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Uphole Simulator

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Uphole Simulator

Uphole Simulator

Overview

The Uphole Simulator is a compact test tool designed for checking dynamite blasters in the shop or field. It connects directly to the blaster high-voltage output and the uphole geophone input, allowing crews to verify blaster response without needing a live uphole geophone test.

When the blaster fires, the Uphole Simulator sinks the output voltage, waits 30 milliseconds, and then outputs an analog waveform that simulates the signal a blaster would receive from an actual geophone. After another 32 milliseconds, it outputs a second square-wave signal to simulate a digital response.

The UHS is small, rugged, battery powered, and simple to use with only two connections. It works with the original Boom Box, Boom Box 3, Shot Pro, Shot Pro II, and Shot Pro HD systems.

Features

Blaster Testing
  • Designed for testing Boom Boxes and other seismic blasters
  • Connects to blaster high-voltage output
  • Connects to blaster uphole geophone input
  • Simulates an analog uphole geophone response
  • Simulates a matching digital response
Simple Operation
  • Only two connections required
  • Power button activates the simulator
  • Power button flashes while powered up
  • Automatically returns to sleep mode after a few minutes
  • Easy to use in the shop or field
Signal Timing
  • Outputs waveform at 30 milliseconds after blaster fire
  • Outputs square wave at 62 milliseconds after blaster fire
  • Provides repeatable timing response for blaster testing
  • Useful for verifying uphole response timing
Compatibility
  • Works with original Boom Box
  • Works with Boom Box 3
  • Works with Shot Pro
  • Works with Shot Pro II
  • Works with Shot Pro HD
Portable Hardware
  • Small and rugged field-ready design
  • Battery powered using 4 AA batteries
  • Convenient carrying case included
  • Internal power: 6 volts
  • Operating temperature: 32°F to 160°F
  • Size: 6.5 x 1.5 x 1.125 inches
  • Weight: 1.12 lbs

Benefits

Test Blasters Anywhere
  • The Uphole Simulator allows crews to test blaster operation in the shop or field without needing a live shot setup.
Save Time During Troubleshooting
  • Simple two-connection operation makes it fast to verify blaster timing and uphole input behavior.
Improve Confidence Before Field Use
  • Simulated analog and digital responses help confirm that the blaster is receiving and processing uphole signals correctly.
Reduce Equipment Complexity
  • Battery operation, compact size, and an included carrying case make the UHS easy to move between shop and field locations.
Support Multiple Blaster Systems
  • Compatibility with Boom Box and Shot Pro systems makes the Uphole Simulator useful across multiple source crews and equipment generations.

Related Applications

Learn more about applications commonly used with this product.

Boom Box Testing
  • Simulate uphole response signals for Boom Box and Boom Box 3 blaster testing.
Blaster Troubleshooting
  • Verify blaster timing, uphole input, and response behavior in the shop or field.
Field Quality Control
  • Use as a portable QC tool for checking blaster systems before field operations.
Shot Pro System Testing
  • Compatible with Shot Pro, Shot Pro II, and Shot Pro HD systems.

Brochure

Uphole Simulator Brochure