DEI + Logger
Two factors are essential if a goal of your
surface mining operation is to increase rotary
blast hole performance and reduce drilling
costs. The operator must be provided with
information on key drilling parameters; and
critical data must be logged, reported on, and
measured. The DEI+Logger is the newest
addition to the family of monitoring
products for blasthole drills from Thunderbird.
The DEI+Logger will provide both the
operator and the office with the information
they need to enhance drilling and blasting.
DEI+Logger Features
The data entry is via the DEI+Logger display
keys. The drill operator can enter
alphanumerical characters or he can select
from drop-down menus, which are configured
in the office to meet the specific requirements
of each mine. Up to 4 MB of data can be
stored. A number of key activities or parameters can be logged. Logged data can be off-loaded from the DEI+Logger with PDA.
Detailed Drill Report Time period can be specified
Rate of Penetration Graph
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Operator, Hole and Pattern Numbers
These numbers are entered into the Logger
using the keypad. Hole numbers are
automatically requested at the start of each
new hole. There is also a setting that allows
the hole numbers to automatically increment.
Bit and Drill Stem Components
All components in the drill stem including bits,
drill pipe, hammers, stabilizers, deck bushings,
etc. can be tracked by serial number, date, drill
footage, and drill time. When a new component
is installed, the operator enters the serial number.
The rest of the information is automatically
recorded.
Drilling Conditions, Fluids and Consumables
Drilling conditions such as wet, hard,
broken, redrill can be logged for each hole.
These conditions are mine configurable. A
record of the dates and usage of fluids and
consumables can be recorded with the
Logger.
Tracking Time
The DEI+Logger displays to the operator and
records for use in the database, all the times
associated with the drilling operation. The drill
operator can review information for his shift or
previous shifts for transfer to his time card.
Reporting
A handheld PDA, running the Microsoft CE
operating system, is used to off-load the
recorded data from the DEI+Logger and to
transfer configuration files from the office to the
Logger. A radio option will be available in the
future.
Thunderbird uses Microsoft SQL Database and
Crystal Reports to generate a number of
standard reports. Data can be easily exported
to Microsoft Word or Excel for reporting or
more detailed analysis.
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