NLT, which also produces the similarly-designed Polaris, said mines using the Genesis could choose from various standard RFID or Wi-Fi tags, all of which could be powered by the unit’s high-capacity battery,
“We are thrilled to have built upon the technological advancement of the Polaris," NLT president Heidi Levitt said.
“We are especially excited about the Genesis launch because it is a bridge between our two business groups: NLT Cap Lamp Systems and NLTMining Networks.”
NLT was also the first to introduce a dry cell battery pack with smart-charging, the incorporation of NiMH technology, the first two-way cap lamp with text messaging, and the first federally-approved all-in-one unit.
Levitt said the Genesis was in field testing, and would be available in October.
An Intrinsically Safe (IS) version approved for coal mine use is also under approval review.
