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- Page 1 Velocity Of Detonation Measuring Instrument Guide & Manual DESIGNED & MANUFACTURED BY Swiss Manufacturer of Detonating Velocity Measuring Instruments for Explosives and Propellants Since 1936 P a g e...
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Page 2: Quick View
15’000 [M/S]. THIS starting signal: start and the last fiber to be illuminated gives the stop MEASURING signal: stop. The Explomet 2 measures the time intervals in micro INSTRUMENT IS seconds between the illumination of two consecutive optic fibers and calculates the Velocity of Detonation (V.O.D) in meter per second [m/s]. - Page 3 Timers: 5 synchronous timers Operating temperature: -10 to 50°C Accuracy: +/- 10 nanoseconds [ns] Fiber Optic: ESKA™ SK-40 Simplex Plastic Optical Fiber Cable Core : 1mm, Outer : 2.2mm Simplex POF 1-2.2mm Characteristics: Download Available at the Top of Plastic Optic Fiber &...
- Page 4 LIST OF PROVIDED EQUIPMENT Explomet 2™ (OPTIONAL) 1 High-Strength Shock-Proof Peli 1500 Case • Made of polypropylene copolymer • Waterproof, resistant to chemicals, moisture and dust • Resistant to harsh temperatures (-33C / +90C) • Contains all the items listed below except the plastic optic fiber spool...
- Page 5 • Optical connectors are essential for connecting the plastic optical fibers to the optical sensors of the Explomet 2. HFBR-4501Z with Crimp Ring (Grey) on Page 3 of the AVAGO Catalog HFBR-4511Z with Crimp Ring (Blue) on Page 3 of the AVAGO Catalog...
- Page 6 • The optical adapters allow perfect connection between two optical connectors to transmit the light generated by the explosion to the Explomet 2 without loss of light signal HFBR-4505Z (Grey) on page 3, 8 & 9 of the AVAGO Catalog HFBR-4515Z (Blue) on page 3, 8 &...
- Page 7 1 Universal Extra Power Tesa Tape • Use tape to hold the optical fibers fixed perpendicularly in the explosive cartridge 1 Car charger cable • The car charger is supplied with the connection designed for the Explomet 2 P a g e...
- Page 8 1 Plug car charger adapter • 110V to 220/230V to DC 12V • Connect the car charger cable to the adapter, then charge the Explomet 2 to the power outlet 1 Battery Charger Ansmann AC48 • The charger is supplied with the connection for the Explomet 2 and the AC/DC...
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Page 9: Battery Charging
Avago HFBR Characteristics & Guide: Download Available at the Bottom of Plastic Optic Fiber & Connectors Page on our Website To check the proper transmission of light through the optical cable from the test area to the Explomet 2 you can simulate a measure with the supplied Ledlenser flashlight. -
Page 10: Optical Fiber Installation
1 optic fiber. We recommend protecting the unused optical receivers of the Explomet 2 with the supplied grey plastic caps avoid any stray light. EQUIPMENT FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF DETONATION VELOCITY OF AN EXPLOSIVE WITH... -
Page 11: Start Menu
10. If necessary, insert other optical fibers and proceed in the same way as before (points 8 and 9). 11. Connect the necessary optical fibers (from 2 to 6) to the Explomet 2. Either directly or through one of the following reusable optical cables: •... - Page 12 SETUP MAIN MENU 1: Velocity and time 2: Time only 3: Setup To start using the Explomet 2, you must first set the time and date. This will be your reference for all your VOD tests Press 3: Setup SETUP...
- Page 13 We recommend using the meter supplied with your hardware or a digital caliper for high accuracy measurement. Enter the length, measured on the explosive, on the Explomet 2. See example on page 10. For example: 225 [mm]...
- Page 14 Waiting for pulses The Explomet 2 is waiting to receive the data. It will not shut down or go into sleep mode. When you are ready, fire the explosive and collect your data. All data is automatically saved on the SD card.
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Page 15: Reading Data
Waiting for pulses The Explomet 2 is waiting to receive the data. It will not shut down or go into sleep mode. When you are ready, fire the explosive and collect your data. All data is automatically saved on the SD card. -
Page 16: Battery Charger
CALIBRATION The Explomet 2 is calibrated only once during its manufacture and this for the duration of its use which is on average of fifteen years. Nevertheless, we remain at your disposal for any verification of your device and can issue a certificate of V.O.D/Calibration to guarantee the perfect functioning of your... - Page 17 Plastic Optic Fiber Characteristics SIMPLEX POF 1 / 2.2 [mm] Structure Product Specification Description Minimum Type Maximum Core Material Polymethylmethacrylate Resin Clad Material Fluorinated Polymer Core Reflective Index ----- 1.49 ----- Clad Reflective Index ----- 1.41 ----- Reflective Index Profile Step index Numerical Aperture (NA) -----...
- Page 18 SIMPLEX POF 1 / 2.2 [mm] Performance Product Specification Description Minimum Type Maximu Storage No Physical Change ----- Temperature [ Operation No Deterioration in ----- Optical Properties temperature [ Operation No Deterioration in ----- ----- Maximium Temperature under Optical Properties Rating ...
- Page 19 Plastic Optic Fiber Characteristics DUPLEX 2x POF 1 / 2.2 [mm] Structure Product Specification Description Minimum Type Maximum Core Material Polymethylmethacrylate Resin Clad Material Fluorinated Polymer Core Reflective Index ----- 1.49 ----- Clad Reflective Index ----- 1.41 ----- Reflective Index Profile Step index Numerical Aperture (NA) -----...
- Page 20 DUPLEX 2x POF 1 / 2.2 [mm] Performance Product Specification Description Minimum Type Maximum Storage No Physical Change ----- Temperature [ Operation No Deterioration in ----- Optical Properties temperature [ Maximium Operation No Deterioration in ----- ----- Rating Temperature under Optical Properties ...
- Page 21 Plastic Optic Fiber Characteristics 6 CHANNELS (Specially Designed for Explomet 2 & Explomet-fo-2000) 6x POF 1 / 2.2 [mm] Structure Product Specification Description Minimum Type Maximum Core Material Polymethylmethacrylate Resin Clad Material Fluorinated Polymer Core Reflective Index ----- 1.49 -----...
- Page 22 6 CHANNELS (Specially Designed for Explomet 2 & Explomet-fo-2000) 6x POF 1 / 2.2 [mm] Performance Product Specification Description Minimum Type Maximu Storage Temperature No Physical ----- Change Operation temperature No Deterioration in ----- Optical Properties Maximium Operation Temperature...
- Page 23 Cross Section of Simplex POF Cross Section of Duplex POF Cross Section of 6 Channels POF Cable 23 | P a g e...
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