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ROTHENBUHLER ROTHENBUHLER

ENGINEERINGENGINEERING®®

1670 REMOTE FIRING DEVICE

ROTHENBUHLER ENGINEERINGP.0. BOX 708524 RHODES ROADSEDRO WOOLLEY, WA 98284

8/2006©2006 Rothenbuhler EngineeringAll Rights reserved

                Up to 8 RemotesUp to 8 Remotes                Electric and Shock Tube OutputsElectric and Shock Tube Outputs                Surface Mines Surface Mines OROR Underground via Leaky Feeder Underground via Leaky Feeder                Two-Way Status CommunicationTwo-Way Status Communication                Up to 5 Mile RangeUp to 5 Mile Range                Unique System ID CodesUnique System ID Codes                Safety Poll Safety Poll Communications Check Communications Check                Electronic KeysElectronic Keys                External Programming and Option PortExternal Programming and Option Port                Remote Battery Status CheckRemote Battery Status Check                4 Hour Battery Charge4 Hour Battery Charge                Emergency shutdownEmergency shutdown                Tag Board Check CompatibleTag Board Check Compatible                Vibration and Shock Mounted ElectronicsVibration and Shock Mounted Electronics                Weather Proof CasesWeather Proof Cases

1670 Highlights:

Install the Controller’s Antenna

 Install the Remote’s Antenna

Turn on the Remote UnitTurn on the Remote Unit

Select the ELECTRIC DETONATORSelect the ELECTRIC DETONATOR

or SHOCK TUBE fire circuit. or SHOCK TUBE fire circuit.

With the green With the green READYREADY light on, light on,

connect the firing line.connect the firing line.

Insert the Electronic Key. The Insert the Electronic Key. The yellowyellow light next to light next to the Key begins flashing.the Key begins flashing.

Turn on the Controller Unit. Turn on the Controller Unit. The BATTERY should be at least 40%.The BATTERY should be at least 40%.

Insert the Electronic Key andInsert the Electronic Key and

Select the Remote Units to be fired. Select the Remote Units to be fired.

Perform a STATUS check to verify your Perform a STATUS check to verify your communication links.communication links.

Green Green READYREADY on steady. on steady.

YellowYellow Battery on and not flashing. Battery on and not flashing.

Arm the SELECTED Remotes.Arm the SELECTED Remotes.

Allow 15 seconds for units to arm.Allow 15 seconds for units to arm.

  FIREFIRE at the appropriate timeat the appropriate time

The green The green READYREADY light should come light should come

on steady for each Remote Unit.on steady for each Remote Unit.

To manually check status, press the To manually check status, press the

STATUS switch at any time.STATUS switch at any time.

To manually disarm, press the DISARM To manually disarm, press the DISARM

switch at any time.switch at any time.

In a In a PANICPANIC situation, remove the situation, remove the

Controller Key to disarm all Remotes.Controller Key to disarm all Remotes.

Turn OFF the Controller.Turn OFF the Controller.

Remove the Controller’s Key.Remove the Controller’s Key.

Model 1670 Basic OperationModel 1670 Basic OperationSummary PageSummary PageREMOTE:REMOTE:  1)1)      Attach Antenna to Remote.Attach Antenna to Remote.2)2)      Turn on Power.Turn on Power.3)3)      Check for Green Ready Light on Remote.Check for Green Ready Light on Remote.4)4)      Check Battery Level - above 12.00 Volts.Check Battery Level - above 12.00 Volts.5)5)      Connect the firing cable or shock tube.Connect the firing cable or shock tube.6)6)      Insert the electronic Key.Insert the electronic Key.7)7)      Close the lid. Repeat for remaining Remotes.Close the lid. Repeat for remaining Remotes.  CONTROLLER:CONTROLLER:1)1)      Attach the Antenna to Controller. Attach the Antenna to Controller.2)2)      Turn on the Controller. Turn on the Controller.3)3)      Ensure the Battery is at least 40% charged. Ensure the Battery is at least 40% charged.4)4)      Insert the Electronic Key and select the units for firing with the SELECT switches. Insert the Electronic Key and select the units for firing with the SELECT switches.5)5)      Push Status, Check for Solid Green Ready Lights Push Status, Check for Solid Green Ready Lights Ready?Ready?  6)6)      Give Alarms or WarningsGive Alarms or WarningsAt 30 second mark:At 30 second mark:  7)7)      Check Status – Solid Green READY?Check Status – Solid Green READY?8)8)      ARM selected RemotesARM selected Remotes9)9)      Wait for Solid Red ARMED lightsWait for Solid Red ARMED lights10)10)                              Give final warningGive final warning11)11)                              Check Status – Solid Red ARMED?Check Status – Solid Red ARMED?12)12)                              FIREFIRE13)13)                              Wait for Solid Green READY, Turn off power.Wait for Solid Green READY, Turn off power.Remove the electronic keys.Remove the electronic keys.