Operation Manual
Boring Head Locating System
TAKACHIHO SANGYO CO., LTD
Page 1: ...Operation Manual Boring Head Locating System TAKACHIHO SANGYO CO LTD ...
Page 2: ...merge in water If the inside components become wet please dry thoroughly before use Using before it is completely dry may result in operating errors Please avoid dropping strongly bumping or shaking the unit Please remove batteries when not in use for long periods of time Please replace batteries immediately when battery power is too low Using the unit with low battery power may result in inaccura...
Page 3: ...part names 7 2 Replacing the batteries 7 3 Attaching and removing the antenna 7 4 Explanation of control panel 8 3 3 Probe 9 1 List of part names 9 2 Replacing the batteries 9 3 Slit manufacturing dimensions 9 4 Operating the Locator 10 1 Settings 10 2 Selecting the measurement mode 12 3 Depth correction Calibration 13 4 Measuring noise 14 5 Measuring position 15 6 Near distance mode Detailed expl...
Page 4: ... and displays the transmitted data from the locator It uses in a place to operate drill unit Probe Placed inside the boring head the probe transmits an electromagnetic signal that informs the locator of the depth and location of the boring head as well as information about the angle of the drill There are several probes available to suit the various environmental conditions Locator Monitor Probe M...
Page 5: ... CH 3 464 500 MHz CH 4 464 550 MHz Error within 3 ppm 1 4 kHz Output 70 mW standard value BNC connector 50 Ω Wireless range 500 m or more with no interference between locator and monitor Probe information Pitch angle Displayed in degrees Displayed as 50 0 50 0 119 0 119 0 Roll angle 360 divided into 24ths Temperature 20 C 90 C Remaining Battery life 0 100 displayed in 20 increments Digital level 4...
Page 6: ...ta Probe information lateral position right and left linear position front and back yaw angle depth RF specs Antenna Collapsible BNC connector 50 Ω Channel 1ch 4ch Wireless freq CH 1 469 500 MHz CH 2 469 550 MHz CH 3 464 500 MHz CH 4 464 550 MHz Range 500 m or more with no interference between locator and monitor Dimensions H 176 mm W 163 mm D 125 mm Weight 2 4 kg including batteries Material Stai...
Page 7: ... Remaining battery life 0 100 displayed in 20 increments Transmitting output 1 W or less Range 25 m with no interference of noise Dimensions Diameter 31 5 mm length 380 mm Weight Approx 1 kg including batteries Material Body Glass fiber battery portion BSBM Ni coated Waterproofing W R 3 bar 3 atmosphere water will not seep into the probe ۦ Individual Specifications for each probe Item Standard VPL...
Page 8: ...more easily Ⅱ Put in 6 new C type alkaline batteries Insert the batteries in the direction displayed on the label in the battery case Ⅲ Close the battery lid and turn the knob clockwise until it is tight Battery compartment lid Knob Control panel Collapsible antenna Battery compartment Antenna that receives the signal from the probe is contained here 6 C type alkaline batteries Arranged in 2 rows ...
Page 9: ...l angle as measured by probe temperature remaining battery of the probe POWER ON OFF switch L R Moves for menu navigation In manual mode MANU this button selects long distance lateral position location LOCATE Moves for menu navigation Adjusts gain in bar graph display In manual mode MANU this button locates the position directly above drill Ⅳ Position and depth of probe Ⅴ Posture info of probe Ⅰ W...
Page 10: ...ies while replacing batteries Ⅲ Close the back hatch and the fasten the latch 3 Attaching and removing the antenna Connect the antenna to the BNC connector on the top of the monitor Hold the antenna by the base and align it with the hole then turn clockwise to attach When removing the antenna carry out this process in reverse order The antenna is collapsible and can be folded down in any direction...
Page 11: ... Displays reception condition between locator and monitor Ⅴ Probe posture information Displays drill angle measured by probe temperature and remaining battery life of probe For more details see explanation of locator display Outline of buttons a POWER Power ON OFF button b CH SELECT Selects wireless channel ch 1 ch 4 Select higher channel Select lower channel c MODE Setting button Select angle uni...
Page 12: ...ill containing the probe has slits to allow the probe to transmit a magnetic field For best results ensure that slits are as indicated in the diagram below Suggested dimensions Please contact maker for details Battery cap Probe body To help distinguish between products each probe is colored differently according to frequency For best results ensure there are 3 4 slits located uniformly around the ...
Page 13: ...in red To make your selection Press the MODE button Ⅰ Pitch angle unit selection Pitch angle can be displayed either in degrees or as a gradient percentage Ⅰ Select units for pitch angle Ⅱ Select wireless channel Ⅲ Select probe Return to measurement screen a Navigate to the icon in the top left corner of the screen and press the MODE button b Use the locate and L R button to select degrees or perc...
Page 14: ...tion 4 Measuring noise Ⅳ Depth Correction Calibration Navigate to the calibration icon in the top right corner of the screen and press MODE to select For details refer to section 3 Depth correction Calibration a Navigate to the wireless icon in the menu and press MODE button to select b Toggle between channels using the locate and L R button a Navigate to the probe icon in the bottom right corner ...
Page 15: ...convenient to keep the machine in MANU mode Ⅰ How to choose Ⅱ Confirm settings Pressing the MODE will enter the measurement screen Verify that mode selected AUTO or MANUAL is displayed in the top left corner of the screen a Press and hold the POWER and locate button until the selection screen appears b When the selection screen appears release the POWER and locate button Then use the L R button to...
Page 16: ...cond c Depth calibration will begin b Press the locate button After receiving a display screen like the diagram to the left return to standard measurement mode The measurement value should be displayed as 2 82m the initial 3m minus the distance from the ground to the coil 18cm When measuring a real drill under the ground 3m will be displayed as 3 00m An error message will be displayed when the sig...
Page 17: ...ured depth 0 8 e g for a measured depth of 30 0 m the transmission range would be 24 0 m The frequency and magnitude of noise varies depending on the jobsite For example strong noise may be emitted from nearby power transformers or the lights from a large retail store For users with multiple probes please measure the noise of your jobsite and select the probe that is best suited for that environme...
Page 18: ...tically based on the position of the drill probe as indicated in the diagram below 9999 0 65m AUTO 12 00 VPL G7P 2 5 30 C 0 0 65m AUTO 12 00 VPL G7P 2 5 30 C In front of probe Behind probe Red circle Blue circle Drill direction Inter mediate state Inter mediate state L R Measurement Weak signal area L R Measure ment Front back and yaw angle measurement Bar graph and sensitivity 9999 0 0 65m Depth ...
Page 19: ...Bar graph and sensitivity Drilling direction Inter Mediate state Inter mediate state Outside of scan range Outside of scan range 0 0 65m 9999 Depth mark Drill Span between the red dots widens as user gets closer to drill Red dots will overlap when locator is in proximity to the drill Accurate L R scanning is not possible in this vicinity Please change to near distance mode Change in L R position d...
Page 20: ...s at its peak Peak sensitivity point Position directly above drill 30 Ⅱ Measuring linear position front back Drilling direction Direction of locator NOTE If locator is facing the opposite direction position errors related to pitch angle cannot be corrected properly Ⅲ Measuring tilt yaw angle First conduct a linear front back scan Then align locator with reference line Locator is in front of the dr...
Page 21: ... Ⅵ Position measurement precautions a When moving the locator ensure the height from the ground remains the same Failure to do so can result measurement errors b Keep locator at consistent posture when moving it Avoid tilting or twisting of the locator as this can cause measurement errors 9000 7000 9999 After adjustment Keep locator at same height when moving Earth Sensitivity is too low Sensitivi...
Page 22: ...2018 8 836 082 TAKACHIHO SANGYO CO LTD Tokyo office 32 8 5 Chome Shiba Minato Ku Tokyo 108 0014 TEL 81 3 3453 4778 Head office Factory in Nagoya Japan Call Contact ...
