The features that make the QuickShot system unique from other electronic detonator systems are:

Daisy Chaining, Network Connectivity and Continuous Testing of the Installation

Daisy Chaining describes the process by which the digital signal received by one detonator is actioned and then communicated to the next detonator. There is no longer any need to program each detonator individually with the control equipment.

Network Connectivity. The QuickShot initiation system connects to a QuickShot Face Box, where the shot can be initiated from a place of safety, by means of a CCU. In addition, the QuickShot initiation system can be connected to a blast network by means of cables and specialized underground hardware, which is, in turn, connected to surface blast controllers. The network installation allows for centralised blasting to occur, which is where shots on multiple levels and in multiple underground areas are initiated at one time, from one point.

Continuous testing of the QuickShot installation. Once connected, the QuickShot electronic detonators continuously “talk” to the upstream control equipment giving continuous feedback on the status of the blast.

Benefits of the QuickShot system are:

Accurate Timing

• The QuickShot electronic initiation system enables customers to achieve the benefits associated with accurate timing in underground blasting.

Ease-of-use

• Hole to hole connections are quick and easy; just snap the connectors together.
• Different sections of the blast can be connected at the same time by different people.
• The time delays for the detonators are pre-set, eliminating the need for programming at the face

Safety Features

• Software detects and warns of detonator or communication errors.
• Multiple levels of hardware and software security.
• Password-protected blast initiation.
• Physical Smart Key.
• Can only be initiated by firing equipment specifically designed for the QuickShot system and for the purpose of blasting.