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Locating

Locating Mode

To locate the transmitter the receiver’s trigger must be held in. This is referred to as the “locating mode”. When the trigger is held in, the top left window will stop dis- playing pitch with the flashing pitch/roll up- date squiggle (“~”) and will instead display signal strength and the “+/–” indicator. The plus (“+”) and minus (“–”) signs in the top left window are the key to locating and will guide the operator to the tool (transmitter) using three locations, not just the peak signal.

Signal	Transmitter
Strength	Temperature

+	458 22
Plus (+)	~ 202
Indicator	~ 202
	Predicted
	Depth

Locating Mode (Trigger Held In)

Locate Points (FNLP & RNLP) and Locate Line (PLL)

Two of the three locations used for guiding the operator to the tool are points that represent extensions of the transmitter. One point is in front of the transmitter (the front negative locate point or FNLP), and the other is behind the transmitter (the rear negative locate point or RNLP).

Bird's Eye View			PLL
(Looking Down)			PLL
Drill
Axis Line				FNLP
Axis Line	RNLP			FNLP
			Transmitter

The third location is a line that re- presents the position of the trans- mitter. This line is perpendicular to the transmitter and is referred to as the positive locate line or PLL.

Geometry of FNLP, RNLP, and PLL from Top and Side Views Note how RNLP and FNLP are equal distances from the PLL.

Side View

PLL

Surface of

Ground

Drill

RNLP		FNLP

Transmitter

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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 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