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
System Operation
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Optimal Operating Temperatures
The minimum operating temperature for the DigiTrak locating equipment is -4°F (-20°C). All battery-
operated equipment is prone to “capacity loss” in cold temperatures. Excessively cold temperatures can
result in slow display response and increased measurement errors. The maximum temperature for
receivers and remote displays is 176°F (80°C). Operation in direct sunlight can cause temperatures
greatly in excess of the air temperature. The maximum temperature for transmitters varies between
180°F (82°C) and 220°F (104°C) depending on the model—see Transmitter Specifications at end of
Transmitter Section.
General Maintenance
Please observe the following general maintenance requirements:
¾ Turn off all equipment when not in use. Remove the batteries from the receiver and/or the remote
display when done using the equipment.
¾ Do not ship any DigiTrak locating equipment with the batteries inside. Always remove the batteries
from the equipment before shipping.
¾ Do not use chemicals to clean the transmitter.
¾ Do not leave the transmitter in the housing overnight.
¾ Store the DigiTrak equipment in cases, away from heat, cold, and moisture. Perform tests to confirm
proper operations.
¾ Do not disassemble or attempt to repair DigiTrak locating equipment.
¾ Contact DCI at 425-251-0559 or 800-288-3610 or visit our web site at
www.digitrak.com to stay
current with the latest innovations.
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Mark III Operator’s Manual