DriftShot® STARTER™ — Tech Info
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Categories: Electronic Initiation

DriftShot™ Starter Technical
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Initiation System Information

 Properties
 Detonator Shell Copper

 Cable colour Yellow

 Tensile Strength 374 N / 84 lbs

 System Operating Temperature (range) -20oC to +80oC

 Detonator Strength #12

 Net Explosive Quantity (per 100 units) 0.1000 kg / 0.2205 lbs
Description Maximum Detonators per BCU channel 50
The DriftShot™ Starter is an electronically initiated detonator intended for the
remote firing of detonating cord, generally from the BlastWeb® Centralised
Blasting System. Hazardous Shipping Description
 Detonator, Electric for Blasting 1.4B, UN 0255
The detonator is enclosed in a polyethylene Fibb block, into which the
detonating cord is inserted. The assembly is a two metre2-wire cable, yellow in
colour. A connector, containing insulation displacement terminals, is on the
other end and is connected to the harness wire leading to the firing mechanism.
 Packaging
Features & Benefits
 No programming with a Tagger is required, as the detonator is already pre- Length (m) Units / Case
 programmed to a zero delay.
 2m 100 (2 x 1 to 50)
 Initiation is controlled through the Blast Control Unit (BCU).
 Up to 50 DriftShot Starter detonator units can be connected to, and fired,
 from one of the six BCU channels at any one time.

Version 2
March 2015

DriftShot™ Starter Technical
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Initiation System Information

Applications Recommendations Safe handling, transportation and storage
  The DriftShot Starter detonator is first connected to the detonating cord to First Aid – You can find detailed first aid information on the relevant Dyno Nobel
 be initiated. Safety Data Sheet. Refer to www.dynonobel.com for more information if required.

Safety - All explosives are classified as dangerous goods and can cause personal
 injury and damage to property if used incorrectly.

Transportation and Storage – All explosives must be handled, transported and
  The connector is then connected to the Harness Wire from a 2-wire stored in accordance with all relevant regulations. Stock should be rotated such
 Terminator, which is linked to the Blast Control Unit. that older product is used first.

 No programming with a Tagger is required, as the detonator is already pre-
 programmed.

Product Disclaimer The explosive products discussed in this document should only be handled by persons with the appropriate technical skills, training and licences. While Dyno Nobel has made every effort to
ensure the information in this document is correct, every user is responsible for understanding the safe and correct use of the products. If you need specific technical advice or have any questions, you should contact
your Dyno Nobel representative. This information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness or accuracy and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, Dyno Nobel expressly
disclaims any and all liability arising from the use of this document or the information contained herein. It is solely the responsibility of the user to make enquiries, obtain advice and determine the safe conditions for use
of the products referred to herein and the user assumes liability for any loss, damage, expense or cost resulting from such use. ® DYNO, GROUNDBREAKING PERFORMANCE and the Loop device are registered
trademarks of the Dyno Nobel / Incitec Pivot Group. BlastWeb is a registered trademark of DetNet South Africa (Proprietary) Limited ™DRIFTSHOT is a trademark of DetNet South Africa (Proprietary) Limited © Dyno
Nobel Asia Pacific Pty Limited 2015 Reproduction without permission strictly prohibited.

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