Digitrex 3-3000-00a-F manual Receiving the Transmitter’s Signals, Clicking vs. Holding the Trigger

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The depth measurement units (centimeters or inches) and remote channel setting can be changed only during start-up (see “Changing Depth Measurement Units” and “Changing the Channel Setting” below).

After the start-up process, the windows will display pitch, roll, and distance if there is an active transmitter within range (see Tracking Mode display below). If an active transmitter is not within range, 1999 will appear in the bottom window and the top windows will be blank. If the bottom window is not displaying 1999 and there is no active transmitter within range, an unknown signal is present.

To turn the receiver off:

The receiver will automatically shut itself off if no signal is received for 15 minutes.

To turn off a receiver when a signal is present, click the trigger once and, during the tone, quickly click 4 times. All windows will blank out, signifying that the unit is off.

To turn off a receiver with pre-5.0 series firmware when a signal is present, the battery must be removed manually.

(For more information on the 5.0 series firmware and operating/display differences, see “Clicking vs. Holding the Trigger” and “5.0 Series Firmware Functions” in this section.)

Receiving the Transmitter’s Signals

After charged batteries are loaded into the transmitter (positive end first), the receiver enters “tracking” mode and will display pitch in the top left window, roll (12 positions) in the top right window, and depth (or distance) in the bottom window. With the DigiTrak System it is not necessary to push any buttons to receive pitch, roll, or depth/distance; this information is updated and displayed automatically. The flashing squiggle (“~”) in the top left window indicates that pitch and roll updates are being received from the transmitter. For the best results, wait for two squiggles with the same pitch/roll information before giving a steering command to confirm the accuracy of the data.

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Tracking Mode Showing

Pitch, Roll, Depth/Distance,

and Update Symbol

Clicking vs. Holding the Trigger

Clicking the trigger versus holding the trigger will initiate different modes with your receiver. When the trigger is held in (trigger up) the receiver is in the “locating” mode, and the top left window will display signal strength. Also displayed in the top left window, along with the signal strength, are the plus (“+”) and minus (“–”) symbols. These symbols are the key to locating the transmitter (see Locating Section). The bottom window will display the predicted depth, along with a flashing squiggle. The top right window will flash the transmitter’s temperature in degrees Celsius.

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Locating Mode Showing

Signal Strength,

Transmitter Temperature,

and Predicted Depth

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Contents Mark III Directional Drilling Locating System Trademarks Table of Contents Remote Display System Remote Telemetry License Limited Warranty Safety Precautions Remember ViiDear Customer ViiiBasic DigiTrak Equipment IntroductionDigiTrak Directional Drilling Locating System Introduction Basic DigiTrak OperationTechnical Support 3000-00b-F Receiver DigiTrak Receiver Side ViewDigiTrak Receiver Top View Showing Display Window IconsReceiver Display Window IconsDepth Measurement Units Receiver Battery Voltage LCD Test Firmware Version Remote Channel SettingOn/Off To turn the receiver onClicking vs. Holding the Trigger Receiving the Transmitter’s SignalsTo turn the receiver off Changing the Receiver’s Channel Setting To change the channelBattery Status Display for Receiver and Transmitter Receiver Battery Status Voltage RemainingChanging the Depth Measurement Units English vs. Metric To change the measurement unitsUltrasonic Function Temperature RangeUse of Ultrasonic Measurement To Determine Actual Depth Zeroing the Ultrasonics Calibrating the Receiver Determining 1-Point Calibration SignalDo not calibrate if Confirming Proper Calibration To calibrate newer receiversReceiver Using Depth Antenna Plumb Line to Mark Locate Points Depth Antenna Plumb LineFinding Firmware Version Series Firmware FunctionsProcedure for Observing the Predicted Depth Running Time Meter DisplayTransmitter How a Transmitter WorksBatteriesAntenna Index Slot Back Front DigiTrak TransmitterTemperature Display Battery Status DisplayTemperature Overheat TransmitterVerifying Proper Fit of Transmitter in Housing Sleep Mode Automatic ShutoffHow Transmitter Should Fit in Housing To install a transmitter in the housing Front End Cap of Transmitter Showing Temp Dot and Index SlotLocating the Transmitter Sensitive-Pitch TransmittersTransmitter as an Inclinometer Tips for drilling with a sensitive-pitch transmitterSpecifications Model Type Length Signal Battery Temp Color TransmitterSerial Numbers Range Type RatingRemote Display System Remote Display UnitTransmitter Temperature and Battery Status On/Off and Setting the ChannelRemote Display Using DigiTrak Receiver for Remote Steering Setting up DigiTrak Receiver For Remote SteeringRemote Steering DataLog Capability ~ I5Battery Charger DigiTrak Battery ChargerBattery Charger Charging a BatteryBattery Is Battery Charger Control PanelConditioning a Battery in the Charger Conditioning a Battery ManuallyIndicator Lights and Meanings Setup for Discharging a Battery Manually3000-00f-F Start-up Procedure Shutdown ProcedureMoisture and Temperature Avoidance System Operating InstructionsGeneral Maintenance Optimal Operating TemperaturesSystem Operation Signal Interference Electrical Interference/Background Noise CheckSignal Interference Suggestions for Dealing with InterferenceSelf-Test for Mark III Receivers Operational TestsReceiver Balance Check Receiver Gain Test Operational TestsTransmitter Tests Transmitter Signal Strength Values Transmitter Distance ColorCurrent Draw Test Transmitter Salt Water Range TestTransmitter Model Average Current mA Transmitter Battery Tests 3000-00i-F Locating Mode Locating Mode Trigger HeldLocating Locate Points Fnlp & Rnlp and Locate Line PLLHandling the Receiver LocatingSide View Using Plus/Minus Indicators for Locating Using Plus/Minus +/- Indicators for LocatingLocating the Transmitter from the Drill Finding the Rear Negative Locate Point Rnlp from the DrillPlus Changes To Minus Drill Fine Tuning Rnlp Location Walking Toward LeftFinding the Positive Locate Line PLL from the Drill Fine Tuning Fnlp Walking Toward Left Finding the Front Negative Locate Point Fnlp from the DrillFinding the Transmitter and Its Depth Locating the Transmitter from the Front Method for Confirming PositionLocating the Transmitter from the Front Method for Confirming PositionOff-Track Locating Locating on the FlyOff-Track Locating Four-Turn Technique Splitting the Front and Rear Negative Locate PointsTo find the Fnlp or the Rnlp Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between Fnlp & Rnlp Pitch DividerRunning off Pitch or Calculating Depth from Pitch Calculating Depth from PitchTransmitter’s Signal Shape Antenna ConfigurationSignal Reception Elliptical Shape of Transmitter Signal FieldPositive Locate Line Above Transmitter Front and Rear Negative Locate PointsOrientation of Field Lines with Respect to Antennas 3000-00j-F Cable Transmitter System DigiTrak Cable Transmitter SystemCable Transmitter Label Indicating Cable-Ready Remote DisplayPower Supply Cable Transmitter Power Supply Connected to Remote DisplayCable Transmitter Remote Display with Cable Transmitter Capability Adding Batteries in SeriesViewing the Cable System Battery Status OperationTroubleshooting Problem/Concern Causes/Solutions Section to ConsultTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 3000-00l-F Glossary Glossary Start-up = Power-up = Boot-up Remote DisplayRoll Set the UltrasonicsUltrasonic Function Ultrasonic TransducersAppendix Appendix Percent Depth Increase 100Percent of Grade to Degree Conversions Pitch Transmitters Percent Degree Degree to Percent of Grade Conversions Pitch Transmitters Degrees Percent 10.0 Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between Fnlp and Rnlp 3000-00n-F Remote Telemetry License 3000-00o-F Limited Warranty Warranty Claim Procedures
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