System Operation, General Maintenance | Digitrex 3-3000-00a-F

System Operation	®

Optimal Operating Temperatures

The minimum operating temperature for the DigiTrak locating equipment is -4°F (-20°C). All battery- operated equipment is prone to “capacity loss” in cold temperatures. Excessively cold temperatures can result in slow display response and increased measurement errors. The maximum temperature for receivers and remote displays is 176°F (80°C). Operation in direct sunlight can cause temperatures greatly in excess of the air temperature. The maximum temperature for transmitters varies between 180°F (82°C) and 220°F (104°C) depending on the model—see Transmitter Specifications at end of Transmitter Section.

General Maintenance

Please observe the following general maintenance requirements:

¾Turn off all equipment when not in use. Remove the batteries from the receiver and/or the remote display when done using the equipment.

¾Do not ship any DigiTrak locating equipment with the batteries inside. Always remove the batteries from the equipment before shipping.

¾Do not use chemicals to clean the transmitter.

¾Do not leave the transmitter in the housing overnight.

¾Store the DigiTrak equipment in cases, away from heat, cold, and moisture. Perform tests to confirm proper operations.

¾Do not disassemble or attempt to repair DigiTrak locating equipment.

¾Contact DCI at 425-251-0559 or 800-288-3610 or visit our web site at www.digitrak.com to stay current with the latest innovations.

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Digitrex 3-3000-00a-F manual System Operation, Optimal Operating Temperatures, General Maintenance

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 Introduction Basic DigiTrak EquipmentDigiTrak Directional Drilling Locating System Introduction Basic DigiTrak Operation Technical Support 3000-00b-F DigiTrak Receiver Top View ReceiverDigiTrak Receiver Side View Showing Display Window Icons Receiver Display Window Icons On/Off Depth Measurement Units Receiver Battery Voltage LCD TestFirmware Version Remote Channel Setting To turn the receiver on Receiving the Transmitter’s Signals Clicking vs. Holding the TriggerTo turn the receiver off Changing the Receiver’s Channel Setting To change the channel Changing the Depth Measurement Units English vs. Metric Battery Status Display for Receiver and TransmitterReceiver Battery Status Voltage Remaining 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 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 BatteriesAntenna Index Slot Back Front TransmitterHow a Transmitter Works DigiTrak Transmitter Temperature Overheat Temperature DisplayBattery Status Display Transmitter Sleep Mode Automatic Shutoff Verifying Proper Fit of Transmitter in HousingHow Transmitter Should Fit in Housing To install a transmitter in the housing Front End Cap of Transmitter Showing Temp Dot and Index Slot Transmitter as an Inclinometer Locating the TransmitterSensitive-Pitch Transmitters Tips for drilling with a sensitive-pitch transmitter Serial Numbers SpecificationsModel Type Length Signal Battery Temp Color Transmitter Range Type Rating Remote Display System Remote Display Unit 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 DataLog Capability ~ I5 Battery Charger DigiTrak Battery Charger Battery Is Battery ChargerCharging a Battery Battery Charger Control Panel Indicator Lights and Meanings Conditioning a Battery in the ChargerConditioning a Battery Manually Setup for Discharging a Battery Manually 3000-00f-F Moisture and Temperature Avoidance Start-up ProcedureShutdown Procedure System Operating Instructions Optimal Operating Temperatures General MaintenanceSystem Operation Signal Interference Electrical Interference/Background Noise Check Signal Interference Suggestions for Dealing with Interference Operational Tests Self-Test for Mark III ReceiversReceiver Balance Check Operational Tests Receiver Gain TestTransmitter Tests Transmitter Signal Strength Values Transmitter Distance Color Transmitter Salt Water Range Test Current Draw TestTransmitter Model Average Current mA Transmitter Battery Tests 3000-00i-F Locating Locating ModeLocating Mode Trigger Held Locate Points Fnlp & Rnlp and Locate Line PLL Locating Handling the ReceiverSide View Locating the Transmitter from the Drill Using Plus/Minus Indicators for LocatingUsing Plus/Minus +/- Indicators for Locating 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 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 Locating the Transmitter from the FrontMethod for Confirming Position 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 Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between Fnlp & Rnlp Pitch Divider Running off Pitch or Calculating Depth from Pitch Calculating Depth from Pitch Signal Reception Transmitter’s Signal ShapeAntenna Configuration 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 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 Roll Start-up = Power-up = Boot-upRemote Display 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