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Specifications - 48

830R/T Operator’s Manual

830R Receiver

CMW

* Locators are calibrated to these tolerances under ideal test conditions. Actual operating conditions may 
have signal distortions or noise sources which result in depth estimate errors.

Environmental

U.S.

Metric

IP rating: IP65

Operating temperature range

-4°F to 122°F

-20°C to 50°C

Regulatory Compliance

FCC, IC, CE

Features

Graphical LCD with white LED backlight

Distance sensitive left/right indication

Dual tone left/right audio

Peak Verify

Auto depth reading

Summary of Contents for 830R

Page 1: ...830R T CMW Operator s Manual Issue 1 0 053 2358 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION...

Page 2: ...830R T Operator s Manual Overview 1 CMW Overview Chapter Contents Serial Number Location 2 Intended Use 3 About This Manual 3 Bulleted Lists 3 Numbered Lists 3 FCC Statement 4 IEC Safety Definitions 4...

Page 3: ...ial Number Location Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided Unit serial number is located as shown Item date of purchase receiver serial number transmitter serial number accessor...

Page 4: ...emperatures typically experienced in earth moving and construction work environments Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use The 830R T system should be operated only by person...

Page 5: ...ipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the operator s manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of...

Page 6: ...contact your Ditch Witch dealer If you need assistance in locating a dealer visit our website at www ditchwitch com or write to the following address The Charles Machine Works Inc Attn Marketing Depa...

Page 7: ...3 2358 Copyright 2010 by The Charles Machine Works Inc Ditch Witch CMW AutoCrowd Modularmatic Jet Trac Roto Witch Subsite Fluid Miser Perma Soil Power Pipe Super Witch Super Witch II Pierce Airrow The...

Page 8: ...machine safety alerts and emergency procedures 9 Controls machine controls and how to use them 15 Locate procedures for locating active passive and beacon signals 27 Locating Concepts basic informati...

Page 9: ...Contents 8 830R T Operator s Manual CMW...

Page 10: ...830R T Operator s Manual Safety 9 CMW Safety Chapter Contents Guidelines 10 Safety Alert Classifications 11 Safety Alerts 12...

Page 11: ...ticipate in the One Call service Classify jobsite based on its hazards and use correct tools and machinery safety equipment and work methods for jobsite Mark jobsite clearly and keep spectators away W...

Page 12: ...levels DANGER WARNING and CAUTION Learn what each level means indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury indicates a potentially hazardous...

Page 13: ...Use correct equipment and work methods Use and maintain proper safety equipment Explosion possible Serious injury or equipment damage could occur Follow directions carefully Incorrect procedures coul...

Page 14: ...injury Electric shock may result if you touch the clips on the HV output cable Use electrically insulating rubber gloves and proper procedures Electric shock or equipment damage can result if transmi...

Page 15: ...Safety 14 830R T Operator s Manual Safety Alert CMW...

Page 16: ...830R T Operator s Manual Controls 15 CMW Controls Chapter Contents 830R Receiver 16 Controls 16 Display 20 Menu 22 830T Transmitter 23 Controls 23 Display 24...

Page 17: ...CMW 830R Receiver Controls 1 Up arrow 2 Menu Frequency 3 Depth Peak Verify Down arrow 4 On Off Volume Item Description Notes 1 Up Arrow To scroll up in menu press To increase gain in optional power m...

Page 18: ...e Menu on page 22 3 Depth Peak Verify Down Arrow To estimate depth of properly located signal source press To enter peak verify mode press and hold To scroll down in menu press To decrease gain in opt...

Page 19: ...ft Right indicator 3 Battery level 4 Frequency indicator 5 Volume level 6 Gain indicator 7 Signal strength indicator Item Description Notes 1 Signal Strength Numerically displays the signal strength 2...

Page 20: ...ed immediately 4 Frequency Indicator Indicates unit is in active 83k left right locating mode See Mode on page 37 5 Volume Level Indicates volume level IMPORTANT Lower volume to conserve battery life...

Page 21: ...Signal strength indicator Item Description Notes 1 Signal Strength Numerically displays the signal strength Range is 0 99 2 Battery Level Indicates battery level Three segments indicates full battery...

Page 22: ...ngle peak mode See Mode on page 37 4 Volume Level Indicates volume level IMPORTANT Lower volume to conserve battery life 5 Gain Indicator Graphically indicates gain level IMPORTANT Gain increases to t...

Page 23: ...s Press Menu key to save change and return to locating screen or On Off key to return to menu screen Power Setup Select power frequencies for unit to cycle through in power mode with Up Arrow and Down...

Page 24: ...r CMW 830T Transmitter Controls 1 Power level 2 On Off Item Description Notes 1 Power Level To cycle through power levels press See Frequency on page 39 2 On Off To turn on press To turn off press and...

Page 25: ...30T Transmitter CMW Display 1 Mode 2 Power level 3 Battery level Item Description Notes 1 Mode Displays connection mode See Transmitter on page 38 2 Power Level Displays selected power level e16om004t...

Page 26: ...or s Manual Controls 25 CMW 3 Battery Level Indicates battery level Filled battery indicates sufficient power Flashing battery outline indicates it is time to change batteries Item Description Notes c...

Page 27: ...Controls 26 830R T Operator s Manual CMW...

Page 28: ...830R T Operator s Manual Locate 27 CMW Locate Chapter Contents Active 28 Setup 28 Technique 30 Special Situations 31 Passive 32 Setup 32 Technique 32 Special Situations 33...

Page 29: ...3 into ground 2 Plug cable into transmitter 2 3 Connect black lead to ground stake 4 Connect red lead to cable 1 5 Turn on transmitter and check battery level 6 Select power level Jobsite hazards coul...

Page 30: ...2 Place transmitter with the handle parallel to suspected cable as shown 3 Turn on transmitter 4 Check battery level 5 Select power level Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury Use corre...

Page 31: ...irection the cable runs 5 Trace the cable and note depth estimates every few paces 6 Retrace the cable and mark with appropriate flags or paint IMPORTANT Follow steps 1 3 for all types of active locat...

Page 32: ...h and is unstable Mark as a hand dig area You are near a power line and are receiving interference Sweep the area in 50 Hz or 60 Hz power mode If receiver gives a strong signal response a power line i...

Page 33: ...ching buried cable markers overhead lines that run down pole and underground gas meters valve sights drains or manhole covers Sweep the Site Search the site by walking a grid pattern while holding rec...

Page 34: ...Sweep focus and trace all detected signals in the area Mark cable paths with colored paint or flags See the chart below for standard color markings for cable locations Special Situations IMPORTANT Kee...

Page 35: ...Locate 34 830R T Operator s Manual Passive Location CMW...

Page 36: ...cepts 35 CMW Locating Concepts Chapter Contents Signal Type 36 Active 36 Passive 36 Recommended Settings 36 Mode 37 Receiver 37 Transmitter 38 Receiver Gain Level 39 Frequency 39 Common Signal Problem...

Page 37: ...thod requires a connection to be made directly onto target cable Inductive requires placing an optional inductive clamp around target cable Induction broadcast method uses a built in antenna to broadc...

Page 38: ...centered above the line Power Signal display 0 99 Gain control manual If signal strength is above 80 decrease gain If it is below 20 increase gain Location display single peak Audio variable pitch wi...

Page 39: ...line through direct connect leads or inductive clamps Indicates a closed circuit with good current flowing in the line Troubleshooting Indicators Description Notes Inductive broadcast Indicates broad...

Page 40: ...Frequency The 830R T system operates at a single active frequency 83 0775 kHz Advantages Disadvantages Excellent performance on ungrounded or poorly grounded cables Couples onto cables easily for goo...

Page 41: ...False signals describe situations where the receiver indicates a cable location where there is no cable False signals often happen when a cable tees or bends or another cable runs parallel to or cross...

Page 42: ...orrect direction to the false cable The false cable is simply the point where the left right arrows switch direction while pointing to the other two cables Peak Verify Feature When using left right mo...

Page 43: ...Locating Concepts 42 830R T Operator s Manual Common Signal Problems CMW...

Page 44: ...830R T Operator s Manual Service 43 CMW Service Chapter Contents General Care 44 As Needed 44...

Page 45: ...se in any liquid Inspect housing daily for cracks or other damage If housing is damaged contact your equipment dealer for replacement Do not mix new and used batteries As Needed Receiver Unit Change B...

Page 46: ...uarter turn fastener to open battery cover 2 Remove batteries 3 Insert batteries as shown 4 Close battery door and tighten quarter turn fastener 5 Check operation A battery error message will be displ...

Page 47: ...Service 46 830R T Operator s Manual As Needed CMW...

Page 48: ...3 cm Operating weight 5 1 lb 2 3 kg Performance Active frequency 83 0775 kHz Passive frequencies 60 120 180 North America 50 100 150 other locations Gain auto manual in power frequencies Depth accura...

Page 49: ...ns may have signal distortions or noise sources which result in depth estimate errors Environmental U S Metric IP rating IP65 Operating temperature range 4 F to 122 F 20 C to 50 C Regulatory Complianc...

Page 50: ...Output frequency 83 0775 kHz Maximum power output 1 watt Output power settings 3 Batteries Type 6 D cell alkaline Life continuous use at 70 F 21 C 150 hours Battery saver unit shuts off after 2 hours...

Page 51: ...Specifications 50 830R T Operator s Manual 830T Transmitter CMW...

Page 52: ...e owner at the time of purchase Return damaged unit to dealer for inspection and warranty consideration if in warranty time frame All repairs must be done by an authorized Ditch Witch Electronics repa...

Page 53: ...dapters Used Product Cosmetics A three month warranty starts on the date of delivery to the end user on used and refurbished products sold from Ditch Witch Electronics dealers Used products are non re...

Page 54: ...for commercial purposes as defined by the Commercial Code no warranties extend beyond the specific terms set forth in this limited warranty All other provisions of this limited warranty apply includin...

Page 55: ...Warranty 54 830R T Operator s Manual Limited Product Warranty Policy CMW...

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