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Troubleshooting

 

Problem/Concern

Causes/Solutions

Section to Consult

Erratic depth.

Interference.

“Electrical Interference/

 

Transmitter is off.

Background Noise Check”

 

in Signal Interference

 

If possible, try another receiver or

 

Section

 

transmitter to identify the problem. The

 

“Running Off Pitch or

 

approximate depth may be calculated

 

Calculating Depth from

 

using the pitch information and the

 

Pitch” in Locating Section

 

distance between the FNLP and RNLP.

 

“Calculating Depth Based

 

Receiver or transmitter malfunction.

 

on Distance Between

 

 

 

 

FNLP & RNLP” in

 

 

Locating Section

Transmitter exits further to

Receiver was not held level when locating

Read Locating Section,

the left or right than receiver

transmitter.

which describes the

indicated.

Transmitter is being located by sweeping

DigiTrak method for

 

finding the transmitter

 

receiver over it, looking for peak signal

 

using the FNLP and

 

instead of using the FNLP and RNLP.

 

RNLP. The DigiTrak

 

Receiver’s antennas are out of balance.

 

provides better accuracy

 

The antennas can be balanced by

 

using the locate points.

 

performing a diagnostic procedure over the

 

 

 

phone with DCI customer service

 

 

personnel or by sending your receiver to

 

 

DCI for testing/repair.

 

All windows are blank.

Receiver has shut off to conserve battery

“1-Point Calibration

 

life. This occurs when the receiver has not

Procedure” in Receiver

 

received a signal for 15 minutes. Simply

Section

 

click the button to turn the receiver on (all

Battery Charger Section

 

calibration data will be preserved).

 

 

 

Receiver will automatically shut itself off if

 

 

the calibration procedure is attempted

 

 

before the receiver has completed its start-

 

 

up process.

 

 

If the receiver will not stay on, the battery

 

 

may be dead. Test the battery to see if it

 

 

is fully charged.

 

No squiggle (“~”) in top left

Interference.

“Electrical Interference/

window.

Receiver is out of range of transmitter.

Background Noise Check”

 

in Signal Interference

 

Transmitter or receiver malfunction. If

 

Section

 

possible substitute a different receiver or

 

 

 

transmitter.

 

100 or -100 in top left window

Pitch sensor in transmitter has

Transmitter Section

(with trigger released).

malfunctioned. Replace transmitter.

 

99 in top right window (with

Transmitter temperature sensor has

Transmitter Section

trigger released).

malfunctioned. Replace transmitter.

 

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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 Capability Operation 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
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