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Remote Display System

	Pitch or	Roll or
	Pitch or	Temperature
	Battery	Temperature
	Battery
	Status

~ I5 8

Depth/Distance or
Predicted Depth	I I8
	I I8

Channel Selector

Remote

Steering

Window

Mounting

Screws

for DataLog Module

On/Off Button

Remote Display Unit

The DigiTrak Remote Display unit is typically positioned where it will be readily visible by the drill opera- tor. The remote display uses telemetry to display some of the information displayed by the receiver. The remote display can also be used for remote steering when walkover tracking is not possible. The left side of the remote display’s panel is identical to the receiver’s display panel. The long window to the upper right is used for remote steering (see below).

The remote display will show the drill operator the transmitter’s pitch, roll, depth, temperature, battery status, and predicted depth. It will not display signal strength or the plus/minus (“+/–”) symbols.

The receiver must have remote capability to send a signal to the remote display; receivers with this capability are identified by a large orange arrow below the battery door. All receivers can be upgraded to remote capability by DCI. The maximum separation between the receiver and the remote display can range up to about 4000 ft (1220 m) depending upon interference and topographic features.

The DigiTrak System uses ultrahigh-frequency telemetry to communicate between the receiver and the remote display. Both the receiver and the remote display must have the same type of telemetry to communicate properly.

DigiTrak® Mark III Operator’s Manual

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Digitrex 3-3000-00a-F manual Remote Display System, Remote Display Unit

Contents

Mark III Directional Drilling Locating System Trademarks Table of Contents Remote Display System Remote Telemetry License Limited Warranty Safety Precautions Vii Remember Viii Dear Customer Introduction Basic DigiTrak EquipmentDigiTrak Directional Drilling Locating System Basic DigiTrak Operation Introduction Technical Support 3000-00b-F DigiTrak Receiver Side View ReceiverDigiTrak Receiver Top View Showing Display Window Icons Display Window Icons Receiver Firmware Version Remote Channel Setting Depth Measurement Units Receiver Battery Voltage LCD TestOn/Off To turn the receiver on Receiving the Transmitter’s Signals Clicking vs. Holding the TriggerTo turn the receiver off To change the channel Changing the Receiver’s Channel Setting Receiver Battery Status Voltage Remaining Battery Status Display for Receiver and TransmitterChanging the Depth Measurement Units English vs. Metric To change the measurement units Temperature Range Ultrasonic FunctionUse of Ultrasonic Measurement To Determine Actual Depth Zeroing the Ultrasonics Determining 1-Point Calibration Signal Calibrating the ReceiverDo not calibrate if To calibrate newer receivers Confirming Proper Calibration Receiver Depth Antenna Plumb Line Using Depth Antenna Plumb Line to Mark Locate Points Series Firmware Functions Finding Firmware Version Running Time Meter Display Procedure for Observing the Predicted Depth How a Transmitter Works TransmitterBatteriesAntenna Index Slot Back Front DigiTrak Transmitter Battery Status Display Temperature DisplayTemperature Overheat Transmitter Sleep Mode Automatic Shutoff Verifying Proper Fit of Transmitter in HousingHow Transmitter Should Fit in Housing Front End Cap of Transmitter Showing Temp Dot and Index Slot To install a transmitter in the housing Sensitive-Pitch Transmitters Locating the TransmitterTransmitter as an Inclinometer Tips for drilling with a sensitive-pitch transmitter Model Type Length Signal Battery Temp Color Transmitter SpecificationsSerial Numbers Range Type Rating Remote Display Unit Remote Display System On/Off and Setting the Channel Transmitter Temperature and Battery StatusRemote Display Setting up DigiTrak Receiver For Remote Steering Using DigiTrak Receiver for Remote SteeringRemote Steering ~ I5 DataLog Capability DigiTrak Battery Charger Battery Charger Charging a Battery Battery ChargerBattery Is Battery Charger Control Panel Conditioning a Battery Manually Conditioning a Battery in the ChargerIndicator Lights and Meanings Setup for Discharging a Battery Manually 3000-00f-F Shutdown Procedure Start-up ProcedureMoisture and Temperature Avoidance System Operating Instructions Optimal Operating Temperatures General MaintenanceSystem Operation Electrical Interference/Background Noise Check Signal Interference Suggestions for Dealing with Interference Signal Interference Operational Tests Self-Test for Mark III ReceiversReceiver Balance Check Operational Tests Receiver Gain TestTransmitter Tests Transmitter Distance Color Transmitter Signal Strength Values Transmitter Salt Water Range Test Current Draw TestTransmitter Model Average Current mA Transmitter Battery Tests 3000-00i-F Locating Mode Trigger Held Locating ModeLocating Locate Points Fnlp & Rnlp and Locate Line PLL Locating Handling the ReceiverSide 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 Drill Fine Tuning Rnlp Location Walking Toward Left Plus Changes To Minus DrillFinding the Positive Locate Line PLL from the Drill Finding the Front Negative Locate Point Fnlp from the Drill Fine Tuning Fnlp Walking Toward Left Finding the Transmitter and Its Depth Method for Confirming Position Locating the Transmitter from the FrontLocating the Transmitter from the Front Method for Confirming Position Locating on the Fly Off-Track LocatingOff-Track Locating Splitting the Front and Rear Negative Locate Points Four-Turn TechniqueTo find the Fnlp or the Rnlp Pitch Divider Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between Fnlp & Rnlp Calculating Depth from Pitch Running off Pitch or Calculating Depth from Pitch Antenna Configuration Transmitter’s Signal ShapeSignal Reception Elliptical Shape of Transmitter Signal Field Front and Rear Negative Locate Points Positive Locate Line Above TransmitterOrientation of Field Lines with Respect to Antennas 3000-00j-F DigiTrak Cable Transmitter System Cable Transmitter System Label Indicating Cable-Ready Remote Display Cable Transmitter Cable Transmitter Power Supply Connected to Remote Display Power Supply Cable Transmitter Adding Batteries in Series Remote Display with Cable Transmitter Capability Operation Viewing the Cable System Battery Status Problem/Concern Causes/Solutions Section to Consult Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 3000-00l-F Glossary Glossary Remote Display Start-up = Power-up = Boot-upRoll Set the Ultrasonics Ultrasonic Transducers Ultrasonic Function Appendix Percent Depth Increase 100 Appendix Percent 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