Poynting
Poynting Wireless Communication
Poynting, a leading innovator in antenna products, provides comprehensive solutions for wireless communication that include LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, and RF. Their team consists of highly qualified engineers with deep expertise in electromagnetics, RF propagation, and antenna design. Poynting serves customers worldwide across multiple industries, delivering robust and effective antenna solutions through their culture of innovation and problem-solving. Dwyka Mining Services is part of Poynting’s connected network of distributors to deliver connectivity solutions tailored to serve the African mining Industry.


Industry leading
Poynting’s focus on innovation has established them as a global leader in antenna products. Their extensive portfolio of over 50 patents and designs drives unique solutions that enhance wireless communications across LTE, 3G, Wi-Fi, RF, and more, solidifying their pioneering reputation.
Versatile
Poynting Antennas excels in versatility, providing antennas that meet diverse application requirements. From underground mining to above-ground connectivity, their antennas offer seamless and efficient communication solutions. Additionally, Poynting Antennas offers intrinsically safe designs, ensuring safety in hazardous environments.
Reliable
Poynting Antennas excels in delivering reliable antennas for mining and tunnel communication systems. Their antennas ensure consistent wireless connectivity in challenging underground environments, withstanding harsh conditions and contributing to safety, productivity, and overall effectiveness in these demanding applications.
Poynting Heli Series
The HELI series comprises circular polarized antennas specifically crafted for applications in mining and tunnelling. These antennas are designed to cover the widely used Wi-Fi bands, namely the 2.4 GHz and 5 to 6 GHz bands, offering different gains. Primarily employed in tunnel environments, the HELI antennas play a crucial role in deploying IoT technology, enabling telemetry and mining automation.
To cater to diverse deployment needs, the HELI series is available in various sizes. The antennas are housed within a sturdy mechanical enclosure designed to withstand demanding conditions, boasting an IP65 rating. This exceptional rating ensures the antennas’ resilience against weather elements, dust, and acts of vandalism, making them exceptionally suitable for harsh environments.
Product Type: Antenna Heli-22
Antenna Heli-22 Key Features:
- Polarization: Circular Polarised (LHC or RHC)
- Bidirectional: radiates in both directions in a tunnel
- Frequency bands: 2400-2500 MHz; 5000-6000 MHz
- Gain (max): 2.4 GHz 10dBi; 5 GHz 11.5dBi
- Ruggedized water and dust ingress protected (IP 65)
- Fire Resistant
Product Type: Antenna Heli-8
Antenna Heli-8 Key Features:
- Polarisation: Left-Hand Circular
- Bi-directional – radiates in both directions in a tunnel
- Frequency bands: 2400-2500 MHz
- Gain (max): 14.5 dBi
- Ruggedized, water and dust ingress protected (IP 65)
- Fire Resistant
Product Type: Antenna Heli-3
The HELI-3 is a high gain, uni-directional antenna that leverages Poynting’s extensive experience in designing antennas for underground mining data networks. This antenna is ideal for 2.4-2.5 GHz wireless applications in tunnels, outperforming linearly polarized panel antennas in both data rate and range. Its rugged construction suits the mining environment. The HELI-3 provides a cost-effective network infrastructure for voice and data communication in mines and tunnels. An intrinsically safe version, HELI-3-IS, is also available.
Antenna Heli-3 Key Features:
- Polarisation: Left-Hand Circular
- Uni-directional – radiates in one direction in a tunnel
- Frequency bands: 2400-2500 MHz
- Gain (Max) 17.5 dBi
- Ruggedized,, water and dust resistance (IP 65)
- Fire Resistant
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