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LOCATING (Cont.)

Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between FNLP & RNLP .......................................52
Running Off Pitch or Calculating Depth from Pitch ...........................................................53
Transmitter’s Signal Shape ...............................................................................................54
Antennae Configuration.....................................................................................................54
Signal Reception ...............................................................................................................54
Front and Rear Negative Locate Points ............................................................................55
Positive Locate Line Above Transmitter............................................................................55

CABLE TRANSMITTER SYSTEM .................................................................................................57

Power Supply.....................................................................................................................59
Cable Transmitter ..............................................................................................................60
Remote Display with Cable Transmitter Capability ...........................................................61
Viewing the Cable System Battery Status ........................................................................62
Operation ...........................................................................................................................62

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................63

GLOSSARY ....................................................................................................................................69

APPENDIX......................................................................................................................................73

Depth Increase in Inches per 10-foot Rod.........................................................................74
Percent of Grade to Degree Conversions (1% Pitch Transmitters) ..................................75
Percent of Grade to Degree Conversions
(0.1% Pitch Transmitters or Sensitive Pitch) ...............................................................76
Degree to Percent of Grade Conversions (1% Pitch Transmitters) ..................................77
Degree to Percent of Grade Conversions (0.1% Pitch Transmitters) ...............................78
Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between FNLP and RNLP....................................79

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Page 1: ... Germany Tel 49 0 9394 990 990 Fax 49 0 9394 990 999 DCI Europe digital control com DCI India SCO 259 Sector 44 C Chandigarh UT 160 047 Punjab India Tel 91 0 172 464 0444 Fax 91 0 172 464 0999 DCI India digital control com DCI China USA Excalibre 2803 Bldg C 70 Cao Bao Rd Shanghai P R C 200233 Tel 86 0 21 6432 5186 Fax 86 0 21 6432 5187 DCI China digital control com DCI Australia 2 9 Frinton Stree...

Page 2: ...ducts as delivered by DCI and do not apply to any user customizations not authorized by DCI nor to any third party products Nothing herein shall constitute any warranty by DCI nor will anything herein be deemed to modify the terms of DCI s existing limited warranty applicable to all DCI products FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class...

Page 3: ...ure 13 2 Point Calibration Procedure 14 Calibrating with Transmitter Underground at Shallow Depth 10 ft 16 Using Depth Antenna Plumb Line to Mark Locate Points 16 Finding Firmware Version 17 5 0 Series Firmware Functions 17 Predicted Depth Key Points 17 Procedure for Observing the Predicted Depth 18 Viewing the Transmitter s Temperature and the Receiver s Battery Status 18 Viewing the Receiver s B...

Page 4: ...ference 36 OPERATIONAL TESTS 37 Self Test for Mark III Receivers 37 Receiver Balance Check 37 Receiver Gain Test 38 Transmitter Tests 38 Transmitter Salt Water Range Test 40 Transmitter Battery Tests 41 LOCATING 43 Locate Points FNLP RNLP and Locate Line PLL 43 Handling the Receiver 44 Distance Between FNLP and RNLP Due to Depth Pitch and Topography 44 Using Plus Minus Indicators for Locating 45 L...

Page 5: ...te Display with Cable Transmitter Capability 61 Viewing the Cable System Battery Status 62 Operation 62 TROUBLESHOOTING 63 GLOSSARY 69 APPENDIX 73 Depth Increase in Inches per 10 foot Rod 74 Percent of Grade to Degree Conversions 1 Pitch Transmitters 75 Percent of Grade to Degree Conversions 0 1 Pitch Transmitters or Sensitive Pitch 76 Degree to Percent of Grade Conversions 1 Pitch Transmitters 77...

Page 6: ...lling and locating equipment including the use of ground mats and proper grounding procedures Ensure that all underground utilities have been located exposed and marked accurately prior to drilling Wear protective safety clothing such as dielectric boots gloves hard hats high visibility vests and safety glasses Locate and track the drill head accurately and correctly during drilling Comply with st...

Page 7: ...rator should perform an electrical interfer ence check prior to drilling see Electrical Interference Background Noise Check in the Signal Interference Section Sources of interference include traffic signal loops invisible dog fences cable TV power lines fiber trace lines metal structures cathodic protection transmission towers and radio frequencies Interference with the operation of the Remote Dis...

Page 8: ... 425 251 0559 or 800 288 3610 if you are experiencing any problems with the equipment or have any questions regarding its use Our Customer Service Department is available to provide assistance The DigiTrak equipment has evolved considerably since the first Mark I system in 1990 Many of the improvements to the equipment have been made in response to our customer s needs and suggestions This manual ...

Page 9: ...2 7 m from the transmitter Basic DigiTrak Equipment Receiver The DigiTrak Receiver receives signals from the transmitter processes the signal information and displays the transmitter s status roll pitch depth distance predicted depth battery and tem perature It may also be equipped to send this information to the remote display at the drill The most current model of DigiTrak Receivers is the Mark ...

Page 10: ...requires calibration prior to first time use and when any of the following equipment is introduced transmitter receiver or transmitter housing Calibration is not re quired every day however DCI recommends you verify the calibration by checking the distance readings bottom window with a tape measure prior to the beginning of each drilling run see Calibrating the Receiver in the Receiver Section Ult...

Page 11: ...gger or take any other steps to see this information Troubleshooting The DigiTrak System is a sensitive instrument whose operation can be affected by many different factors We have listed many of the common problems and solutions in the Trouble shooting Section in this manual If you cannot find the answers you need there then please call DCI for assistance see Technical Support below Technical Sup...

Page 12: ...Introduction Notes 3 3000 00b F 4 DigiTrak Mark III Operator s Manual ...

Page 13: ...tance of the transmitter which are displayed when the trigger is released as shown by the trigger down icon When the trigger is held in trigger up the top left window will display the signal strength and the top right window will display the temperature Note the predicted depth icon below the bottom window When the trigger is held in and the receiver is positioned at the front negative locate poin...

Page 14: ...p left window trigger up o C Transmitter temperature Temperature of the transmitter in degrees Celsius top right window trigger up FNLP x Predicted depth The bottom window displays the predicted depth of the transmitter at the FNLP when the trigger is up and the receiver is at the FNLP Customer Service Phone Numbers 800 288 3610 and 425 251 0559 Battery Compartment Orange Arrow Indicates Remote Ca...

Page 15: ...locating see Self Test for Mark III Receivers in the Operational Tests Section IMPORTANT The receiver is designed to be held comfortably in such a manner that it levels itself Keeping the receiver level is critical for the most accurate locating On Off To turn the receiver on 1 Place a fully charged battery pack into the battery compartment terminal end in first 2 Click the trigger one time The un...

Page 16: ...istance and Update Symbol I5 II8 8 After charged batteries are loaded into the transmitter positive end first the receiver enters tracking mode and will display pitch in the top left window roll 12 positions in the top right window and depth or distance in the bottom window With the DigiTrak System it is not necessary to push any buttons to receive pitch roll or depth distance this information is ...

Page 17: ... in the ground e g rebar and the receiver For more information see Ultrasonic Function later in this section Changing the Receiver s Channel Setting If using a remote display unit the receiver and remote display unit must each be set to the same channel Changing the receiver s channel selection can only be done at start up To change the channel At the end of the start up sequence the bottom window...

Page 18: ...n the bottom window 507 I55 I Receiver Battery Status Voltage Remaining The receiver s battery voltage is displayed in the bottom window during start up It is the first information to be dis played in the bottom window The voltage is shown in tenths of a volt for example 155 is 15 5V DC For more information about the NiCad s associated voltages see the Battery Charger Section The percentage of rem...

Page 19: ...asonic function is de signed to help the operator observe the depth reading while maintaining separation between the receiver s antennas and potential sources of interference An ultrasonic measurement can only be taken after start up is completed The ultrasonic function is particularly useful when Locating over obstacles Obtaining adequate separation from utilities in the ground or rebar interfere...

Page 20: ...distance display resumes The bottom window will now display the transmitter s depth below the ground instead of the total magnetic distance Zeroing the Ultrasonics 1 Set the receiver on the ground or against some other flat surface 2 Click the trigger the receiver must already be powered up This will initiate the ultrasonic measurement 3 The receiver will beep 3 times and display a 0 in the bottom...

Page 21: ...housing The transmitter is not turned on NOTE Calibration should be checked at 10 ft 5 in 3 18 m daily and before every use Calibra tion only affects the depth distance reading not pitch or roll 1 Point Calibration Procedure 1 Confirm the lack of interference see Electrical Interference Background Noise Check in the Signal Interference Section Make sure there are no other active transmitters withi...

Page 22: ...sider able discrepancy between the measured distance and that displayed on the receiver greater than 5 then recalibrate 2 Point Calibration Procedure A 2 point calibration is used when the transmitter is below ground It is recommended that more than one 2 point calibration procedure be conducted to verify a good calibration Two procedures are given below one for newer receivers and one for older r...

Page 23: ...itter into the drill head housing and place on the ground 2 Cover the transmitter with a flat surface e g a clipboard piece of cardboard plywood etc to pro vide an ultrasonic response surface 3 With the trigger held in position the receiver over the tool using the plus minus flip to verify that the receiver is directly over the transmitter s antenna Be sure that the signal strength is less than 20...

Page 24: ...ork if you are drilling deeper than 10 ft If this is the case you will have to perform a 2 point calibration or if a spare transmitter is available you can calibrate to it at a distance equivalent to 560 points of signal or whatever the signal strength was during the most recent 1 point calibration and then resume drilling with the same trans mitter that is below ground When using this modified pr...

Page 25: ... status in percent and voltage remaining see On Off in structions earlier in this section Turn off the receiver by clicking the trigger in a prescribed sequence instead of removing the battery see On Off instructions earlier in this section Provide the operator with 3 confirmation beeps after successfully completing the Mark III self test If an error is detected 2 long tones will emit and the erro...

Page 26: ... battery percentage remaining as 99 90 75 50 25 10 5 or 0 The pitch and roll information will resume 2 seconds after releasing the trigger Viewing the Receiver s Battery Voltage The receiver s NiCad battery voltage is displayed only during the start up process The receiver battery voltage is displayed for 2 seconds during initial start up in the bottom window and is in tenths of a volt i e 155 is ...

Page 27: ...han the depth signal and occasionally may be more susceptible to interference For more information about interference and transmitter signal interruption see the Signal Interference Section the Troubleshooting Section and Electrical Interference Background Noise Check in the Signal Interference Section With the trigger released verify that the transmitter is sending adequate pitch and roll informa...

Page 28: ...increase tones will be heard at the drill To manually view the temperature of the transmitter simply hold in the receiver s trigger the temperature will flash in the top right window Receivers with pre 5 0 series firmware will display the temperature in the top right window while the trigger is held in but it will not flash To view the transmitter tempera ture at the drill see the Remote Display S...

Page 29: ...o 45 C Two double tones with every 4 C increase in temperature 45 C to 60 C Three double tones with every 4 C increase in temperature 60 C and above Audible error tones two long tones and the bottom window will flash 1999 may appear when the transmitter shuts down at about 80 C Sleep Mode Automatic Shutoff The transmitter will shut down go into sleep mode to conserve battery power if it is station...

Page 30: ...ly over the midpoint of the transmitter The width of the slots may be as narrow as necessary to maintain housing strength Drawings showing the proper slot width length and positioning can be obtained by request from DCI These slots must not have any filler material containing metal particles e g liquid steel To install a transmitter in the housing 1 Examine the transmitter to verify that there is ...

Page 31: ...ver s top left window If the launch or exit portions of the borepath exceed 10 it may be preferable to drill those sections using a regular pitch transmitter and then use a sensitive pitch transmitter for the remainder Tips for drilling with a sensitive pitch transmitter 1 Plan the borepath and position the drill rig so that the launch and exit profiles are gently sloped 2 Using a level test surfa...

Page 32: ...A cell alkaline 12 hours awake 50 hours sleep 180 F 82 C 8 4 oz 240 g DT Yellow Standard Range 15 in x 1 25 in 38 cm x 3 125 cm 40 ft 12 2 m 2 C cell alkaline 30 hours awake 200 hours sleep 220 F 104 C 1 4 lb 635 g DX Red Long Range 15 in x 1 25 in 38 cm x 3 125 cm 70 ft 21 3 m 2 C cell alkaline 20 hours awake 200 hours sleep 220 F 104 C 1 4 lb 635 g D4X Red Long Range w Extended Life 19 in x 1 25...

Page 33: ...t is used for remote steering see below The remote display will show the drill operator the transmitter s pitch roll depth temperature battery status and predicted depth It will not display signal strength or the plus minus symbols The receiver must have remote capability to send a signal to the remote display receivers with this capability are identified by a large orange arrow below the battery ...

Page 34: ...ting that updates are being received You should always wait for two consecutive updates with the same pitch roll information before making a steering action The remote display has no automatic shutoff function To turn the unit off push the on off button Never ship a remote display or receiver with a battery in the battery compartment Transmitter Temperature and Battery Status Remote displays with ...

Page 35: ... between the two depth locating antenna screws The receiver s front panel should face the drill To position the receiver properly it is important to pivot the receiver using the center point between the two antenna screws as the axis of rotation When the receiver is properly pivoted on this axis the vertical bars indicating the transmitter s position will line up with the two triangles indicating ...

Page 36: ... the transmitter during remote steering it will be necessary to calculate the depth based on the pitch information For more information about calculating the depth based on pitch see Running Off Pitch or Calculating Depth from Pitch in the Locating Section Finding Firmware Version The firmware version installed in the remote display can be identified as follows 1 Place a battery pack in the unit 2...

Page 37: ...o equipped with an automotive cigarette lighter adapter for 12V or 28V DC charging The older style char gers do not have a conditioning cycle so the batteries should be used until fully discharged before they are put in the charger to be recharged See Conditioning a Battery Manually later in this section for instructions NiCad batteries can develop a memory This condition is caused by repeatedly c...

Page 38: ...rminal end making contact with the springs The red light on the left will illuminate indicating that the unit is charging 3 The battery will take between 20 minutes and 2 hours to charge depending on the extent of dis charge When the charging cycle has been completed the green light on the right will illuminate indicating that the battery has completed the charging cycle and is ready for use 4 If ...

Page 39: ... you simply need a low wattage 12V light such as a small automotive side light or an interior light bulb and electrical wires to connect the battery pack to the light as shown DCI Battery Pack 12 Volt Backup Light Setup for Discharging a Battery Manually The length of time required to condition a NiCad battery manually can range from 1 to 7 hours The battery should not be discharged beyond 12V Mea...

Page 40: ...Battery Charger Notes 3 3000 00f F 32 DigiTrak Mark III Operator s Manual ...

Page 41: ... 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 pre 5 0 serie...

Page 42: ...itter Section General Maintenance Please observe the following general maintenance requirements Turn off all equipment when not in use Remove the batteries from the receiver and or the remote display when done using the equipment Do not ship any DigiTrak locating equipment with the batteries inside Always remove the batteries from the equipment before shipping Do not use chemicals to clean the tra...

Page 43: ...nductivity and can contribute to signal degradation Before drilling in saltwater or brackish water conduct a range test in the salt or brackish water to determine the amount of signal loss see Transmitter Salt Water Range Test in the Operational Tests Section Depth error will be increased and roll pitch range will be reduced A 2 point calibration can help reduce the error see 2 Point Calibration P...

Page 44: ...er simply watch all the windows for any changes in the transmitter s information Verify that the squiggle in the top left window is flashing every 2 5 seconds indicating you are receiving pitch roll updates In particular note any locations where the display information inexplicably changes or where the pitch and roll updates become infrequent See suggestions for dealing with interference in the fo...

Page 45: ... 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 trans...

Page 46: ...tinue to check the depth as the receiver is moved away from the transmitter in 5 ft 1 5 m increments until maximum range is reached 1999 will appear in the bottom window 5 The final part of the gain test is to move the receiver back toward the transmitter at the same 5 ft increments and verify that the depth information matches The depth readings at the 5 ft 1 5 m increments should be the same whe...

Page 47: ...0 ft 3 m 15 ft 4 5 m 20 ft 6 m 30 ft 9 m Blue 600 420 Yellow 740 560 455 380 275 Red 800 620 515 440 335 The signal strength values may vary by up to 60 points depending on the type of housing being used NOTE From day to day the signal strength of the same transmitter in the same housing with the same receiver at 10 ft 3 m should be the same If not it may indicate interference or a bad transmitter...

Page 48: ...the transmitter It may be necessary to roll the housing to wake up the transmitter The meter displays amps not milli amps so be sure to convert by moving the decimal three places to the right for example a reading of 0 104 A would be 104 mA The table below shows the target current ranges in milli amps for properly functioning transmitters Transmitter Model Average Current mA DT Yellow Standard Ran...

Page 49: ... not be used because of limited capacity and the remaining battery life readings will not be accurate Batteries can be tested on a load inducing battery tester e g Radio Shack Model 22 096A A voltmeter will not provide an accurate measure of the life remaining Make sure the battery connections in the transmitter are kept clean ensuring good contacts with the batteries Check that the springs inside...

Page 50: ...Operational Tests Notes 3 3000 00i F 42 DigiTrak Mark III Operator s Manual ...

Page 51: ...st the peak signal Locate Points FNLP RNLP and Locate Line PLL RNLP FNLP Transmitter PLL RNLP FNLP Surface of Ground Transmitter Bird s Eye View Looking Down Side View Axis Line PLL Drill Drill 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 ...

Page 52: ...n also be confirmed by finding the highest signal strength Distance Between FNLP and RNLP Due to Depth Pitch and Topography Surface of Ground Bird s Eye View Looking Down Side View Axis Line FNLP Transmitter Negative or Downward Pitch RNLP RNLP FNLP PLL Transmitter Negative or Downward Pitch PLL Drill Drill Effect of Pitch on Distance Between FNLP RNLP and PLL Note how the RNLP and FNLP are at dif...

Page 53: ...er from the Drill The procedure for locating the transmitter starting at the drill is given below A similar procedure can also be used to locate the transmitter from the front facing toward the drill see Locating the Transmitter from the Front later in this section Finding the Rear Negative Locate Point RNLP 1 With the trigger held in walk toward the transmitter the signal strength in the top left...

Page 54: ...cate Line PLL 3 At the RNLP face away from the drill with the trigger held in and walk toward the transmitter The signal strength should increase Watch for the sign to change to a sign Once this occurs move the receiver slightly forward and backward and find the spot where the signs flip from one to the other This location is the PLL along which the transmitter is located Mark this spot as a line ...

Page 55: ...l string and move the receiver toward the left side of the drill string and again move the receiver forward and backward until pinpointing the location where the signs flip from one to the other Mark this spot 6 When the trigger is held in at the FNLP and only the FNLP the bottom window displays a prediction of the transmitter s depth as it would pass under the FNLP assuming no change in the pitch...

Page 56: ...m the drill The receiver may either be held or set on the ground to find the depth but be sure the ultrasonics are set correctly see Ultrasonic Function in the Receiver Section Do not hold in the trigger It is usually preferable to maintain separation between the receiver and the ground to minimize underground interference sources Setting the receiver on the ground is more likely to result in inac...

Page 57: ...nd Transmitter Drill Locating the Transmitter from the Front 653 I27 22 Observe Signal Strength With Trigger In Rotate Around Axis Point Plumb Line Is Perpendicular to Page at this Point When Receiver is rotated about axis at FNLP or RNLP with trigger held in signal should remain constant Method for Confirming Position Method for Confirming Position There is a simple method to determine whether th...

Page 58: ...nd should not be relied upon Off Track Locating PLL Drill Obstruction Path to Follow Around Obstruction Borepath FNLP RNLP Predetermined Distance P o i n t 1 P o i n t 2 P o i n t 3 Off Track Locating This technique is useful when an aboveground obstruction or interference prevents a direct walkover The receiver can still track the PLL when positioned off to the side The PLL runs through the cente...

Page 59: ...ds the right side of the drill string with the trigger held in Continue walking until the minus sign finally locks in and mark this location The true FNLP will be found by splitting this distance between the two marked locations you found Use this same technique for fine tuning the RNLP Four Turn Technique The four turn technique is another method for finding the FNLP or the RNLP This may be used ...

Page 60: ... transmitter s depth first measure the distance between the FNLP and the RNLP The pitch of the transmitter must also be reliably known Using the Depth Estimation Table below find the divider that most closely corresponds to the transmitter s pitch Then use the following formula to esti mate the depth Divider RNLP and FNLP between Distance Depth For example if the transmitter s pitch is 34 then the...

Page 61: ...30 which corresponds to a depth change of 34 inches 86 cm Multiply 34 inches 86 cm by 0 8 to give the calculated depth which is 27 2 inches 69 cm 2 For each additional rod use the table on the receiver to determine how much depth is gained or lost and multiply by the rod length see table provided in Appendix called Depth Increase in Inches per 10 foot Rod 3 For all negative pitch readings depth is...

Page 62: ...the minus antenna and the other as the plus antenna The antennas are positioned at right angles to one another perpendicular each 45 to the surface below the DigiTrak Receiver As described above the more in line the field line is with the antenna the higher the percentage of read signal Depth Locating Antennas Pitch Roll Antenna Location and Orientation of Antennas in Receiver Each antenna receive...

Page 63: ...s signal strength Both the rear and front negative locate points are important to accurately locating the transmitter but the FNLP is used more frequently The FNLP is also used to aid against oversteering Field Strength 50 50 Horizontal Field Lines at PLL Positive Locate Line Above Transmitter When the field line is horizontal with respect to the antennas each antenna will read 50 of the field str...

Page 64: ...Locating Notes 3 3000 00j F 56 DigiTrak Mark III Operator s Manual ...

Page 65: ...ns and characteristics of the housing With the Cable Transmitter System it is also possible to obtain pitch and roll information at any depth Depth and lateral location infor mation is tracked using the DigiTrak Receiver in exactly the same manner as with regular DigiTrak Transmitters The DigiTrak Receiver operator will not however obtain pitch roll or temperature informa tion at the receiver beca...

Page 66: ...formation coming up the wire from the cable transmitter to be displayed on the remote display and it sends power to the cable transmitter from the above ground batteries It also contains a circuit breaker to protect the system components Cable Transmitter Shown with Cable Extraction Insertion Tool Screwed into End Cable Extraction Insertion Tool This tool is used for inserting and extracting the c...

Page 67: ...On Off Button Cable w Green Black and White Wires Cable Transmitter Power Supply Connected to Remote Display The power supply controls and limits the power to the cable transmitter In the event of a short circuit power will be disconnected from the transmitter automatically The power supply indicator light will go out and the transmitter will shut down This condition can be corrected by eliminatin...

Page 68: ...ing fluid pressure The cable is routed through the interior of the drill pipe it exits the drill pipe at the drive chuck with another compression fitting or through the mud swivel As drill rods are added the wires are connected using butt splices plus heat shrink with hot melt glue A slip ring or mud swivel assembly can be used to enable constant monitoring of the transmitter information These are...

Page 69: ...e receiver sends the pitch roll battery status and temperature information to the remote display using telemetry The depth and left right steering information which is processed by the receiver is sent to the remote display by telemetry Therefore the information on the remote display is a combination of information received from the cable transmitter and from the receiver The receiver must be set ...

Page 70: ...ion or by using the real time DataLog System With the cable transmitter inside the housing tool and grounded to the drill complete a 1 point calibration procedure Ensure that there are no metal objects between the tool and the receiver during calibration Check depth readings against a measuring tape at varying distances from the cable transmitter Calibration can be done with the housing tool insta...

Page 71: ... instead of 119 121 Depth measurement mode in receiver has been inadvertently changed from inches English to centimeters metric Changing the Depth Measurement Units in Receiver Section Incorrect depth Interference Ultrasonics improperly set Bad calibration Weak signal from the transmitter Receiver is not directly over transmitter when taking a depth reading trigger must be released Receiver malfun...

Page 72: ...erature information Interference Receiver may be out of range of transmitter If possible try another receiver for comparison or a transmitter with a stronger signal strength Receiver malfunction If receiver is a Mark III model complete the self test Electrical Interference Background Noise Check in Signal Interference Section Self Test for Mark III Receivers in Operational Tests Section Rolling cl...

Page 73: ...the DigiTrak method for finding the transmitter using the FNLP and RNLP The DigiTrak provides better accuracy using the locate points All windows are blank Receiver has shut off to conserve battery life This occurs when the receiver has not received a signal for 15 minutes Simply click the button to turn the receiver on all calibration data will be preserved Receiver will automatically shut itself...

Page 74: ...t getting a solid depth reading Interference The approximate depth may be calculated using the pitch information along with the distance between the FNLP and RNLP Electrical Interference Background Noise Check in Signal Interference Section Running Off Pitch or Calculating Depth from Pitch in Locating Section Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between FNLP RNLP in Locating Section Bottom window d...

Page 75: ...ure the metal inside the ultrasonic holes Use isopropyl alcohol 99 by volume in modest amounts swish around upside down and fling out the liquid Repeat two more times and allow to dry for about 15 minutes If you still cannot get the ultrasonic function to perform properly call DCI customer service at 425 251 0559 or 800 288 3610 for assistance Ultrasonic Function in Receiver Section DigiTrak Mark ...

Page 76: ...Troubleshooting Notes 3 3000 00l F 68 DigiTrak Mark III Operator s Manual ...

Page 77: ...of a transmitter it can be affected by interference from both above and below ground sources conductive soil and salt water Drill Head or Tool See Housing English Mode The term used to describe depth measurements in inches Firmware The software and hardware configuration programmed in the equipment as provided by the manu facturer The firmware is not accessible to the user and can only be upgraded...

Page 78: ...tch in both 1 and 0 1 increments Positive Locate Line PLL Line Above Transmitter that Runs Perpendicular to the Transmitter This location in conjunction with the FNLP and or RNLP determines the position of the transmitter be low ground Predicted Depth The predicted depth provides a prediction of the transmitter s depth at the FNLP when the operator holds in the receiver s trigger The predicted dep...

Page 79: ...he signal by which the receiver communicates to the remote display There is a telemetry transmitter in the receiver and a telemetry receiver in the remote display Transmitter The transmitter also known in the industry as a sonde beacon or probe fits inside the housing drill tool and emits electromagnetic signals to aboveground surface that allow the locator to determine position orientation and ot...

Page 80: ...termines the elevation the receiver is above a surface up to a distance of 90 inches and displays this ultrasonic distance in the bottom window of the receiver for 2 seconds any time the trigger is clicked after the unit is powered up The transmitter does not need to be active for operation of the ultrasonic function Ultrasonic Transducers Sensors located in the two openings on the bottom of the r...

Page 81: ...ded Depth Increase in Inches per 10 foot Rod Percent of Grade to Degree Conversions 1 Pitch Transmitters Percent of Grade to Degree Conversions 0 1 Pitch Transmitters or Sensitive Pitch Degree to Percent of Grade Conversions 1 Pitch Transmitters Degree to Percent of Grade Conversions 0 1 Pitch Transmitters Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between FNLP and RNLP DigiTrak Mark III Operator s Manua...

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Page 87: ...Divider RNLP and FNLP between Distance Depth For example if the transmitter s pitch is 34 then the corresponding divider value from the table is 1 50 In this example the distance between the FNLP and the RNLP is 11 5 ft 3 5 m The depth would be 7 66 1 50 ft 11 5 Depth ft or approximately 7 7 ft 2 35 m Depth Estimation Table Pitch Divider Pitch Divider Pitch Divider Pitch Divider 0 1 41 26 1 47 52 ...

Page 88: ...Appendix Notes 3 3000 00n F 80 DigiTrak Mark III Operator s Manual ...

Page 89: ...oved by the FCC under an overall license issued to Digital Control Incorporated An operator of a DigiTrak Remote Receiver in the United States is no longer required to apply for a separate personal license as previously required This license authorizes operation of the DigiTrak Remote Re ceiver in the United States only The DigiTrak Remote Receiver shall only be operated in accordance with the rul...

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Page 91: ...ther by DCI or by a warranty claim service authorized in writing by DCI All warranty claims must include proof of purchase including proof of purchase date identifying the DCI Product by serial number 3 The Limited Warranty shall only be effective if i within fourteen 14 days of receipt of the DCI Product User mails a fully completed Warranty Registration Card to DCI ii User makes a reasonable ins...

Page 92: ...ustomer service representative by telephone the representative will attempt to assist you in troubleshooting while you are using the DCI Product during actual field operations Please have all related equipment available together with a list of all DCI Product serial numbers It is important that field troubleshooting be conducted because many problems do not result from a defective DCI Product but ...

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