Mine Site Technologies is a solutions provider, specializing in the development and supply of technology, and services, to the mining industry. Our particular areas of expertise include underground communications, remote blasting systems, mine tagging & WiFi tracking systems and cap lamps; as well as high data wireless mesh systems for open pit and surface communications.

BlastPED for Surface Mines

BlastPED ST (also known as BlastPED EXEL) has been developed for use in open pit mines to provide an alternative to safety fuse and cable based firing systems.

BlastPED ST Operation Schematic

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The BlastPED ST System allows remote, centralised blasting using a radio based link between the shot firer and blast site (refer to following figure for an Operation Schematic). The main difference between BlastPED ST and other versions of BlastPED, is the remote is used to directly initiate signal tube, rather than initiate electric detonators (caps).

Signal tube is initiated directly by a sparker

BlastPED ST has been designed with safety as a prime criteria. The BlastPED EXEL system has several levels of security. While the system is extremely secure, it is also simple to operate by authorised personnel.

The actual BlastPED ST System is easy to connect and operate. The user switches the Remote Receiver on, confirms it is operable, and connects the signal tube to the ‘sparker’. Once the area has been cleared of personnel and permission to fire received, the Master Control/Software operator can then turn the Controller on – from a remote and safe location – enter his PIN, and check the status of the Receiver via the encoded radio link between the units. The ARM & BLAST commands can then be transmitted.

Minesite Technologies: 25 27 Whiting St Artarmon NSW 2064 AUSTRALIA Phone: +61 2 9437 4399 Fax: +61 2 9437 5688 Email: mst@minesite.com.au