Maintain Cast Boosters

Note: Refer to the manufacturer's product specifications when adding or editing a cast booster.

Access cast booster maintenance:

  1. On the DataBlast Application Menu, select Product Maintenance.

    The Product Maintenance screen displays.

  2. Select the Cast Boosters node.

    The Product Maintenance Ribbon Menu displays.

To add a cast booster:

  1. On the Product Maintenance ribbon menu, click Add Cast Booster.

    The <Product> screen displays.

  2. In the Product Details field group:
    1. Select the Supplier from the defined suppliers. See Maintain Suppliers.
    2. Enter the Product Range Name. This is the supplier's name for the product. Maximum length: 16 characters.
    3. Enter the Unit Mass.
    4. Enter the Site Name. This is the name you use for the product at your mine site and must be unique. Default: The combination of the Product Range Name and Unit Mass (which is the Product Name).
    5. Select the Hazard Class from 1.1B, 1.1D, 1.4S, 1.5D, 3 and 5.1.
  3. In the Specifications field group:
    1. Enter the Density.
    2. Enter the Diameter and Length. Disallowed diameters display in strike-through text and cannot be selected. See Configure Mine Site Settings.
    3. Enter the Velocity of Detonation (VOD).
    4. Select the Fill Material from Pentolite, RDX, AN Emulsion, C4, AN Gel and Other.
    5. Enter the Minimum Hole Diameter.
    6. Select whether the product is Cord Compatible.
  4. In the Appearance field group, for the white and dark backgrounds, update the following fields as required.
    • Product Colour
    • Text Colour
  5. Click Apply.
  6. Click Save Changes.

To edit a cast booster:

  1. Select the cast booster.
  2. On the Product Maintenance ribbon menu, click Edit Product; or double-click the product.
  3. Edit the product as required.
  4. Click Save Changes.

To deactivate a cast booster:

  1. Uncheck Active for the cast booster.

    The product displays with strike-through text.

  2. Click Save Changes.