FCC ID: ITQ-CMW-300ST 1 300SR/ST - SUPPORT 1 300SR/ST - SUPPORT SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SUPPORT SUPPORT SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SERIAL NUMBER RECORD Record the serial numbers and date of purchase of your Ditch Witch Subsite components in the spaces below. Record the serial numbers and date of purchase of your Ditch Witch Subsite components in the spaces below.
300SR/ST - SUPPORT 2 SERVICE PROCEDURE 300SR/ST - SUPPORT SERVICE PROCEDURE SERVICE PROCEDURE SERVICE PROCEDURE Notify your dealer immediately of any malfunction of Ditch Witch Subsite equipment. Notify your dealer immediately of any malfunction of Ditch Witch Subsite equipment. Always give model, serial number, and approximate date of purchase. This information should be recorded and placed on file by owner at time of purchase. Give detailed explanation of malfunction.
300SR/ST - FOREWORD 3 300SR/ST - FOREWORD FOREWORD FOREWORD This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation instructions to help you use and maintain your Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics equipment. This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation instructions to help you use and maintain your Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics equipment. Read this manual before using your equipment.
300SR/ST - FOREWORD 4 300SR/ST - FOREWORD Operator’s Manual 300SR/ST Operator’s Manual 300SR/ST Issue No.1.0/OP-4/02 Part Number 054-081 Issue No.1.0/OP-4/02 Part Number 054-081 Copyright 2002 by The Charles Machine Works, Inc., Perry, Oklahoma Copyright 2002 by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
300SR/ST - CONTENTS CONTENTS 5 300SR/ST - CONTENTS CONTENTS SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Serial Number Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Serial Number Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Service Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Service Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
300SR/ST - CONTENTS 6 300SR/ST - CONTENTS OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Choose Signal Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Choose Signal Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Choose Antenna Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Choose Antenna Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
300SR/ST - RECEIVER 7 300SR/ST - RECEIVER OVERVIEW OVERVIEW RECEIVER OVERVIEW RECEIVER OVERVIEW + _ 2ND + _ 2ND The Subsite 300SR receiver is designed to locate buried pipes, lines, and cables. Several frequencies and modes of operation are available to suit your specific locating needs. The Subsite 300SR receiver is designed to locate buried pipes, lines, and cables. Several frequencies and modes of operation are available to suit your specific locating needs.
300SR/ST - RECEIVER 8 300SR/ST - RECEIVER SINGLE KEY CONTROLS SINGLE KEY CONTROLS SINGLE KEY CONTROLS SINGLE KEY CONTROLS On/Off On/Off Turns unit on and off. Turns unit on and off. • Press once to turn on. • Press once to turn on. • Press again to turn off. • Press again to turn off. Antenna Select Antenna Select Selects peak or null antenna mode. Selects peak or null antenna mode. • Press once to change mode. • Press again to return to previous mode. si0006h.
300SR/ST - RECEIVER SINGLE KEY CONTROLS Down Arrow Down Arrow • Press to decrease manual gain (decrease signal) incrementally from 75 to 0. • Press to decrease manual gain (decrease signal) incrementally from 75 to 0. • Press and hold to decrease manual gain (decrease signal) more quickly. • Press and hold to decrease manual gain (decrease signal) more quickly. • If signal is above 75, press once to decrease gain (decrease signal) to approximately 50.
300SR/ST - RECEIVER 10 2ND FUNCTION CONTROLS 300SR/ST - RECEIVER 2ND FUNCTION CONTROLS 2ND FUNCTION CONTROLS 2ND FUNCTION CONTROLS To use these functions, press and hold the first button indicated, then press the second button. To use these functions, press and hold the first button indicated, then press the second button. Battery Life Battery Life Shows percent of battery life remaining. Shows percent of battery life remaining. c00ic098h.eps c00ic098h.
300SR/ST - RECEIVER 11 300SR/ST - RECEIVER 11 2ND FUNCTION CONTROLS 2ND FUNCTION CONTROLS Frequency Frequency Selects frequency mode: power (60 Hz or 50 Hz), radio, or active (8 kHz or 29 kHz). Selects frequency mode: power (60 Hz or 50 Hz), radio, or active (8 kHz or 29 kHz). c00ic099h.eps c00ic099h.eps Volume Volume Turns volume on or off. Turns volume on or off. c00ic100h.eps c00ic100h.eps Backlight Backlight Turns backlight on or off. Turns backlight on or off. c00ic101h.
300SR/ST - RECEIVER 12 300SR/ST - RECEIVER DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY Mode Mode The receiver can be configured to operate in four modes described below. The icon for the currently selected mode is shown along the bottom of the display. The receiver can be configured to operate in four modes described below. The icon for the currently selected mode is shown along the bottom of the display. Power Power Allows receiver to trace live 50 Hz or 60 Hz power lines.
300SR/ST - RECEIVER 13 300SR/ST - RECEIVER DISPLAY DISPLAY Antenna Antenna The receiver has two antenna modes described below. The icon for the currently selected mode is shown on the left side of the display. The receiver has two antenna modes described below. The icon for the currently selected mode is shown on the left side of the display. Peak Peak Signal strength peaks when receiver is over the line being located. Signal strength peaks when receiver is over the line being located.
300SR/ST - RECEIVER 14 300SR/ST - RECEIVER DISPLAY DISPLAY Gain Gain Gain (amount of signal amplification) is shown by bars below signal strength indicator. Gain increases to the right. Gain (amount of signal amplification) is shown by bars below signal strength indicator. Gain increases to the right. ss1123h.eps ss1123h.eps Depth Depth Estimated depth displays when depth button is pressed. Estimated depth displays when depth button is pressed.
300SR/ST - RECEIVER SETUP SETUP SETUP Install Batteries Install Batteries Use six C-cell alkaline batteries in receiver. Use six C-cell alkaline batteries in receiver. To install: To install: 1. Unscrew battery cover. 1. Unscrew battery cover. 2. Insert batteries as shown. ss1134h.eps 2. Insert batteries as shown. 3. Close and tighten battery cover. 3. Close and tighten battery cover. 4. Check operation. 4. Check operation.
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300SR/ST - TRANSMITTER TRANSMITTER OVERVIEW POWER OUTPUT 17 300SR/ST - TRANSMITTER OVERVIEW OVERVIEW TRANSMITTER OVERVIEW ON/ OFF ss1130h.eps The Ditch Witch Subsite 300ST transmitter is designed to place signals on target lines. It can be configured to send 8 kHz or 29 kHz frequencies. It places a signal on the line through either direct connection, induction clamping, or broadcast modes. POWER OUTPUT ON/ OFF ss1130h.
300SR/ST - TRANSMITTER 18 300SR/ST - TRANSMITTER CONTROLS AND INDICATORS CONTROLS AND INDICATORS CONTROLS AND INDICATORS CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ON/OFF Button ON/OFF Button Turns unit on and off. Turns unit on and off. • Press once to turn on. • Press once to turn on. • Press again to turn off. • Press again to turn off. POWER OUTPUT Button POWER OUTPUT Button Selects low or high power output. Selects low or high power output.
300SR/ST - TRANSMITTER SETUP SETUP SETUP Install Batteries Install Batteries Use six D-cell alkaline batteries in transmitter. Use six D-cell alkaline batteries in transmitter. To install: To install: 1. Unscrew battery cover. 1. Unscrew battery cover. 2. Insert batteries as shown. ss1135h.eps 19 300SR/ST - TRANSMITTER SETUP 2. Insert batteries as shown. ss1135h.eps 3. Close and tighten battery cover. 3. Close and tighten battery cover. 4. Check operation. 4. Check operation.
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300SR/ST - SAFETY 21 300SR/ST - SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment: Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment: • Read and follow all safety precautions. • Read and follow all safety precautions. • Complete proper training and read operator’s manual before using equipment. • Complete proper training and read operator’s manual before using equipment. • Use equipment only as directed. • Use equipment only as directed.
300SR/ST - SAFETY SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS 22 300SR/ST - SAFETY SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS These classifications and the icons defined on the following pages work together to alert you to situations which could be harmful to you, jobsite bystanders or your equipment. When you see these words and icons in the book or on the machine, carefully read and follow all instructions. YOUR SAFETY IS AT STAKE.
300SR/ST - SAFETY 23 300SR/ST - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use equipment correctly. Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use equipment correctly. NOTICES: NOTICES: • Electric shock or equipment damage can result if transmitter is connected to live cable. Have qualified personnel disconnect both ends of cable before working.
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300SR/ST - OPERATION 25 300SR/ST - OPERATION CHOOSE SIGNAL TYPE CHOOSE SIGNAL TYPE OPERATION OPERATION CHOOSE SIGNAL TYPE CHOOSE SIGNAL TYPE The 300SR can detect two types of signals: The 300SR can detect two types of signals: • Active signals are placed on a target line with the transmitter and detected by the receiver. As an option, an active signal from a beacon can also be detected by the receiver.
300SR/ST - OPERATION 26 300SR/ST - OPERATION CHOOSE SIGNAL TYPE CHOOSE SIGNAL TYPE Active Active There are three ways to place active signals on a target line with a transmitter: There are three ways to place active signals on a target line with a transmitter: • Direct connection (preferred method) requires a connection to be made directly onto target line. • Direct connection (preferred method) requires a connection to be made directly onto target line.
300SR/ST - OPERATION 27 300SR/ST - OPERATION CHOOSE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION CHOOSE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION CHOOSE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION CHOOSE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION The 300SR receiver has two antenna configurations: The 300SR receiver has two antenna configurations: Antenna Description When to use Antenna Description When to use peak Uses two horizontal antenna to detect signal. Response is highest at strongest signal. This is the preferred configuration for most applications.
300SR/ST - OPERATION 28 300SR/ST - OPERATION RECOGNIZE COMMON SIGNAL PROBLEMS RECOGNIZE COMMON SIGNAL PROBLEMS RECOGNIZE COMMON SIGNAL PROBLEMS RECOGNIZE COMMON SIGNAL PROBLEMS Distortions in the electromagnetic field around a line can affect location and depth accuracy. Tees, bends, parallel lines, crossing lines, or large metallic objects can distort signals. Distortions in the electromagnetic field around a line can affect location and depth accuracy.
300SR/ST - OPERATION 29 300SR/ST - OPERATION 29 RECOGNIZE COMMON SIGNAL PROBLEMS RECOGNIZE COMMON SIGNAL PROBLEMS Secondary (Ghost) Signals Secondary (Ghost) Signals A typical beacon signal pattern shows a main signal and two weaker secondary signals. Identify beacon location at the main signal. Familiarity with beacon signal patterns will lessen the effect of ghost signals. A typical beacon signal pattern shows a main signal and two weaker secondary signals.
300SR/ST - OPERATION 30 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Setup Setup Follow setup procedures for the type of locating you will be doing: direct connection, induction clamp, or broadcast induction. Follow setup procedures for the type of locating you will be doing: direct connection, induction clamp, or broadcast induction.
300SR/ST - OPERATION 31 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION stake. stake.
300SR/ST - OPERATION 32 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Induction Clamp LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Induction Clamp Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment. Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment.
300SR/ST - OPERATION 33 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Broadcast Induction Broadcast Induction To set up transmitter for broadcast induction: To set up transmitter for broadcast induction: 1. Remove cable, stake, clamp and any other metal objects from transmitter. 1. Remove cable, stake, clamp and any other metal objects from transmitter. 2. Place transmitter in line with suspected line. 2. Place transmitter in line with suspected line. 3.
300SR/ST - OPERATION 34 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Technique Technique IMPORTANT: Follow steps 1-3 for all types of active location. For reference, the illustration below shows direct connection method. If using broadcast induction, ensure that transmitter is in line with and above suspected line, as shown on previous page. IMPORTANT: Follow steps 1-3 for all types of active location.
300SR/ST - OPERATION 35 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION 4. Rotate the receiver to determine which direction the line runs. 4. Rotate the receiver to determine which direction the line runs. IMPORTANT: Receiver indicates the strongest signal when the handle is perpendicular to the target line. IMPORTANT: Receiver indicates the strongest signal when the handle is perpendicular to the target line. ss1132.eps ss1132.eps 5.
300SR/ST - OPERATION 36 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Special Situations LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Special Situations Situation What to try Situation What to try Signal is lost. Walk in a circle to detect a tee or bend in the line. Signal is lost. Walk in a circle to detect a tee or bend in the line. Signal varies from low to high and is unstable. Mark as a hand-dig area. Signal varies from low to high and is unstable. Mark as a hand-dig area.
300SR/ST - OPERATION 37 300SR/ST - OPERATION 37 LOCATE: BEACON LOCATE: BEACON LOCATE: BEACON LOCATE: BEACON If equipped, trace non-metallic pipes or conduits by locating and following a 29 kHz beacon signal. If equipped, trace non-metallic pipes or conduits by locating and following a 29 kHz beacon signal. IMPORTANT: Large metal objects and other signals (such as railroad signals or overhead power lines) can distort signal.
300SR/ST - OPERATION 38 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE: BEACON LOCATE: BEACON Technique Technique 1. Turn on receiver. 1. Turn on receiver. 2. Set antenna to peak. Set frequency to beacon mode. 2. Set antenna to peak. Set frequency to beacon mode. 3. Place the beacon into the pipe and move it down the pipe. 3. Place the beacon into the pipe and move it down the pipe. 4. To locate the beacon, circle over its approximate location in the pipe. 4.
300SR/ST - OPERATION 39 300SR/ST - OPERATION 39 LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION Setup Setup To set up for passive location, turn on receiver. Choose the power or radio frequency, and select the best antenna configuration for your job. See “Choose Antenna Configuration” earlier in this chapter. To set up for passive location, turn on receiver.
300SR/ST - OPERATION 40 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION Technique Technique Survey the Site Survey the Site Make a visual check of the site for signs of buried lines such as: Make a visual check of the site for signs of buried lines such as: • recent trenching • recent trenching • buried line markers • buried line markers • overhead lines that run down poles and underground • overhead lines that run down poles and underground • gas
300SR/ST - OPERATION 41 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION Trace the Line Trace the Line Walk along the suspected path while moving the receiver back and forth across the area. Walk along the suspected path while moving the receiver back and forth across the area. IMPORTANT: Keep receiver handle perpendicular to the suspected line path. IMPORTANT: Keep receiver handle perpendicular to the suspected line path. ss1132.eps ss1132.
300SR/ST - OPERATION 42 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION Special Situations LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION Special Situations Situation What to try Situation What to try Signal is lost. Walk in a circle to detect a tee or bend in the line. Signal is lost. Walk in a circle to detect a tee or bend in the line. Signal varies from low to high and is unstable. Check the transmitter connection. If connection is good and signal is still unstable, mark as a hand-dig area.
300SR/ST - OPERATION 43 300SR/ST - OPERATION 43 FCC Statement -- Internal Transmitter FCC Statement -- Internal Transmitter FCC Statement -- Internal Transmitter FCC Statement -- Internal Transmitter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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300SR/ST - CARE AND ERROR CODES 45 300SR/ST - CARE AND ERROR CODES 45 GENERAL CARE GENERAL CARE CARE AND ERROR CODES CARE AND ERROR CODES Under normal operating conditions, receiver needs only minor maintenance. Following these care instructions can ensure longer equipment life. Under normal operating conditions, receiver needs only minor maintenance. Following these care instructions can ensure longer equipment life. GENERAL CARE GENERAL CARE • Do not drop the equipment.
300SR/ST - CARE AND ERROR CODES 46 300SR/ST - CARE AND ERROR CODES ERROR CODES ERROR CODES ERROR CODES ERROR CODES If three dashes appear in the display when pressing the depth button, one of the following could be possible: If three dashes appear in the display when pressing the depth button, one of the following could be possible: • • The receiver is detecting a signal above it and cannot estimate depth. This message is usually caused by interfering signals. Try relocating target signal.
300SR/ST - SPECIFICATIONS 47 300SR/ST - SPECIFICATIONS 300 RECEIVER 300 RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS 300 RECEIVER L SPECIFICATIONS 300 RECEIVER L W W H H Dimensions U.S. Metric Dimensions U.S. Metric Length 11.5 in 700 mm Length 11.5 in 700 mm Width 4.0 in 100 mm Width 4.0 in 100 mm Height 27.5 in 290 mm Height 27.5 in 290 mm Operating weight 5.0 lb 2.3 kg Operating weight 5.0 lb 2.
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300SR/ST - SPECIFICATIONS 300 RECEIVER Batteries Batteries Batteries 6 C-cell alkaline 49 300SR/ST - SPECIFICATIONS 300 RECEIVER Batteries 6 C-cell alkaline Battery life (continuous use at 70°F [21°C]) approximately 40 hours Battery life (continuous use at 70°F [21°C]) approximately 40 hours Battery saver Battery saver unit shuts off after 5 minutes of inactivity unit shuts off after 5 minutes of inactivity
300SR/ST - SPECIFICATIONS 50 300SR/ST - SPECIFICATIONS 300 TRANSMITTER 300 TRANSMITTER 300 TRANSMITTER 300 TRANSMITTER L W W POWER OUTPUT L POWER OUTPUT ON/ OFF ON/ OFF H H 300 TRANSMITTER 300 TRANSMITTER ss1128h.eps ss1128h.eps Dimensions U.S. Metric Dimensions U.S. Metric Length 12.25 in 311 mm Length 12.25 in 311 mm Width 4.5 in 114 mm Width 4.5 in 114 mm Height 9.25 in 235 mm Height 9.25 in 235 mm Operating weight 5.0 lb 2.3 kg Operating weight 5.
300SR/ST - WARRANTY 51 300SR/ST - WARRANTY WARRANTY WARRANTY Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics Limited Product Warranty Policy Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics Limited Product Warranty Policy Warranty Periods Warranty Periods New Product New Product A twelve-month period starts on the date of delivery to the end user: A twelve-month period starts on the date of delivery to the end user: Trackers: 750 Tracker Remote Displays: 750 Display Trackers: 750 Tracker Remote Displays: 750 Display Tr
300SR/ST - WARRANTY 52 Details and Exclusions Details and Exclusions • • The warranty includes only Ditch Witch Subsite products and accessories that are manufactured and distributed by Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics. The Defects will be determined through inspection by Ditch Witch Subsite warranty compensates on defects in material or workmanship. • Electronics or authorized repair centers. Original purchaser must make the • The warranty is limited to replacement of the defective part.
300SR/ST - WARRANTY • 53 When the Ditch Witch Subsite Equipment Registration Form is not processed 300SR/ST - WARRANTY • and received by Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics, the Ditch Witch Subsite Product inspection and estimates may require that the unit be disassembled shipping date is used to establish the warranty period start date. • and tested.
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