Digitrex 3-3000-00a-F manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

®

 

Problem/Concern

Causes/Solutions

Section to Consult

Minus sign (“–”) in bottom

Receiver is set on ground for depth

“Ultrasonic Function” in

window.

reading, particularly at shallow depths, and

Receiver Section

 

the ultrasonics are not reset. Reset the

“Calibrating the Receiver”

 

ultrasonics.

 

in Receiver Section

 

Receiver has gone out of calibration.

 

 

 

Recalibrate using either 1-point or 2-point

 

 

calibration.

 

Roll positions sticking or not

Interference (squiggle in top left window

“Electrical Interference/

accurate.

will not blink regularly).

Background Noise Check”

 

If squiggle is blinking regularly, there may

in Signal Interference

 

Section

 

be a transmitter or receiver malfunction. If

 

possible substitute a different receiver.

“Self-Test for Mark III

 

If you have a Mark III Receiver, conduct a

Receivers” in Operational

 

Tests Section

 

self-test for error code and failure

 

“Temperature Overheat” in

 

determination.

 

Transmitter has been overheated (temp

Transmitter Section

 

 

 

dot is black).

 

 

 

 

Not getting a solid depth

Interference.

“Electrical Interference/

reading.

The approximate depth may be calculated

Background Noise Check”

 

in Signal Interference

 

using the pitch information along with the

 

Section

 

distance between the FNLP and RNLP.

 

“Running Off Pitch or

 

 

 

 

Calculating Depth from

 

 

Pitch” in Locating Section

 

 

“Calculating Depth Based

 

 

on Distance Between

 

 

FNLP & RNLP” in

 

 

Locating Section

Bottom window depth/

Transmitter is being exposed to tempera-

Transmitter Section

distance flashes (with trigger

tures in excess of 60ºC (140ºF). Verify

 

released).

that temp dot is not black before further

 

 

use of transmitter.

 

Flashing squiggle (“~”) in

Transmitter has been exposed to tempera-

Transmitter Section

bottom window.

tures in excess of 60ºC (140ºF). Verify

 

 

that temp dot is not black before further

 

 

use of transmitter.

 

Solid squiggle (“~”) in bottom

With 5.0 and later series firmware, the

“5.0 Series Firmware

window.

receiver will display the transmitter’s

Functions” in Receiver

 

predicted depth at the FNLP in the bottom

Section

 

window, along with a solidly illuminated

Locating Section

 

squiggle, when the trigger is held in. Pre-

 

 

 

5.0 series firmware will not do this.

 

 

 

 

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DigiTrak® Mark III Operator’s Manual

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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 Remember ViiDear Customer ViiiDigiTrak Directional Drilling Locating System IntroductionBasic DigiTrak Equipment Introduction Basic DigiTrak OperationTechnical Support 3000-00b-F DigiTrak Receiver Top View ReceiverDigiTrak Receiver Side View Showing Display Window IconsReceiver Display Window IconsOn/Off Depth Measurement Units Receiver Battery Voltage LCD TestFirmware Version Remote Channel Setting To turn the receiver onTo turn the receiver off Receiving the Transmitter’s SignalsClicking vs. Holding the Trigger Changing the Receiver’s Channel Setting To change the channelChanging the Depth Measurement Units English vs. Metric Battery Status Display for Receiver and TransmitterReceiver Battery Status Voltage Remaining 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 Confirming Proper Calibration To calibrate newer receiversReceiver Using Depth Antenna Plumb Line to Mark Locate Points Depth Antenna Plumb LineFinding Firmware Version Series Firmware FunctionsProcedure for Observing the Predicted Depth Running Time Meter DisplayBatteriesAntenna Index Slot Back Front TransmitterHow a Transmitter Works DigiTrak TransmitterTemperature Overheat Temperature DisplayBattery Status Display TransmitterHow Transmitter Should Fit in Housing Sleep Mode Automatic ShutoffVerifying Proper Fit of Transmitter in Housing To install a transmitter in the housing Front End Cap of Transmitter Showing Temp Dot and Index SlotTransmitter as an Inclinometer Locating the TransmitterSensitive-Pitch Transmitters Tips for drilling with a sensitive-pitch transmitterSerial Numbers SpecificationsModel Type Length Signal Battery Temp Color Transmitter Range Type RatingRemote Display System Remote Display UnitRemote 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 DataLog Capability ~ I5Battery Charger DigiTrak Battery ChargerBattery Is Battery ChargerCharging a Battery Battery Charger Control PanelIndicator Lights and Meanings Conditioning a Battery in the ChargerConditioning a Battery Manually Setup for Discharging a Battery Manually3000-00f-F Moisture and Temperature Avoidance Start-up ProcedureShutdown Procedure System Operating InstructionsSystem Operation Optimal Operating TemperaturesGeneral Maintenance Signal Interference Electrical Interference/Background Noise CheckSignal Interference Suggestions for Dealing with InterferenceReceiver Balance Check Operational TestsSelf-Test for Mark III Receivers Transmitter Tests Operational TestsReceiver Gain Test Transmitter Signal Strength Values Transmitter Distance ColorTransmitter Model Average Current mA Transmitter Salt Water Range TestCurrent Draw Test Transmitter Battery Tests 3000-00i-F Locating Locating ModeLocating Mode Trigger Held Locate Points Fnlp & Rnlp and Locate Line PLLSide View LocatingHandling the Receiver Locating the Transmitter from the Drill Using Plus/Minus Indicators for LocatingUsing Plus/Minus +/- Indicators for Locating 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 Fine Tuning Fnlp Walking Toward Left Finding the Front Negative Locate Point Fnlp from the DrillFinding the Transmitter and Its Depth Locating the Transmitter from the Front Locating the Transmitter from the FrontMethod for Confirming Position 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 Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between Fnlp & Rnlp Pitch DividerRunning off Pitch or Calculating Depth from Pitch Calculating Depth from PitchSignal Reception Transmitter’s Signal ShapeAntenna Configuration 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 Cable Transmitter System DigiTrak Cable Transmitter SystemCable Transmitter Label Indicating Cable-Ready Remote DisplayPower Supply Cable Transmitter Power Supply Connected to Remote DisplayCable Transmitter Remote Display with Cable Transmitter Capability Adding Batteries in SeriesViewing the Cable System Battery Status OperationTroubleshooting Problem/Concern Causes/Solutions Section to ConsultTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 3000-00l-F Glossary Glossary Roll Start-up = Power-up = Boot-upRemote Display Set the UltrasonicsUltrasonic Function Ultrasonic TransducersAppendix Appendix Percent Depth Increase 100Percent 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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