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System Operating Instructions
Start-up Procedure
1.Ensure that the transmitter has fresh
2.Click the receiver trigger, located under the handle. All the displays will illuminate, and a tone will sound.
3.Ensure that the receiver’s battery pack does not indicate low battery power (bottom window would display “BAT”).
4.Complete electrical interference check (see Operational Tests Section).
5.Verify that the receiver is displaying pitch/roll updates by watching the squiggle (“~”) in the top left window. The squiggle should briefly flash every 2.5 seconds.
6.Roll the transmitter housing on a flat surface (with the transmitter inside) to verify that the transmitter’s clock positions match the display in the top right window.
7.Lay a tape measure between the transmitter in the housing and the receiver.
8.Complete the calibration procedure (see “Calibrating the Receiver” in the Receiver Section).
9.Verify that the distance displayed in the bottom window matches the distance on the tape measure at varying distances, in particular 1.5 times the target depth for the intended borepath.
Shutdown Procedure
The receiver will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes of no signal received. To turn the unit off when a signal is present, click the trigger once and, during the tone, quickly click 4 times. All windows will blank out, indicating that the unit is off. To turn off a
Moisture and Temperature Avoidance
The DigiTrak Receiver and Remote Display are rainproof but not waterproof and should be protected from immersion or excessive splashing. In addition, condensation inside the equipment can occur if the equipment is subjected to repeated large temperature changes. Avoid sudden, large temperature changes to protect from condensation buildup. Placing a cold beverage can on the display window will confirm the presence of moisture if there is a ring of droplets after the can is removed.
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