MST BlastPED III Operator's Manual

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Revision 3.2 – 8th August 2018

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Page 1 BlastPED III Operator Manual Revision 3.2 – 8th August 2018...
Page 2 BlastPED III Operator Manual Revision History Revision Change Date Update for PEDcall 6.0 9 January, 2007 Updated for PEDcall 6.2 8 August, 2018...
Page 3 BlastPED III Operator Manual Contact Details Australia Sydney L 5, 113 Wicks Road North Ryde, NSW 2113 AUSTRALIA Tel: +61 2 9491 6500 United States Denver 13301 W 43rd Drive Golden Colorado 80403 USA Tel: +1 303-951 0570 Canada Sudbury...
Page 4 Information contained in this document has been developed by Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd (MST). Every care has been taken by the staff of MST to ensure the content of this manual is relevant and up to date at the time of publication. Content is subject to change without notice.
Page 5 BlastPED III Operator Manual Safety and Compliance Warning: No tampering No user replaceable parts. Only to be opened by an authorised service representative. Attempting to open the unit without the proper tools will damage the IP66 protective seal. FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 6: Table Of Contents
The BLAST Command ..................... 12 Ohmmeter ........................13 Security Media ......................... 13 Unique Site ID ......................... 13 Setting up the BlastPED III at the Face................... 15 Check Blaster ........................15 Setup only in a Safe Position ....................15 Turn on Blaster ........................15 Connect Cables ........................
Page 7 BlastPED III Operator Manual Security Media ......................... 19 Creating Blasting Messages ....................19 BlastPED III Maintenance ....................... 21 Recharging the Battery ......................21 Service ..........................21 Specifications .......................... 22 Approvals ..........................22...
Page 8: Introduction
By eliminating these cables, the costs of maintenance and lost production due to misfires are reduced. Like its predecessors, the BlastPED III system is designed with safety as the prime criteria. It introduces additional layers of safety and improved design, while maintaining the simplicity of use, and backwards compatibility with existing BlastPED models.
Page 9: Blastped Iii Firing Overview
After arming, the BlastPED III unit will remain armed for up to 10 minutes. The firing process will be automatically aborted if blasting is not performed during this time (i.e. BLAST command sent &...
Page 10: Retrieve And Secure Exploder
The BlastPED exploder must be reset (key turned to SAFE, then to ON) before another firing output can be produced. Ensure that the BlastPED III unit is safely stored and recharged in preparation for next use. NOTE: Refer to Section 6: BlastPED III Maintenance and Service for more information.
Page 11: Blastped Iii Safety Features
The face of a BlastPED III unit has a rotary two position switch with positions marked SAFE and ON. In the OFF position there will be no activity on the unit’s face panel. The BlastPED III is not capable of receiving messages or opening the short circuits between the capacitor and firing...
Page 12: Two Message Blasting
PED messages; ARM and BLAST. These messages will take a minimum of two minutes each to transmit. The state of the BlastPED III unit is defined as its ability to receive one of these two messages. Feedback on which state the unit is in is provided on the face panel.
Page 13: Ohmmeter
BlastPED III Operator Manual Ohmmeter When a BlastPED III has its Safety Switch turned to the ON position and has passed all internal checks, an Ohmmeter will display the line resistance at the output terminals. BlastPED III is designed to fire a series circuit up to 75 Ohms. Circuit resistance exceeding 75 Ohms may result in a misfire.
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Page 15: Setting Up The Blastped Iii At The Face
If the SERVICE LED is solid, then the unit has detected a hardware error and must be Tagged Out. A BlastPED III unit with a solid SERVICE LED will not operate until it has been serviced by a Mine Site Technologies technician.
Page 16 BlastPED III Operator Manual The circuit must be a pure (simple) series circuit. The use of Parallel, Series-in-Parallel, or Parallel-in-Series can result in a misfire. Using a series circuit is relatively straight forward with a single face, but if firing two or more faces from one BlastPED then care must be taken to ensure all the faces are wired in a simple series circuit.
Page 17: Sending Blastped Iii Messages
BlastPED III Operator Manual Sending BlastPED III Messages Creating the ARM and BLAST commands is done using PEDcall for Windows Version 6 or later. Please refer to the PEDcall documentation and help files for more information including software setup. The Blasting Message Panel BlastPED commands are accessed from a dedicated blast message panel.
Page 18: Message Priority
BlastPED III Operator Manual Message Priority All blasting messages take priority over any other PED messages except other blasting messages. Blasting messages cannot be moved up or down in the Message Queue, they are sent in the order created. Deleting Messages Blasting messages can be deleted from the Message Queue the same way normal messages are.
Page 19: Security Media
Part of the code to create an ARM and BLAST command is provided on removable storage media that can be secured to prevent accidental or unauthorized blasting message creation. Appropriate codes are included with each BlastPED III delivered. Contact Mine Site Technologies for more information on how to obtain replacements.
Page 20 BlastPED III Operator Manual At the Security Request prompt, connect or insert the Security Media to one of the configured locations as requested. The Security Media must be present in exactly one of the configured locations. If a duplicate is found, it will be rejected.
Page 21: Blastped Iii Maintenance
BlastPED III Operator Manual BlastPED III Maintenance BlastPED III is designed for use in mining environments, but effort must be made to treat the unit with an appropriate level of care. It is responsible for initiating explosives; improper use and handling will compromise safety and productivity.
Page 22: Specifications
BlastPED III Operator Manual Specifications • Firing Capacity Rated as 75 ohm to AS2187.2 RATED AS 75 OHM (46 GROUP 1 means it must be able to fire 160 DETONATORS). 1.6 amps at 250 ohms volts DC for 4 msec.
Page 23 BlastPED III Commissioning Report Customer: ................Location: ................................Date: ................Order Number: ................Job Number: ................Operating System Software: ................Version: ................Operating Frequency................Transmission System ................External Modulator ................Interface Unit: ................
Page 24 Number Supplied: ................Serial Numbers: ................................ID Numbers: ................................Acceptance The above BlastPED III Remote Initiation System is as per specification and fulfils the requirements of the issued Customer Order. Mine Site Representative: ............. Signature: ............. Customer Representative: .............
Page 25 BlastPED III Commissioning Report...