BlastPED Receivers / Exploders
The BlastPED system allows remote, centralised blasting with the PED System. The BlastPED System works off the existing PED Transmission System and only requires a software upgrade to operate (other versions are available, click below).
BlastPED has been developed to eliminate the high cost of maintaining the integrity of underground blasting cables. By eliminating these cables, costs are reduced on maintenance and lost production due to misfires.
BlastPED has been designed with safety as a prime criteria. The BlastPED system has several levels of security. While the system is extremely secure, it is also simple to operate for the authorised personnel. The software is part of the standard PEDCALL 2000 package, therefore personnel do not need to learn a new system.
The actual BlastPED Receiver is easy to connect and operate. The user turns the BlastPED ON, with the key, connects the firing cable, and ensures the BlastPED has synchronised to the signal. It is then up to the PEDCALL 2000 operator to enter the ARM & BLAST command from disk and transmit the messages.
Specifications
| FIRING CAPACITY | RATED AS 75 OHM (46 GROUP 1 DETONATORS) | Rated as 75 ohm to AS2187.2 means it must be able to fire 160 ohms. |
|---|---|---|
| FREQUENCY | ULF | PED system frequency |
| ADDRESSING | - INDIVIDUAL : 182 units in 26 GROUPS (A through Z) - GROUP ARM & GROUP BLAST - ALL ARM & ALL BLAST |
The addressing is Fixed, a special disk accompanies each BlastPED. |
| SECURITY FEATURES | FLOPPY DISK ACCESS SEQUENCED COMMANDS KEY TO RECEIVER |
Makes the system extremely secure. |
| INDICATORS | ON (also indicates battery status) RECEIVING | Indicated via Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) |
| ARMING BLASTED | ||
| OPERATING VOLTAGE | INTERNAL : 4V/12 V rechargeable battery | |
| OPERATING TEMP. | -5øC to +45øC | |
| RATING | IP66 | |
| DIMENSIONS | H= 480mm Diam= 190mm H = 19in Diam= 8 in |
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| WEIGHT | 6 kg or 13 lbs |