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32	DigiTrak® Mark III Operator’s Manual

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Digitrex 3-3000-00a-F manual 3000-00f-F

Contents

Mark III Directional Drilling Locating System Trademarks Table of Contents Remote Display System Remote Telemetry License Limited Warranty Safety Precautions Remember Vii Dear Customer Viii Basic DigiTrak Equipment IntroductionDigiTrak Directional Drilling Locating System Introduction Basic DigiTrak Operation Technical Support 3000-00b-F Receiver DigiTrak Receiver Side ViewDigiTrak Receiver Top View Showing Display Window Icons Receiver Display Window Icons Depth Measurement Units Receiver Battery Voltage LCD Test Firmware Version Remote Channel SettingOn/Off To turn the receiver on Clicking vs. Holding the Trigger Receiving the Transmitter’s SignalsTo turn the receiver off Changing the Receiver’s Channel Setting To change the channel Battery Status Display for Receiver and Transmitter Receiver Battery Status Voltage RemainingChanging the Depth Measurement Units English vs. Metric To change the measurement units Ultrasonic Function Temperature RangeUse of Ultrasonic Measurement To Determine Actual Depth Zeroing the Ultrasonics Calibrating the Receiver Determining 1-Point Calibration SignalDo not calibrate if Confirming Proper Calibration To calibrate newer receivers Receiver Using Depth Antenna Plumb Line to Mark Locate Points Depth Antenna Plumb Line Finding Firmware Version Series Firmware Functions Procedure for Observing the Predicted Depth Running Time Meter Display Transmitter How a Transmitter WorksBatteriesAntenna Index Slot Back Front DigiTrak Transmitter Temperature Display Battery Status DisplayTemperature Overheat Transmitter Verifying Proper Fit of Transmitter in Housing Sleep Mode Automatic ShutoffHow Transmitter Should Fit in Housing To install a transmitter in the housing Front End Cap of Transmitter Showing Temp Dot and Index Slot Locating the Transmitter Sensitive-Pitch TransmittersTransmitter as an Inclinometer Tips for drilling with a sensitive-pitch transmitter Specifications Model Type Length Signal Battery Temp Color TransmitterSerial Numbers Range Type Rating Remote Display System Remote Display Unit Transmitter 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 DataLog Capability ~ I5 Battery Charger DigiTrak Battery Charger Battery Charger Charging a BatteryBattery Is Battery Charger Control Panel Conditioning a Battery in the Charger Conditioning a Battery ManuallyIndicator Lights and Meanings Setup for Discharging a Battery Manually 3000-00f-F Start-up Procedure Shutdown ProcedureMoisture and Temperature Avoidance System Operating Instructions General Maintenance Optimal Operating TemperaturesSystem Operation Signal Interference Electrical Interference/Background Noise Check Signal Interference Suggestions for Dealing with Interference Self-Test for Mark III Receivers Operational TestsReceiver Balance Check Receiver Gain Test Operational TestsTransmitter Tests Transmitter Signal Strength Values Transmitter Distance Color Current Draw Test Transmitter Salt Water Range TestTransmitter Model Average Current mA Transmitter Battery Tests 3000-00i-F Locating Mode Locating Mode Trigger HeldLocating Locate Points Fnlp & Rnlp and Locate Line PLL Handling 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 Drill Plus Changes To Minus Drill Fine Tuning Rnlp Location Walking Toward LeftFinding the Positive Locate Line PLL from the Drill Fine Tuning Fnlp Walking Toward Left Finding the Front Negative Locate Point Fnlp from the Drill Finding the Transmitter and Its Depth Locating the Transmitter from the Front Method for Confirming PositionLocating the Transmitter from the Front Method for Confirming Position Off-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 Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between Fnlp & Rnlp Pitch Divider Running off Pitch or Calculating Depth from Pitch Calculating Depth from Pitch Transmitter’s Signal Shape Antenna ConfigurationSignal Reception Elliptical Shape of Transmitter Signal Field Positive Locate Line Above Transmitter Front and Rear Negative Locate PointsOrientation of Field Lines with Respect to Antennas 3000-00j-F Cable Transmitter System DigiTrak Cable Transmitter System Cable Transmitter Label Indicating Cable-Ready Remote Display Power Supply Cable Transmitter Power Supply Connected to Remote Display Cable Transmitter Remote Display with Cable Transmitter Capability Adding Batteries in Series Viewing the Cable System Battery Status Operation Troubleshooting Problem/Concern Causes/Solutions Section to Consult Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 3000-00l-F Glossary Glossary Start-up = Power-up = Boot-up Remote DisplayRoll Set the Ultrasonics Ultrasonic Function Ultrasonic Transducers Appendix Appendix Percent Depth Increase 100 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