UTM-00229 | DigiShot Plus Detonator | Rev 4 2019/01/21 APPROVER:_________________________________________________ Vinesh Naidoo yyyy/mm/dd APPROVED
UTM-00229 | Rev 4 1 2 USERS OF THIS MANUAL ......................................................................................... 4 1.1. End User ........................................................................................................................ 4 1.2. Training ......................................................................................................................... 4 1.3. Information .............................................................................
UTM-00229 | Rev 4 8.2. Maximum number of detonators per down hole length ............................................ 15 8.3. Decking ........................................................................................................................ 15 8.4. Out of Pattern DigiShot® Plus detonators .................................................................. 15 8.5. Maximum delay times and increments....................................................................... 15 8.6.
UTM-00229 | Rev 4 DetNet endeavours to upgrade software to comply with new challenges and needs faced by users in the market. As new software becomes available, the DetNet version control policy requires that all control equipment be upgraded to ensure support is provided on the latest software version installed on equipment as deployed on customer sites. Only trained personnel, and personnel found competent, are allowed to operate the system.
UTM-00229 | Rev 4 ELECTRONIC DETONATORS ARE TOTALLY DIFFERENT TO CONVENTIONAL ELECTRIC DETONATORS AND ABSOLUTELY NO CONNECTION WITH CONVENTIONAL ELECTRIC DETONATORS OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC DETONATORS IS POSSIBLE AS IT CAN LEAD TO UNINTENDED INITIATION. ALL USERS OPERATING THE ELECTRONIC INITIATION SYSTEM SHALL HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE SPECIFIC TRAINING BEFORE PERFORMING ANY WORK WITH THE DEVICE(S). DO NOT USE ANY DEVICES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR THIS TYPE OF ELECTRONIC DETONATOR.
UTM-00229 | Rev 4 WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE statements are used throughout this manual to emphasise important and critical information. Observe these statements to ensure safety and to prevent product damage. The statements are defined as follows: A WARNING MEANS THAT INJURY OR DEATH IS POSSIBLE IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT OBEYED. Warnings draw special attention to anything that could injure or kill the reader/user. Warnings are generally placed before the step in the procedure they relate to.
UTM-00229 | Rev 4 DetNet South Africa has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. DetNet South Africa n’approuve aucune modification apportée à l’appareil par l’utilisateur, quelle qu’en soit la nature. Tout changement ou modification peuvent annuler le droit d’utilisation de l’appareil par l’utilisateur.
UTM-00229 | Rev 4 The host device shall be properly labelled to identify the modules within the host device.
UTM-00229 | Rev 4 The DigiShot® Plus 4G detonator contains a new ASIC in the detonator and although look and feel is the same as the DigiShot® Plus 3G detonator, it is a new product that can be used in conjunction with the system and will not affect any use of the equipment.
UTM-00229 | Rev 4 The crimp plug is a seal that is moulded onto the down-line wire preventing ingress of fluid entering the detonator tube between the down-line wire and crimp plug. The PCB is an electronic module that houses components such as resistors and a capacitor.
UTM-00229 | Rev 4 The Connector is used to connect the detonator down-line onto the surface harness-wire bus of the installation. The Connector has two spade connectors that ensures a secure connection on each harness-wire and has two grooves enabling the user to align each wire with these connectors and also facilitates ease of use.
UTM-00229 | Rev 4 1. 2. 3. 4. Using one hand, hold the down-line wire with the connector facing away from your body. With the other hand, pinch the locking clips together to release the connector and release the top lid. Flip the connector lid open. Ensure that there are no small stones and grit inside the connector. Locking Clip 5. Align the harness wire with the spade connectors inside the connector and press them down.
UTM-00229 | Rev 4 Refer to Application document OPI-00390 for guidelines. The guideline does not supersede those required by local mine, explosives or statutory regulations/procedures/codes of practise regarding the use of DigiShot® detonators. In such cases, the MOST STRINGENT set of rules between the mine, explosives or local regulations/procedures/codes of practise and the manufacturer must be followed.
UTM-00229 | Rev 4 Refer to the Electronic Detonator Material Data Sheet available on the DetNet website for detailed information on Precautions for safe handling, Conditions for safe storage, Disposal methods and Regulatory information. Store DigiShot® Plus detonators in accordance with relevant regulatory/legal requirements.
UTM-00229 | Rev 4 A maximum of 300 DigiShot® Plus detonators (dependent on down-hole wire length) can be accommodated per channel. Due to the expanded non-volatile memory capacity of the new 4G Detonator, the cable length is now stored in the detonator during assembly. With this information stored in the detonator, the software on the Control Equipment will automatically verify the cumulative detonator down-hole length and warn the user should the installation limits be exceeded.
UTM-00229 | Rev 4 wire lengths) Maximum rows - 63 rows, do not exceed 300 detonators per channel (depending on down line wire lengths) Initiation Point Left Side Right Side Maximum 127 holes Left Maximum 63 - Parallel to free face Storage in a well-ventilated magazine suitably licensed for IMCO Class 1.1B or 1.4S (specified on packaging) and in accordance to specifications of the relevant Acts on the storage of explosives.
UTM-00229 | Rev 4 The DigiShot® Plus Detonator cannot be initiated by the Tagger. The Tagger is incapable of producing the required firing voltage and cannot produce the required ‘Fire’ command to initiate a DigiShot® Plus detonator. NEVER CONNECT ANY THIRD PARTY OR OTHER UNAPPROVED DETONATORS TO THE DIGISHOT™ PLUS SYSTEM.
UTM-00229 | Rev 4 ALWAYS keep connectors closed when not in use to avoid damage and/or contamination. ALWAYS ensure all the DigiShot® Plus detonators are connected to the system before leaving the bench. DigiShot® Plus detonators are impact sensitive and should ALWAYS be handled with care HANDLE MECHANICALLY DAMAGED DIGISHOT® PLUS DETONATOR AS PER APPROVED PROCEDURES. NEVER CONNECT THE DIGISHOT® PLUS DETONATOR TO ANY UNAPPROVED VOLTAGE SOURCE.
UTM-00229 | Rev 4 Refer to Destruction of Shot Detonators document OPI-00202 for guidelines. The guideline does not supersede those required by local mine, explosives or statutory regulations/procedures/codes of practise regarding the use of DigiShot® detonators. In such cases, the MOST STRINGENT set of rules between the mine, explosives or local regulations/procedures/codes of practise and the manufacturer must be followed.
