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Troubleshooting

 

Problem/Concern

Causes/Solutions

Section to Consult

 

1999 in bottom window of

Transmitter is asleep (wake it up by

“Electrical Interference/

 

receiver, indicating no signal

rotating the drill string).

Background Noise Check”

 

is being received from the

Dead batteries in the transmitter.

in Signal Interference

 

transmitter.

Section

 

Broken transmitter.

 

 

Transmitter Section

 

 

Overheated transmitter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transmitter is out of range of receiver.

 

 

 

A number ranging from 200 to

Receiver is receiving background noise.

“Electrical Interference/

 

700 in bottom window of

 

Background Noise Check”

 

receiver and transmitter is not

 

in Signal Interference

 

active.

 

Section

 

Depth suddenly decreases

Ultrasonics have not been zeroed and

“Ultrasonic Function” in

 

18–24 inches (46–61 cm).

receiver is being set on the ground for

Receiver Section

 

 

depth reading. Due to the likelihood of

 

 

 

 

interference, do not measure with the

 

 

 

 

receiver on the ground.

 

 

 

Depth after calibration

Depth measurement mode in receiver has

“Changing the Depth

 

displays as 297–305 instead

been inadvertently changed from inches

Measurement Units” in

 

of 119–121.

(English) to centimeters (metric).

Receiver Section

 

Incorrect depth.

Interference.

“Electrical Interference/

 

 

Ultrasonics improperly set.

Background Noise Check”

 

 

in Signal Interference

 

 

Bad calibration.

 

 

Section

 

 

Weak signal from the transmitter.

 

 

“Ultrasonic Function” in

 

 

Receiver is not directly over transmitter

Receiver Section

 

 

when taking a depth reading (trigger must

 

 

 

 

be released).

 

 

 

 

Receiver malfunction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Erratic information on

Interference.

“Electrical Interference/

 

receiver.

Low battery in receiver.

Background Noise Check”

 

 

in Signal Interference

 

 

Moisture inside the equipment. Call DCI

 

 

Section

 

 

for information about field methods for

 

 

Remote Display Section

 

 

“drying” out the equipment. Moisture can

 

 

be caused by condensation which occurs

 

 

 

 

when the equipment is repetitively moved

 

 

 

 

to and from a warm environment and a

 

 

 

 

cold one.

 

 

 

Remote display has dashes

Receiver is set on channel 0 (the telemetry

“Changing the Receiver’s

 

across windows.

is off).

Channel Setting” in

 

 

Receiver is set to a different channel than

Receiver Section

 

 

 

 

 

 

remote display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 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/OffTo turn the receiver off Receiving the Transmitter’s SignalsClicking vs. Holding the Trigger 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. MetricUse 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 DepthDigiTrak Transmitter TransmitterHow a Transmitter Works BatteriesAntenna Index Slot Back FrontTransmitter Temperature DisplayBattery Status Display Temperature OverheatHow 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 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 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 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 AvoidanceSystem 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 Locate Points Fnlp & Rnlp and Locate Line PLL Locating ModeLocating Mode Trigger Held LocatingSide View LocatingHandling the Receiver 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 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 FrontMethod for Confirming Position Locating the Transmitter from the FrontOff-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 PitchElliptical Shape of Transmitter Signal Field Transmitter’s Signal ShapeAntenna Configuration Signal ReceptionOrientation 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 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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