Seismic Source BOOM BOX 3 User Manual

11 BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller
2.4.2 Decoder System consists of the following:
• Boom Box 3 Unit configured as Decoder
• Boom Box 3 Decoder Cable
• Boom Box 3 Decoder backpack. Designed to carry all components of the Decoder System.
• Uphole Geophone – Geophone sensor used to measure time from when shot is fired to
when motion is received at surface.
• Battery – 9-36 VDC battery used to power Boom Box 3 Decoder
• Radio – Decoder unit connects to UHF or VHF radio to communicate with the radio
connected to the Encoder Unit.
• CAP line – CAP line to fire dynamite is connected to High Voltage post on Decoder Unit.
• GPS receiver – optional –External GPS receiver can be connected to Decoder Unit. GPS
position can be acquired prior to shot. Position is sent back to Encoder Unit as part of the
Ready Message and Shot Status Report. The Ready Message consists of the GPS position,
Unit ID #, CAP resistance, and Geophone resistance.
• GPS PPS pulse from the GPS receiver is used to synchronize the time of the shots. The
GPS PPS pulse and GPS unit is required when the BB3 is used in Autonomous mode.
• Autonomous Decoder Fire Switch (required when the BB3 is used in Autonomous mode)

Seismic Source BOOM BOX 3 Specifications

General

Brand	Seismic Source
Model	BOOM BOX 3
Category	Controller
Language	English