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Level 9 Collision Avoidance System (CAS)

The CxD Level 9 collision prevention system is the most advanced mining safety system, featuring fully automated machine intervention.

Mine Safe CxD Level 9 Collision Avoidance System (CAS)


The gold standard in mining safety.

The Mine Safe CxD Level 9 Collision Avoidance System (CAS) is a fully automated proximity detection and collision prevention solution engineered for surface, underground, and plant mining environments. Combining real-time GPS and RTLS sensor fusion, predictive hazard analysis, intelligent dynamic zoning, and automated machine intervention, the CxD Level 9 eliminates vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian collision risk before incidents occur. ISO 21815-compliant and EMESRT-aligned, our Level 9 CAS integrates with both modern OEM fleets and older legacy machines, delivering full collision prevention capability without requiring complete fleet replacement.

When the Level 9 collision avoidance system detects a dangerous trajectory and human reaction time is insufficient to avoid an incident, it automatically initiates machine intervention, decelerating and bringing the machine to a controlled, safe stop without operator input.
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  • It features fully automated machine intervention to prevent collisions.
  • The system acts when human reaction time is insufficient to avoid an incident.
  • It is the most advanced collision prevention system currently available.
  • ISO 21815-compliant and works with both modern and legacy equipment.
  • High-precision detection in open-pit and plant environments.
  • Situational awareness through a full GIS background layer on the in-cab controller.
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Key Features

Level 9 represents the highest standard of collision prevention, where the system automatically intervenes to slow down or stop a machine if a dangerous situation is detected. Level 9 takes control in real time to avoid accidents.

Operational Readiness

  • The system is fully compliant and engineered for seamless integration with your fleet, ensuring readiness for Level 9 intervention control.

Mesh Radio Network

  • Enables real-time data transmission between machines and the central Mine Safe Global TrackPro back-end database.

Multi-Sensory Alarms

  • Effective visual and audio alerts enhance awareness and response times.

Advanced GIS Integration

  • Enhanced situational awareness through a full GIS background layer on the in-cab controller.

Level 9 Intelligent Zoning System

  • Dynamic zoning for optimal safety at all speeds and under varying traffic conditions.

GPS & RTLS Location Technology

  • Multi-sensor fusion ensures high-precision detection in open-pit and plant areas.

Self-Diagnostics & Health Monitoring

  • Continuous system checks and fail-to-safe operation.

Workforce and Machine Management

  • Supports iButton access and electronic pre-shift checklists.

Configurable Parameters

  • Tailor system configuration to meet site-specific operational needs.

In-depth Data Analysis

  • The system includes playback functionality and reporting tools.

Mine Safe Global Plug-and-Play

  • Simplified deployment with strain-relief and tamper-proof mechanisms.

Mine Safe Global Live Reporting

  • Gain live insights to manage and enhance on-site safety.

Level 9 Smart Operational Modes

  • Includes loading mode, intelligent crawl mode, various smart and fail-to-safe override modes, and pairing with pedestrian units to minimise false alarms.

Cloud-Based Data Log Storage

  • Transfer data to local or cloud database via the Mine Safe Global TrackPro network, no WiFi or cellular required, with optional use of onsite networks.

Complete Level 9 Collision Prevention Solutions

Mine Safe Global designs, manufactures, installs, and supports collision prevention and avoidance systems for mining environments. Our Level 9 solutions protect operators, pedestrians, visitors, and assets by combining real-time alerts with automated intervention where human reaction alone is not sufficient. Every service is tailored to match your specific infrastructure, equipment, and safety requirements.

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Complete Operational Support

Whether your site is underground, surface, or mixed-operation, we tailor the system to your exact operational and compliance requirements. Beyond installation, we provide continuous software updates, remote diagnostics, and priority technical response to ensure long-term stability and performance. With proactive monitoring and hands-on support, your CPS Level 9 implementation remains reliable, scalable, and effective .

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How Level 9 Collision Avoidance (CAS) & Proximity Detection Technology Works

Level 9 collision avoidance systems (CAS) and proximity detection systems (PDS) are structured in alignment with EMESRT guidelines into three progressive defensive control phases. The CxD Level 9 represents the highest level of this framework — automated machine intervention:

Level 7 (Operator Awareness): The system detects pedestrians or other machines and provides visual and audible warnings to alert the operator.

Level 8 (Advisory Controls): The system advises the operator on specific evasive actions or triggers vehicle de-rating (engine restriction).

Level 9 (Intervention Controls): If the operator takes no action, the system automatically overrides the controls, actively decelerating and bringing the machine to a safe, controlled stop.

Request a demo today to see how the Mine Safe Global CxD Level 9 CAS eliminates collision risk through automated machine intervention — protecting every operator, pedestrian, and visitor on your site.

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Complete Level 9 Solutions

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Congested Areas & High-Traffic Zones

In high-traffic areas such as loading zones, crusher approaches, and ROM pad intersections, conventional CAS systems can generate nuisance alarms that cause unnecessary stoppages and operator complacency. The CxD Level 9 uses configurable speed-zone logic and Smart Loading Mode to apply appropriate intervention thresholds based on real operational context — maintaining safety without disrupting production.

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Curves, T-Junctions & Y-Merges

Road geometry is one of the most challenging collision scenarios in open-pit and surface mining. The CxD Level 9 employs predictive path analysis to model vehicle trajectories around curves, at T-junctions, and along Y-merge roads — detecting converging collision paths before vehicles enter the danger zone and initiating controlled intervention only where and when it is genuinely required.

GPS and RTLS multi-sensor fusion for Level 9 collision detection at a mining operation

Load & Dump State Operations

Close-proximity machine interaction during loading and dumping presents a specific collision risk that standard detection zones are not designed for. The CxD Level 9 Intelligent Loading Mode reconfigures safety parameters during active loading and dumping cycles, allowing safe, efficient close interaction while maintaining full collision intervention capability — keeping your fleet moving without compromising on protection.

Level 9 secure data logging and back-office compliance reporting for mining

Handles Complex Mining Scenarios

Mining environments present collision risks that simple alert-and-warn systems cannot manage alone. The CxD Level 9 collision avoidance system is engineered with advanced predictive algorithms that resolve high-risk scenarios unique to active mine sites — without generating excessive nuisance alarms that slow down production.

Level 9 geofencing and safety zone management for mining traffic control

Comprehensive Level 9 Geofencing Capability

Mine Safe Global Level 9 system prevents unauthorised access and ensures strict adherence to site traffic management plans and safety zones.

Seamless Integration With All OEM Brands

Mine Safe Global delivers versatile, high-performance solutions that integrate seamlessly with all major machinery brands through OEM or aftermarket interfaces.

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Compliance and Certification

Mine Safe Global solutions meet the highest regulatory and technical standards required across the mining sector.

ISO Certification ISO 21815-Compliant

Ensures full compliance with the global communication and functional protocol for Collision Prevention (CxD) and Machine Control Interface (MCI) integration.

Chief Inspector of Explosives and MHSA compliance certification for mining safety systems Chief Inspector Explosives & MHSA

Our technology complies with the standards set by the Chief Inspector of Explosives, meeting strict regulatory requirements for safe operation around explosive zones.

ICASA Certification ICASA Certification

All products are officially approved by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, ensuring legal operation and reliability.

EMI & EMC Compliance EMI & EMC Compliance

Confirms that collision prevention systems meet all relevant electromagnetic interference and compatibility standards.

MOSH CPS Blueprint MOSH CPS Blueprints

Aligns with MOSH standards for the design and implementation of collision prevention systems.

EMESRT Compliance EMESRT Compliance

Complies with Earth Moving Equipment Safety Round Table (EMESRT) requirements for safe mining operations.

IP66 certified — Mine Safe Global Level 9 equipment rated for harsh mining environments IP Certified

Equipment has been tested to comply with the required standards, ensuring long-term durability and safety compliance.

ISERT certification — Mine Safe Global Level 9 collision avoidance system ISERT Certified

Our solutions are certified through ISERT, confirming adherence to strict safety, reliability, and performance requirements across mining.

MTEx certification — explosion-safe mining collision avoidance system MTEx Certified

Our systems are MTEx certified, ensuring explosion-prevention compliance for safe operation in hazardous areas.

Mineral Council of South Africa — Mine Safe Global member and industry partner Mineral Council of South Africa

The Mineral Council of South Africa supports, promotes, and advocates for the South African mining industry.

Mine Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996) compliant — Mine Safe Global Mine Health & Safety Act

Enables our customers to comply with the South African Mine Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996).

TRL 4 LDV Surface Certification — University of Pretoria verified Level 9 collision avoidance TRL 4 LDV Surface Certification

Independently verified by the University of Pretoria, this TRL 4 certification confirms our fire-tested LDV safety systems are technically validated and Level 9 ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Level 9 collision prevention system?
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A Level 9 collision prevention system is the highest level of mining collision prevention technology. Unlike warning-only systems, Level 9 solutions actively intervene by automatically slowing down or stopping equipment when a collision risk is detected. The system combines proximity detection, real-time positioning, predictive analysis, and machine control integration to prevent vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian incidents.

CAS stands for Collision Avoidance System. In the context of mining safety, a CAS is a technology solution designed to detect proximity risks between vehicles, machines, and pedestrians on a mine site and alert operators or automatically intervene to prevent collisions. The Mine Safe Global CxD Level 9 is a fully automated CAS that meets the highest Level 9 EMESRT intervention standard.
PDS stands for Proximity Detection System. A PDS detects the proximity of machines, vehicles, and pedestrians relative to one another and provides alerts or intervention responses depending on the protection level — from Level 7 awareness through to Level 9 automated machine control. Mine Safe Global designs and manufactures PDS solutions across all protection levels.
EMESRT — the Earth Moving Equipment Safety Round Table — defines a nine-level framework for proximity detection and collision avoidance in surface mining. Level 7 provides operator awareness alerts, Level 8 provides advisory controls and machine de-rating, and Level 9 requires full automated machine intervention. Mine Safe Global CxD systems are designed and certified in alignment with EMESRT requirements at every level.
ISO 21815 is the international standard governing the communication and functional protocol between collision prevention systems (CxD) and machine control interfaces (MCI) in mining. ISO 21815 compliance ensures that a Level 9 CAS can communicate reliably with the machine’s control systems to execute automated intervention. Mine Safe Global Level 9 solutions are fully ISO 21815-compliant.
Yes. The Mine Safe Global MI Machine Controller Interface is specifically designed to enable full Level 9 CAS integration on older, non-intelligent legacy machines that do not have native OEM interface capability — allowing operations to achieve Level 9 compliance across an entire mixed fleet without requiring full equipment replacement.
The terms are often used interchangeably in the mining industry. Technically, collision avoidance typically refers to systems that warn and advise operators (Levels 7–8), while collision prevention refers to systems that actively intervene to stop the machine (Level 9). Mine Safe Global designs systems across both categories, with the CxD Level 9 representing the highest standard of automated collision prevention.
A Level 9 collision prevention system continuously monitors machine locations, pedestrian positions, speed, and travel paths using technologies such as GPS, RTLS, GIS mapping, and sensor fusion. If a dangerous trajectory is detected and the operator does not react, the system automatically intervenes by reducing speed or applying controlled stopping actions.
Level 8 systems provide advisory controls and warnings to operators, helping them take corrective action. Level 9 systems go further by automatically overriding machine controls when necessary. This intervention capability significantly reduces the risk of collisions caused by delayed human response.

Yes. Mine Safe Global Level 9 solutions are designed to align with ISO 21815 requirements for collision avoidance systems and machine control interfaces. Compliance helps mining operations meet safety standards while supporting reliable integration across fleets.

Yes, it is fully ISO 21815-compliant and meets South African MHSA Regulation 8 requirements.

It features Smart Operational Modes, such as “Loading Mode,” which suppresses unnecessary alerts while machines are working in close proximity during loading.

Yes. Collision prevention technologies significantly reduce incidents by identifying hazards before operators can react. By combining intelligent collision detection, proximity monitoring, and automated intervention, Level 9 systems help improve operator safety and reduce accident risks.

Yes. Level 9 systems can integrate with both OEM and legacy mining equipment through standard machine interfaces. This allows operations to upgrade existing fleets without requiring complete equipment replacement.

It uses multi-sensor fusion, combining high-precision GPS and Real-Time Location System (RTLS) technology.

Yes, it utilizes Intelligent Linear Dynamic Zoning, which automatically adjusts the safety zones based on the machine’s speed and traffic conditions.

Through a 7-inch LCD in-cab controller that provides a full GIS background layer and intuitive visual/voice alerts.

Yes, the system supports Biometric Key Control and electronic pre-shift checklists to ensure only authorized, fit-for-work operators can start the machine.

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Complete CAS, PDS & Mining Safety Solutions

The CxD Level 9 is the cornerstone of a complete, integrated collision avoidance and mine safety ecosystem.

Mine Safe MI Machine Controller Interface universal Level 9 CAS all OEM equipment

MI Machine Controller Interface

Enables seamless Level 9 integration between any CxD and any machine, including older non-intelligent legacy machines.

Level 8 Collision Avoidance System vehicle-to-vehicle machine-to-pedestrian mining

Level 8 Collision Avoidance System

Level 8 machine-to-machine and machine-to-pedestrian collision avoidance is a cost-effective on-site safety solution.

Level 7 Visitor Collision Avoidance Unit portable battery-powered mining CAS

PTU Pedestrian Detection Tag

The PTU wearable pedestrian tag alerts Mine Safe–equipped machines and vehicles to nearby pedestrian risk.

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Global Footprint

We operate across Southern Africa and key regions including North America, United Kingdom  and across Europe.

As one of South Africa’s leading collision avoidance partners, we’ve helped mines boost safety and efficiency through advanced, integrated safety technology.