Summary
This document outlines the system and network requirements for using the BlastIQ™ software, which is a digital platform used for managing blasting operations in the mining. It provides detailed information about the hardware, software, and network configurations required for optimal performance of the system.
For detailed network requirements refer to this article here.
Minimum requirements to operate the BlastIQ™ Mobile
- Quad-core Intel Atom 1.33GHz processor (recommended Intel i5 processor or higher)
- Minimum Hard Disk Drive space: 128GB available space
- Memory: 4GB (recommended 8GB)
- Screen resolution: 1280 x 800 or higher resolution with multi-touch
- For optimum connectivity, is recommended that mobile devices are configured to both cellular and Wi-FI networks
- GPS Receiver (Required for GPS function to operate. To benefit from BlastIQ Mobile's accurate GPS capability (without a correction service) the hardware of choice will need to include a Ublox component (NEO M8 GNSS receiver module, or equivalent). It is highly recommended that the Ublox component has been included with the device by the OEM reseller. The recommended device for this capability is the Panasonic Toughpad FZ.)
- Windows 10 64 Bit
- Windows 11 64 Bit
- For optimum connectivity, it is recommended that mobile devices are configured to both cellular and Wi-Fi networks
- Internet Connection (Minimum 1Mbps up/down)
- Google Chrome
Minimum requirements to operate the BlastIQ™ Mobile Lite
- Processor: Minimum 2.0 GHz quad-core processor.
- RAM: Minimum 4GB RAM.
- Minimum 300MB of free storage space.
- Minimum 6.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels (HD). 10-inch for better user experience and faster workflows.
- Android OS: Android 11 (API level 30) or higher.
- Minimum Wi-Fi or cellular data connection (4G LTE or higher).
Minimum requirements to operate the SHOTPlus™
- RAM: 4 GB
- Graphics: OpenGL v2.0 (v1.5 will work but performance will be degraded)
- Windows 7 or later (32-bit or 64-bit)
- An internet connection (Minimum 1Mbps up/down)
- Basic functionality is available while offline
- Microsoft .Net Framework version 4.8 (SHOTPlus™ Surface)
- Microsoft .Net Framework version 4.6.1 (SHOTPlus™ Underground and SHOTPlus™ Tunnel)
Minimum requirements to operate the BlastIQ™ Insights
- Internet Connection (Minimum 5Mbps up/down, 500ms latency measured to Singapore)
- Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
Recommended requirements to operate the BlastIQ™ Underground Desktop
- OS: Windows 10 64 bit or later
- Minimum disk space: 300 MB
- RAM: 8 GB
- Processor: 8th gen i7 processor or higher
- GPU: Discrete video card e.g. RTX 3050 or higher
- Internet Connection (Minimum 1Mbps up/down, measured to Singapore)
Minimum requirements to operate the BlastIQ™ Underground Desktop
- OS: Windows 10 64 bit or later
- Minimum disk space: 300 MB
- RAM: 4 GB
- Processor: 8th gen i7 processor or higher
- GPU:Integrated graphics e.g. Intel UHD Graphics or similar
- Internet Connection (Minimum 1Mbps up/down, measured to Singapore)
Recommended requirements to operate the OREPro™ v3.000 and above
- OS: Windows 10 64 bit or later
- RAM: 8 GB, with a minimum 1GB available for OREPro™
- Processor: Modern chip, recommended speed is 2.5 GHz and above.
- Internet Connection (Minimum 1Mbps up/down, measured to Singapore)
- Some functionality including logins (license authentication) and New SmartVectors™ (inclusive of OREPro™ Predict capability) require online connectivity.