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DigiTrak MFCB Operator’s Manual 

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  Interference at the remote display may also occur from other sources operating nearby 

on the same frequency, such as car rental agencies using their remote check-in modules 
or other directional drilling locating equipment. 

  Background noise must be minimal and signal strength must be at least 150 points above 

the background noise during all locating operations. 

  Because this equipment may generate, use, and radiate radio frequency energy, there is 

no guarantee that interference will not occur at a particular location. If this equipment 
does interfere with radio or television reception, which can be determined by powering 
the equipment off and on, try to correct the interference using one or more of the 
following measures: 

o

  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

o

  Increase the separation between the receiver and affected equipment. 

o

  Consult the dealer, DCI, or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

o

  Connect the DCI equipment to an outlet on a different circuit. 

Caring for Your Cable Box 

Do not disassemble. The cable box contains no user-serviceable parts.  

Clean exterior with a damp cloth.  

Do not submerge.  

Do not pressure-wash. 

Ensure all ports remain clean and clear of debris by keeping protective caps on power ports 
and power post when not in use. Use compressed air or a soft brush to remove debris from 
the power ports. Use a wire brush to clean the power post. 

Send in the Product Registration Card for the 1-year limited warranty. 

Caring for Your Transmitter 

If the cable wire becomes exposed at the base of the transmitter, the cable should be 
trimmed and reinstalled or replaced. Parts for repairing or replacing the cable are provided in 
the repair kit included with the system. See 

Appendix B: Transmitter Wire Repair or 

Replacement

 on page 14. 

Keep the SST transmitter at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) away from all magnets, including the remote 
display and cable box, which have magnetic mounts that will damage the transmitter. A 
protective magnetic shield is provided with the SST transmitter and also available through 
any authorized DigiTrak dealer. Place the magnetic shield on the end of the SST transmitter 
whenever the transmitter is not in use.    

Send in the Product Registration Card for the 90-day limited warranty. 

Summary of Contents for DigiTrak MFCB

Page 1: ...DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED dci digital control com www DigiTrak com MFCB Multi Function Cable Box Operator s Manual...

Page 2: ...n 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 The most recent version of this manual i...

Page 3: ...China 368 Xingle Road Huacao Town Minhang District Shanghai 201107 P R C 86 21 6432 5186 86 21 6432 5187 fax dci china digital control com Europe Brueckenstra e 2 97828 Marktheidenfeld Germany 49 9391...

Page 4: ...253 395 2800 or complete and submit the form online at our website www digitrak com We will put you on the Digital Control mailing list and send you product upgrade information and our FasTrak newsle...

Page 5: ...ring for Your Transmitter 3 Introduction 4 MFCB Connections 5 Powering the MFCB 6 Connecting to the Remote Display 7 Connecting to the Cable Transmitter 8 Installing Transmitter in Housing 9 Cable Mod...

Page 6: ...DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED vi DigiTrak MFCB Operator s Manual...

Page 7: ...rectly to obtain proper performance DCI equipment is not explosion proof and should never be used near flammable or explosive substances In the event of electrostatic shock the display screen may go b...

Page 8: ...ned with adequate safeguards to protect you from shock and other hazards when used as specified within this document If you use the battery charger in a manner not specified by this document the prote...

Page 9: ...for Your Cable Box Do not disassemble The cable box contains no user serviceable parts Clean exterior with a damp cloth Do not submerge Do not pressure wash Ensure all ports remain clean and clear of...

Page 10: ...ies are not available from DCI Drill manufacturers or tooling manufacturers will have information on collector ring slip ring assemblies mud swivels and compression fittings Electrical supply houses w...

Page 11: ...hough the DC power cable used to power a freestanding multi function display through the power port on the drill rig can power the cable box DCI recommends connecting the cable box directly to an inde...

Page 12: ...connector clockwise until it locks into place with a snapping sound Connect the other end of the power cable to the DC power source When using the cable with the bare wires at one end recommended conn...

Page 13: ...display use the cable with identical four hole round connectors at both ends Align the key marks in the connector with the key slots in one of the power ports then push in and rotate the connector clo...

Page 14: ...en the cable transmitter is properly fitted into a housing the ground connection occurs automatically because the housing is grounded through the drill When testing the cable transmitter outside of a...

Page 15: ...FC ECP Transmitter Housing Slot Requirements The SST cable transmitter 24 in 60 96 cm long requires a non magnetic housing The slots in the housing must be at least 9 in 22 9 cm long and begin at lea...

Page 16: ...cable mode option you may need a software upgrade please contact DCI Customer Service Remote Display Main Menu with Cable Mode Highlighted Cable Mode Display Screen A cable transmitter is identified o...

Page 17: ...manual and the remote display To access roll offset on the remote display push the right direction button while in the Cable Mode screen The roll offset popup menu appears with three options Exit Go...

Page 18: ...et to program the roll offset to the displayed value Roll Offset Menu Disable or Set X Exit Exits the roll offset menu without saving changes Stop Disables roll offset Set Sets the displayed value as...

Page 19: ...DigiTrak Remote F Series Display FSD 12 28 V 3 2 W max DigiTrak Eclipse and F Series Cable Transmitter ECP FC 9 28 V 6 A max DigiTrak Eclipse Steering Tool SST 9 28 V 6 A max Environmental Requiremen...

Page 20: ...r base 4 Identify the deepest set screw depression in the base Using the 1 8 Allen wrench or a standard screw driver remove the white nylon set screw There will be a brass set screw behind the nylon s...

Page 21: ...he base with a thin layer of Noalox to prevent electrical corrosion Do not substitute standard grease 13 Replace end cap and line up the screw holes on the base with the unthreaded holes on the cap 14...

Page 22: ...DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED 16 DigiTrak MFCB Operator s Manual...

Page 23: ...below WHAT IS NOT COVERED This Limited Warranty excludes all damage including damage to any DCI Product due to failure to follow DCI s operator s manual and other DCI instructions abuse misuse neglect...

Page 24: ...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...

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