User's Manual

Target Steering
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Operator’s Manual
The Target Steering procedure requires correct placement of the receiver. The receiver must be placed
out in front of the transmitter on the bore path with its back end (where the battery pack is inserted) facing
the drill or the last locate points if drilling a curved path. The maximum horizontal distance from the
transmitter that the receiver should be placed is approximately 35 ft (10.7 m). Beyond this distance the
up/down information becomes less accurate.
Programming the Receiver for Target Steering
The receiver must be programmed with the desired target depth number. To program the receiver, see
the instructions under “Target Steering Menu” in the Receiver section.
The figure below shows the receiver’s locate screen with the Target Steering distance at the bottom. This
number is the horizontal distance that the receiver is from the transmitter. Use this number to help you
position the receiver a maximum distance of 35 ft (10.7 m) ahead of the tool.
Target Steering Locate Mode Screen
Turn Off Target Steering
To turn off Target Steering, toggle down when the Target Steering locate mode screen shown above is
displaying. The screen will return to the standard locate mode display and the receiver will stop acting as
a steering target.
Steering to the Target
Once the target depth number has been entered on the receiver and the receiver has been positioned
ahead of the tool as the target, select remote mode from the remote’s main menu (see “Main Menu” in the
Remote Display section). You will then see the Target Steering screen shown below.
Horizontal Distance
Between Transmitter
and Receiver
Transmitter
Temperature
Predicted Depth of
Transmitter
Transmitter Pitch
Locating Target
(FLP )
Roll/Pitch
Update Meter
Roll Indicator