THUNDERBIRD DEI+

Thunderbird DEI is the original drill efficiency indicator technology.

Minimize or eliminate over or under drilling
Real-time feedback directly to the operator
Adapt operator behaviour to reduce drilling variances
Access high-resolution, analyzed, geological and performance data
Easy to use, fast installation, models to suit a variety of drills

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Product Details

Thunderbird DEI+ drill efficiency indicator has proven itself in the field to be an extremely reliable and important tool for the driller, providing critical information to help improve drill productivity.

Thunderbird DEI+ stores data sets and conducts extensive on-board calculations.

Built-in diagnostics, troubleshooting, help screens, and calibration instructions are combined with a user-friendly high-definition touch screen interface for easy use and training by operators and basting crews.

Upgrading is easy! Customers with older DEI models can upgrade to the new Thunderbird DEI+. Customers of the DEI+ systems can easily upgrade to the Thunderbird 1110 Drill Optimization system.

Screen Features

Drill Levelling and Mast Angle – Optional dual-axis inclinometer to accurately level the drill and ensure the mast is at the specified angle for cast blasting.
Hardware – Extremely rugged, sunlight-readable, crisp display
Drill Screen – Displays depth, rate of penetration, target depth settings, drill time, estimated time to complete the hole.
Rate of Penetration (ROP) Graph – Displays ROP versus depth to identify hard and soft zones.
Previous Hole Data – Comparison data available for the three holes previously drilled.

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Access drilling and blasting data that matters

Current shift – Total number of holes, total depth, total drill time, average depth, average ROP, and average hole drill times. Information can be copied onto Driller’s Sheet.
Previous shift – Previous shifts data as a performance reference.
Production – Accumulate data until reset including the total number of holes, total depth, average depth, average ROP, and average hole drill time. Collect for a week, month or a specific pattern for a bit or drill productivity study.

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.