THUNDERBIRD 1110

The Thunderbird 1110 Drill Optimization system includes the latest drilling technology, setting a new industry standard for blast hole drill guidance and monitoring.

Safety – No surveyors marking locations or measuring depths
Productivity – Real time guidance for faster tramming and optimized drilling rates
Reduce surveying costs
Hole Accuracy – Accurate hole collar projection from toe, accurate hole depths
Fragmentation – Reliable rock hardness information driving better blasting
Control – Immediate access to data on mobile devices for timely interventions
Analytics – Cloud analytics with Orion Data Analysis – world leading insights

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Product Details

The Thunderbird 1110 Drill Optimization sets a new industry standard for blast hole drill guidance and monitoring.

Thunderbird 1110 is available with StrataSense, real-time capture and display of the Rock Hardness Index, enabling modified blast hole explosives loading for better fragmentation and reduced costs. Thunderbird 1110 has been developed from a ground-up design process by the team that pioneered the development of the first drill monitoring and GPS navigation systems.

This experience has allowed the team to design a leading system with many world-first unique features that provide its operators with a higher rate of return on their investment. With Thunderbird 1110 you’re equipped for more accurate blasting—reducing the loss of ore, improved fragmentation, and lower blasting costs.

OPTIMIZATION FEATURES

Advanced drill monitoring and logging
Angle drilling applications
Unique operator safety warnings for “no entry” or danger zones
Augmented GPS option provides for more drilling time
Easy translation of display to multiple languages
Enhanced add-ons: PDA, Health Monitoring, Strata Recognition, Remote Tramming
Unparalleled internet support
Backbone for remote and autonomous drilling
Displays bench terrain and contours

STRATASENSE

Precision Data Collection and Real-time Reporting

Rock hardness data delivered in real-time
High resolution rock hardness down to 10cm intervals
Precision Data collection and Real-time rock knowledge
3D visualization of rock hardness data
Enables optimized hole loading and better fragmentation

Precision data collection and real-time reporting

Record all delays – account for every minute of 24 hour period
Record precise hole locations
Pre-shift inspections sent to office
Interface with Fleet Management Systems
Interface to Datavis drill and blast software
Access to the drill status and database by foremen or supervisors in the field
Drill-to-drill communications – know the status of all the holes
Supports remote tramming of drill with second display

IMPROVE SAFETY

Depth alarms to prevent over drilling and strain on assets
Pipe-in-hole display – Unique operator warning display to help prevent drill component damage caused by tramming while the drill pipe is still in the ground. Optional audible warning or a relay connection available that can lock-out the lowering or moving of the drill