User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Mark III Directional Drilling Locating System
- Table of Contents
- Table of Contents (Cont.)
- Table of Contents (Cont.)
- Safety Precautions and Warnings
- Safety Precautions and Warnings (Continued)
- Dear Customer:
- 3-3000-00b-F.pdf
- 3-3000-00c-F.pdf
- Receiver
- Display Window Icons
- On/Off
- Receiving the Transmitter’s Signals
- Clicking vs. Holding the Trigger
- Changing the Receiver’s Channel Setting
- Changing the Depth Measurement Units (English vs. Metric)
- Battery Status Display for Receiver and Transmitter
- Warning Tones for Transmitter Overheat
- Ultrasonic Function
- Calibrating the Receiver
- Using Depth Antenna Plumb Line to Mark Locate Points
- Finding Firmware Version
- 5.0 Series Firmware Functions
- Receiver
- 3-3000-00d-F.pdf
- 3-3000-00e-F.pdf
- 3-3000-00f-F.pdf
- 3-3000-00g-F.pdf
- 3-3000-00h-F.pdf
- 3-3000-00i-F.pdf
- 3-3000-00j-F.pdf
- Locating
- Locating Mode
- Locate Points (FNLP & RNLP) and Locate Line (PLL)
- Handling the Receiver
- Distance Between FNLP and RNLP Due to Depth, Pitch, and Topography
- Using Plus/Minus Indicators for Locating
- Locating the Transmitter from the Drill
- Locating the Transmitter from the Front
- Method for Confirming Position
- Locating on the Fly
- Off-Track Locating
- Splitting the Front and Rear Negative Locate Points
- Four-Turn Technique
- Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between FNLP & RNLP
- Running off Pitch or Calculating Depth from Pitch
- Transmitter’s Signal Shape
- Antenna Configuration
- Signal Reception
- Front and Rear Negative Locate Points
- Positive Locate Line Above Transmitter
- Locating
- 3-3000-00k-F.pdf
- 3-3000-00l-F.pdf
- 3-3000-00m-F.pdf
- 3-3000-00n-F.pdf
- 3-3000-00o-F.pdf
- 3-3000-00p-F.pdf
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System Operating Instructions
Start-up Procedure
1. Ensure that the transmitter has fresh C-cell alkaline batteries installed and place the transmitter inside
the tool housing.
2. Click the receiver trigger, located under the handle. All the displays will illuminate, and a tone will
sound.
3. Ensure that the receiver’s battery pack does not indicate low battery power (bottom window would
display “BAT”).
4. Complete electrical interference check (see Operational Tests Section).
5. Verify that the receiver is displaying pitch/roll updates by watching the squiggle (“~”) in the top left
window. The squiggle should briefly flash every 2.5 seconds.
6. Roll the transmitter housing on a flat surface (with the transmitter inside) to verify that the transmitter’s
clock positions match the display in the top right window.
7. Lay a tape measure between the transmitter in the housing and the receiver.
8. Complete the calibration procedure (see “Calibrating the Receiver” in the Receiver Section).
9. Verify that the distance displayed in the bottom window matches the distance on the tape measure at
varying distances, in particular 1.5 times the target depth for the intended borepath.
Shutdown Procedure
The receiver will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes of no signal received. To turn the unit off
when a signal is present, click the trigger once and, during the tone, quickly click 4 times. All windows will
blank out, indicating that the unit is off. To turn off a pre-5.0 series firmware receiver when a signal is
present, you must manually remove the battery. (For more information on the 5.0 series firmware and
operating/display differences, see “Clicking vs. Holding the Trigger” and “5.0 Series Firmware Functions”
in the Receiver Section.)
Moisture and Temperature Avoidance
The DigiTrak Receiver and Remote Display are rainproof but not waterproof and should be protected
from immersion or excessive splashing. In addition, condensation inside the equipment can occur if the
equipment is subjected to repeated large temperature changes. Avoid sudden, large temperature
changes to protect from condensation buildup. Placing a cold beverage can on the display window will
confirm the presence of moisture if there is a ring of droplets after the can is removed.
Contact DCI at 425-251-0559 or 800-288-3610 for field “drying” technique.
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