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The AXXIS EX electronic initiation system is the newest generation of AXXIS technology. Offering an extreme strength downline cable. The AXXIS EX electronic initiation system incorporates numerous handling, performance, and safety improvements.
The AXXIS EX electronic initiation system is comprised of four components:
1. AXXIS EX Electronic Delay Detonator (EDD).
2. AXXIS Titanium Logger.
3. AXXIS Titanium Blasting Box.
4. Blastmap blast design software.
AXXIS EX EDDs safety includes dual capacitors that split the system into two. The logic capacitor is used to communicate and test the detonator and does not have enough stored energy to fire the fuse head. The firing capacitor is only used for firing. The EDD has an internal safety state machine that switches gates from logic mode to firing mode when commanded. Only in firing mode is the EDD calibrated and the firing capacitor charged for blasting.
The AXXIS EX system includes dual voltage for operating modes for safety. Detonator logging and testing are done at low voltage. Error testing is reported by exemption thus, considerably speeding up the testing and blasting process at the firing point. It takes less than two minutes to finalise a blast (without exceptions) for firing regardless of the number of detonators.
AXXIS EX Electronic Delay Detonator performance features include a non-volatile detonator memory. Detonators are programmed and tested during logging by writing the desired firing times into each detonator's memory. Once detonators are programmed during logging, there is no need to re-program them again on powering up. The detonator history is recorded permanently to the detonator memory making it ideal for track and trace.
AXXIS EX EDDs have engineered cables that are highly resistant to damage and cut-offs due to a balanced combination of tensile, elongation, and abrasion resistance. This results in exceptional performance even under the most challenging hole-loading conditions.
AXXIS EDD technology has a proven track record of delivering mega blasts with thousands of detonators.
| Delay Time Range | 0 to 35 seconds (35 000 ms) in 1 ms increments. |
| Delay Accuracy |
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| Maximum Detonator per Logger |
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| Maximum Detonators per Blast | 16 000 detonators. |
| Detonator Shell | Copper alloy. |
| Detonator Dimensions |
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| Detonator Charge | 1.0 g South African #8 strength. |
| Cable |
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| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +80 °C. |
| Hydrostatic Resistance | 14 bar for 7 days. |
| Dynamic Shock Resistance | 80 MPa copper alloy shell. |
AXXIS EX electronic delay detonators may only be programmed, tested, and fired with AXXIS Titanium Loggers and AXXIS Titanium Blasting Boxes. Do not attempt to program, test, or fire AXXIS EX EDDs with other blasting equipment. Never mix electronic delay detonators or components from different manufacturers.
AXXIS Loggers and Blasting Boxes must be calibrated and serviced every two years by BME-qualified personnel or providers.
Always use AXXIS harness wire to tie-in blasts. Do not substitute similar-looking harness wire as the performance specifications may differ.
Although BME AXXIS EX cables are engineered and constructed for challenging work environments, care should still be exercised when loading and stemming to avoid cutting or damaging downlines.
This product may be used in ground temperatures from -40 °C to a maximum of +80 °C. Please contact a BME Technical Representative for additional guidance if the application requires use outside of this temperature range.
Reactive ground is typically characterised by the presence of sulphide mineralisation. If the application requires use in known reactive ground, or untested sulphide-bearing ground. Please contact a BME Technical Representative for additional guidance.
The recommended maximum sleep time is 45 days. Sleep time depends on factors such as hole depth, explosive column type, and ground water conditions. Please contact a BME Technical Representative for additional guidance.
The storage life for AXXIS EX EDDs is 60 months under good storage
conditions. Please consult with a BME Technical Representative for
site-specific storage life guidance.
AXXIS EX Electronic Delay Detonator cables are coiled in 150 mm diameter shrink-wrapped coils with the detonator feed from the centre of the spool for convenience.
Custom lengths available on request.
| Detonator Cable Length
(m) |
1.1B Packaging | 1.4B Packaging | 1.4S Packaging | |||
| Units per Case | Max Weight per Case (kg) | Units per Case | Max Weight per Case (kg) | Units per Case | Max Weight per Case (kg) | |
| 10 | 88 | 20.80 | 54 | 10.93 | 54 | 15.95 |
| 15 | 56 | 18.86 | 39 | 13.31 | 39 | 15.65 |
| 20 | 42 | 18.61 | 30 | 14.14 | 30 | 15.40 |
| 25 | 36 | 19.40 | 24 | 14.53 | 24 | 15.20 |
| 30 | 30 | 19.47 | 21 | 14.25 | 21 | 15.55 |
| 35 | 30 | 22.01 | 22 | 16.83 | 22 | 18.15 |
| 40 | 25 | 21.09 | 20 | 16.70 | 20 | 18.60 |
| 45 | 24 | 22.49 | 18 | 17.36 | 18 | 18.80 |
| 50 | 20 | 23.20 | 16 | 17.48 | 16 | 18.90 |
| 60 | 18 | 24.97 | 14 | 18.30 | 14 | 19.10 |
Product Classification
Authorised Name: AXXIS EX.
Correct Shipping Name: DETONATORS, ELECTRONIC programmable for blasting.
Classification: 1.1B manufactured in South Africa.
UN Number: 0511.
Classification: 1.4B manufactured in South Africa UN Number: 0512.
Classification: 1.4S manufactured in South Africa.
UN Number: 0513.
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