The control algorithm of a programmable tandem detonator

Abstract

The article describes the results of laboratory tests of the algorithm of control of programmable detonators designed for tandem systems. Control elements were made on the basis of microcontrollers using RISC architecture. The detonator has a system to quickly excite the precursor charge and can be programmed at any time to delay the detonation of the main charge. The lack of delay in excitation of the precursor charge was realized using a comparator. The article presents the results of preliminary laboratory tests of the control algorithm of the executed system. The flexibility of the solution to program any delay time for the excitation of the main load provides a wide range of practical applications.