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5.During the tone, click the trigger again and continue to hold the receiver level and steady. You will then hear 2 beeps followed by a long 6-second tone, indicating that the first calibration point is found.

6.During the 6-second tone, raise the receiver straight up, keeping it level and in the same plane above the transmitter, as high as you comfortably can. Before the 6-second tone ends you must steady the receiver and click the trigger.

7.Continue to hold the receiver in this position until you hear 3 beeps indicating that the second calibration point was found and the calibration procedure is complete.

8.Reset the ultrasonic measurement to zero and check the depth reading while the receiver is sitting on the ground directly above the transmitter. To verify a good calibration, check the depth at two different elevations above ground using the ultrasonics, as described below under “Confirming Proper Calibration.”

NOTE: If you hear 2 long beeps, there has been a calibration error, which can be caused by an unstable or weak signal or a failed ultrasonic reading.

To calibrate (older receivers manufactured prior to 1995 that haven’t been updated):

1.Place the transmitter into the drill head housing and place on the ground.

2.Cover the transmitter with a flat surface (e.g., a clipboard, piece of cardboard, plywood, etc.) to pro- vide an ultrasonic response surface.

3.With the trigger held in, position the receiver over the tool using the plus/minus (“+/–”) flip to verify that the receiver is directly over the transmitter’s antenna. Be sure that the signal strength is less than 200 (top left window). If it is more than 200, raise the receiver slightly.

NOTE: Mark I Receivers without upgrades do not show 0-999 signal strength. You should see a 7 in the top right window (gain stage 7) and a value of 200 or less in the top left window when performing the 2-point calibration.

4. Follow the instructions given above for calibrating newer receivers beginning with step 4.

Confirming Proper Calibration

The ultrasonic function can be used to confirm proper calibration when the transmitter is below ground. Check the depth measurement with the receiver held at one position (above the transmitter), then raise the receiver to a new elevation, click the trigger to set the ultrasonics, and note the depth reading. If the depth readings are the same (within 2 inches [5 cm]), then the calibration is good. If the depth readings are not within 2 inches, then the depth/distance readings cannot be relied on and recalibration should be performed.

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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 Vii RememberViii Dear CustomerDigiTrak Directional Drilling Locating System IntroductionBasic DigiTrak Equipment Basic DigiTrak Operation IntroductionTechnical Support 3000-00b-F Showing Display Window Icons ReceiverDigiTrak Receiver Side View DigiTrak Receiver Top ViewDisplay Window Icons ReceiverTo turn the receiver on Depth Measurement Units Receiver Battery Voltage LCD TestFirmware Version Remote Channel Setting On/OffTo turn the receiver off Receiving the Transmitter’s SignalsClicking vs. Holding the Trigger To change the channel Changing the Receiver’s Channel SettingTo change the measurement units Battery Status Display for Receiver and TransmitterReceiver Battery Status Voltage Remaining Changing the Depth Measurement Units English vs. MetricUse of Ultrasonic Measurement To Determine Actual Depth Temperature RangeUltrasonic Function Zeroing the Ultrasonics Do not calibrate if Determining 1-Point Calibration SignalCalibrating the Receiver To calibrate newer receivers Confirming Proper CalibrationReceiver Depth Antenna Plumb Line Using Depth Antenna Plumb Line to Mark Locate PointsSeries Firmware Functions Finding Firmware VersionRunning Time Meter Display Procedure for Observing the Predicted DepthDigiTrak Transmitter TransmitterHow a Transmitter Works BatteriesAntenna Index Slot Back FrontTransmitter Temperature DisplayBattery Status Display Temperature OverheatHow Transmitter Should Fit in Housing Sleep Mode Automatic ShutoffVerifying Proper Fit of Transmitter in Housing Front End Cap of Transmitter Showing Temp Dot and Index Slot To install a transmitter in the housingTips for drilling with a sensitive-pitch transmitter Locating the TransmitterSensitive-Pitch Transmitters Transmitter as an InclinometerRange Type Rating SpecificationsModel Type Length Signal Battery Temp Color Transmitter Serial NumbersRemote Display Unit Remote Display SystemRemote Display On/Off and Setting the ChannelTransmitter Temperature and Battery Status Remote Steering Setting up DigiTrak Receiver For Remote SteeringUsing DigiTrak Receiver for Remote Steering ~ I5 DataLog CapabilityDigiTrak Battery Charger Battery ChargerBattery Charger Control Panel Battery ChargerCharging a Battery Battery IsSetup for Discharging a Battery Manually Conditioning a Battery in the ChargerConditioning a Battery Manually Indicator Lights and Meanings3000-00f-F System Operating Instructions Start-up ProcedureShutdown Procedure Moisture and Temperature AvoidanceSystem Operation Optimal Operating TemperaturesGeneral Maintenance Electrical Interference/Background Noise Check Signal InterferenceSuggestions for Dealing with Interference Signal InterferenceReceiver Balance Check Operational TestsSelf-Test for Mark III Receivers Transmitter Tests Operational TestsReceiver Gain Test Transmitter Distance Color Transmitter Signal Strength ValuesTransmitter Model Average Current mA Transmitter Salt Water Range TestCurrent Draw Test Transmitter Battery Tests 3000-00i-F Locate Points Fnlp & Rnlp and Locate Line PLL Locating ModeLocating Mode Trigger Held LocatingSide View LocatingHandling the Receiver Finding the Rear Negative Locate Point Rnlp from the Drill Using Plus/Minus Indicators for LocatingUsing Plus/Minus +/- Indicators for Locating Locating the Transmitter from the DrillFinding the Positive Locate Line PLL from the Drill Fine Tuning Rnlp Location Walking Toward LeftPlus Changes To Minus Drill Finding the Front Negative Locate Point Fnlp from the Drill Fine Tuning Fnlp Walking Toward LeftFinding the Transmitter and Its Depth Method for Confirming Position Locating the Transmitter from the FrontMethod for Confirming Position Locating the Transmitter from the FrontOff-Track Locating Locating on the FlyOff-Track Locating To find the Fnlp or the Rnlp Splitting the Front and Rear Negative Locate PointsFour-Turn Technique Pitch Divider Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between Fnlp & RnlpCalculating Depth from Pitch Running off Pitch or Calculating Depth from PitchElliptical Shape of Transmitter Signal Field Transmitter’s Signal ShapeAntenna Configuration Signal ReceptionOrientation of Field Lines with Respect to Antennas Front and Rear Negative Locate PointsPositive Locate Line Above Transmitter 3000-00j-F DigiTrak Cable Transmitter System Cable Transmitter SystemLabel Indicating Cable-Ready Remote Display Cable TransmitterCable Transmitter Power Supply Connected to Remote Display Power SupplyCable Transmitter Adding Batteries in Series Remote Display with Cable Transmitter CapabilityOperation Viewing the Cable System Battery StatusProblem/Concern Causes/Solutions Section to Consult TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 3000-00l-F Glossary Glossary Set the Ultrasonics Start-up = Power-up = Boot-upRemote Display RollUltrasonic Transducers Ultrasonic FunctionAppendix Percent Depth Increase 100 AppendixPercent 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