Digitrex 3-3000-00a-F manual DigiTrak Cable Transmitter System

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DigiTrak Cable Transmitter System

The DigiTrak Cable Transmitter System is designed specifically for the following applications:

¾Borepaths with depths in excess of 50 ft (15 m).

¾Borepaths with lengths that require several days to drill.

¾Borepaths that do not allow walkover locating.

¾Borepaths in high-interference areas.

The depth and locating range of the cable transmitter with a Mark III Receiver is approximately 140 ft (43 m), and it is approximately 100 ft (30 m) with a Mark I or Mark II Receiver. These depths are also depen- dent upon environmental conditions and characteristics of the housing. With the Cable Transmitter System it is also possible to obtain pitch and roll information at any depth. Depth and lateral location infor- mation is tracked using the DigiTrak Receiver in exactly the same manner as with regular DigiTrak Transmitters. The DigiTrak Receiver operator will not, however, obtain pitch, roll, or temperature informa- tion at the receiver because this information is sent directly to the remote display.

The Cable Transmitter System consists of four major components:

Cable Transmitter – This transmitter requires a special housing to accommodate the wire. The cable transmitter is inserted into the housing so that the cable extends through the back of the housing awaiting the first butt splice connection. A compression fitting is required to seal the cable transmitter from drilling fluid.

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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 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 onTo turn the receiver off Receiving the Transmitter’s SignalsClicking vs. Holding the Trigger 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 unitsUse 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 DepthHow a Transmitter Works TransmitterBatteriesAntenna Index Slot Back Front DigiTrak TransmitterBattery Status Display Temperature DisplayTemperature Overheat TransmitterHow 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 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 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 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 InstructionsSystem 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 Locating Mode Trigger Held Locating ModeLocating Locate Points Fnlp & Rnlp and Locate Line PLLSide View LocatingHandling the Receiver 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 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 FrontLocating the Transmitter from the Front Method for Confirming PositionOff-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 PitchAntenna Configuration Transmitter’s Signal ShapeSignal Reception Elliptical Shape of Transmitter Signal FieldOrientation 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 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