls. The lightweight, ruggedised construction is IP-54 rated, explosion proof and includes dust screening and shock proofing, and can be used in extreme temperatures. The M-Phone supports “Push-to-Talk” and “One Touch SOS” functions as well as “Offline Communication” which can be used when no network infrastructure exists.
Ex ia Smartphone
Ya Batho’ Intrinsic Safe SmartPhone is a high-performance, rugged Android
phone, designed specifically for rugged environments. The light-weight, ruggedized construction is IP-68 rated and waterproof, includes dust screening and shock proofing, and can be used in extreme temperatures.
The Ex ia Smartphone carries the following Ex Certifications,
Ex ia I ma
Ex ib IIB T4 Gb
M-Tab 8A
8″ Android 8.1 Ex ia Tablet
The M-Tab 8 Inch Android tablets ruggedized construction is certified Ex (ia) and is IP-67 rated and can be used in section and with confidence in the harshest of mining environments. Comes with Android 8.1 operating system. Mine employees are now able to connect to the corporate network in section and make calls from the production face to keep the respective departments informed and, in a position, to make proactive decisions.
M-Tab 8W-R2
8″ Windows 11 Ex ia Tablet
The M-Tab 8″ Windows tablets ruggedized construction is certified Ex (ia) and is IP-67 rated and can be used in section and with confidence in the harshest of mining environments. Comes with Windows 11 Professional operating system. Mine employees are now able to connect to the corporate network in section and make calls from the production face to keep the respective departments informed and, in a position, to make proactive decisions.
M-Tab 10W-R2
10″ Windows 11 Ex ia Tablet
The M-Tab 10″ Windows tablet is a high-performance, rugged Windows tablet, designed specifically for harsh working conditions. The lightweight, ruggedized construction is IP-65 rated. Comes with Windows 10 Professional operating system. Contractor’s and mine employees can complete job cards and submit work orders online in real time.
The M-Tab10W-R2 tablet is certified Ex (ia).
Missing Person Locator Hardware - Ya Batho INSIGHTS™
LoRa® BLE Locator
The Ya Batho BLE–LoRa Locator Node is an industrial wireless device designed to detect Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) tags worn by personnel or attached to assets and forward this information over a long-range LoRa network to surface systems.
It forms a key building block of the Ya Batho Missing Person Locator System (MPLS), providing reliable personnel visibility, last-seen location data, and safety accountability in underground mining environments.
Wi-Fi BLE Locator
The Ya Batho BLE Wi-Fi Gateway is a high‑performance bridge for BLE data collection and cloud connectivity. Built on dual ESP32 modules, it supports BLE 5.0 long‑range scanning, Ethernet, Wi‑Fi, MQTT uplink, and remote beacon management. Ideal for industrial IoT, mining environments, and real‑time asset/personnel tracking
Cap Lamp Tag
The Ya Batho BLE Cap Lamp Tag is a compact, rugged, and low-power Bluetooth tag designed for real-time personnel tracking, attendance, access control, and asset monitoring in mining and industrial environments. Equipped with BLE 5.0, RFID, and a 3-axis accelerometer, the device enables accurate location services, long battery life, and remote cloud-based management.
BLE Asset Tag
The Ya Batho BLE Asset Beacon is an industry-grade Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) tag designed for reliable asset and personnel identification in harsh underground mining environments. When attached to equipment, vehicles, or personnel gear, the beacon broadcasts a unique BLE signal that can be detected by Ya Batho locator nodes and tracking infrastructure.
Lanyard BLE Tag
The Ya Batho LM BLE Asset Beacon is a compact, rugged, long‑range Bluetooth Low
Energy beacon designed for mining, industrial, and commercial RTLS applications. Powered by a replaceable CR2477 battery with up to 2.5‑year lifetime, the beacon
supports multiple installation methods, motion‑based activation, and NFC configuration for secure pairing and rapid deployment.
MPL Test Station
The Ya Batho MPL Verification Station is a purpose‑built device designed for mining lamp‑room environments. It automates MPL compliance checks by validating cap‑lamp status, performing IR‑based detection, and providing
immediate PASS/FAIL feedback. Powered by the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 with Wi‑Fi capability and supported by an ESP32 co‑processor, the system offers accurate verification, reliable performance, and easy
integration into Ya Batho digital safety and reporting platforms.
Quuppa RTLS - BLE AoA Technology
Quuppa QT1 Tag
The Quuppa Intelligent Locating System allows you to locate any objects equipped with Quuppa Tags in an environment equipped with Quuppa Locators. Tags have a battery life of between 2 and four years and allows for two-way communication, enabling alerts to be sent to workers underground. Comes with an offline mode which enables use even in emergencies when connectivity is limited.
BLE Ex (ia) Wearable
The right information at the right time and the right location enables an excellent opportunity for the mining industry to make their decisions faster than ever. For mining applications such as Shaft Clearance, Blast Clearance, Woman in Mining and Personnel-in-Distress are some of the capabilities that can be achieved with the Quuppa Intelligent Locating System and BLE Ex (ia) wearable
Quuppa Q17 Locator Receiver
Location-based Bluetooth solutions powered by Quuppa, the world leader in advanced location systems with a higher level of location accuracy. It works even in confined tunnels due to map matching.
Quuppa Q35 Locator Receiver
Quuppa enables positioning accuracy down to 1m (conditions dependant), provides real-time location updates even for the fastest moving objects, and is reliable also in the most challenging environments. Quuppa can locate both smartphones and tags – whether you need pinpoint positioning, proximity, or just presence detection – and offers connectivity for IoT sensors at the same time. Run the OS independent software locally or in the cloud, and integrate through standard, open API.
BlueIOT Solutions - BLE AoA Technology
BA3000-t
BA3000-t High Precision Indoor Bluetooth Location Anchor uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology with advanced AoA algorithm and standard, which can achieve functions such as precise locating, trace uploading and status collection of personnel and objects indoor, while having high accuracy, high concurrency, low power consumption, high compatibility and easy quick deployment, it is an effective solution for the demands arising from Internet of Things, for precise spatial and status perception as well as intelligent control and management.
BT1000-g
BT1000-g Badge Type High Precision Wireless Positioning Tag.
BT2000-z Tag
BT2000-z Asset Type AoA High Precision Wireless Positioning Tag.
BlueIOT Solutions - Ultra Wideband Technology
U3100-p UWB Anchor
U3100-p Ultra-Wideband Anchor
U3000-w UWB Anchor
U3000-w Ultra-Wideband Anchor
TB1000-g UWB Tag
TB1000-g Ultra-Wideband Tag
TB2010-cl UWB Vehicle Tag
TB2010-cl Ultra-Wideband Vehicle Tag
U3000-w UWB Wristband Tag
U3000-w Ultra-Wideband Wristband Tag
TB1000-h UWB Helmet Tag
TB1000-h Ultra-Wideband Helmet Tag
BlueIOT Solutions - Forklift Proximity Warning System
MA2000 – UWB Forklift Anchor
MA2000 Ultra-Wideband Forklift Anchor
Forklift UWB Tags
Tb1000-w, Tb1000-g and Tb1000-h Ultra-Wideband Tags
Rugged IP Camera
The Ya Batho Rugged IP Camera is a high-durability industrial surveillance camera designed for harsh mining, industrial, and outdoor environments where reliability, visibility, and environmental protection are critical.
Housed in stainless steel with a toughened solid glass window, the camera is fully IP66-rated, providing protection against dust ingress, water jets, vibration, and temperature extremes. This makes it ideally suited for underground mines, processing plants, conveyor systems, tipping areas, and other high-risk operational zones.
LOSCA
The LOSCA (Line of Sight Camera Assist System) is a rugged, mine-ready visual assistance solution designed to enhance remote machine operation safety, accuracy, and productivity. It provides operators with real-time visual feedback when driving, loading, or tipping equipment that is operated remotely or from a protected control position.
LOSCA forms a critical part of Ya Batho’s broader remote operation, safety, and connectivity ecosystem, enabling safer and more efficient machine control where visibility is limited or direct access is not possible.
GPS Cable Tracking Puck
The LoRa GPS Tag is self-powered via a rechargeable 3.7v 1922mAh Lithium Ion Battery.
Battery life is dependent on tag configuration and upload intervals. With a configured location
update interval of every 4 hours, the expected lifetime of the battery is ± 6 months.
The location interface can be configured to create alarms based on battery voltages.
Battery maintenance can be scheduled as part of regular maintenance intervals.
GPS Tag with ADC
The LoRa GPS Tag is self-powered via a rechargeable 3.7v 1922mAh Lithium Ion Battery.
Battery life is dependent on tag configuration and upload intervals. With a configured location
update interval of every 4 hours, the expected lifetime of the battery is ± 6 months.
The location interface can be configured to create alarms based on battery voltages.
Battery maintenance can be scheduled as part of regular maintenance intervals.
12v/24v PDU
The Ya Batho 12V/24V Vehicle Power Distribution Unit (PDU) is a ruggedized electrical hub designed for vehicles and heavy-duty mobile equipment requiring reliable, fused 12V/24V DC power distribution to multiple auxiliary systems. It provides centralized power management, clear labelling, and simplified serviceability for onboard systems such as fatigue monitoring, cameras, Wi-Fi access points, and telemetry equipment.
SmartOps BLE IA Wearable
The SmartOps BLE IA Wearable Locating System allows you to locate and track any objects equipped with SmartOps BLE Tags in an environment equipped with SmartOps BLE Anchors.
Mining applications such as
Shaft Clearance, Blast Clearance and Personnel-in-Distress is some of the capabilities that can be
achieved with the SmartOps Location System.
RF Tag nRF52840
The nRF52840 Tag is a small unit that supports Bluetooth 5.4, Bluetooth mesh, Thread, Zigbee, 802.15.4, ANT and 2.4 GHz protocols. The Tag has been
designed to be used as a wireless HW device together with nRF Connected via 2 Primary cells in series.
