Digitrex 3-3000-00a-F manual DigiTrak Battery Charger

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DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED

Battery Charger

DigiTrak

Battery Pack

	Unexposed Terminal
	-- Do Not Expose --
	DC Power
AC Power	Cord
AC Power
Cord

Negative

Terminal

Positive Control

Terminal Panel

DigiTrak Battery Charger

Both the DigiTrak Receiver and the Remote Display use a DigiTrak rechargeable NiCad battery pack that is provided with the system together with a DigiTrak Battery Charger. The battery pack should be fully discharged before recharging; this is known as conditioning the battery.

The battery charger can be powered from AC or DC and is equipped with a conditioning or discharge cycle designed to remove the “memory effect” from the battery. The charger will operate from any AC voltage (wall outlet) between 85V and 240V without modification (you may need to convert the plug). This allows the same battery charger to be used in many different countries. The battery charger is also equipped with an automotive cigarette lighter adapter for 12V or 28V DC charging. The older-style char- gers do not have a conditioning cycle, so the batteries should be used until fully discharged before they are put in the charger to be recharged. See “Conditioning a Battery Manually” later in this section for instructions.

NiCad batteries can develop a memory. This condition is caused by repeatedly charging a battery before it has been completely discharged. If this occurs, it will appear to the user that the battery has a shorter life. Batteries with this condition can be restored to normal function by using the conditioning cycle. It is not necessary to condition a battery if it has been completely discharged through normal use. Excessive conditioning does not improve battery performance and only serves to shorten battery life. If a battery fails to improve after two or three conditioning cycles, it should be replaced.

The voltage on a fully charged battery is between 16.5V and 17.1V. A battery is considered discharged at 14.0V.

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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 CustomerBasic DigiTrak Equipment IntroductionDigiTrak Directional Drilling Locating System Basic DigiTrak Operation IntroductionTechnical Support 3000-00b-F DigiTrak Receiver Side View ReceiverDigiTrak Receiver Top View Showing Display Window IconsDisplay Window Icons ReceiverFirmware Version Remote Channel Setting Depth Measurement Units Receiver Battery Voltage LCD TestOn/Off To turn the receiver onClicking vs. Holding the Trigger Receiving the Transmitter’s SignalsTo turn the receiver off To change the channel Changing the Receiver’s Channel SettingReceiver Battery Status Voltage Remaining Battery Status Display for Receiver and TransmitterChanging 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 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 DepthHow a Transmitter Works TransmitterBatteriesAntenna Index Slot Back Front DigiTrak TransmitterBattery Status Display Temperature DisplayTemperature Overheat TransmitterVerifying Proper Fit of Transmitter in Housing Sleep Mode Automatic ShutoffHow Transmitter Should Fit in Housing Front End Cap of Transmitter Showing Temp Dot and Index Slot To install a transmitter in the housingSensitive-Pitch Transmitters Locating the TransmitterTransmitter as an Inclinometer Tips for drilling with a sensitive-pitch transmitterModel Type Length Signal Battery Temp Color Transmitter SpecificationsSerial Numbers Range Type RatingRemote Display Unit Remote Display SystemTransmitter 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 ~ I5 DataLog CapabilityDigiTrak Battery Charger Battery ChargerCharging a Battery Battery ChargerBattery Is Battery Charger Control PanelConditioning a Battery Manually Conditioning a Battery in the ChargerIndicator Lights and Meanings Setup for Discharging a Battery Manually3000-00f-F Shutdown Procedure Start-up ProcedureMoisture and Temperature Avoidance System Operating InstructionsGeneral Maintenance Optimal Operating TemperaturesSystem Operation Electrical Interference/Background Noise Check Signal InterferenceSuggestions for Dealing with Interference Signal InterferenceSelf-Test for Mark III Receivers Operational TestsReceiver Balance Check Receiver Gain Test Operational TestsTransmitter Tests Transmitter Distance Color Transmitter Signal Strength ValuesCurrent Draw Test Transmitter Salt Water Range TestTransmitter Model Average Current mA Transmitter Battery Tests 3000-00i-F Locating Mode Trigger Held Locating ModeLocating 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 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 FrontLocating 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 Pitch Divider Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between Fnlp & RnlpCalculating Depth from Pitch Running off Pitch or Calculating Depth from PitchAntenna Configuration Transmitter’s Signal ShapeSignal 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 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 Remote Display Start-up = Power-up = Boot-upRoll Set the UltrasonicsUltrasonic 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