Conditioning a Battery in the Charger | Digitrex 3-3000-00a-F

®	Battery Charger

Conditioning a Battery in the Charger

1.Place the battery into the charger.

2.Press the right button on the charger (marked with a curved arrow). The red light on the left will go out and the green light on the right will start to blink. This indicates that the battery is being condi- tioned. The conditioning cycle may last for up to 7 hours, depending on the remaining charge in the battery.

3.When the conditioning cycle is completed, a charging cycle will automatically start, indicated by the red light turning on and the flashing green light going out. The battery is discharged to 12V before charging begins.

4.When the battery has reached full charge, the green light will illuminate indicating a fully charged battery is ready.

Conditioning a Battery Manually

To condition a DCI battery pack, you simply need a low-wattage 12V light (such as a small automotive side light or an interior light bulb) and electrical wires to connect the battery pack to the light as shown.

The length of time required to condition a NiCad battery manually can range from 1 to 7 hours. The battery should not be discharged beyond 12V. Measure the voltage across the light to confirm the battery is discharged to no lower than 12V.

DCI

Battery

Pack

12-Volt Backup Light

Setup for Discharging a Battery Manually

Indicator Lights and Meanings

Action / Meaning

Red Light

Green Light

Unit is off or no battery is in unit	Off	Off

Unit is charging a battery	On	Off
Battery is charged	Off	On
Unit is discharging a battery	Off	Blinking

Unit is malfunctioning	Blinking	Off

NOTE: If a battery is left in the charger during a power interruption, the red or green light may flash and the battery will begin to discharge on its own. Simply remove and replace the battery pack after the power has resumed.

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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 Showing Display Window Icons ReceiverDigiTrak Receiver Side View DigiTrak Receiver Top View Display Window Icons Receiver To turn the receiver on Depth Measurement Units Receiver Battery Voltage LCD TestFirmware Version Remote Channel Setting On/Off Receiving the Transmitter’s Signals Clicking vs. Holding the TriggerTo turn the receiver off To change the channel Changing the Receiver’s Channel Setting To change the measurement units Battery Status Display for Receiver and TransmitterReceiver Battery Status Voltage Remaining Changing the Depth Measurement Units English vs. Metric 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 DigiTrak Transmitter TransmitterHow a Transmitter Works BatteriesAntenna Index Slot Back Front Transmitter Temperature DisplayBattery Status Display Temperature Overheat 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 Tips for drilling with a sensitive-pitch transmitter Locating the TransmitterSensitive-Pitch Transmitters Transmitter as an Inclinometer Range Type Rating SpecificationsModel Type Length Signal Battery Temp Color Transmitter Serial Numbers 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 Battery Charger Control Panel Battery ChargerCharging a Battery Battery Is Setup for Discharging a Battery Manually Conditioning a Battery in the ChargerConditioning a Battery Manually Indicator Lights and Meanings 3000-00f-F System Operating Instructions Start-up ProcedureShutdown Procedure Moisture and Temperature Avoidance 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 Locate Points Fnlp & Rnlp and Locate Line PLL Locating ModeLocating Mode Trigger Held Locating Locating Handling the ReceiverSide View 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 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 FrontMethod for Confirming Position Locating the Transmitter from the Front 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 Elliptical Shape of Transmitter Signal Field Transmitter’s Signal ShapeAntenna Configuration Signal Reception 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 Set the Ultrasonics Start-up = Power-up = Boot-upRemote Display Roll 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