User's Manual

RIOTRONIC X+

User Manual

1. Safety

The RIOTRONIC X+ system consists of several components (Detonator, Logger, Remote,

Blaster, Bus-line, Replacement connectors, Software, etc.) that will be accurately described

in the following chapters.

The system is not only the respective hardware but the knowledge and way of working with

it, both in blast design and in blast operation. That is why training is a crucial part in the use

of the system. Every user must be properly trained and certified in its use. That includes the

use of the equipment and the general safety rules of the blasting activity.

Some safety remarks that must be considered at any time are:

 RIOTRONIC X+ electronic detonators and the parts of the system are different than

standard electric detonators. Therefore, it is not allowed to mix them together, or use

electric blasting machines or testers with RIOTRONIC X+ electronic detonators, or

RIOTRONIC X+ Blasters or RIOTRONIC X+ Loggers with electric detonators. The

results of those actions will result in failure in the blast.

 Each electronic system is different, so it is not allowed to mix detonators and devices

from different manufacturers or versions of the same systems.

 Follow standard blasting safety rules in the use of electronic initiation systems, in

addition to the specific safety rules of the system.

 Never attempt to repair or manipulate system equipment and avoid using

manipulated or failed equipment if it is detected.

 Respect the system limits in terms of the maximum number of RIOTRONIC X+

detonators per blast, per RIOTRONIC X+ Blaster and per RIOTRONIC X+ Logger.

 Follow the manufacturer´s instructions of use, and always use original bus-line and

connectors to avoid system failures.

 Always start with an appropriate risk assessment of the blast.

 Always use approved devices and hardware when using RIOTRONIC X+ electronic

detonators.

 Never connect a RIOTRONIC X+ detonator to any energy supply other than the

RIOTRONIC X+ Logger and Blaster.

 Never connect conventional electric detonators and RIOTRONIC X+ detonators to

the same circuit.

 Never connect conventional electric detonators to a RIOTRONIC X+ Logger or

Blaster.

 Never use the RIOTRONIC X+ firing system unless you have been properly trained

for its use.