Maintain Packaged Explosives

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

Access packaged explosive maintenance:

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

    The Product Maintenance screen displays.

  2. Select the Packaged Explosives node.

    The Product Maintenance Ribbon Menu displays.

To add a packaged explosive:

  1. On the Product Maintenance ribbon menu, click Add Packaged 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 Diameter and Length.
    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, Diameter and Length (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 Relative Weight Strength.

      DataBlast Pro calculates the Relative Bulk Strength.

    2. Enter the Density.

      DataBlast Pro calculates the Unit Mass.

    3. Enter the Velocity of Detonation (VOD).
    4. Select whether the product is Cord Compatible.
    5. Enter the Maximum Sleep Time.
    6. 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 packaged explosive:

  1. Select the packaged 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 packaged explosive:

  1. Uncheck Active for the packaged explosive.

    The product displays with strike-through text.

  2. Click Save Changes.