How it works:
A five-step process
1. Mine Database: The mine's planned design, with production map
and reference points is processed and exported to the drill rig using
a PC-card.
2. Tunnel Manager Lite: The map data from the central database is
converted and sorted for easy access by the Rig Control System. Drill
plan parameters for the shape of the face are added and the information
is transferred to the drill rig.
3. Mine Map Navigation: In the drill rig the operator chooses the
overview map of the correct mine level. Then the correct area and front
are chosen. The exact position of the rig is defined by aligning the
feed to the laser theodolite.
4. Drill Plan Generator: The proposed drill plan is now based on
interpreted ore boundaries and adjustments made by the planning department.
The operator doesn't have to wait for a drill plan designer to come
down to the rig with a new drill plan. The operator can make adjustments
according to information from the geologist, sometimes as marks on the
face in the drift, or using his own judgement.
5. Rocket Boomer L2 C ABC Regular: The generated drill plan is fed
into the ABC Regular standard drilling system and the operator can begin
drilling. The drilled round is logged on the PC-card.
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