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Apparatus and method for blasting

  • US 20060272536A1
  • Filed: 02/16/2006
  • Published: 12/07/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/16/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for controlling actuation of at least one detonator for a blasting event at a blast site, the apparatus comprising:

  • at least one blasting machine for transmitting command signals to said at least one detonator via direct electrical connection or wireless communication;

    at least one parameter assessment component for determining a parameter for said apparatus or a component thereof;

    at least one parameter approval component, for comparing said parameter with at least one approved parameter, said at least one detonator being actuatable upon receipt from said at least one blasting machine of at least one command signal to FIRE, only if said parameter and any of said at least one approved parameter correspond.

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