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THE 1670 REMOTE FIRING DEVICE (RFD) is an intelligent
and discrete 2-way VHF or UHF radio controlled remote blast initiation
system. The radio system’s signal is digitally encoded (addressed).
The latest microprocessor and message encoding/validation technology
has been combined to provide a SAFE, RELIABLE and ACCURATE Remote
Firing Device. Rothenbuhler Engineering engineered this system using
over 15 years of military and commercial RFD experience.
The 1670 RFD has the capability to initiate non-electric shock
tube, as well as standard electric blasting caps. The system can
be used repeatedly throughout an operation and will give an “answer
back” or confirmed status of all or any one of the Remotes.
The Remotes can be held in the standby (not armed) mode for 12+
hours and still maintain the energy to initiate the shot. The 1670
RFD includes redundant internal safety circuitry and a timed automatic
disarming feature. If the Remotes do not receive a properly addressed
firing signal within 2 minutes of being armed, the system will automatically
return to the disarmed state.
RUGGED – All system cases are watertight
and have a vent for pressure equalization. The electronics have
been specially mounted to help prevent damage from shock and vibration
from blasting, transportation and mishandling.
SYSTEM VERSATILITY – The 1670 RFD has a
versatility and reliability not before seen in initiation systems.
The unique design of the Rothenbuhler RFD offers the versatility
of commanding 1 to 8 Remotes with a single Controller. The Remotes
can be individually selected, armed, fired and interrogated for
status via the keypad on the Controller.
STANDARD FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
ALL UNITS
- Low battery & unit status indications
- EMI shielded, shock mounted, solid state circuitry
- Watertight cases
- Long-life rechargeable NiMH batteries - 4 hr. charge
- Programmable for leaky feeder & repeaters
- Interactive keypad
- Polls for and displays status of all Remotes
- Transmit and confirmation indicators
- Controls up to 8 Remotes
SYSTEM BASICS
- Controller, 1 to 8 Remotes, Antennas,
- Battery chargers, Shock Tube tips
- Electronic Keys
- Spring loaded terminal pots
- 0 Voltage on posts until "Fire"
- Uses replaceable 200 shot spark tip &
- standard 1/8" shock tube
GENERAL
Carrier Frequency: <freq. diff. 1300 Hz (±650)>
VHF - 136 to 174 MHz, UHF -440 to 470 MHz
FCC: Type Accepted
Operating Temperature Range: -30°C to +60°C**
-22°F to 140°F
**Optimum battery range 0°C to 50° C
CONTROLLER
Frequency Stability + 5 ppm VHF
+ 3 ppm UHF
Modulation 11K0F3D (AFSK)
Transmit Power 1 – 5 Watts
Operating Voltage 12 VDC
Transmission Range 1 – 5 KM**
Receiver Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD:<0.45uV
Size (in) 10W x 12D x 4.5H
Size (cm) 25.5W x 30.5D x 11.5H
Weight 6.5 lbs.
Weight 3.0 kg
Case Waterproof Pelican 1200
Colour Yellow
Battery Pack Rechargeable NiMH
Battery Life
Standby 12+ hours
Complete Recharge 4 hours
Current Draw
Standby 135 mA
Transmitting 1 – 2 Amps
** Line-of-sight. Typical transmission range based on power level,
frequency, terrain, and local interference.
REMOTE
Frequency Stability + 5 ppm VHF
+ 3 ppm UHF
Modulation 11K0F3D (AFSK)
Transmit Power 1 – 5 Watts
Operating Voltage 12 VDC
Transmission Range 1 – 5 KM**
Receiver Sensitivity 12 dB SINAD:<0.45uV
Size (in) 10W x 12D x 4.5H
Size (cm) 25.5W x 30.5D x 11.5H
Weight 7.25 bs.
Weight 3.3 kg
Case Waterproof Pelican 1200
Colour Orange
Battery Pack Rechargeable NiMH
Battery Life
Standby 12+ hours
Complete Recharge 4 hours
Current Draw
Standby 100 mA
Transmitting 1 – 2 Amps
Fire Output (Electric) 27 Volts (1.2 joules)
Fire Output (Non-electric) 2.5 kV (0.625 joules)
WARRANTY
The 1670 Remote Firing Device is guaranteed for 2 years (batteries
- 1 year, spark tips excluded) against defects in workmanship and
materials. If the equipment should fail during this period, we will
repair it at our factory or at the nearest authorized service facility.
Warranty service on this equipment must be performed only by an
authorized dealer. Unauthorized service procedures or parts will
void and cancel your warranty, and may cause radio equipment to
fail, resulting in accidents and/or personal injury. This is a limited
warranty and is given in place of legally implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Our liability
is expressly limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the
RFD under this guarantee, and does not extend to additional or consequential
damages resulting from the operation of equipment.
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