Scanner 110

Manual

Version 8.02, May 2007

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Content

1. UNI tronic™ System overview ........................................................ 2

2. UNI tronic™ Scanner 110 ................................................................3
2.1. Scanner 110 and accessories.........................................................3
2.2. Technical data.................................................................................4
3. Basic functions of Scanner .............................................................5
3.1. Flow chart of menus........................................................................5
3.2. Keys ................................................................................................6
3.3. Display ............................................................................................6
3.4. Switch on/ off...................................................................................7
3.5. Charging..........................................................................................7
4. Scanning of detonators ...................................................................8
4.1. Intershot delay assigment ...............................................................9
4.2. Manual delay assignment .............................................................11
4.3. Warning messages and trouble shooting......................................13
Double scan ......................................................................................................................... 13
No scan ................................................................................................................................ 14

5. Scanner Functions ......................................................................... 15

5.1. Scan next det menu ...................................................................... 15
5.1.1. F1 menu ................................................................................................. 17
Clear Memory....................................................................................................................... 17
Scanner on time ................................................................................................................... 18
System Time ........................................................................................................................ 19
System Date......................................................................................................................... 20
5.1.2. F2 menu ................................................................................................. 21
Intershot delay...................................................................................................................... 21
Global Delay......................................................................................................................... 22
5.1.3. F3 menu ................................................................................................. 23
DEL no shift.......................................................................................................................... 24
DEL & shift ........................................................................................................................... 25
5.1.4. F4 menu ................................................................................................. 26
5.1.5. Intershot assignment .............................................................................. 26
5.1.6. Replace detonator menu ........................................................................ 27
6. Error Messages ..............................................................................29
Det not in List ....................................................................................................................... 29
Invalid Barcode .................................................................................................................... 29
Cannot continue operation ................................................................................................... 29
Low battery failure................................................................................................................ 30
Firmware failure ................................................................................................................... 30

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1. UNI tronic™ System overview

The UNI tronic™ system consists of programmable electronic detonators and
hardware to program, test and fire the detonators. The heart of the system is the
electronic blasting hardware:

UNI tronic™ detonator

UNI tronic™ Scanner 110
UNI tronic™ Tester
UNI tronic™ Blast Box Series 230
UNI tronic™ Blast Box Series 300

Scanner
Capacity to store
500 detonator
ID`s and times in
memory

Network Tester
Inherently safe testing
device for short
circuit, open circuit
leakage and reverse
polarity

Blast Box Series 230 Blast Box Series 300

Capacity to fire 500 UNI
tronicTM detonators

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2. UNI tronic™ Scanner 110

2.1. Scanner 110 and accessories

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1

8 9
4

2 5

1. On/ scan switch

2. Infra-red port (data transfer)
3. LCD display
4. Keyboard
5. Charging contacts
6. Laser scanning window
7. LED
8. Charging and upgrade port 1
9. Charging port 2

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2.2. Technical data

• Capacity of the Scanner 110: 1000 detonators

• Operation temperature: 0°C - +50°C

• Storage temperature: -20°C - +65°C

• Industrial protection against dust and water

• Operation time approximately 2 hours with full batteries

• Laser classification: Class II

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3. Basic functions of Scanner

3.1. Flow chart of menus

Clear memory

Scanner on time
F1
System time

System date

Intershot delay
F2
Global delay

on Scan det

DEL no shift
F3
DEL & shift

F4 View detonators

Intershot IS +

Intershot IS -

Replace detonator

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3.2. Keys
For operating the Scanner has different kind of keys. There are function keys to
enter, confirm or exit sub menus and direct access keys e.g. number keys.
The main functions are:

• clears the memory • scroll through sub-menu

F1 • set date, time and scanner on time
• change intershot delay • change intershot direction
F2 • change global delay

• delete function • display software version and Serial number

F3 SHIFT

• display detonators
F4
• exit without change
00 : 00

ESC SMI 110 SYSTEM

SERIAL # XXXXX
VERSION 10.48
X DETS +X
• Back space
BS Formula 734

Arrow Key
7 • number keys SCAN SCAN
ABC F1 F1 F2 ESC
ESC
F3 F4 SHIFT
• On switch F2
SCAN • activates the laser 1 2 3 SHIFT
4 5 6

E • confirmation key F3 7 8 9 F4
N 0 E
N
T

T BS BS E
R
Number Key
E
R ENTER

3.3. Display
For interaction with the scanner a LCD screen with 4 lines and 16 characters per line
is provided. Additionally in the upper line there is space for the system time and a
battery level indicator. With the help of the LCD screen the user is directed to the
menu of choice.

Furthermore acoustic signals are given during certain functions of the Scanner.

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3.4. Switch on/ off

The Scanner is switched on by pressing the SCAN button once.

After switching on, the Scanner automatically will enter the SCAN NEXT DET screen
as displayed below.

1 0 : 5 0

SCAN NEXT DET

X DETS +XXX

The Scanner automatically switches off, if the operating keys are not used within the
defined Scanner`s stand by time. There is no way to switch off the Scanner manually.

3.5. Charging
The Battery status of the scanner is always displayed in the upper line, as soon as
the scanner is switched on. A small battery symbol is used as in indicator for the
battery level. If the battery symbol shows three bars, the battery is fully charged.
Recharge the battery when the indicator shows only one bar.

Battery full Low Battery

The batteries are recharged either via an external scanner cradle or the Blast Box.
The main method for charging the Scanner is using the Scanner cradle. The Scanner
cradle is an external charging device which is connected to the mains power for
charging. Docking the scanner to the charging port enables the contact to the
scanners charging ports.

Using the scanner docking station of the Blast Box Series 300 for charging, the Blast
Box Series 300 must be switched on for charging process. During charging the
Scanner it is not possible to charge the Blast Box Series 300 as well, as the Blast
Box Series 300 must always be turned off for charging.

Note: The Scanner must always be recharged before use.

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4. Scanning of detonators
Each detonator has an unique identification number (ID), mechanically written to the
chip in the factory once it has successfully completed all its safety and functioning
tests. The ID-number is printed on a tag secured to the lead wires near the
connector. The tag shows the detonators ID number in form of a bar code and as
digits as well as the lead wire length and a date code.

For scanning and assigning the delay time to the detonator, the detonators don`t
need to be connected to the harness wire. All information requested by the scanner
are implemented in the bar code on the tag and can be scanned via the laser
scanner.

To scan the bar code the operator must set up the Scanner to the correct settings,
enter the SCAN NEXT DET mode and scan the bar code on the tag by pressing the
scan button on the key board. It makes no difference whether the bar code is
scanned in normal position as shown above, or up side down.

No. Det ID Delay time

1 AF0B1 0 ms
2 2EB1C 25 ms
3 1A43C 50 ms
. . .
. . .
. . .
500 4F249 10 000 ms

The Scanner will come up with an audible beep as soon as the scan is successful.
The required delay time for each detonator is entered into the Scanner memory and
written along sides the detonators ID and the sequential position in scanning.
E
N

Upon confirmation with the button another single confirming beep is given by the
T
E
R

Scanner.
Any number of Scanners can be used to scan the shot. The Blast Box will collate the
information from all Scanners.
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4.1. Intershot delay assignment

The following single deck application example illustrates the process of scanning
detonators using the intershot delay.

A A‘

Section A-A‘

1 2 3

+ 25 ms + 25 ms

The constant delay time interval has been pre-set to an intershot delay = 25 ms. The
option 'Intershot assignment' is set to a positive increment (see 'Intershot
assignment).

After switching on the Scanner the SCAN NEXT DET menu appears on the screen
displaying the user set up information:

1 0 : 5 0

SCAN NEXT DET

0 DETS +25

In line 1 the SCAN NEXT DET message indicates the user the Scanner is ready to
scan the first detonator. Line 4 shows the number of detonators scanned (0 DETS)
and the delay increment in milliseconds (+25).

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The successfully scanning of the first detonator is indicated by one long audible
beep. A red LED beneath the display will illuminate and the following message
appears on the screen:

1 0 : 5 0

DET 1 DELAY I S

0 MS
[ ENTER / ESC ]

The proposed delay number of the first detonator scanned is 0. The user may change
the delay number simply by using the 7 number keys.
ABC

E
N

If the default setting remains unchanged and the display is confirmed with T
E
R key the
screen will display the following message:

1 0 : 5 0

DET 1 DELAY I S
0 MS
P L E A S E CON F I RM
[ ENTER / ESC ]

This information screen only needs to be confirmed for the first detonator. After
confirmation with the enter button the detonator will be assigned to a intershot delay
of 0ms and the red LED will turn off again. Next, the readiness to scan the second
detonator is indicated:

1 0 : 5 0

SCAN NEXT DET

1 DETS +25

After another successful scanning the screen advances:

1 0 : 5 0

DET 2 DELAY I S

2 5 MS
[ ENTER / ESC ]

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E
N

Subsequent pressing of the confirmation key T

E
R will accept the displayed information
and advance to the next screen.

When several detonators have been logged already, pressing of key F4

displays the
delay time of the previous detonators in the screen.

Only the first detonator needs to be confirmed twice. All following scanned detonators
will automatically be assigned to the delay time as configured and only need to be
E
N

confirmed one at a time by pressing the ENTER T

E
R key.

4.2. Manual delay assignment

The following application example (single row, which is charged redundantly and fired
from the toe) illustrates the process of scanning detonators using the manual delay
assignment.

A A‘

section A-A‘

2 254 ms 4 270 ms 6 286 ms

+4 ms +4 ms

+12 ms +12 ms
1 250 ms 3 266 ms 5 282 ms

The increment has been pre-set to an intershot delay of 0 ms (see 'intershot

assignment').

After switching on the Scanner the SCAN NEXT DET menu appears on the screen
displaying the user set up information:

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1 0 : 5 0

SCAN NEXT DET

0 DETS +0

In line 1 the SCAN NEXT DET message indicates the user the Scanner is ready to
scan the first detonator. Line 4 shows the number of detonators scanned (0 DETS)
and the delay increment in milliseconds (+0).

The successfully scanning of the first detonator is indicated by one long audible
beep. A red LED beneath the display will illuminate and the following message
appears on the screen:

1 0 : 5 0

DET 1 DELAY I S

0 MS
[ ENTER / ESC ]

The proposed delay number of the first detonator scanned is 0. To change the delay
time for the first detonator simply type in the requested delay time by using the 7 ABC

number keys.

1 0 : 5 0

DET 1 DELAY I S

250 0 MS
[ ENTER / ESC ]

E
N

After confirming the complete entry using the key, the Scanner gives two short
T
E
R

audible beeps and the screen will come up with the following message:

1 0 : 5 0

DET 1 DELAY I S
250 MS
P L E A S E CON F I RM
[ ENTER / ESC ]

This information screen needs to be confirmed with the enter button before the
detonator will be assigned to an intershot delay of 250ms and the red LED will turn

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off again. Confirmation is accompanied by an audible beep. Next, the readiness to
scan the second detonator is indicated:

1 0 : 5 0

SCAN NEXT DET

1 DETS +0

After another successful scanning the screen advances:

1 0 : 5 0

DET 2 DELAY I S

2 5 0 MS
[ ENTER / ESC ]

Again the delay time needs to be inserted manually, using the number 7 key.
ABC

Repeat the same procedure as described above to continue. Every detonator delay
time needs to be confirmed twice, before the Scanner is ready to scan the next
detonator.

Note: The manual and automatic intershot delay assignment can be used together
as well as the intershot delay increment can be changed at any time of the
operation without losing any data.

4.3. Warning messages and trouble shooting

Double scan
When a detonator accidentally is scanned twice, using the same Scanner, the
Scanner automatically will identify that the same detonator has been scanned before.
The following screen appears in the display:

1 0 : 5 0

DET X / X
I D= XXXXX
X X X MS
[ ENTER / ESC ]

Line 1 shows the detonator number out of the total amount of scanned detonators
(DET X/X), which has been given to the detonator during the first scanning process.
Line 2 displays the unique ID nummer (5 digits) and the stored absolute delay time

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for the detonator is displayed in line 3. The delay time can be changed by using the
number 7 keys and subsequent confirmation. If the delay time remains unchanged,
ABC

E
N

subsequent pressing of the confirmation key will accept the displayed information
T
E
R

and advance to the SCAN NEXT DET screen.

No scan
The screen will remain unchanged 'SCAN NEXT DET'.
If a detonator is not recognised by the Scanner during the scanning process, the
following should be checked:

• Make sure the Scanner is ready to scan the next detonator. The screen
should show 'SCAN NEXT DET'
• Check if the barcode on the tag is clean and undamaged. Wrap the
barcode if necessary.
• Shadow the barcode in bright sun light

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5. Scanner Functions
On the SCAN NEXT DET menu the firmware version and the Scanner ID can be
checked by pressing the button:
SHIFT

1 0 : 5 0

SM I 1 1 0 S Y S T EM
SER I AL # XXXX
V ERS I ON X . XX
[ ESC ]

The Scanner will automatically switch off, as soon as the standby time expired. To
manually exit the information menu the ESC button must be pressed. The Scanner will
change to the SCAN NEXT DET menu again.

5.1. Scan next det menu

After switching on the Scanner, it automatically defaults to the SCAN NEXT DET
menu. In the upper line of the screen a battery symbol indicating the battery level and
the system time is displayed. The System time can be adjusted if necessary. The
lower line displays the current scanned detonators on the left side, and the intershot
delay time on the right side.

1 0 : 5 0

SCAN NEXT DET

X DETS +XXX

With the function buttons F1 , F2 , F3 , F4 and the operator can select different sub
menus. The display shows one of the following screens, depending on the button
pressed:

1 0 : 5 0

C L E A R MEMOR Y !
F1
[ ENTER / ESC ]

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1 0 : 5 0

I N T ERSHOT DE L AY
X X X X X MS
F2
[ ENTER / ESC ]

1 0 : 5 0

DELETE F UNC T I ON
F3 - > DEL NO SH I F T
< - DEL & SH I FT

1 0 : 5 0

NXT PRV
DET X / X
F4 ID = XXXXX
X X X X Xms ESC

1 0 : 5 0

I N T ERSHOT I S
+ POS I T I VE +

[ - > / ENTER / ESC ]

1 0 : 5 0

SCAN
DET TO
BE REP LACED
[ SCAN / ESC ]
E
N

The option can be chosen and changed by pressing the T

E
R button.

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5.1.1. F1 menu
The following options are available at the F1 menu:

Clear memory

Scanner on time
F1
System time

System date

• Clear memory: The clear memory option allows the user to erase the Scanner
memory. All previous scanned detonator data will be erased.

• Scanner on time: The Scanner on time option allows the user to set up the
standby time of the Scanner.

• System time: The System time option allows the user to set up the time settings.

• System date: The System date option allows the user to set up the correct date.

The user can scroll through the different options by using the or buttons.

Clear Memory
Upon pressing the F1
button the CLEAR MEMORY option screen appears in the
display.

1 0 : 5 0

C L E A R MEMOR Y !

[ ENTER / ESC ]

E
N

Confirming the CLEAR MEMORY option with help of the T

E
R button, the user will be
prompted by the following message:

1 0 : 5 0

MEMOR Y A BOU T T O
BE LOS T !
P L E A S E CON F I RM
[ ENTER / ESC ]

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E

Simply press button (yes) or ESC (no) to select the required option. Upon
N
T
E
R

confirmation with key the Scanner beeps twice and reverts to the SCAN NEXT
N
T
E
R

DET screen.

Note: Once the Scanner memory is cleared, there is no option to undo or recover the
memory. Always make sure you`ll never again need the information in the
memory before this function is executed.

Scanner on time
After selection of the CLEAR MEMORY menu, scrolling to the SCANNER ON TIME
option with the help of the or buttons, the operator must confirm the option by
E

pressing the key. The following screen appears:

N
T
E
R

1 0 : 5 0

SCANNER ON T I ME
X X S ECONDS
( 1 - 60 )
[ ENTER / ESC ]

The second line of the screen displays the current standby time of the Scanner in
seconds before it automatically switches off. The user can change the settings by
E

pressing the key, or exit the option by pressing the ESC button. When confirming the
N
T
E
R

SCANNER ON TIME option with the key, the following screen is displayed, giving
N
T
E
R

the user the opportunity to change the settings within a range of 1 to 60 seconds.

1 0 : 5 0

SCANNER ON T I ME
_ _ S ECONDS

[ ENTER / ESC ]

Simply use the 7 number keys on the Scanner keyboard to enter the new standby
ABC

time of the Scanner. To confirm and safe the new settings, the user must press the
N
T
E
R

key. The Scanner will automatically fall back to the SCAN NEXT DET screen. To
Leave the option without saving is done by pressing the ESC button.
Inserting a not valid standby time e.g. longer than 60 seconds, will result in an error
message:

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1 0 : 5 0

SCANNER ON T I ME
X X S ECONDS
BAD T I ME . . . RE T RY
[ ENTER / ESC ]

Enter and confirmed a valid standby time, or the Scanner will continue operating with
the latest valid standby setting.

The BS button may help to change accidentally entered digits. If the first digit has
been already entered and needs to be changed, the backspace button BS needs to
be pushed once. To change the entry if two digits have been entered already, the BS
button needs to be pushed twice and the entry is cleared. It is not possible to erase
only the last or first entered digit as soon as there have been more than one digit
entered.

Note: When initially using the Scanner, a slightly longer standby time such as 10 or
15 seconds may be preferred, but it is recommended that the standby time be
set to a lower setting of about 5 seconds once the user is proficient in
scanning. This will preserve battery power as much as possible.

System Time
After selection of the CLEAR MEMORY menu the user simply can scroll to the
SYSTEM TIME option with the help of the or buttons. The following screen is
shown:

1 0 : 5 0

S Y S T EM T I ME
XX : XX

[ ENTER / ESC ]

The user can change the system time or exit to SCAN NEXT DET menu simply by
E

pressing key or ESC respectively.

N
T
E
R

The following screen appears if the system time option is confirmed:

1 0 : 5 0

S Y S T EM T I ME
__ : __

[ ENTER / ESC ]

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The new system time can be entered with the help of the Scanner key board in the
same manner as described in chapter SCANNER ON TIME. The time must be
entered in the 24 hour format.
After confirming the new system time, the Scanner defaults to SCAN NEXT DET
menu.

System Date
After selection of the CLEAR MEMORY menu the user simply can scroll to the
SYSTEM DATE option with the help of the or buttons. The following screen is
shown:

1 0 : 5 0

S Y S T EM DA T E
XX / XX / XX

[ ENTER / ESC ]

The user can change the current system date as displayed in the second line, or exit
E

to SCAN NEXT DET menu simply by pressing key or ESC respectively.

N
T
E
R

The following screen appears, if the user decides to change the system date and
confirms the option:

1 0 : 5 0

S Y S T EM DAT E
XX / XX / XX
MM / D D / YY
[ ENTER / ESC ]

The new system date can be entered with the help of the Scanner key board in the
same manner as described in chapter SCANNER ON TIME. The format for the date
code is month/day/year. As the digits to enter start from the left side, it will be the
month that needs to be entered first.
After the last digit has been entered and the new settings are confirmed, the Scanner
defaults to SCAN NEXT DET menu.

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5.1.2. F2 menu
The following options are available at the F2 menu:

Intershot delay
F2
Global delay

• Intershot delay: The INTERSHOT DELAY option is used to set up an increment

between consecutive delay times.

• Global delay: The GLOBAL DELAY option is used to design a delay time for all
noticed globals.

The user can scroll through the different options by using the or buttons.

Intershot delay
This function is used to set an automatic increment between consecutive delay times.
Only one auto increment can be designed in the Scanner.

After switching on and pressing the F2 key, the Scanner will display the following
screen, showing the current increment time:

1 0 : 5 0

I N T ERSHOT DE L AY
X X X X X MS

[ ENTER / ESC ]

To change the increment setting, the user must confirm the INTERSHOT DELAY
E

option by pressing the key. Next the following message is displayed:

N
T
E
R

1 0 : 5 0

I N T ERSHOT DELAY
_____ MS

[ ENTER / ESC ]

With the help of the number keys 7 the operator must enter the increment of choice.
ABC

Principally any interval between –10000 ms and +10000 ms can be set, as long as
positive delay times result. Negative values will not be accepted by the Scanner.

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Changing from positive to negative increments is described at chapter INTERSHOT
ASSIGNMENT.
E

After the choice of either confirming the new increment by pressing the key or exit
N
T
E
R

without saving, the Scanner reverts to SCAN NEXT DET menu.

The new intershot delay is displayed in the lower right corner of the display.

The intershot delay time can be changed at any time without losing any saved data.

Global Delay
The GLOBAL DELAY option is used to design a delay time for detonators that have
not been scanned and therefore do not have a specific delay time. During
programming of the detonators by the Blast Box, each detonator receives the specific
delay time assigned to it during the scanning process, as per the detonator list
transferred from the Scanner to the Blast Box. However, at the end of the
programming cycle, the Blast Box sends out a global delay time to all detonators that
have not received a specific delay time. The global delay time is set up in the
Scanner and can either be set up manually or calculated automatically.

After choosing the GLOBAL DELAY option with the help of the or buttons one
of the following screens appear, depending on the current global delay setting:

1 0 : 5 0

GLOBA L DE L AY
X X X X X MS
MANUA L S E T
[ ENTER / ESC ]

1 0 : 5 0

GLOBA L DE L AY
0 0 0 1 0 MS
AUTO CALC
[ ENTER / ESC ]

The first screen indicates a manual delay setting and the second screen indicates an
automatic delay time calculation for noticed globals. The user can change between
these two options simply by using the or buttons.

Manual SET
If the Scanner is set up to MANUAL SET global delay timing, all noticed globals are
programmed to the manually designed global delay time. This is independent of any
other delay time setting of the blast.

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To change the delay time for globals the operator must confirm the GLOBAL DELAY
E

MANUAL SET screen by pressing the key. Next the following message will appear
N
T
E
R

on the LCD display:

1 0 : 5 0

GLOBA L DE L AY
_ _ _ _ _ MS

[ ENTER / ESC ]

With the help of the number keys 7 the operator must enter the delay time for all
ABC

noticed globals. Any delay time from 0 to 10 000 ms is possible. Next, after
confirming the correct settings, the Scanner will revert to the SCAN NEXT DET
modus.

Auto calculation
The auto calculation mode will automatically calculate the global delay setting for all
noticed global detonators dependent on the maximum designed specific delay time
used. The final calculated global delay time consists of the maximum designed
specific delay time plus 10 ms.

1 0 : 5 0

GLOBA L DE L AY
0 0 0 1 0 MS
AUTO CALC
[ ENTER / ESC ]

To assign auto calculation global delay time to the scanner, the above shown screen
E

must be confirmed by pressing the key. Next the Scanner will automatically revert
N
T
E
R

to the SCAN NEXT DET mode.

5.1.3. F3 menu
The following options are available at the F3 menu:

DEL no shift
F3
DEL & shift

• DEL no shift: Detonator will be deleted and the specific delay times of the
following detonators stay the same as designed.

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• DEL & shift: Detonator will be deleted and the specific delay times of the
following detonators are shifted

The user can skip between the different options by using the or buttons.

DEL no shift
The DEL no shift function is an option for the Operator to delete a detonator, without
affecting subsequent pairs of detonator ID/ delay time entries.

No. Det ID Delay time No. Det ID Delay time

1 AF0B1 0 ms 1 AF0B1 0 ms
2 2EB1C 25 ms deleted deleted deleted
3 1A43C 50 ms 2 1A43C 50 ms
4 35D14 75 ms 3 35D14 75 ms
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
500 4F249 10 000 ms 500 4F249 10 000 ms

To delete a detonator without shifting the delay timing, the operator must enter the F3
menu and select the DEL no shift function by pressing the key. Next the following
screen will be displayed:

1 0 : 5 0

DELETE F UNC T I ON

DE L NO SH I F T
[ SCAN / ESC ]

To delete a specific detonator the operator needs to scan the barcode of this
detonator while on the DEL NO SHIFT screen. After successful scanning the
operator will be prompted by the following message, indicating the detonator has
been deleted successfully. The user can continue with normal scanning procedure.

1 0 : 5 0

SCAN NEXT DET

DE L E T ED OK
X DETS +XXX

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DEL & shift

The DEL & shift function is an option for the Operator to delete a detonator and shift
the delay times one place up in the detonator list, but keeping the detonator IDs in
their original position.

No. Det ID Delay time No. Det ID Delay time

1 AF0B1 0 ms 1 AF0B1 0 ms
2 2EB1C 25 ms deleted deleted deleted
3 1A43C 50 ms 2 1A43C 25 ms
4 35D14 75 ms 3 35D14 50 ms
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
500 4F249 10 000 ms 500 4F249 10 000 ms

To delete a detonator with shifting the delay timing, the operator must enter the F3
menu and select the DEL & shift function by pressing the key. Next the following
screen will be displayed:

1 0 : 5 0

DELETE F UNC T I ON

DEL & SH I FT
[ SCAN / ESC ]

To delete a specific detonator the operator needs to scan the barcode of this
detonator while on the DEL & SHIFT screen. After successful scanning the operator
will be prompted by the following message, indicating the detonator has been deleted
successfully. The user can continue with normal scanning procedure.

1 0 : 5 0

SCAN NEXT DET

DE L E T ED OK
X DETS +XXX

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5.1.4. F4 menu
The F4 menu, the view detonator option, allows the user to quickly access detonator
information for verification of delay times against the blast plan. The delay list items
are viewed by scrolling through the list using keys or .

1 0 : 5 0

NXT PRV
DET X / X
ID = XXXXX
X X X X Xms ESC

Line 1 shows which key to press to switch to the next (NXT) or previous (PRV)
detonator. Using the up arrow key on the left side of the key board will show the
next detonator in line. Pressing the key once more after reaching the last scanned
detonator, the Scanner will display the first scanned detonator again. Pressing the
key will display the previous scanned detonator.

Line 2 displays the position in line of the current shown detonator as well as the total
amount of detonators scanned.

The detonator ID of the current detonator is shown in line 3. And the delay time the
detonator has been adjusted to is displayed in the bottom line.

To exit the view detonator option the ESC

key must be pressed.

5.1.5. Intershot assignment

To assign a positive or a negative increment step the intershot assignment menu
must be used. To enter the menu the user must press the key while on the SCAN
NEXT DET screen. Next the following window will appear on the screen:

1 0 : 5 0

I N T ERSHOT I S
+ POS I T I VE +

[ - > / ENTER / ESC ]

To change the increment from positive to negative or vice versa the user must press
either key or .

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1 0 : 5 0

I N T ERSHOT I S
- NEGA T I V E -

[ - > / ENTER / ESC ]

A negative intershot increment means, the increment will be subtracted from the
delay time of the previous scanned detonator. A positive increment sign will result in
an added increment to the previous scanned detonator delay time.

Confirming the chosen option by pressing the Enter key will save the settings and the
Scanner reverts to the SCAN NEXT DET menu.

5.1.6. Replace detonator menu

Sometimes it is necessary to replace a damaged or faulty detonator that already has
been scanned and exists in the Scanners detonator list, without affecting the delay
time assigned to the original unit in the list. To replace a detonator, the REPLACE
DETONATOR function can be used. To enter the Replace detonator option the user
must press the key while on the SCAN NEXT DET screen. The following screen
will be displayed:

1 0 : 5 0

SCAN
DET TO
BE REP LACED
[ SCAN / ESC ]

First the user must scan the detonator that needs to be replaced. After successfully
scanning the detonator to replace, the following screen is prompted:

1 0 : 5 0

S C A N N EW D E T
TO REP LACE
XXXXX
[ SCAN / ESC ]

Line 3 shows the detonator ID of the detonator that will be replaced. The user must
verify if the detonator ID displayed on the screen matches to the detonator to replace
on the blast plan.

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Next the user needs to scan the new detonator. The new entry will substitute the
previous entry in the detonator list. The new scanned detonator will be assigned to
the same delay time as the replaced detonator had.

After scanning the new detonator the Scanner reverts to the SCAN NEXT DET menu.

The REPLACE DETONATOR option is only available if detonators have been

scanned before. Otherwise an error message will appear in the screen.

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6. Error Messages
Different errors may occur, using the Scanner. A combination of sound, coloured LED
and text on the display are used to show status, transmit messages or give warnings.
The following error messages may appear.

Det not in List

Trying to replace a detonator that is not in the list of scanned detonators, will cause
an error message as shown:

1 0 : 5 0

DET NOT
IN L I ST

[ ESC ]

The user must exit the menu and chose a detonator that has been scanned before.

Invalid Barcode
If the barcode scanned is not complete or incorrect, the following warning message in
accompanies with the red LED will be displayed:

1 0 : 5 0

I nva l i d T
Ba r Code
Sc an Abo r t
X DETS +XXX

The user needs to scan the barcode again.

Cannot continue operation

If there are no detonators scanned, a few Scanner options are not available.
Choosing these options will result in the following error message:

1 0 : 5 0

CANNOT CON T I NUE

T H I S OP ERA T I ON
P L EASE SCAN DE T S
[ ESC ]

Detonators need to be scanned first, before this function becomes valide.

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Low battery failure

The BATTERY LOW message will be displayed if the Scanner battery is discharged.
The user needs to charge the Scanner before using again.

1 0 : 5 0

SCAN NEXT DET

Ba t t e r y l ow
X DETS +XXX

Firmware failure
One potential error condition with serious consequences is the BOOTSTRAP
condition. This occurs when the Scanner looses its firmware. The following screen
will be displayed:

1 0 : 5 0

BOO T S T RA P -
LOADER EMv 5 r 0 1
Tes tPrgF l ash

The only way to resolve the error is to reload the Scanner firmware. This is an expert
procedure an needs to be done by an Orica representative.

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