Maintain Bulk Explosives

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

Access bulk explosive maintenance:

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

    The Product Maintenance screen displays.

  2. Select the Bulk Explosives node.

    The Product Maintenance Ribbon Menu displays.

To add a bulk explosive:

  1. On the Product Maintenance ribbon menu, click Add Bulk Explosive.

    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 Loaded Density. The density is used when calculating the weight of explosive required. The value must be between 0.1 and 5.0.
    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 Loaded Density (which is the Product Name).
    5. Select the Measurement Units from the list of system-defined units.
    6. 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 Relative Weight Strength.

      DataBlast Pro calculates the Relative Bulk Strength.

    2. Select the Minimum Diameter. Disallowed diameters display in strike-through text and cannot be selected. See Configure Mine Site Settings.
    3. Select the Delivery from:
      • Auger
      • Pump
    4. Enter the Maximum Sleep Time.
    5. Select whether the product is:
      • Waterproof
      • Inhibited—Suitable for use with reactive holes.
  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 bulk explosive:

  1. Select the bulk explosive.
  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 bulk explosive:

  1. Uncheck Active for the bulk explosive.

    The product displays with strike-through text.

  2. Click Save Changes.