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Seismic Source BOOM BOX 3 - User Manual

Seismic Source BOOM BOX 3
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BOOM BOX 3
Dynamite Controller
User’s Manual
Revision 2.7

Table of Contents

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Seismic Source BOOM BOX 3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSeismic Source
ModelBOOM BOX 3
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety and Precautions

General Safety Precautions

Crucial safety precautions when using the dynamite controller and explosives.

Boom Box 3 System Description

Boom Box 3 vs. Older Boom Box

Details differences between Boom Box 3 and older Boom Box unit regarding cables and parameter loading.

Operating Modes Overview

Explains Autonomous and Standard Radio modes of operation for Boom Box 3.

System Components

Lists components of the Encoder and Decoder systems.

Front Panel Description

Front Panel Layout

Description of controls, terminals, and LEDs on the front panel.

Display Information

Describes the graphical display on the Boom Box 3 front panel and its messages.

Encoder Operation

Encoder Modes and Fire Sequence

Explains available Encoder modes, fire sequence, and start code requirements.

Decoder Operation

Standard Decoder Operation and Tests

Operation, tests (Geophone, CAP, GPS), and fire sequence for Standard Decoder mode.

OSEIS Decoder Operation and Tests

Operation and tests for OSEIS Decoder mode, including geophone, CAP, GPS, and fire sequence.

Autonomous Decoder Operation

Autonomous Mode Operation and Setup

Operation of Boom Box 3 in Autonomous Mode, including setup and fire sequence.

Autonomous Operation Tests

Procedures for geophone, CAP tests, and GPS in Autonomous mode.

A3 Repeater Encoder and Operation

A3 Repeater Encoder Operation and Fire Sequence

Operation and fire sequence for A3 Repeater Encoder mode.

A3 Repeater Operation and Fire Sequence

Operation and fire sequence for A3 Repeater mode.

Monitor Mode

Monitor Mode Setup and Function

How to place Boom Box 3 into Monitor mode and its basic function.

BB3;UE3 Encoder Operation

BB3;UE3 Encoder Modes and Fire Sequence

Explains BB3/UE3 Encoder operation, fire sequence, and start code.

BB3;UE3 Repeater Operations

Operation of Boom Box 3 in BB3/UE3 Repeater Encoder and Repeater modes.

Boom Box 3 Weight Drop; RTM Mode

RTM Mode Systems and Connections

Overview of Boom Box 3 in RTM Mode Systems including connections and configurations.

RTM Operation Modes and Diagrams

Details Autonomous, Source-Driven, and Decoder-Driven operations in RTM mode with timing diagrams.

RTM Cable Diagrams

Wiring diagrams for RTM Encoder and Decoder Cables.

Boom Box 3 Parameters

Internal Parameter Configuration

Detailed list of internal parameters for Boom Box 3 operation and their settings.

Hardware Installation

37-Pin Connector Pinout

Pinout and function description for the 37-pin connector used for installation.

Wi-Fi Web Interface

Wi-Fi Setup, Connection, and Parameter Setup

Instructions for setting up, connecting, and configuring parameters via the Wi-Fi interface.

Autonomous Mode Setup and GPS;Shot Assignment

Configuration steps for Autonomous mode and Wi-Fi GPS/shot assignment.

Wi-Fi Data Export and Recollection

Exporting PFS and shot information, and recollecting data via Wi-Fi interface.

Computer Software

SourceLink Software Setup and Operation

Setup and overview of SourceLink software for BoomBox3, including prospect and shot download.

Source Control F3 Software Setup and Operation

Setup and operation of Source Control F3, including parameters and sequence tables.

Source Control Software Setup and Operation

Setup and operation of Source Control software, including parameters and sequence tables.

Software Operation Modes and Parameters

Details on operating modes (Encoder, Repeater, Decoder) and parameter setup within Source Control F3.

Cable & Interface Diagrams

BB3 Decoder Cable and GPS Wiring

Wiring details for the 10-pin BB3 Decoder Cable and with GPS input.

Boom Box 3 Cable Diagrams

Detailed diagrams for Boom Box 3 decoder cables and wiring.

BB3 Ethernet and Fire Switch Cables

Wiring diagrams for BB3 Ethernet and Autonomous fire switch cables.