A system for navigation detection and inclination measurement of advanced hydraulic supports, including a detection device module, a signal transfer transmission module, connected to the detection device module, and used to integrate ultrasonic signals and inclination signals received from all advanced hydraulic supports and then wirelessly transmit all the signals to an analysis and processing module. The analysis and processing module, connected to the signal transfer transmission module, and used to receive the signals from the signal integration and transmission device for analysis, where if an analysis result shows an abnormal situation, an alarm will b e immediately given to a worker. If the analysis result shows a continuous abnormal situation, or a relatively large value indicating the abnormal situation is generated, a command will be immediately sent to make the advanced hydraulic supports stop operating in a current mode.

A device for monitoring convergence between a first surface and a second surface, for example of a mine ceiling and floor, includes a measuring means having a plurality of measurements. The measuring means is attached to a support extending between and in contact with the first surface and the second surface. An indicator body and a release trigger are adapted for mounting in relation to the measuring means.

The indicator body has one or more warning indicators for providing a visual display upon convergence between the first surface and the second surface. The one or more warning indicators are adapted for display in response to activation of the release trigger.