The MDS-2000 drilling management and control system from MOBA is already in widespread use for blast hole drilling around the world. However a new version, being launched at Bauma 2013, has new features meaning it can now be used to record the orientation of the machine with GNSS antennae and the height by means of laser reference. With telesupport, MOBA also offers fast service via internet connection.

By recording the machine orientation using two GNSS antennae, the torsion on the machine can be determined with very high accuracy and included in the calculation of the drilling angle. This simplifies and speeds up drill-hole planning. The orientation can also be determined without problems during bad weather conditions and in darkness. Another new feature is the height detection of the mount by means of laser reference. The drill holes can thereby be drilled to exactly same depth, even if the ground is uneven. “A uniform depth of the drill holes and their parallelism are decisive during blasthole drilling to prevent the blast from causing an uncontrolled rockfall and, thus, a hazard to the personnel”, states MOBA. Telesupport allows the system to be accessed remotely. By directly logging into the system via an internet connection, the MOBA service team can perform updates and service quickly without requiring a time-consuming on-site service call.

The MDS-2000 determines and stores drilling angle, depth, time, GPS position and motor data of the drilling device. The system uses this information for efficient application and drill-hole planning. All data can be viewed at any time and from anywhere via a web interface by means of telematics. In addition, the system now also records and stores drill-head data such as torque, driving force and contact pressure. With this information, the drilling speed can be optimised and the wear minimised.