Detonator

On the Detonator tab of the Consumables Library form, the delay and cost details for detonators used in your explosive primers can be defined:

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Name

Enter the identifying name of the detonator that can be used to charge drillholes in the Name column. Each detonator must have a unique name.

Delay (ms)

The delay in milliseconds for the detonator is entered in the Delay (ms) column. Each connector must have a delay value specified. This value will contribute to the blast delay of the holes. Note; a value of 0 is acceptable.

Cost ($/t)

The dollar cost amount per ton, paid for the detonator is entered in the Cost ($/t) column. This value is used to calculate the total costs associated with the use of the product on a given round.

Length (mm)

The physical length of the detonator, in millimetres, is entered in the Length (mm) column. The length value specified here will be used to calculate the cost associated with the use of an explosive – see Costs.

Symbol Set

Select a symbol for each detonator. A symbol will be displayed at the down hole depth of each blasthole to charge a round.

Colour

Select a colour for each detonator symbol.

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