19 BOOM BOX 3 Dynamite Controller
• Connect a computer directly to the Boom Box 3, run the SourceLink program,
Encoders/Decoders, Boombox Parameters, and change Boombox Mode from Standard to
OSEIS.
• Connect a computer to a Universal Encoder II, run the SourceLink program,
Encoders/Decoders, Boombox Parameters, and change Boombox Mode from Standard to
OSEIS over the radio link.
• Wi-Fi Web Interface select PARAMS and Cap mode. Select Orica. Apply changes.
When the unit is in OSEIS mode the middle led will be green with the normal red flashes, when in
standard mode the middle led will only flash red.
The Decoder unit is connected to a detonation Cap, an uphole geophone, a radio, and a battery.
Whenever the Decoder is connected to the CAP or whenever a radio is used, the CAP can fire at
any time. The unit has been designed to only fire the CAP when both the ARM and the Charge
button are held and a valid start code from the Encoder is received. However, potentially there is a
chance that the CAP can accidentally fire from either RF noise or a hardware failure. The
following is the normal operation procedure:
• The Shooter receives a valid GPS position for the new shot point.
• The Shooter verifies that there is no danger in accidental firing of hole and that all
personnel and livestock are clear of the shot hole.
• The “Shooter” connects the unit to the uphole geophone, and Cap at the new shot hole.
• The Shooter normally checks the resistance of the geophone and the serial number of the
OSEIS Cap.
• After all tests are satisfactory, the shooter either calls in that he is ready or uses the
automatic ready signal to notify the recorder that he is ready to shoot.
• The Shooter then presses the “Arm” and “Charge” switches to get the box ready to fire.
• The Boom Box will automatically send back a “Ready Message” if enabled.
• The Encoder then sends a start code and the Decoder fires the Shot.
• The shooter then releases the “Arm” and “Charge” switch and disconnects from the hole.
• The Decoder unit automatically sends the Shot Status Message to the Encoder.
• The Shooter can check the status of the Box immediately after the Shot is fired.
o Test LED = Green when Confirmation Time Break is valid.
o GPS LED = Green when Uphole time is valid
o The display will show the Uphole time, CTB value, and battery voltage.
• Shooter can check uphole time by pressing the Charge and GPS switch and looking at the
information on the display.
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