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Operational Tests

Self-Test for Mark III Receivers

Mark III Receivers have the capability of completing a diagnostic self-test to confirm proper operation. This test must be conducted without a transmitter and in an interference-free environment. The self-test procedure is conducted at start-up by clicking the trigger in a specific sequence.

1.Place a fully charged DigiTrak battery into the receiver and click the trigger once.

2.At the tone, quickly click the trigger 3 times (observe the number 3 in the bottom window). The test takes approximately 15 seconds to complete.

3.If no problem is detected, the receiver will sound 3 tones, and turn itself off.

4.If the receiver detects a problem, it will display an error code in the top left window accompanied by 2 long tones.

5.An error code of “001” indicates high background noise; move to an interference-free area and con- duct the self-test again.

For assistance with troubleshooting an error code call DCI.

Receiver Balance Check

If the receiver appears to be exhibiting a consistent left or right error, it is possible that the antennas in the receiver are out of balance. It is also possible to find the transmitter further to the left or right if you use only signal strength to locate the transmitter or if there is an interference source within proximity. The transmitter’s location (depth and left/right position) should always be determined using the front and rear negative locate points, not relying solely on peak signal.

To determine if the receiver’s antennas are in balance, com- plete the following test:

1.Place the transmitter on the ground and step out in front (or behind) about 10 to 12 ft (3 to 3.7 m) away and a little to the left or right side of the axis line that extends from both ends of the transmitter, as shown in the drawing.

2.Hold the receiver perpen- dicular to the transmitter with the trigger held in.

Plus (+)	Plus (+)
Changes to	Changes to
Minus (–)	Minus (–)

Axis	Axis
Line	Line

Receiver Balance Test – Make sure “+” changes to “–”

on same line coming from both directions.

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Digitrex 3-3000-00a-F manual Operational Tests, Self-Test for Mark III Receivers, Receiver Balance Check

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