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DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED

Dear Customer:

We would like to thank you for choosing the DigiTrak Locating System. We are proud of the equipment that we have been designing and building in Washington State since 1990. We believe strongly in providing a unique, high-quality product and standing behind it with superior customer service and training.

We ask that you take the time to read this entire manual—especially the section on safety. Also, please fill in the warranty registration and mail it in or fax it to us at 253- 395-2800. We will put you on the Digital Control mailing list and send you product upgrade information and our monthly newsletter FasTrak™.

We also ask that you feel free to contact us at 425-251-0559 or 800-288-3610 if you are experiencing any problems with the equipment or have any questions regarding its use. Our Customer Service Department is available to provide assistance.

The DigiTrak equipment has evolved considerably since the first Mark I system in 1990. Many of the improvements to the equipment have been made in response to our customer’s needs and suggestions. This manual is written for all versions of the equipment—from our first units to the most recent Mark III.

As this industry grows, we try to keep an eye on the future to develop equipment that will make your job faster and easier. We encourage you to stay current by visiting our web site on the Internet at www.digitrak.com or calling us at 425-251-0559 or 800-288- 3610.

We welcome questions, comments, and ideas.

Digital Control Incorporated

Kent, Washington

July 2006

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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 Receiver DigiTrak Receiver Side ViewDigiTrak Receiver Top View Showing Display Window IconsReceiver Display Window IconsDepth Measurement Units Receiver Battery Voltage LCD Test Firmware Version Remote Channel SettingOn/Off 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 channelBattery Status Display for Receiver and Transmitter Receiver Battery Status Voltage RemainingChanging 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 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 DisplayTransmitter How a Transmitter WorksBatteriesAntenna Index Slot Back Front DigiTrak TransmitterTemperature Display Battery Status DisplayTemperature Overheat 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 SlotLocating the Transmitter Sensitive-Pitch TransmittersTransmitter as an Inclinometer Tips for drilling with a sensitive-pitch transmitterSpecifications Model Type Length Signal Battery Temp Color TransmitterSerial Numbers 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 Charger Charging a BatteryBattery Is Battery Charger Control PanelConditioning a Battery in the Charger Conditioning a Battery ManuallyIndicator Lights and Meanings Setup for Discharging a Battery Manually3000-00f-F Start-up Procedure Shutdown ProcedureMoisture and Temperature Avoidance 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 Mode Locating Mode Trigger HeldLocating 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 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 Method for Confirming PositionLocating 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 Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between Fnlp & Rnlp Pitch DividerRunning off Pitch or Calculating Depth from Pitch Calculating Depth from PitchTransmitter’s Signal Shape Antenna ConfigurationSignal 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 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 Start-up = Power-up = Boot-up Remote DisplayRoll 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