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DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED

Safety Precautions

and Warnings (Continued)

¾Prior to the start of each drilling run, test the DigiTrak System to confirm that it is operating properly and check that it is providing accurate drill head location and heading information (see Receiver Section) and accurate drill head depth, pitch, and roll information with the Transmitter inside the drill head.

¾During drilling, the depth will not be accurate unless:

•The Receiver has been properly calibrated and the calibration has been checked for accuracy so that the Receiver shows the correct depth.

•The drill head has been located correctly and accurately and the Receiver is directly above and parallel to the Transmitter in the tool underground or above the front negative locate point (FNLP).

•The Receiver height-above-ground or ultrasonic distance has been set correctly.

•The Receiver is kept level.

¾Interference can cause inaccuracies in the measurement of depth and loss of pitch, roll, or the Transmitter’s location or heading. The locating operator should perform an electrical interfer- ence check prior to drilling (see “Electrical Interference/Background Noise Check” in the Signal Interference Section).

•Sources of interference include traffic signal loops, invisible dog fences, cable TV, power lines, fiber-trace lines, metal structures, cathodic protection, transmission towers, and radio frequencies.

•Interference with the operation of the Remote Display may also occur from other sources operating nearby on the same frequency, such as car rental agencies using their remote check-in modules, other directional drilling locating equipment, etc.

¾Carefully review this Operator’s Manual and the DigiTrak training video and be sure you always operate the DigiTrak System properly to obtain accurate depth, pitch, roll, and locate points. If you have any questions about the operation of the DigiTrak System, please call DCI’s Customer Service Department at 425-251-0559 or 800-288-3610 between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, and we will assist you in any way possible.

REMEMBER

If you are having difficulty on the job, call DCI (425-251-0559 or 800-288-3610) and we’ll attempt to help you solve the problem.

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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 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/OffClicking vs. Holding the Trigger Receiving the Transmitter’s SignalsTo 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. MetricUltrasonic 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 DepthDigiTrak Transmitter TransmitterHow a Transmitter Works BatteriesAntenna Index Slot Back FrontTransmitter Temperature DisplayBattery Status Display Temperature OverheatVerifying 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 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 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 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 AvoidanceGeneral 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 Locate Points Fnlp & Rnlp and Locate Line PLL Locating ModeLocating Mode Trigger Held LocatingHandling the Receiver LocatingSide 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 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 FrontMethod for Confirming Position Locating the Transmitter from the FrontOff-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 PitchElliptical Shape of Transmitter Signal Field Transmitter’s Signal ShapeAntenna Configuration Signal ReceptionPositive 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 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
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