Drill Control Interface operates underground rigs.
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With fully electronic drill control interface (DCI), drillers can operate LM™ series underground drill rig and rod handler at safe distance. One-touch rod feed and pull functionality allows operator to efficiently trip rods, while wireline drum counter enables semi-automatic descent and retrieval of wireline. Incorporating CANBUS technology for self-monitoring, DCI provides immediate feedback of drilling conditions and data logging for reporting and analysis.
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New Boart Longyear Drill Control Interface Delivers Productivity and Safety Solution
SALT LAKE CITYÂ -- Boart Longyear (www.BoartLongyear.com - ASX: BLY), the world's leading integrated exploration drilling services, equipment and performance tooling provider, has introduced the Drill Control Interface (DCi) to provide drilling contractors a fully electronic interface to safely and efficiently operate underground drilling equipment.
The DCi allows a driller to operate a Boart Longyear LM(TM) series underground drill rig and rod handler at a safe distance. The LM75 and LM90 rigs are compatible with the DCi system, and existing LM drill rigs can be retrofitted. When using a pulse width modulation (PWM) rod handler, the DCi can control both the rig and the rod handler via an integrated control panel.
"The DCi is a substantial step for increasing safety on-site by moving the driller away from moving parts and hydraulic hoses," said Robin Maxfield, Boart Longyear global product manager. "Also, lesser experienced drillers can be more productive right away because an experienced supervisor can input parameters using the DCi that guide the drilling setup."
LM rigs can now facilitate unattended drilling with the use of the DCi. This allows the rig to complete a 3 meter rod run letting drillers complete a shift change, rest or to catch up on other tasks -- which increases productivity.
The DCi also features one-touch rod feed and pull functionality, allowing the operator to efficiently trip rods. A wireline drum counter has been incorporated into the DCi for semi-automatic descent and retrieval of the wireline.
The DCi incorporates CANBUS technology for self-monitoring and efficient operation. Complete control system integration provides immediate feedback of drilling conditions and data logging for easier reporting and analysis. Self-monitoring valves provide real-time status information, and error messages are displayed on-screen to provide assistance with any troubleshooting.
To learn more about the DCi visit http://www.boartlongyear.com/dci.
About Boart Longyear
With over 120 years of expertise, Boart Longyear is the world's leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment, and performance tooling for mining and drilling companies globally. It also has a substantial presence in energy, mine de-watering, oil sands exploration, and production drilling.
Boart Longyear is a global company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in Sydney, Australia. Sales in 2012 were over US $2 billion, and the company employs approximately 8,500 employees worldwide. Contract drilling services are conducted in over 40 countries, and drilling products are manufactured in six global factories and sold to our customers in the 100+ countries where they operate.
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Contact: Vincent Trotta
Director of Global Product Management and Sales Operations
Phone: +1 801-952-8430
Email: vincent.trotta@boartlongyear.com Â
Web Site: http://www.boartlongyear.com
