Autonomous Mode
• No Radios
• No Repeaters
• No Problem!

An Integrated System

     The Boom Box 3 system is a complete integrated solution for seismic exploration. In Autonomous mode, the SourceLink software allows for all of the daily pre-planned shots to be uploaded to the Boom Box 3 Units. The Boom Box 3 will then only fire the allowed shots; this prevents the shooter from firing shots that are not part of the active patch. The navigation option and near flag detection of the notepad or cellphone software allows the shooter to easily find the shot hole and select the correct source flag.
     At the end of the day, all of the shot information from all the shooters can be uploaded to the SourceLink software for complete production reports and analysis. SourceLink also generates the shot time and location files that are required to process the seismic data on the new generation of seismic recording systems. The list of supported recording systems includes nodes from iSeis, GTI, Stryde, Geospace, Sercel, and most other nodal systems.

Autonomous Mode Support

Shooters all operate independently

No radios required - No radio troubles

Observer generates lists of shot points and assigns
them to the shooters

BB3's all record shot locations and information
for offloading at the end of the day

SourceLink software offloads BB3 units, displays
acquired shot locations, and generates daily
production reports

Legacy Mode Support

Supports a central recording system encoder

Supports VHF radio

Supports

● Start Messages

● Ready Messages

● Shot Quality Control (PFS) Messages

GPS Information and Up-Hole times sent to the Observer in Real-Time.

Digital Blasting Cap Support

Supports multiple manufacturers:

● Austin Powder E★STAR Seismic (external module)

● Dyno Nobel GeoShot (internal module)

● Maxam Riotronic Xs (external module)

● Orica OSEIS and OSEIS II (internal module)

● plus others supported as available

Digital control boards can be integrated into the BB3 for
a smaller, streamlined, and more useful field package.

BoomBox 3 unit removes digital cap delays from internal
modules. It then sends a CTB (Confirmation Time Break)
to the recording system

Timing specifications identical to standard electric blasting caps

Adds the safety of digital caps to any field crew.

No Radios
   No Repeaters
       No Problem!

No Radios - One of the most important parts in any crew are the radios. Crews depend on radios for the source equipment to communicate with the doghouse. And autonomous acquisition removes those limits.
No Limits - Removing the limits imposed by radios accelerates the acquisition process. Removing the limits frees the sources to shoot at their own rate. It also lets sources operate in locations with tough terrain and thick vegetation. Terrain and vegetation that would halt a conventional crew.

Autonomous BB3 Operation

Multiple shooters operate in time windows

GPS timing lets BB3s fire in non-overlapping time slots

Ideal for use with Continuously Recording systems

For use in thick vegetation, rugged terrain, or anywhere with poor radio reception

Accurate shot time and position stored in CompactFlash

Notebook/Tablet/Cell phone interface for real time QC and redundant shot info backup

Software support to automatically or manually select nearest source Flag

Complete software package to combine and process shot information from shooters and generate advanced reports

Lightweight solution with swappable clip-on battery pack and built-in GPS.

Autonomous BB3 Features

Large graphical display shows setup information and uphole data

Diagnostic LEDs shows:

   Status (for Geophone Resistance and Cap Test)

   GPS (for Unit Position and DGPS Verification)

   High Voltage (Cap charged)

Built-in Wi-Fi for wireless communication with notebook, tablet or phone

Built-in GPS measures the precise time of each shot with microsecond resolution

Built-in GPS assists shooter in finding correct shot point

32-bit ADC samples uphole data from shot

Unit stores all shot, GPS and uphole information to Flash Memory card

Built-in Wi-Fi communication module for fast data downloading.

Complete software solution for Autonomous or Conventional crew operation

Import Shot Data from multiple Boom Box3 units and generate advanced reports

Option to pick near Source Point automatically at a later time, based on Shot position, even if shooter did not assign Shot Point to shots during the shooting process.

Simple Shot data import process for specified time or date range

Advanced map view allows analysis of acquired shots and planning future shots

Support for different co-ordinate systems

Feature to load selected patch of source flags to BoomBox3 memory from a large prospect for no tablet operation

Upload/Download Boom Box parameters and settings

Assign Autonomous Fleet and slot interval information to Boom Box 3

Expandability and Flexibility

The Boom Box 3 is compatible with the entire line of Seismic Source Co source control electronics as well as the iSeis line of nodal seismographs. This includes the Universal Encoder 3, Force 3 Vibroseis controller, and the RTM 3 remote trigger module. Boom Box 3 units are also compatible with DAQlink seismographs plus Sigma 3, Sigma 4 and R1/R1+ nodes.