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Method for detecting an unknown or unmarked slave device such as in an electronic blasting system

  • US 7,971,531 B2
  • Filed: 08/17/2009
  • Issued: 07/05/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/15/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of detecting at least one unidentified electronic detonator in an electronic blasting system including a blasting machine and a plurality of electronic detonators, comprising the following steps:

  • a) providing each electronic detonator in the electronic blasting system with an identification, pre-loading one or more electronic detonator identifications into the blasting machine, and connecting at least one electronic detonator to the electronic blasting system;

    b) after step a), issuing a detection command on the electronic blasting system from the blasting machine; and

    c) after step b), issuing a response only from any electronic detonators on the electronic blasting system that have not been identified to the blasting machine.

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