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5.3.6.
To Fire the Detonator Units, press the “FIRE” switch. The operator should get
an indication of shot initiation. The ARMED light will go out and the green DISARMED
light for each selected Detonator Unit will come on solid on the Controller Unit display
panel.
5.3.7.
If not all the Detonator Units were selected for the shot, repeat above steps to
initiate the remaining shots.
5.3.8.
To Disarm any Detonator Units that have been Armed, select the Detonator
Units and press the “DISARM” switch. All selected Detonator Units will return to the
DISARMED mode in approximately 3 seconds.
CAUTION
Do not assume the Disarm command has been received by the
Detonator Unit unless DISARMED status is confirmed with a steady DISARMED light
for that Detonator Unit on the Controller Unit display panel. If distance appears to be
the problem, move closer to the Detonator Unit following standard procedures for this
type of situation. The “STATUS” and/or “DISARM” switches may be pressed repeatedly
as the Detonator Unit is approached. Maintain a safe distance from the Detonator Unit.
Do not approach the Detonator Unit until Disarmed status is confirmed with a steady
DISARMED light for that Detonator Unit on the Controller Unit display panel. Under no
conditions should the “FIRE” switch be pressed as the Detonator Unit is approached.
Do not bring the Controller Unit closer than 100 feet to blasting caps, wires connected to
blasting caps, or other explosives.
5.3.9.
Turn off the Controller Unit.
5.3.10.
Recover the fielded Detonator Units.
5.3.11.
Refer to Post Operational Procedures in chapter 6.
5.4. SYSTEM OPERATION – DETONATOR UNITS MORE THAN 1,000 FEET AND
LESS THAN 5 MILES FROM CONTROLLER UNIT.
Note:
If the distance between the Controller Unit and the Detonator Units is in excess
of 1,000 feet, the Detonator Units status transmissions may not be received by the
Controller Unit. The Controller Unit will command the Detonators from a distance up to
5 miles, but the Detonator Status may not be confirmed. The Controller Unit performs
just as it would when it is within 1,000 feet of the Detonator Units. The only difference is
the method the status indications are displayed on the Controller Unit display panel.
The ARMED and DISARMED status lights for out of range Detonator Units will flash on
the Controller Unit display panel to indicate the Controller Unit did not receive a status
message from the Detonator Unit. Once the Detonator Units are set up for the shot, the
operator must assume the Detonator Units have received the command.
5.4.1.
Ensure the area is clear.
5.4.2.
Turn the Controller Unit on.
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