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IntelliShot

Commander System

UTM-00338 | Rev 5 | 2018

IntelliShot

Commander SVN 36230C

CE4 Tagger SVN 36230B

IntelliShot

Detonator

APPROVER:__________________________________________________________________

2018/08/27

Vinesh Naidoo

APPROVED

yyyy/mm/dd

Summary of content (218 pages)

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IntelliShot® Commander System UTM-00338 | Rev 5 | 2018 IntelliShot® Commander SVN 36230C CE4 Tagger SVN 36230B IntelliShot® Detonator 2018/08/27 APPROVER:_________________________________________________ Vinesh Naidoo yyyy/mm/dd APPROVED
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS ® TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................... 2 List of Figures ................................................................................................................................. 9 List of Tables ................................................................................................................................... 9 1 USERS OF THIS MANUAL .............
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Components ........................................................................................................................... 24 Crimp Plug ....................................................................................................................................... 24 Printed Circuit Board (PCB) ............................................................................................................. 25 Fusehead........................................................
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Real Time Clock (RTC) Function .................................................................................................... 34 NFC ................................................................................................................................................. 34 Wireless Charging ........................................................................................................................... 34 Power CE4 Tagger ON and OFF ...............................
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Remote View .......................................................................................................................... 68 Select Remote View on CE4 Tagger .............................................................................................. 68 Initiate Remote View on PC ............................................................................................................ 69 Clear Tags .........................................................................
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 11 TEST MENU .................................................................................................................. 110 Test All ........................................................................................................................... 110 Test String...................................................................................................................... 111 Test Single Detonator.....................................................................
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Shutdown....................................................................................................................................... 135 Bootloading.................................................................................................................................... 135 Pairing ........................................................................................................................................... 135 Aborting ....................................
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Device Password ........................................................................................................... 191 Last Det .......................................................................................................................... 192 Toggle Auto Arm ........................................................................................................... 193 Max Wire Length .....................................................................................
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 List of Figures Figure 1: IntelliShot® Commander System Composition ...................................................................................... 13 Figure 2: Direct Blasting ........................................................................................................................................ 14 Figure 3: Remote Blasting of up to 16000 detonators ..........................................................................................
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 1 USERS OF THIS MANUAL Purpose of this manual This manual details the operation of the IntelliShot® Commander System. This manual is only to be used for the IntelliShot® Commander System and the applicable software version as displayed. End User Requirements Only trained personnel, and personnel found competent, are allowed to operate the system.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 2 INTELLISHOT® COMMANDER SYSTEM PRODUCT SAFETY DetNet Safety Philosophy DetNet safety philosophy is to design, manufacturer and provide control equipment, detonators and accessories to the highest safety standards. Energy management in control equipment will be regulated by providing two separate circuits managing test voltage and blast voltage, through software and hardware safety interlocks.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Warning, Caution, and Note Statements 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.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 3 INTELLISHOT® COMMANDER SYSTEM INTRODUCTION IntelliShot® Commander Basic System Description The system description details a full system lay-out and also the individual component name, function and interaction between the components. This 4th generation Control Equipment (CE4) that is designed and developed by DetNet South Africa consists of two main devices, namely the IntelliShot® Commander and CE4 Tagger.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Table 1: Component Description # 1 2 3 Component Detonator CE4 Tagger Harness Wire Function Detonator will initiate the blast on command from the Bench Commander Test, Write Location and/or Delay to detonator and remote control Commander Connects the detonator to the Bench Commander Test Detonators / Communicates with Base Commander directly, or via the Repeater to allow remote blasting.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Remote Blasting Configuration Remote blasting of up to 16000 detonators (Total of 10 Bench Commanders with 1600 detonators per Bench Commander) using a CE4 Tagger as user-interface at the blasting point.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Remote Blasting via a Repeater Configuration Multiple Bench Commanders can be used if they are within the 3000m range of the Repeater (5). Every Bench Commander (4) adds a 1600 detonator capability. A maximum of 10 Bench Commanders may be used for the current iteration of the IntelliShot® Commander System.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 IntelliShot® Commander General Description The IntelliShot® Commander is a 4-channel multi-functional device intended for use across all surface blasting applications in the DetNet portfolio. DetNet has designed the IntelliShot® Commander to incorporate an internal antenna that may be shipped to function in either the 900 MHz, 868MHz or 2.4 GHz RF frequency range.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 BlastCards General Description For safety purposes, the system is activated through a pre-programmed and unique Password (PIN code) protected Blast card System. The system deploys two types of near field communication (NFC) BlastCards that are identified by a Yellow or Red colour. The Yellow BlastCard The User will scan the Yellow BlastCard on the CE4 Bench Commander after completion of the connecting and testing of the blast installation.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Harness Wire The Surface harness wire consists of a pair of yellow and green individually sheathed copper wire, 0.63mm in diameter. Detonators are connected to the surface harness wire to enable communication with control equipment. The maximum length of 2-wire surface harness per channel, including the lead-in wire used to connect shall not exceed 2500m measured from the Commander to the furthest connected detonator.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 IntelliShot® Commander System User Application There are three methods of operation for the IntelliShot® Commander System, as detailed below: Users that deploy simple blast patterns. Basic (B) Tagging Option With the Basic tagging option, the user will only need to concentrate on the Time value, string number and the sequence number assigned to the detonator and it is best suited for small, single-primed hole blasts.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 IntelliShot® Commander System Limits and Specifications System Limits define the design parameters that users must adhere to when designing their blast to be used with IntelliShot® Commander System.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 3.9.1.6. CE4 Tagger Specifications -30°C to +60°C / -22°F to +140°F. Cold Temperature Battery Pack can be used to extend battery operating life in sub-zero conditions. The CE4 Tagger may be used for approximately 10 hours at 25°C / 77°F. At temperatures below -15°C / -5°F battery life may be reduced significantly. When the battery level of the CE4 Tagger reaches 9%, a warning symbol will appear on the top bar.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 3.9.2.3. Maximum Dets per Bench IntelliShot® Commander (4 Channels) 1600 Detonators. 3.9.2.4. Maximum Distance in Wi-Fi communicating to IntelliShot® Commander 10m 3.9.2.5. Maximum Distance in RF mode between Base IntelliShot® Commander and Bench IntelliShot® Commander 3000m. 3.9.2.6. Maximum Harness wire between furthest IntelliShot® Detonator and IntelliShot® Bench Commander 2500m. 3.9.2.7.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 4 INTELLISHOT® DETONATOR The IntelliShot® Detonator is a programmable detonator that is Down-Line wire coil suitable for all types of blasting operations, especially those requiring precise and flexible Connector filled with waterproof gel timing and is programmable in 1ms increments from 0 to 20 000ms The IntelliShot® Detonator is housed in a copper tube, which IntelliShot® Detonator protects the circuit board and base charge.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Printed Circuit Board (PCB) The PCB is an electronic module that houses components such as ASIC, resistors and a capacitor. ASIC: The ASIC (Aplication Specific Integrated Circuitry) controls the functions of the detonator: Resistors: The resistors protect the detonator circuitry against external influences such as: Over voltage, Over current, Electrostatic Discharge, Electromagnetic Pulse.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Connecting Up Connector 1. Using one hand, hold the down-line wire with the connector facing away from your body. 2. With the other hand, pinch the locking clips together to release the connector and release the top lid. 3. Flip the connector lid open. 4. 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 pull the wires down.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Application of Detonator Refer to Application document OPI-00390 for guidelines. The guideline does not supersede those required by the local mine, explosives or statutory regulations/procedures/codes of practise regarding the use of IntelliShot® 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.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Specifications Number of IntelliShot® Detonators A maximum of 400 IntelliShot® Detonators (dependent on down-hole wire length) can be channel. accommodated per Automated detonator capacity check Due to the expanded non-volatile memory capacity of the new IntelliShot® Detonator, the cable length is now stored in the detonator during assembly.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Safety The IntelliShot® Detonator cannot be initiated by the CE4 Tagger. The CE4 Tagger is incapable of producing the required firing voltage and cannot produce the required ‘Fire’ command to initiate an IntelliShot® Detonator. NEVER CONNECT ANY THIRD PARTY OR OTHER UNAPPROVED DETONATORS TO THE INTELLISHOT® COMMANDER SYSTEM. Safety Warnings User and Safety Tips Always keep connectors closed when not in use to avoid damage and/or contamination.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 5 CE4 TAGGER CE4 Tagger General Information The CE4 Tagger is a lightweight device that is powered by an internal rechargeable 3.7V Lithium Polymer cell and equipped with a backlit screen and a keypad. The CE4 Tagger is used on the bench to test and configure the detonators by tagging the location of the detonators and assigning appropriate delays.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 CE4 Tagger Components Harness wire terminals Pogo Pin Connector Blue Status LED White Charge LED Red Error LED LCD Screen SoftKeys Navigation keys (yellow arrows) Enter key Backspace key Escape key On/Off key Numerical keys USB connector Figure 5: CE4 Tagger Component Identification Page 31 of 218 DetNet South Africa Copyright © 2018
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Harness wire terminals The harness wire terminals are used to connect to detonator / surface harness wires. Pogo pins The Pogo pins are used to connect a single detonator, while testing and tagging holes. LEDs STATUS LED – A Blue circular LED ( ) which indicates the status of the CE4 Tagger. CHARGE LED – A White DetNet Swirl shaped LED ( ) which indicates that the CE4 Tagger is charging. ERROR LED – A Red triangular LED ( ) which indicates when an error is present.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 On/Off key Press key to switch ON the CE4 Tagger. Press key while holding the key to switch the CE4 Tagger OFF. To save battery power, the CE4 Tagger turns off automatically after a set period of idle operation. The auto poweroff time may be adjusted, within limits, by the user. Esc key The Esc key is used to cancel and escape out of selected options. Function key The key is a function key that is used in conjunction with other keys to perform specific functions.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Vibration Signals Error events are accompanied by a CE4 Tagger vibration sequence. Visual Signals LEDs will illuminate to visually signal a change to the user. A round blue LED ( ) and a triangular red LED ( ) will illuminate under the following conditions: Successful tests or operations result in the blue led illuminating until a new operation is performed or until the screen is exited.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Power CE4 Tagger ON and OFF CE4 Tagger Power-ON 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the ON key. The splash screen will display for approximately 1.5 seconds during the CE4 Tagger boot sequence. The system name will be displayed. The software release and hardware version number will be displayed similar to example shown. Release 36230B Hardware ver.3 ONLY TRAINED USERS SHALL BE ALLOWED TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT. 5. 6. 7.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Device password 11. Enter the Device password using the numerical keypad. 12. Press to continue. To prevent unauthorised use, the CE4 Tagger is assigned a default password by the manufacturer. The default password may be changed by the user and can be configured from the “Settings” menu. The user may reset the password with a ticket retrieved from DetNet Portal, should the password be previously set and the user does not recall the password.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 CE4 Tagger Menu Navigation Menu navigation is performed by directly pressing the associated menu item number key. This is indicated to the user by the ‘123’ keyboard mode displayed in the top bar. Pressing escape will normally navigate to the previous menu. In some screens, such as Tagging, other keyboard modes may be appropriate e.g. an arrow notation may be displayed to indicate that options on the screen may be incremented or decremented using up and down arrow keys.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 5.4.1.2. ‘Scrolled’ Numeric input Fixed range numeric input may be scrolled if indicated by up/down arrows associated with the field: Pressing the Up key (2) increments the number, if possible. Pressing the Down key (8) decrements the number, if possible. 5.4.1.3. Navigation Navigation follows the conventions of DigiShot® to ease migration as detailed below: Menus are selected by pressing the appropriate numeric key directly. Soft-keys perform the indicated function.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 CE4 Tagger Menu Quick Reference Table 3: CE4 Tagger Menu Reference Info Screen Battery/Current/Temp/Humidity HW serial no/SW release GPS data/Satellites/Altitude User ID Main Menu Configuration 1. 4G Setup 2. Device Setup 3. Advanced Setup 4. Factory Setup 1. New design 2. Tag detonators 3. Test menu 4. View design 5. Mark detonators 6. Assign ViewShot - Available in Planned (P) tagging option only 7.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 6- Assign ViewShot - Available in Planned (P) tagging option only 7- Verify Plan - Available in Planned (P) tagging option only No detonators message is displayed if the detonator list (tagged) is empty 6.1. List Detonators Message displayed: Verification Complete 7.1. 7.2. 7.3. 7.4. Verify Plan Verify Delays Show Results Merge Plan Table 5: CE4 Tagger Configuration Menu Reference .1: 4G Setup .1.1. Tag Option Select: • • • Basic (B) Advanced (A) Planned (P) .1.2.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 .4: Factory Setup 1. Clear Tags 2. Clear Logs 3. Leakage Calibrate 4. Start Self-Test 5. Experimental Menu 6. Storage Mode 7. Connector Type 8. Reset Service Date 9. SD Card Dump The Factory Setup Menu is password protected and not for normal use. It is required to access the Factory Setup only.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 CE4 Tagger Accessories External Battery Pack The External Battery Pack is an optional accessory used to increase the capacity of the internal battery when operating in sub-zero temperatures or other environments that demand extended operating times. The Internal Heater Pad can operate with the internal polymer battery, independently of the external battery pack, and will switch ON when the temperature drops below -15°C.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Replaceable Top Connectors The Top Connector contains the pogo pins, used for tagging the detonators (one detonator at a time) It also consists of the Harness wire terminals, used to connect to the detonator harness wire (multiple detonators on the same wire bus). THIS PART SHOULD BE REPLACED IN A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT. Figure 7: CE4 Tagger Top Connector Always keep the contacts clean and free of contamination.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Surface Harness Wire The Surface harness wire consists of a pair of yellow and green individually sheathed copper wire, 0.63mm in diameter. Figure 8: Surface Harness Wire IntelliShot® Detonators are connected to the surface harness wire to enable communication with control equipment. The maximum length of 2-wire surface harness per channel, including the lead-in wire used to connect shall not exceed 2500m.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 CE4 Tagger Battery The CE4 Tagger uses a rechargeable 3.7V Lithium Polymer cell battery. The CE4 Tagger battery compartment is sealed to prevent moisture ingression and condensation which could cause corrosion and or short circuits within the CE4 Tagger resulting in a possible malfunction or an unreliable CE4 Tagger. The CE4 Tagger is tested to an IP 57 rating. NO DETONATOR SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE CE4 TAGGER WHILST CONNECTED TO A CHARGER.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Low Battery Once the battery has discharged to 9%, the CE4 Tagger will display the message  icon in the top bar indicating a possible low battery condition. (The message Icon is active for any fault condition). The CE4 Tagger will automatically switch off when the battery capacity drops below 3%. Press button to view Notifications screen. Screen will display Low Battery! Press Exit SoftKey to return to previous screen.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 CE4 Tagger Storage Mode The CE4 Tagger storage process is to be followed when the CE4 Tagger will be stored for an extended period of time. It is recommend that the CE4 Tagger be charged to 50% when put into storage and thereafter the unit should be charged at least every six months to 50%, to maintain the expected lifetime of the battery. Store the CE4 Tagger in a cool, dry place when not in use. 1. Main Menu Press SoftKey below 2. From Configuration Settings Menu Press 3.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 5. Storage Mode When the battery capacity is more than 50%, the CE4 Tagger will discharge the battery by activating various battery consuming functions such as the heating pad, to accelerate the discharge level to the required 50% charge level. When the battery capacity is less than 50%, the CE4 Tagger will prompt the user to connect a charger to attain the required 50% charge level.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 6 CE4 TAGGER SYSTEM INFORMATION This function enables the user to view battery charge information, current consumption, state-of-health of the battery, temperature information, hardware and software serial numbers, GPS detail and User ID. System Info From the Main Menu, press SoftKey to view the CE4 Tagger System Information System Info - Battery 95%: Battery charge information (USB = the charging source).
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Hardware Serial number is required when Challenge Response tickets are required from the DetNet Portal. System Info - GPS Detail The GPS location will be displayed. Altitude and the number of satellites found will also be displayed. Press to select next page. System Info –User ID Press SoftKey to enter or edit User ID. Use alphanumeric characters to enter a User ID. Press to select next page.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 7 CE4 TAGGER CONFIGURATION SETTINGS CE4 Tagger 4G Setup Configuration Tag Option The Tag Option will allow the User to select one of the following three tagging options: Basic (B) Advanced (A) Planned (P) A corresponding symbol (B, A or P) will be displayed in the top bar once the tag option is set. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Settings Menu Press 3. to select 4G Setup 4G Setup Press 4. SoftKey to select Configuration Settings.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Site Setup 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Settings Menu Press 3. SoftKey to select Configuration Settings. to select 4G Setup 4G Setup Press to select Site Setup The Site Setup is dependent on the Tagging Option and in this menu, the user may allow certain functions to be active when tagging. Advanced mode has more advanced features and can be used with multi-primed or decked holes.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Autotag: If the Autotag option is disabled (White filled rectangle), tagging can only be performed on the pogo pins, and not by connecting a detonator onto the harness wire. (It is not practical to connect and then remove the detonator from the harness wires). Multi-Primed: When this item is enabled one can load more than one detonator per hole and tagging can also be restricted to a deck only if necessary. .
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Leakage Trigger The user could set the maximum limit where the leakage warning is triggered. This limit could be set from 0.1 mA to 1mA in increments of 0.1mA. Note that the default leakage limit is 0.5 mA 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Settings Menu Press 3. SoftKey to select Configuration Settings. to select 4G Setup 4G Setup Press to select Leakage Trigger Use navigational keys to scroll up/down and display the required selection Set warning trigger between 0.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Device Setup This menu will allow the user to adjust device specific settings. The following options are available: 1. Contrast 2. Brightness 3. Time Zone 4. Time Outs 5. Language 6. Units Contrast This function enables the user to adjust the LCD screen contrast. The contrast adjusts as the value changes but the setting will only be saved permanently when the SoftKey is pressed. 1. Main Menu Press SoftKey to select Configuration Settings. 2.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Brightness The Brightness menu allows the LCD screen display brightness to be adjusted using the arrow keys. The Brightness adjusts as the value changes but the setting will only be saved permanently when the 1. Main Menu Press 2. to select Device Setup. Device Setup Press 4. SoftKey to select Configuration Settings. Configuration Settings Menu Press 3. SoftKey is pressed. to select Brightness. Adjusting the Brightness Use the arrow keys to adjust brightness.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Time Zone This function enables the user to define the time zone. Date/time settings are controlled by GPS GMT data but, since the time zone is not configured automatically, it should always be set by the user in order to ensure the correct time display. The time zones may be adjusted in 0.5 hour increments. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Settings Menu Press 3. to select Device Setup. Device Setup Press 4. SoftKey to select Configuration Settings. to select Time Zone.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Timeouts This function enables the user to set a time period of inactivity before the CE4 Tagger will automatically power off to conserve battery power. The user can set the idle time between 2 to 120 minutes. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Settings Menu Press 3. to select Device Setup. Device Setup Press 4. SoftKey to select Configuration Settings. to select Timeouts. Auto Shutdown Use navigational keys to navigate selection. o o Minimum of 2 minutes.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Language This function enables the user to select a language preference for the CE4 Tagger menus. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Settings Menu Press 3. to select Device Setup. Device Setup Press 4. SoftKey to select Configuration Settings. to select Language. Language Press on the keypad to select English. Press on the keypad to select Español. Press on the keypad to select Français. Press Page 59 of 218 SoftKey to return to Main Menu.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Units This function enables the user to select either the Imperial or Metric Units of Measure as preferred. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Settings Menu Press 3. to select Device Setup. Device Setup Press 4. SoftKey to select Configuration Settings. to select Units. Units Use Press Press Page 60 of 218 navigational keys to toggle selection. to select either Imperial or Metric. SoftKey to save.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 8 CE4 TAGGER ADVANCED SETUP The Advanced Setup Menu displays the following options: 1. Tagger ID 2. Connections 3. Remote View 4. Clear Tags 5. Device Password 6. Read all det data (trouble shooting option) 7. Max Wire Length Tagger ID This function enables the user to set a unique Tagger ID that is used for device identification and RF communication. The Tagger ID should be unique amongst all Taggers at a site. IDs from 1 to 10 are supported.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 3. Advanced Setup Press 4. to select Tagger ID Tagger ID Use numerical keypad to enter Unique Tagger ID between 1 and 10. Press SoftKey to save. Press SoftKey to return to Main Menu.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Connections This function enables the user to activate the Wi-Fi and/or USB module allowing the Tagger to communicate with other equipment. Additional software for a PC may be required from the manufacturer to support this feature. USB cable or Wi-Fi must be connected, and the PC software must be configured and activated before this function can be used. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Settings Menu Press 3. to select Advanced Setup. Advanced Setup Menu Press 4.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Connect Tagger to PC via Wi-Fi To establish Wi-Fi connectivity between the CE4 Tagger and a PC, the PC must be equipped with the required Wi-Fi functionality and corresponding software. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Settings Menu Press 3. to select Connections. Connections Press 5. to select Advanced Setup. Advanced Setup Menu Press 4. SoftKey to select Configuration Settings. on the keypad to connect CE4 Tagger to PC via Wi-Fi.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Connect CE4 Tagger to IntelliShot® Commander via Wi-Fi 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Settings Menu Press 3. to select Advanced Setup. Advanced Setup Menu Press 4. SoftKey to select Configuration Settings. to select Connections. Connect to Press on the keypad to connect CE4 Tagger to IntelliShot® Commander via Wi-Fi. 5.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 CE4 Tagger will connect to the selected IntelliShot® Commander Shortcut key combination is available from the Tagger main menu to connect the CE4 Tagger to IntelliShot® Commander via Wi-Fi menu as follows: Page 66 of 218 Press and hold key and then press the Press and hold key and then press the key to connect. key to disconnect.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Connect CE4 Tagger to PC via USB 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Settings Menu Press 3. to select Connections. Connections Press 5. to select Advanced Setup. Advanced Setup Menu Press 4. SoftKey to select Configuration Settings. on the keypad to connect CE4 Tagger to PC via USB.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Remote View This function enables the user to demonstrate the CE4 Tagger in action by replicating the screen on a PC. It may be used by trainers, product presenters and document writers. Additional PC software may be required from the manufacturer to support this feature. USB cable or Wi-Fi must be connected, and the PC software must be configured and activated before the Remote View function can be used. Select Remote View on CE4 Tagger 1. Main Menu Press 2.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Initiate Remote View on PC 1. Open the Remote View software application on the PC 2. Click on Connect tab 3. Select either Serial Port or Wi-Fi as required from option 4. Ensure CE4 Tagger is switched ON Connect USB cable between CE4 Tagger and PC Click OK to continue Connect Device Select Serial (COM) Port from dropdown list Click OK to continue 5. Navigate to Advanced Setup/ Remote View on CE4 Tagger 6. Press to select Remote View 7. Press to enable Remote View on PC via USB 8.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Clear Tags This function enables the user to clear the detonator memory and remove the tag that was assigned. After the process completes the detonators will contain the factory ID that they were shipped with. Connect the harness wire to the Harness wire terminals of the CE4 Tagger. The detonators should remain connected to the Harness wire during the process. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Settings Menu Press 3. SoftKey to select Configuration Settings.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Device Password The CE4 Tagger is protected from unauthorised use by assigning a password. This function enables the user to change the default password by assigning a new unique password that is known only to the user. 1. Main Menu Press 2. SoftKey to select Configuration Settings. Configuration Settings Menu Press 3. to select Advanced Setup. Advanced Setup Menu Press 4. to select Device Password Passwords Use the numerical keypad to enter Current Password. Press to confirm.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Read All Detonator Data This function was designed for debug purposes and it captures the data from a single detonator in the Tagger logs. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Settings Menu Press 3. to select Advanced Setup. Advanced Setup Menu Press 4. SoftKey to select Configuration Settings. to select Read All Det Data Read All Det Data Connect a single detonator to the pogo pins or spring terminals Tagger will indicate the test progress.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Maximum Wire Length This function enables the user to set the maximum detonator wire length on a particular string. When the total detonator wire length on a particular string exceeds the set maximum wire limit, a system notification warning will be triggered. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Settings Menu Press 3. to select Advanced Setup. Advanced Setup Menu Press 4. SoftKey to select Configuration Settings.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 9 CE4 TAGGER FACTORY SETUP The Factory Setup is password protected and may only be accessed by designated maintenance teams. 1. Main Menu Press 2. SoftKey to select Configuration Settings. Configuration Settings Menu Press to select Factory Setup. 3. Use numerical keypad to Password. Press ENTER to continue. 4. Factory Setup Menu Factory Setup will be displayed. Press to go to next page. Press to return to previous page.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 5. Web Ticket Press required Menu option. Obtain Ticket to continue. With the exception of the storage mode function, each option is protected by its own web-based ticket system. If no active ticket is available for the chosen option (as stored on the tagger), the user is prompted for a ticket issued by portal.detnet.com. The ticket is comprised of two 10-digit numbers that need to be entered before continuing. If the ticket is valid, access will be granted to the given function.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Factory Setup Menu Options 1. Main Menu Press 2. SoftKey to select Configuration Settings. Configuration Settings Menu Press to select Factory Setup. 3. Use numerical keypad to enter Unique Tagger Password. Press ENTER to continue. 4. Factory Setup Menu Factory Setup will be displayed. Press to go to next page. Press to return to previous page.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 5. Each Factory menu option is described below: Clear Tags (Factory) The factory clear tags option allows any connected detonators to be rewritten to the factory untagged ID. Clear Logs (Factory) The clear logs option erases the internal log and will display a confirmation dialog briefly. Leakage Calibrate (Factory) The Leakage Calibration option recalculates the leakage and current offsets by measuring the current and leakage with no detonators connected.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 10 TAGGING OPERATIONS Always clear the tagged detonator list whenever a new tagging process is started. From the Main Menu, select NEW DESIGN and confirm that the list needs to be cleared. From the Main Menu, select NEW DESIGN and confirm that the list needs to be cleared Tagging allows the User to tag detonators in various configurations. To cater for specific user requirements, refer to Chapter 7.1.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Advanced The Advanced Mode option is more complex than the Basic Mode as it allows for multi-primed holes and the user will need to control several parameters within this mode. To define a hole configuration the “Site Setup” screen will need to be accessed.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 BASIC (B) TAGGING OPTION With the BASIC tagging option, the user needs to only concentrate on the Delay value assigned to the detonator. The BASIC option is best suited for single primed hole blasts. It is advised to use only one Tagger per Commander when the Basic Tagging Option is used. 1.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 3. Enter desired delay Use the keypad to enter the delay in ms Connect detonator and press to continue ST2 String Number 2 #1 Total Count of detonators tagged 100m Total down wire length Detonator number and delay entered will be displayed Tagger will be ready state to enter next detonator delay 4.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Mark Detonators With the IntelliShot® Commander System it is recommended that the user mark the detonator that will be placed at the end of the harness wire, as the Bench Commander will verify the voltage level of this detonator just before presenting firing buttons. Each String should have 1 detonator marked as End of Line. The other types of marking are not explicitly used in this version of the system although it is planned to use it in a future release of the software.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 PLANNED (P) TAGGING OPTION With the Planned (P) tagging option, both the location and a delay must be written into the detonator. The data written into the detonator is taken from a plan downloaded into the CE4 Tagger via ViewShot 3D. If the delay plan is not yet known, but the holes are drilled at known locations one can tag the blast in 2 steps.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Connect the CE4 Tagger to the PC 1. From Main Menu Press SoftKey to select Configuration Settings. 2. Configuration Settings Menu Press to select Advanced Setup. 3. Advanced Setup Menu Press to select Connections. 4. Connections Press on the keypad to connect CE4 Tagger to PC via USB. 5.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Download the Plan (via ViewShot 3D) Download the Plan (via ViewShot 3D on the PC) onto the CE4 Tagger to enable the use of the Tag by Plan option. Refer to the ViewShot 3D User Manual for detail 1. Open ViewShot 3D on the PC 2. Press NEW DESIGN to start the application Select 4G System 3. Design Plan Import the .
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Create the timing design Create the tag path for each string 4.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 5. Select the required rows (For individual taggers) or rows Include all rows by clicking on the >> button when a single Tagger is used 6. Select 4G System Tagger and press CONNECT 7. Press the SEND Button 8. The CE4 Tagger will receive the Plan via ViewShot 3D and the user will be able to tag by plan.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 View the downloaded design on the CE4 Tagger 1. From the Main Menu Press to select View Design. 2. View Plan The ViewShot 3D plan will be displayed as a list. 3. Users may exercise the functions on the Soft-Keys such as “Plan Summary” to check that all the detonators are captured in the plan. 4.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Select Start Position When tagging by following a plan, the user is expected to follow the path determined by a row or a tagging path (ViewShot 3D). To allow the user to select a starting position / Row, Hole and Det number, the planned list is displayed. Only the remaining (untagged) positions will be displayed in this list. The screen presented here can also be recalled in the Tagging screen / configuration SoftKey.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Tag by Plan Screen 1. Connect the detonator and press the key to tag 2. The screen will confirm the tagged detonator and display details as tagged. Observe Autotag status Screen Instruction : Enter to tag next “detonator” From this screen, the user will have two options: • Return to the list, or • Stay in the current screen (Waiting for user to connect the next detonator).
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Table 7: CE4 Tagger SoftKey Icons – Tag By Plan” Option Tag Configuration Toggle Autotag * Tagging Screen Information Test Single connected Det with ? harness Display the current tagged list Undo the last detonator tagged Undo Skip or add det and or shothole + - Next Page >> String Statistics Assigning ViewShot 1. From the Main Menu Press to select Assign ViewShot.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Verify Plan This menu option is only available for the “Planned” mode context. 2. From the Main Menu Press to select Verify Plan. The list of tagged detonators is compared with the actual plan. The user can view the updates in the “View Plan “ menu. All detonators that do not match the plan are flagged in the list (Listed as new and indicated by asterisk).
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 ADVANCED (A) TAGGING OPTION The Advanced Tagging option is used in situations where there is only a paper plan available and when holes are decked or multi-primed. Always clear the list when starting a new tagging process. From the Main Menu, select New Design and confirm that list needs to be cleared.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 5. Press + SoftKey to add to the list of hole templates Note that the Default hole type cannot be edited 6. Press up/down arrows to select the required List Press ENTER key to continue 7. Press up/down arrows to select the number of Decks per Hole (Maximum of 6 allowed) Press to save Press  key to continue Use Keypad to enter Time per deck Press to continue to next Time Press to save The detonators should be counted from the bottom of the hole up i.e.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Edit the Hole configuration 1. From Main Menu Press SoftKey to go to Configuration Menu 2. From Configuration Menu Press 4G Setup 3. From 4G Setup Menu Press Site Setup 4. From Site Setup Menu Press to select List Hole Config (Configuration) 5. List Hole Config screen will be displayed (after creation) Use option up/down arrow keys to select the required Press Enter to select.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 6. Edit Configuration screen will be displayed Edit as required. Press SoftKey to save Delete the Hole Configuration 1. From Main Menu Press SoftKey to go to Configuration Menu 2. From Configuration Menu Press 4G Setup 3. From 4G Setup Menu Press Site Setup 4.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 5. From List Hole Config screen Use up/down keys to select the required option.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Advanced (A) Tagging Screen Info 1. From the Main Menu Press to select Tag Detonators 2. From Advanced Tagging Screen, press until the screen alongside is displayed Press ? to select Tagging Screen Info 3.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Advanced Tagging Screen SoftKey Icons The following table contains a detailed list of SoftKey icons that are used in the Advanced Tagging Screens.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Toggle Increment Direction SoftKey to toggle 1. Press between Time Increment, Decrement and Manual modes. 2. Auto Incrementing Mode displayed Increasing time - arrow displayed next to time value points upwards 3. Auto-Decrementing Mode displayed Decreasing arrow displayed next to time value points downwards 4.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Inter Hole Delay 1. From Advanced Tagging Screen Press to select Inter Hole delay 2. From Time Increment Screen Use numeric keypad to enter Inter-Hole delay Press Enter to return Absolute Detonator Time 1. From Advanced Tagging Screen Press 2.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Autotag / Manual Mode 1. From Advanced Tagging Screen Press either the AutoX (Auto OFF) or Auto (Auto ON) SoftKey as displayed to toggle the Autotag Mode Press AutoX SoftKey to toggle between Autotag and Manual Mode • Auto indicates Autotag ON • AutoX indicates Manual Mode (Autotag OFF) When using Autotag ON mode, the detonators may be directly connected to the wire bus and only untagged detonators will be searched for.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Tagging Screen Info The User may check the “Tagging Screen Info” to browse through a brief description of the active keys in the tagging screen. 1. From the Main Menu Press 2.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Test Single Detonator At times it is useful to allow testing of detonators from the tagging screen, and to check if a detonator has previously been tagged or if it is untagged, without disturbing the setup of the current tagging context. The information displayed with this test contains the location, the time the detonator was tagged to, the length of the detonator and also the mark allocated to the detonator. 1. From the Main Menu Press 2.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Tagged Detonators 1. From the Main Menu Press 2. From Advanced Tagging Screen Press 3.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Mark Detonators With the IntelliShot® Commander System it is recommended that the user mark the detonator that will be placed at the end of the harness wire, as the Bench Commander will verify the voltage level of this detonator just before firing. Each String should have 1 detonator marked as End of Line. The other types of marking are not explicitly used in this version of the system although it is planned to use it in a future release of the software.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Review Tag Detonator Screen Parameters The user may review the parameters at any time in the tagging screen. 1. From Advanced Tagging Screen Press Tag Configuration 2. SoftKey to select Tag Detonators Screen From Tag Detonators Screen, check the following: Should the value be correct, press key to move to the next field.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Advanced Screen Manual Adjustments 1. The user may set: Absolute time (at any time) Hole number but not counting direction Det number (if multiple primed and not loading per deck) Increment values and if increments are to be factored in for the next hole (Incrementing /Decrementing / Manual) 2. The Up/Down arrow keys may be used as follows: Middle UP/DOWN arrow • • • functions: Used to increment/decrement the delay with 1ms offset value.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 11 TEST MENU The Test Menu will allow the user to perform the following tests: 1. Test All, 2. Test String 3. Test Single Det 4. Leakage Test, 5. Untagged Test 6. Search Dets Test All From the test menu, the user will have the option to test all the tagged detonators. Although the tagger detonator list capacity is equal to a Full Blast Design which can be a maximum of 16000 detonators, the Tagger will only test one string at a time with large blast designs. 1. Main Menu Press 2.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Test String From the test menu, the user will have the option to test all the detonators connected to a String 1. Main Menu Press 2. SoftKey to select Test Menu. Test Menu Press SoftKey to select Test String. 3. Test String Enter required String number Press to clear and re-enter required string number Press to continue CE4 Tagger will Test All Detonators in the selected String. Done will be displayed when test all is complete. 4.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Test Single Detonator From the test menu, the user will have the option to test a single detonators connected either to the POGO Pins Only or to the POGO Pins and Harness wire. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Test Menu Press 3. SoftKey to select Test Menu. SoftKey to select Test Single Det.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Leakage Test This function enables the user to perform a current measurement and a leakage measurement test. Leakage is measured in milli-amps (mA) and low leakage is considered to be below 0.5mA. Leakage higher than 1mA is considered high leakage and may result in blasting problems (potential misfires) and should therefore be addressed and resolved prior to arming. The user can set the maximum limit where the leakage warning is triggered from 0.1mA to 1mA in increments of 0.1mA.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Untagged Test This function enables the user to test for Untagged Detonators connected to the harness wire. 1. Main Menu Press SoftKey to select Test Menu. 2. Test Menu Press SoftKey to select Untagged Test 3. Untagged Test OK message will be displayed when no untagged detonators are found. Error message will displayed when untagged detonators are found and the number of untagged detonators found will be displayed at the bottom right of the screen. 4.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Search Detonators (Binary Search) This function enables the user to search for detonators connected to the harness wire. It can be conducted with any CE4 Tagger and no prior tagged list is necessary. This same function will be performed by the Bench Commander to discover detonators. The detonators found will be compared with the detonators in the tagged list and the tagged list will be amended with new detonators if any are found. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Test Menu Press 3.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 12 VIEW PLAN The View Plan Menu will display the planned ViewShot List when the tag option is set to “Tag by Plan”. The Basic and Advanced options will allow the user to view the list of tagged detonators filtered by various important characteristics. List Detonators 1. From Main Menu Press 2.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Search Filter Press the Search Filter Hole Number, SoftKey to toggle between options as detailed below: Row number, String Number, Channel number.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Info SoftKey Press the Information . . . SoftKey to display options as detailed below.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Sort Detonator list Press Sort Detonator List SoftKey Unsorted Order Ascending Order Descending Order Reversed Order 1. Unsorted Order (Tag Path) 2. Ascending Order 3. Descending order 4.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 5. Press Search SoftKey (criteria based on previous filter settings will be selected) 6. Press the Cancel Search Criteria filters SoftKey to cancel previous search Filter reset message will be displayed Press the Next page SoftKey and observe the follow set of SoftKeys displayed.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 ViewShot Plan Summary (Heading) Press the Next page set of SoftKeys. SoftKey to page to the following Back to ViewShot Plan String Summary Commander Summary ViewShot plan Summary Press the String Summary SoftKey to display the string statistics as follows: String number, Number of Detonators per string Number of Detonators tagged on that string.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 List Missing detonators This screen lists the detonators that were not found during testing. 1. Main Menu Press 2. to select View Design View Design Menu Press to select List Missing Detonators 3. List Missing Dets The List Missing Detonators screen will be displayed.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Page 123 of 218 o o o String number, Channel number, Commander number o Det position in ViewShot Plan Info o Detonator ID o GPS information (if available) of highlighted detonator DetNet South Africa Copyright © 2018
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 List New detonators This screen will list the new detonators found during testing. 1. Main Menu Press 2. View Design Menu Press 3. to select View Design to select List New Detonators List New Dets The List New Detonators screen will be displayed Press Page 124 of 218 SoftKey to un-mark the detonators as new (*).
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 List Bad Status This screen will list the detonators that were found to have an error status during the test. (A bad status indicates the detonator may have a bad fuse or another internal problem). This List does NOT include untagged detonators. 1. Main Menu Press 2. View Design Menu Press 3.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Duplicate Location This screen will list the detonators that were found to be tagged with the same location. The system does not rely on the location data to communicate with the dets and provided that the detonator has been tagged with a delay, all detonators can be fired. However, a duplicate location means that either the user has assigned the same location when tagging, or another user with another CE4 Tagger has assigned this same location to a detonator.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Blast Summary The Blast Summary function enables the user to view a blast summary per channel. 1. Main Menu Press 2. View Design Menu Press 3. 4. 5. to select View Design SoftKey to select Blast Summary The Blast Summary screen will be displayed Press the Back SoftKey to page back to previous screen Press the Info SoftKey . . .
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Tracking Detonators This option will allow the user to track detonators that have been tagged, the user will be directed to the location of the tagged detonator. The detonators can only be tracked using the same Tagger that it was tagged with and a GPS signal was available during the initial tagging, and is available to track the detonator. 1. From Main Menu Press 2. From View Design Menu Press 3.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Start walking towards the bench Tagger will detect the direction and distance to the selected detonator. The distance and direction to the detonator will be displayed Proceed in the direction as indicated. When the Tagger is within 3 meters of the selected detonator, “Near Location” will be displayed The user will now have tracked the selected detonator to be within 3 meters of the current vicinity.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 13 COMMANDER General Information The IntelliShot® Commander is a 4-channel blasting device intended for use across all surface blasting platforms in the DetNet portfolio. These devices are controlled from a CE4 Tagger or an optional tablet device / PC loaded with the DetNet Android Application. The IntelliShot® Commander can be configured to operate in different modes as follows: The Base Commander, Bench Commander, or Repeater.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 IntelliShot® Commander Body The IntelliShot® Commander housing body contains all the electronic components in a durable environment equipped with a carry handle. Internal antenna RF – long range: RF – short range: 3000m (900MHz data radio, internal antenna) 10m (Wi-Fi, internal antenna) The IntelliShot® Commander must be placed on a tripod or otherwise elevated during use; elevating it to approximately 1.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 USB connector port The USB connector port allows charging of the rechargeable battery and is also used to upgrade software and downloading logs. Plug in a flash drive containing the new version and then hold in the NEXT button and press the power ON button. This will place the IntelliShot® Commander in bootloader-mode and start the download of the software.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Power IntelliShot® Commander ON and OFF Power IntelliShot® Commander ON 1. While the IntelliShot® Commander is in an OFF state, it will display the following information: IntelliShot® Commander ID (4) Mode (BASE) Hardware version (HW Ver. 4) Software version (SW Ver.36230C) 2. Press the POWER ON Button. POWER Button A two-part splash screen will be displayed. The first part will request the user to WAIT during power-on. Battery Percentage will be displayed Power On Self-Test (P.O.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 IntelliShot® Commander Accessories Battery The IntelliShot® Commander uses a rechargeable 3.7V Lithium Polymer battery. Battery life is influenced by the conditions in which the IntelliShot® Commander operates. When the battery capacity drops below 15%, a warning will be displayed. The low battery error will clear once Commander is charged to 35%. When the battery capacity drops below 3%, the IntelliShot® Commander will shut down.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 IntelliShot® Commander Process Description The following paragraphs contain a detailed description of User-interaction and safety features designed into the IntelliShot® Commander. Start-up Press the POWER button briefly to switch ON the device. Shutdown Press-and-hold the POWER button for 2 seconds to switch the device OFF. In case of malfunction, press-and-hold the POWER button for 10 seconds to force the device OFF.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Aborting Choosing the ABORT option will return all devices in the setup to a safe state. No further activities can be initiated remotely before cycling the power ON, on all said devices. Aborting is typically accomplished by pressing escape and confirming the abort action when in an active blasting screen.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Connecting CE4 Tagger to IntelliShot® Commander via Wi-Fi ENSURE THAT THE BENCH IS CLEARED BEFORE THE DETONATORS OR CE4 TAGGER IS CONNECTED TO THE BENCH COMMANDER. 1. Switch both the IntelliShot® Commander and the CE4 Tagger ON 2. Press and hold Wi-Fi key and then press the key to connect CE4 Tagger to IntelliShot® Commander via Observe the Commander ID 3. Enter the IntelliShot® Commander ID 4. Press 5. CE4 Tagger will connect to Commander 6.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Menu will be displayed for Base Commander.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 IntelliShot® Commander System Information This function enables the user to view the IntelliShot® Commander’s: battery charge information, current consumption, state-of-health of the battery, temperature information, hardware and software serial numbers, GPS detail and User ID. 1. Main Menu Press 2.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 5. System Info –GPS Detail Press to select page right. The GPS location will be displayed. The number of satellites found and Altitude and will also be displayed. 6. User ID Press SoftKey to enter or edit User ID. Use alphanumeric characters to enter a User ID. Press to select next page. 7. System Info –Serial Number Serial numbers of the internal circuit boards will be displayed.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 IntelliShot® Commander LCD Screen Icons The Icons as displayed on the IntelliShot® Commander will differ according to the selected mode. Each of the following modes will display icons that are applicable to the selected mode: Base Mode, Base with Repeater Mode Bench Mode, and Repeater Mode. Press the NEXT button to display a detail screen that will be displayed for 30 seconds before reverting back to the main screen.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 The Detail screen is displayed as a black layout on a white background. The illustration below has a black background only to improve the visibility of the icons in this manual.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Item Description Detail Indication Icon # 1.2 Options / Variants / Description Type of device connected to Indicates the type of Connected to CE4 device / driving unit Tagger that DigiShot® Plus 4G Commander is connected to. Connected 1.3 CE4 Tagger ID to Indicates which the DigiShot® Tagger ID to which the CE4 Plus 4G Commander the DigiShot® Plus is connected to 4G Commander is CE4 to PC Tagger ID 1…10 connected to connected.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Item Description Detail Indication Icon # 2 Options / Variants / Description RF connectivity indication area Indicates whether the Connected to Bench RF module on this (In this case depicted, Base active connected to 1 Bench whether – Refer to section 2.3 is Indicates Base Commander is below) connected to one or more Benches via RF Indicates the signal quality of the RF connection 2.1 RF active and waiting RF active for Base connection 2.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Item Description Detail Indication Icon # Options / Variants / Description Base directly Only Base connects to Benches Base set up to use Base + Repeater Repeater 6 DigiShot® Plus 4G Indicates the current Commander system system state State = UNKNOWN Undefined the Plus DigiShot® Plus 4G state Commander in. Will state also is 4G DigiShot® Commander indicate some of the lagging Bench Commander states, where applicable.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Item Description Detail Indication Icon # Options / Variants / Description State = ENTER BLASTCARD PIN Waiting for user to enter the scanned BlastCard's PIN on the connected CE4 Tagger / PC. State = PRESS NEXT WITHIN 2sec Waiting for user depress Commander's to the NEXT button for at least 2 sec. 6.1 Indicating last Indicates the system Lagging Bench state connected state of the lagging = Grace Commander Bench Commander.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Item Description Detail Indication # Icon Options / Variants / Description If Base is in ? state after Function button was pressed to ARM and the Wi-Fi/USB connection is severed/lost/disconnected, then drop to this display that indicates the Bench with the first occurring shutdown time. If we have already mentioned that the Wi-Fi signal takes precedence over the other images then repeating stuff about Wi-Fi elsewhere is just overly verbose.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 IntelliShot® Commander Bench Mode Icons When the IntelliShot® Commander, in Bench Mode, is connected to a CE4 Tagger / Laptop / Tablet via Wi-Fi, it will display only the Wi-Fi symbol the screen. This icon will replace all other screens.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 The Detail screen below is displayed as a black layout on a white background. The illustration below has a black background only to improve the visibility of the icons in this manual. Figure 11: IntelliShot® Commander Bench Mode Screen Table 10: IntelliShot® Commander Bench Mode Screen Icons Item # Description Detail Indication 1 Detonator count of Indicates the total det Detcount each of the Bench count of dets found per Commander's channel.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Item # Description Detail Indication Icon Options / Variants / Description 2 Wi-Fi USB Indicates connectivity indication / DigiShot® whether area (CE4 Tagger or PC) Commander Plus 4G Connected to As simultaneous Wi-Fi and USB connections are something is allowed (one of each), connected via Wi-Fi or this section can indicate a USB combination Indicates whether DigiShot® Plus 4G Commander connected to of connections.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Item # Description Detail Indication Icon Options / Variants / Description PC connected via USB PC connected via Wi-Fi PC connected via USB AND CE4 Tagger ID 1 connected via Wi-Fi 3 RF connectivity indication area Indicates whether the Connected to Base RF module on this Bench is active Indicates whether Bench Commander is connected to Base via RF Indicates quality the of signal the RF connection 3.1 RF active and waiting RF active for Base connection 3.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Item # Description Detail Indication Icon Options / Variants / Description State = ABORTED Aborted state. issued User blast abort command. STATE IS LATCHED and requires DigiShot® Plus 4G Commander Power Cycle. Communication channels and testing functions still active, but cannot be blasting performed anymore. State = SEARCHING Searching for new detonators State = TESTING Testing detonators found during previous search. Testing detonators as a user request.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Item # Description Detail Indication Icon Options / Variants / Description State = READY TO DigiShot® CHARGE Commander waiting for Plus 4G the CHARGING command to be received State = CHARGING DigiShot® Plus 4G Commander blast voltage charging State = LAST DET TEST Testing the detonators specified as end-of-line / end-of-row in the blast layout State = READY TO DigiShot® Plus BLAST Commander 4G ready to receive blast instruction and transmit blast command to de
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Item # Description Detail Indication Icon Options / Variants / Description Timer active Blast shutdown timer Shutdown timer active. Auto deactivated as soon as Blast shutdown timer is started, and DigiShot® Plus 4G Commander will turn off after Blast shutdown timer expires in this instance after 2hrs 51 minutes. If Bench is in GRACE It’s totally inappropriate after Function button to put this information was pressed to ARM and here ….
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Item # Description Detail Indication Icon Options / Variants / Description If Base is ready to blast The top figure indicates a and Wi-Fi/USB local blast, where RF is connection is severed / not used or for remote, lost when / disconnected, RF is not then drop to this display connected.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 IntelliShot® Commander Repeater Mode Icons When the Repeater is connected via Wi-Fi, it will display only the Wi-Fi symbol on the screen. This icon will replace all other screens.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Table 11: Repeater Screen Icons Item # Description Detail Indication 1 Wi-Fi / USB connectivity indication area (CE4 Tagger or PC) Indicates whether DigiShot® Plus 4G Commander is connected via Wi-Fi or USB Indicates whether DigiShot® Plus 4G Commander is connected to CE4 Tagger or PC Connected to something 1.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Item # Description Detail Indication 1.4 Possible connection combinations Wi-Fi and USB connections, and combinations thereof. CE4 Tagger ID 1 connected via Wi-Fi Icon Options / Variants / Description PC connected via USB PC connected via Wi-Fi PC connected via USB AND CE4 Tagger ID 1 connected via Wi-Fi 2 RF connectivity indication area Indicates whether the RF module on this Repeater is active. On Repeater the RF module is permanently engaged.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Item # Description 2.3 ID of the RF-connected Base Commander 3 DigiShot® Plus 4G Commander ID DigiShot® Plus 4G Commander ID used to connect to over Wi-Fi. 4 Battery percentage indicator Indicates the remaining battery life as a percentage Page 159 of 218 Detail Indication Icon Options / Variants Base Commander ID 1…10 DigiShot® Plus 4G Commander ID 1…10 / Description Repeater indicates the Base Commander ID that is in charge of the remote setup.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 NEW DESIGN It is a good practice to clear the list when starting a new blasting process as the Commander retains original detonator details from the previous blast. From the Main Menu, select new design and confirm that list needs to be cleared. 1. Main Menu Press 2. SoftKey to select New Design. Clear Memory Menu Press SoftKey to Clear Memory.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 TEST MENU The Test Menu will allow the user to perform the following tests: 1. Test All, 2. Leakage Test, 3. Untagged Test. Test All From the test menu, the user will have the option to test all the detonators known to the IntelliShot® Commander to check if they are still connected to the Harness wire 1. Main Menu Press 2. Test Menu Press 3. SoftKey to select Test Menu. SoftKey to select Test All.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Leakage Test This function enables the user to perform a current measurement and a leakage measurement test. Leakage is measured in milli-amps (mA) and low leakage is considered to be below 0.5mA. Leakage higher than 1mA is considered high leakage and may result in blasting problems (potential misfires) and should therefore be addressed and resolved prior to arming. The user can set the maximum limit where the leakage warning is triggered from 0.1mA to 1mA in increments of 0.1mA.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Untagged Test This function enables the user to test for Untagged Detonators connected to the harness wire. 1. Main Menu Press SoftKey to select Test Menu. 2. Test Menu Press SoftKey to select Untagged Test. 3. Untagged Test The Channel and Result will be displayed OK message will be displayed when no untagged detonators are found. Error message will displayed when untagged detonators are found. 4. User may use the following SoftKeys: Press SoftKey to continuously repeat test.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 VIEW DESIGN The View Design Menu will allow the user to view detonator lists sorted or filtered as desired. The following menu options are available: 1. List Detonators, 2. List Missing Detonators, 3. List New Detonators, 4. List Bad Status Detonators, 5. Channel Summary. List Detonators The Lists do NOT include untagged detonators. 1. Main Menu Press Key to select View Design. 2. View Design Press Key to select List Detonators. 3.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Press Press o o o o SoftKey to view Plan Summary SoftKey to select: Sort By Channel Sort by Location Sort by Time view. Sort in Tag order. In the List Detonator screens, make use of the keys to navigate up or down, and press to view the selected detonator’s details.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 List Missing Detonators This screen will list the detonators that were not found during testing. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Key to select View Design. View Design Press Key to select List Missing Detonators. 3. List Missing Dets The List Missing Detonators screen will be displayed Press the applicable SoftKey as required. 4.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 List New Detonators New detonators are detonators that were not found when the Commander completed the original search but were found when it repeated the search later (i.e. the detonators are “new”). Once programming is done, the detonators are considered to be accepted as part of the design and will not be shown as new anymore. 1. Main Menu Press Key to select View Design. 2. View Design Press 3. Key to select List New Detonators.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 List Bad Status Detonators This screen lists the detonators that were found to be bad during the test. (A bad status indicates the detonator may have a bad fuse or other internal problem). This List does NOT include untagged detonators. 1. Main Menu Press Key to select View Design. 2. View Design Press Key to select List Bad Status Detonators. 3. List Bad Status The List Bad Status screen will be displayed Use SoftKeys to navigate pages and sort/filter the view as required.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Channel Summary The Channel Summary menu allows the user to view summaries of the number of detonators on each Channel. 1. Main Menu Press Key to select View Design. 2. View Design Press Key to select Channel Summary. 3.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Prepare for Blast This function prepares for either a Local Blast or a Remote Blast Local Blast 1. Main Menu Press 2. SoftKey to select Prepare for Blast. Warning for last det not set User is enforced to select last dets on all channels.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 5. Check Blast Design Press 6. Prepare for Blast Press 7. from main Menu to view Design to view button to select Arm. Arm Press button to select Local Blast ARM AND FIRE COMMANDS FOR DETONATORS WILL NOT INITIALLY BE KNOWN TO THE INTELLISHOT® COMMANDER AT POWER ON.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 9. Local Blast Press and hold the NEXT button on the front of the IntelliShot® Commander for 2 seconds NEXT 10. Local Blast The IntelliShot® Commander will initiate a 30-second high-voltage charging period followed by a 90-second blast window. Should there be detonators marked as “last det”, the last det test will be performed between the charge and blast window 11. Local Blast Press both FIRE-buttons (SoftKeys) on the CE4 Tagger simultaneously to fire 12.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Remote Blast The following Remote Blast description details the manual process to arm the system. The user is also provided with an option to Arm the Commander without the need to connect the Tagger via an AutoArm function. The AutoArm function will allow the user to scan a no-PIN yellow BlastCard and if there are no errors present; program and move to the waiting for next press state. The user will then have to press next for 2 seconds and the unit will then be ready to arm. 1.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 5. Arm Press button to select Remote Blast ARM AND FIRE COMMANDS FOR DETONATORS WILL NOT INITIALLY BE KNOWN TO THE INTELLISHOT® COMMANDER AT POWER ON. THESE COMMANDS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FROM THE BLASTING (RED) BLASTCARD AND WILL BE ISSUED TO THE COMMANDER WHEN NECESSARY, EITHER DIRECTLY FROM THE RED BLASTC ARD (IN CASE OF A LOCAL BLAST) OR REMOTELY FROM THE BASE INTELLISHOT® COMMANDER. ARM AND FIRE BLASTING COMMANDS WILL BE ERASED FROM THE COMMANDER MEMORY AFTER USE. 6.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Disconnect the CE4 Tagger from the Bench Commander. CE4 Tagger will automatically disconnect from the Bench Commander during charging. 9. Remote Blast The Bench Commander will await a command from the Base Commander Connect the CE4 Tagger via Wi-Fi to the Base Commander. Select the applicable Bench Commander by pressing corresponding number on the keypad. Select Bench 10 by pressing 0 on the keypad. (Bench 1 is selected as indicated by the tick mark  in example shown).
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 12. Remote Blast Wait if message “Not ready yet” is displayed User will be prompted to Scan Key once all the bench commanders are out of grace period and ready to blast. The user is also provided with an option to Arm the commander without the need to connect the tagger via an AutoArm function. The AutoArm function will allow the user to scan a no PIN yellow BlastCard and if there are no errors present; program and move to the waiting for next press state.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 If you select Yes the Base will return to “Scan Key” If ABORT is selected, the Base will abort the Benches connected to it The Bench Commander will display “Aborted” and Request to be reset Press both FIRE-buttons (SoftKeys) on the CE4 Tagger simultaneously to fire BLASTING WILL TAKE PLACE Blast Command sent message will be displayed Page 177 of 218 DetNet South Africa Copyright © 2018
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 14 INTELLISHOT® COMMANDER CONFIGURATION SETTINGS The configuration menu presents a variety of informational screens and configurable options for the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 4G Setup Device Setup Long Range RF Advanced Setup Factory Setup. 4G Setup The 4G Setup menu will allow the user to set the det labelling that was used when tagging to ensure that the Commander is able to interpret the locations tagged on the detonators. 1. Main Menu Press to select Configuration 2.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Time Zone This function enables the user to define the time zone. Date/time settings are controlled by GPS GMT time data but since the time zone cannot be configured automatically, it should always be set by the user in order to ensure the correct local time display. The time zones may be adjusted in 0.5 hour increments. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Menu Press 3. to select Device Setup Device Setup Press 4.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Language This function enables the user to select a language preference for the IntelliShot® Commander menus. This version of software does not have complete translations of all languages other than English. The addtional languages will be included in a later software release. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Menu Press 3. to select Device Setup Device Setup Press 1. to select Configuration to select Language Language Press on the keypad to select English.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Timeouts This function enables the user to set a time-period of inactivity before the Commander will automatically power off to conserve battery power. The user can set the idle time between 2 and 120 minutes. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Menu Press 3. to select Device Setup Device Setup Press 4. to select Configuration to select Timeouts Auto Shutdown Use navigational keys to navigate selection. Minimum of 2 minutes. Maximum of 120 minutes. Press SoftKey to save.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Units This function enables the user to select either the Imperial or Metric Units of Measure as preferred. 1. Main Menu Press 2. to select Configuration Configuration Menu Press 3. Device Setup Press 4. to select Device Setup to select Unit Units Use Press Press Page 182 of 218 navigational keys to toggle selection. to select either Imperial or Metric. SoftKey to save.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Long Range RF This function enables the user to manually select the region where the IntelliShot® Commander will be deployed, set the region specific RF Channel and set the Encryption Key. Communication will NOT be possible unless the channel, encryption key settings and firmware version are the same on Base and Bench commanders.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Use numerical keypad to enter Unique RF Channel within the range as follows: Between 16 and 47 for Americas Between 48 and 55 for Australia. Press Press to continue SoftKey to return to Main Menu Communication will NOT be possible unless the channel and encryption key settings are the same on Base and Bench commanders.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Set Encryption Key 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Menu Press 3. to select Long Range RF RF Setup Press 4. to select Configuration to select Set Encryption Key Set Encryption Key Key will be displayed Press to edit Use numerical keypad to enter desired 6 digit encryption key Press to continue Press SoftKey to save the change Communication will NOT be possible unless the channel and encryption key settings are the same on Base and Bench commanders.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 15 ADVANCED SETUP The Advanced Setup menu presents configurable options for the following: 1. Device ID 2. Base Station Mode 3. Bench Box Mode 4. Repeater Mode 5. Device Password. 6. Last Det 7. Toggle Auto Arm 8. Max Wire Length Device ID 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Menu Press 3. to select Advanced Setup Advanced Setup Press 4. to select Configuration to select Device ID Device ID Use numerical keypad to enter desired Device ID Press Press to continue SoftKey to save.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Base Station Mode The Base Station Mode menu allows the User to configure the Commander to be utilised in either Base Station or Base Station + Repeater Mode. The Commander unit will turn off automatically when the mode change is selected. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Menu Press 3. to select Advanced Setup Advanced Setup Press 4.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Base + Repeat Mode The Base and Repeat mode will allow the Base Commander to communicate through a repeater. The User should use this mode of operation when a repeater is used in the blast. The Commander unit will turn off automatically when the mode change is selected. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Menu Press 3. to select Advanced Setup Advanced Setup Press 4.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Bench Box Mode The Bench Box Mode menu allows the User to configure the IntelliShot® Commander to be utilised as a Bench Box. The Commander unit will turn off automatically when the mode change is selected. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Menu Press 3.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Repeater Mode The Repeater Mode menu allows the User to configure the IntelliShot® Commander to be utilised as a Repeater. The Commander unit will turn off automatically when the mode change is selected. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Menu Press 3.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Device Password This function enables the user to change the device password by assigning a new unique password that is known only to the user. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Menu Press 3. to select Advanced Setup Advanced Setup Press 4. to select Configuration to select Device Password Passwords Use the numerical keypad to enter Current Password. Press to confirm.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Last Det This function enables the user to enable or disable the last det test. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Menu Press 3. to select Advanced Setup Advanced Setup Press 4.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Toggle Auto Arm This function enables the user to enable arming automatically or manually. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Menu Press 3. to select Advanced Setup Advanced Setup Press 4. to select Configuration to select Toggle Auto Arm Toggle Auto Arm User may select to: Enable – this will allow user to read the information (RF encryption key and RF channel) stored on the NFC cards when in idle mode and arming the Bench Commander when it is ready to blast.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Max Wire Length 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Menu Press 3. 4. Press right to select Advanced Setup soft key to display next screen Advanced Setup Press 5. to select Configuration to select Max Wire Length Insert the max wire length between 5000 and 12000m.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 16 FACTORY SETUP The Factory Setup is password protected and may only be accessed by designated maintenance teams. 1. Main Menu Press 2. Configuration Menu Press 3. to select Factory Setup Factory Password The factory setup menu will prompt for a password, after which the factory options will be displayed. Use numerical keypad to enter Unique CE4 Tagger Password. Press 4. to select Configuration to continue. Factory Setup Factory Setup will be displayed.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Each option is further protected by its own web-based ticket system. If no active ticket is available for the chosen option (as stored on the CE4 Tagger), the user is prompted for a ticket issued by portal.detnet.com. The ticket is comprised of two 10-digit numbers that need to be entered before continuing. If the ticket is valid, access will be granted to the given function. Tickets can be issued for a selected number of repeated uses before a given expiry date.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Factory Setup Menu Options Each Factory menu option is described below. Many of the screens are common to several CE4 products and are shared between them. Only Storage Mode will be accessible without a Web Ticket. All other Menu items will need a Web Ticket to be accessed. 1. Clear Logs (Factory) The clear logs function erases the internal log and will displays a confirmation dialog briefly. 2.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 17 TABLET BLAST APPLICATION GENERAL DESCRIPTION Please refer to UTM-00346 for the Commander System Tablet Blast Application details Page 198 of 218 DetNet South Africa Copyright © 2018
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 18 COMMANDER SYSTEM ON-BENCH DEPLOYMENT OVERVIEW Configure all equipment Prepare for tagging Tag detonators Test detonators View Design LOCAL MINE, EXPLOSIVES OR STATUTORY REGULATIONS, PROCEDURES, OR CODES OF PRACTISE REGARDING SAFETY TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANY OF THE TIPS AND HINTS DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT. THE MINE, EXPLOSIVES OR LOCAL REGULATIONS, PROCEDURES OR CODES OF PRACTISE MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 h. i. j. k. Enter the associated PIN on the CE4 Tagger. Press and hold the next button for 2 seconds The IntelliShot® Commander will initiate a 30-second high-voltage charging period followed by a 90-second blast window. Press both FIRE-keys (soft buttons) on the CE4 Tagger to fire. Remote blasting 3000m Max 400 Detonators 10m per Channel Tagger Base Commander Bench Commander Figure 14: Remote Blasting a. • • • • • • b. c. d. e. f. g. h.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 i. j. k. Enter the associated PIN on the CE4 Tagger and press next. The Base Commander will instruct the selected Bench Commander(s) to apply high voltage for 30 seconds before allowing a 90-second firing window. In Synchronise mode the firing window will be 60 seconds). Press both FIRE-keys (SoftKeys) on the CE4 Tagger to fire.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 19 INTELLISHOT® COMMANDER SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING Fault Condition Error Screen Trouble-shooting / Remedial Action When Envelope is displayed, Press # to display Error Screen Low Battery Ensure that the Commander is fully charged before it is deploying in a blast. Should this error trigger, charge the Commander before using or alternatively use another Commander that has been sufficiently charged.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Fault Condition Detonator(s) Missing High Leakage Last detonator not set Last detonator error Page 203 of 218 Error Screen Trouble-shooting / Remedial Action This warning is triggered when the Commander detects that a previously connected detonator is no longer present on the line. When this error occurs the user is encouraged to examine the list to determine which detonator is missing. The user will then need to return to the bench to identify and correct the fault.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Fault Condition Wire limit exceeded Misfires Expected Current limiter has activated Page 204 of 218 Error Screen Trouble-shooting / Remedial Action This warning will trigger when the cumulative detonator wire length for a channel is exceeded. The down-line wire length of each detonator is stored in memory, and the software can thus calculate the total down-wire length per channel. If this total length exceeds the set max wire limit setting the warning will be triggered.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Fault Condition Untagged detonator found Error Screen Test All Trouble-shooting / Remedial Action When the Commander detects a detonator that still has the internally recorded factory ID, which means that it has not been successfully tagged, it will trigger the untagged warning. The Tagger may be used to find the untagged detonator on a string using the binary search technique.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Fault Condition Low Battery / Link Down / Check RF Settings Card Not paired Page 206 of 218 Trouble-shooting / Remedial Action The low battery warning will be displayed when the battery has depleted to a point where blasting may be jeopardised. Recharge the battery before continuing with blasting. When the RF link is down at the Base Commander, the ‘link down’ error will be displayed. The number (B4 in example) refers to the Bench Commander with which communication has been lost.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Fault Condition Error Screen Trouble-shooting / Remedial Action All detonator errors encountered after programming on the Bench Commander will be synced and displayed on the Base Commander with the relevant Bench Commander ID.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 20 APPENDIX A – INTELLISHOT® COMMANDER SYSTEM PRACTICAL TIPS AND HINTS This section provides some practical tips and hints based on previous on-bench experience to assist new users with their learning and ensure a successful deployment of the system on the bench. This document must not be regarded as a replacement for Training manuals or Quick Guides but rather as supplementary to other documentation.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 On Bench Delivery of Detonators When boxes of IntelliShot® Detonators are delivered, ensure to place boxes at a point of safety to prevent onbench vehicles from driving over the boxes and damaging detonators. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT ALL DETONATORS ARE IMPACT SENSITIVE AND CAN INITIATE IF EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MECHANICAL IMPACT.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 The first one is to take the down-hole wire protruding from the hole and coil it three or four times around the stake, leaving sufficient slack on the fourth coil to pull the coil through the loop and then carefully tighten the down-hole wire without causing any sharp kinks in the cable. The second one is advisable in areas that are known for slumping of holes.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 leakage during tagging and testing. When tagging using the “through holes” ensure that the CE4 Tagger head is regularly cleaned and connectors closed and placed properly on the stake.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Testing of Blast Installation Testing the blast installation with the CE4 Tagger is the last on bench verification that the system deployment is within the required parameters: When a channel is completely harnessed connect the CE4 Tagger to detonator string and perform a “test all” comparing the number of detonators with the blast plan to ensure all detonators are accounted for. Check that holes not connected are treated as misfires and marked on the plan.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Basic causes of leakage Poorly made joints when joining Harness Wire. Re-using Harness Wire. Leakage occurs when a damaged Harness Wire lies in water or emulsion. The water and emulsion are both conductive substances that can result in leakage. The same can occur if a connector is left submerged in water or emulsion indefinitely. It is advisable to raise the connectors off the ground, or at least away from standing water, if the ground conditions are very wet.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Binary Search Untagged Detonators Conduct a binary search by breaking down the blast into manageable sections, to locate untagged detonators. Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 The Binary Search is conducted as follows: 1. Assume Row 1 above has an untagged detonator connected but its location is unknown and it needs to be found. 2. Divide the blast in half and cut the surface harness at mid-point. 3. Connect the Tagger and check the back half for untagged detonators.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 High Leakage Conduct a binary search by breaking down the blast into manageable sections to locate high leakage. Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 The Binary Search is conducted as follows: Assume Row 5 has an exposed wire in surface harness in water causing a high leakage reading on the Tagger. 1. Divide the blast in half and cut the surface harness at mid-point. 2. Connect the Tagger and check back half for leakage. Should the Tagger display high leakage it indicates a fault present. 3.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Leakage through conductive materials When an individual string of detonators is tested with a Tagger, the leakage reading is within specification, however, when all strings are connect together, the leakage value is outside the acceptable limit indicating that the accumulative leakage value is now outside acceptable parameters. The sum of the leakage on all the strings is greater than the acceptable level.
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 21 APPENDIX B – ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS Abbreviations Ah CE4 DC Det(s) GMT in IP LCD LED Long-range Med-range mm ms NFC OTS PC PCB PVC RF RH RTC Short-range UI USB W Page 217 of 218 Amp-hours 4th Generation Control Equipment Direct Current Detonator(s) Greenwich Mean Time Inch Ingress Protection (IP-67 = totally protected against ingress of dust; and protected against the effects of immersion between 15cm and 1m for 30 minutes) Liquid Crystal Display Light Emitting Diode Maximum d
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UTM-00338 | Rev 5 Definitions IntelliShot® Detonator Initiation point An electronic detonator that has been designed and developed by DetNet South Africa This is the location where the blast is initiated. The initiation point is always at a place-of-safety (see below). Initiation time Time delays that are programmed into detonators. Detonator harness The cable that attaches to the detonator that allows detonators to be connected one after another.