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Status flags in a system of electronic pyrotechnic devices such as electronic detonators

  • US 20050190525A1
  • Filed: 07/15/2003
  • Published: 09/01/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/15/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of operating an electronic blasting system including a blasting machine, a bus, and at least one electronic detonator, comprising the following steps:

  • a) connecting a blasting machine to at least one electronic detonator with a bus;

    b) providing said detonator with one or more status flags;

    c) initiating a firing sequence; and

    , d) during said firing sequence, setting one or more of said status flags high.

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