P&H Drill Pipe-In-The-Hole - P&H MinePro Services - #1

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TheSolutionFiles A Guide to P&H Mining Equipment Inc. Summary A Drill Pipe-In-The-Hole alert software upgrade is available to help warn the operator when the rotary carriage and drill pipe fall before the recommended level. This condition warning system alerts the drill operator to visually check the pipe condition and raise the pipe if needed in order to avoid damage to the drill. Benefits • Helps reduce repair cost and drill downtime caused by bent drill pipe embedded in blast hole. • Increase drill availability by reducing the potential for inadvertent drill string (pipes and drill bits) in-the-hole situations that can result in damages to drill systems. Description A computer software program that can be added to any modern P&H blasthole drill makes possible this drill string position monitoring and hazard condition alert / warning system. Drill Pipe-In-The-Hole Protection Software continued Product Application • 100XP, 120A, 250XP and 320XPC Acceptable height of carriage to allow propel and leveling functions The operator receives a warning signal if the rotary carriage is below the recommended level