Digitrex 3-3000-00a-F manual Table of Contents

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS	vi
INTRODUCTION	1
Basic DigiTrak Equipment	1
Basic DigiTrak Operation	2
Technical Support	3
RECEIVER	5
Display Window Icons	6
On/Off	7
Receiving the Transmitter’s Signals	8
Clicking vs. Holding the Trigger	8
Changing the Receiver’s Channel Setting	9
Changing the Depth Measurement Units (English vs. Metric)	10
Battery Status Display for Receiver and Transmitter	10
Warning Tones for Transmitter Overheat	11
Ultrasonic Function	11
Setting the Ultrasonic Distance or Height-Above-Ground Measurement	12
Zeroing the Ultrasonics	12
Calibrating the Receiver	13
1-Point Calibration Procedure	13
2-Point Calibration Procedure	14
Calibrating with Transmitter Underground at Shallow Depth (<10 ft)	16
Using Depth Antenna Plumb Line to Mark Locate Points	16
Finding Firmware Version	17
5.0 Series Firmware Functions	17
Predicted Depth Key Points	17
Procedure for Observing the Predicted Depth	18
Viewing the Transmitter’s Temperature and the Receiver’s Battery Status	18
Viewing the Receiver’s Battery Voltage	18
Off Feature	18
Accessing the Receiver’s Running Time Meter	18
TRANSMITTER	19
How a Transmitter Works	19
Batteries	20
Temperature Display	20
Battery Status Display	20
Temperature Overheat	20
Sleep Mode (Automatic Shutoff)	21
Verifying Proper Fit of Transmitter in Housing	21
Locating the Transmitter	23
Sensitive-Pitch Transmitters	23
Transmitter as an Inclinometer	23
Serial Numbers	24
Specifications	24

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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 CustomerIntroduction Basic DigiTrak EquipmentDigiTrak Directional Drilling Locating System 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/OffReceiving the Transmitter’s Signals Clicking vs. Holding the TriggerTo turn the receiver off 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. MetricTemperature Range Ultrasonic FunctionUse of Ultrasonic Measurement To Determine Actual Depth Zeroing the Ultrasonics Determining 1-Point Calibration Signal Calibrating the ReceiverDo not calibrate if 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 OverheatSleep Mode Automatic Shutoff Verifying Proper Fit of Transmitter in HousingHow Transmitter Should Fit 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 SystemOn/Off and Setting the Channel Transmitter Temperature and Battery StatusRemote Display Setting up DigiTrak Receiver For Remote Steering Using DigiTrak Receiver for Remote SteeringRemote 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 AvoidanceOptimal Operating Temperatures General MaintenanceSystem Operation Electrical Interference/Background Noise Check Signal InterferenceSuggestions for Dealing with Interference Signal InterferenceOperational Tests Self-Test for Mark III ReceiversReceiver Balance Check Operational Tests Receiver Gain TestTransmitter Tests Transmitter Distance Color Transmitter Signal Strength ValuesTransmitter Salt Water Range Test Current Draw TestTransmitter Model Average Current mA Transmitter Battery Tests 3000-00i-F Locate Points Fnlp & Rnlp and Locate Line PLL Locating ModeLocating Mode Trigger Held LocatingLocating Handling the ReceiverSide View 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 DrillFine Tuning Rnlp Location Walking Toward Left Plus Changes To Minus DrillFinding the Positive Locate Line PLL from the 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 FrontLocating on the Fly Off-Track LocatingOff-Track Locating Splitting the Front and Rear Negative Locate Points Four-Turn TechniqueTo find the Fnlp or the Rnlp 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 ReceptionFront and Rear Negative Locate Points Positive Locate Line Above TransmitterOrientation of Field Lines with Respect to Antennas 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