Digitrex 3-3000-00a-F Conditioning a Battery in the Charger, Conditioning a Battery Manually

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Battery Charger

 

Conditioning a Battery in the Charger

1.Place the battery into the charger.

2.Press the right button on the charger (marked with a curved arrow). The red light on the left will go out and the green light on the right will start to blink. This indicates that the battery is being condi- tioned. The conditioning cycle may last for up to 7 hours, depending on the remaining charge in the battery.

3.When the conditioning cycle is completed, a charging cycle will automatically start, indicated by the red light turning on and the flashing green light going out. The battery is discharged to 12V before charging begins.

4.When the battery has reached full charge, the green light will illuminate indicating a fully charged battery is ready.

Conditioning a Battery Manually

To condition a DCI battery pack, you simply need a low-wattage 12V light (such as a small automotive side light or an interior light bulb) and electrical wires to connect the battery pack to the light as shown.

The length of time required to condition a NiCad battery manually can range from 1 to 7 hours. The battery should not be discharged beyond 12V. Measure the voltage across the light to confirm the battery is discharged to no lower than 12V.

DCI

Battery

Pack

12-Volt Backup Light

Setup for Discharging a Battery Manually

Indicator Lights and Meanings

Action / Meaning

Red Light

Green Light

Unit is off or no battery is in unit

Off

Off

 

 

 

Unit is charging a battery

On

Off

Battery is charged

Off

On

Unit is discharging a battery

Off

Blinking

 

 

 

Unit is malfunctioning

Blinking

Off

NOTE: If a battery is left in the charger during a power interruption, the red or green light may flash and the battery will begin to discharge on its own. Simply remove and replace the battery pack after the power has resumed.

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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