DigiTrak IV User Manual
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1. Mark IV Remote Display The Mark IV remote display screen is configured in the same way as that on the receiver and it uses the same display symbols The remote display however has a main information screen and then only four menu options power on off telemetry channel selection backlight on off and hour meter The main information screen is described below and then the menu options are explained Specific information on remote steering with the Mark IV remote display and its use with a cable transmitter and with a DataLog mapping system is also included Main Information Screen The main information screen shown below is displayed when you turn on the Mark IV remote display unit The on off button on the remote works similar to the trigger on the receiver The speaker on the remote warns the operator if the transmitter s temperature is increasing temperature increases are accom panied by tones from the speaker to indicate that appropriate and immediate attention is required The speaker also emits tones during the DataLog function when a DataLog reading is received Remote Steering Indicator Roll Pitch Indicator with target in center should be flashing DisiTraxe Speaker On Off Button 425 251 0559 800 288 3610 Remote Display Battery Status Front of Mark IV Remote Display The main information screen changes when the receiver is over the transmitter or the positive locate line PLL2. Target in the Box 5 Turn the receiver 90 to the tool s direction and again center the target in the box by moving the receiver forward or backward as needed This is the FNLP which is where the tool will end up if it does not get a steering command 6 With the target in the box hold the trigger in for at least 1 second to lock in the signal During this time you will see the predicted depth with an arrow pointing down to a target ahead of the transmitter and the ultrasonic height The predicted depth is the depth the tool will be at when it reaches this point the FNLP if you do not give a steering command GRAO MARI Y Arrow pointing to target indicates the target is in the box and the Transmitter temperature receiver is above the FNLP or the replaces pitch reading RNLP If there is not an arrow when trigger is held in then the reading is the slant distance to the transmitter gt SPs Predicted Depth Screen 7 Mark the location directly below the display screen as the FNLP 8 Release the trigger to return to the locating screen 16 Dis iTrAxe Mark IV Operator s Manual We a HI AC DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Finding the Tool and the PLL 1 Atthe FNLP turn again to face the tool and drill and walk forward toward the last rod locate point 2 Note that the PLL appears in the top left of the display 3 Walk forward and the PLL
3. Transmitter roll The clock shows the 12 roll positions of the transmitter tool ai PRAK Mark IV Operator s Manual a VW Be LU DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED General Operation When you first turn on the Mark IV receiver you see the locating screen see page 5 You can then access the menu functions or you can proceed to locating see Locating Instructions page 14 To access the menu functions you simply click the trigger each trigger click advances you to the next menu function Each menu has a countdown sequence To change a menu setting you hold the trigger in while the counter goes down to 0 Once the counter reaches 0 release the trigger and you will hear three confirmation beeps indicating that the menu setting has been changed The display will then go back to the locating screen During locating to display the transmitter temperature and depth or predicted depth you hold the trigger in Before locating you also need to hold the trigger in for 1 second at one of the three locate points the front or rear negative locate point FNLP or RNLP or the positive locate line PLL This is necessary to lock in on a reference signal strength so that the receiver knows where it is with respect to the transmitter NOTE If you are changing a transmitter you must reinitiate the receiver shut it off and power it back up after installing the new transmitter You must then recalibrate the receiver using eit
4. as shown below The depth reading has an arrow below it pointing to the transmitter to indicate that the reading is the actual depth of the transmitter or PLL rather than the slant distance If there is not an arrow pointing down from the depth reading as shown in the above graphic then the distance is the slant distance to the transmitter rather than the actual depth TisiTrAxe Mark IV Operator s Manual 19 7 B ss i HS A DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Arrow pointing to tool head indicates the line is in the box and the receiver is above the transmitter or the PLL If there is not an arrow then the reading is the slant distance to the transmitter Depth Reading When Receiver Is Above Transmitter or PLL By holding in the on off button for 2 seconds or more the transmitter temperature is displayed in place of the pitch information as shown below Note that the arrow below the depth reading is pointing to a target in front of the transmitter this indicates that the receiver has the target in the box and is above the front or rear negative locate point FNLP or RNLP If the receiver is over the FNLP then the reading is the predicted depth If there are no arrows with the depth reading then the distance is the slant distance to the transmitter rather than the actual depth kEEFEO Aa a a tea CH O A d Transmitter temperature is displayed when on off button is held in Arrow poi
5. ft 1 83 m Note that the depth shown will match the measured distance You do not need to add the 5 in 13 cm antenna allowance using this method however it can be difficult to view the display for depth readings gt Repeat the above two steps in at least two more locations Method 1 6 ft 5 in 1 97 m Sch Mark IV Receiver top view Transmitter in Drill Head Method 2 eiii Mark IV Receiver side view Transmitter Depth Antenna Centerline Centerline eg Depth tolerance is 5 thus at a distance of 6 ft 1 83 m the error tolerance is 3 6 in 9 cm isiJraxe Mark IV Operator s Manual 11 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED 2 PT CALIBRATION Pi This display menu allows you to calibrate the receiver with the transmitter in the ground using a 2 point calibration procedure The receiver and transmitter must be turned on and the receiver must be held directly over the transmitter and about 12 in 30 cm above ground The transmitter s pitch needs to be less than 20 for the calibration to be accurate During the 2 point calibration procedure the receiver must be raised straight up at least 20 in 51 cm be sure to hold the receiver level and in the same plane with the transmitter 1 Click the trigger to advance to the 2 point calibration menu 8 rarae MARK iv El 1 t C Or CAL 3 gt I gt Piss 2 Point Calibration Screen First Point 2 Ho
6. menu choices Click the trigger until you reach the power on off menu o then hold the trigger in during the countdown from 3 to 0 to shut off the receiver isiTrAxe Mark IV Operator s Manual 5 mm H e AC DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Display Symbols ai p om 539 A mj Cn w We o o Telemetry channel setting Shows the current channel setting for the receiver The receiver must be set to the same channel as the remote display There are four channel settings 1 2 3 4 and an Off setting which indicates that the telemetry function is turned off and there is no signal to the remote display Locating icon Represents a bird s eye view of the receiver The locating icon is referred to as the box when using the target in the box and line in the box locating techniques Target Represents the front and rear negative locate points FNLP and RNLP When the receiver is positioned directly above a locate point the target will be in the box Line Represents the positive locate line PLL When the receiver is positioned directly above the PLL the line will be in the box The PLL also allows for off track locating when access over the tool is limited see DigiTrak Directional Drilling Locating System Operator s Manual Plus minus locating indicator The plus or minus sign in front of the signal strength value is used to guide the operator in finding the locate points FNLP and RNLP an
7. moves closer to the box 4 Center the PLL in the box Note that the sign changes to a sign like it does with the Mark Ill system Disfrace mamm bk isifa MARK Er D 12 t e ten 0 e HIEN r e el e A e A qe H qe 50 93 599 E TS E H El PLL Moving Toward the Box Line in the Box 5 Hold the trigger in to see the depth display Note the ultrasonic setting to verify a correct height above ground measurement NOTE The arrow that appears below the depth measurement and that points to the transmitter also appears on the remote display when a depth reading is taken Diarak Mari iv Arrow pointing to tool head indicates the line is in the box and the receiver is above the transmitter or the PLL If there is not an arrow then the reading is the slant distance to the transmitter Transmitter temperature replaces pitch reading when trigger is held in Depth Screen 6 Mark this location as the PLL You should now be standing above the tool 7 Release the trigger to return to the locating screen Confirmation of Exact Heading when Tool Deflects Left or Right Like the FNLP there is a point behind the transmitter called the rear negative locate point or RNLP When the FNLP and RNLP are connected they make a line that represents the transmitter s heading Where this line intersects the PLL is the position of the tool Using the locate points and the PLL to find the tool is more reli
8. AL CONTROL INCORPORATED S 5 You must now verify that a successful calibration was made to ensure that you get accurate depth readings You can use either of the two methods described below to check the depth distance in at least three locations one of which should be at your intended target depth The sketch given below shows precisely how to place the transmitter and the receiver for each method Method 1 gt Using the tape measure place the receiver on the ground parallel to the transmitter so that the distance from the centerline of the transmitter to the inside edge of the receiver measures a given amount in the example shown in the sketch a distance of 6 ft 5 in 1 97 m is used Due to the position of the depth antennas in the receiver you must add a 5 in 13 cm allowance to the distance you intend to check gt Pullin the trigger to view the depth display which should in our example read 6 ft 1 83 m Note that the depth shown will be the measured distance minus the 5 in 13 cm allowance gt Repeat the above two steps in at least two more locations Method 2 gt Using the tape measure place the receiver on the ground on its side so that the distance from the centerline of the transmitter to the bottom of the receiver measures a given amount in the example shown in the sketch a distance of 6 ft 1 83 m is used gt Pull in the trigger to view the depth display which should in our example read 6
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10. This is the recommended method for locating As you continue to drill or as the borepath curves you may be facing the last marked locate point rather than the drill rig The first position to find is the front negative locate point or FNLP The FNLP gives you the heading of the tool and the predicted tool depth The FNLP s distance ahead of the tool is dependent upon the tool s depth and pitch the deeper the tool the further in front the FNLP will be The FNLP is represented as a target on the receiver s display Finding the FNLP 4 Stand out in front of the tool facing the drill at a distance approximately 2 times the assumed depth 2 Hold the trigger in for 1 second and release to lock in the signal then begin walking toward the drill 3 As you approach the FNLP the target appears in the top left corner of the display and the signal strength increases DisiTrRaxe Mark IV Operator s Manual 15 Le mm HI AC DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED mmer S Darak Mark iv A E iaia MARK IV D 12 12 z t t e 9 Q 3 WM S 9 3 ai g e gt A ck gt m da m 4735 gt A A g a nn CNE d I gt Press gt Piss Target in Top Left Corner Target Moving Toward the Box 4 Continue to walk forward until the target moves into the tracking icon box Note that the sign changes to a like it does with the Mark III system 5 Diara amara iv
11. able and efficient than using the peak signal The RNLP is represented as a target Z on the receiver s display TisiTraxe Mark IV Operator s Manual 17 A HS A DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED S Finding the RNLP 1 While standing above the tool still facing the drill continue walking toward the drill the target will appear in the top left corner of the display and the signal strength will decrease araxe MARK I 12 2 4 ai CH gt 6 4 1 ge Ka a ES e 90 erte I EA EEM ba E Target in Top Left Corner 2 Walk forward until the target moves into the box Note that the sign changes to a sign like it does with the Mark III system iaae MARK iv 12 t KR CH q 6 D 4 0 pom Jg ZZA TN SD E Fis w _ _____ Target in the Box 3 Turn the receiver 90 to the tool s direction and again put the target in the box by moving the receiver forward or backward as needed 4 Mark this location as the RNLP 5 Connect the RNLP to the FNLP by a line This line represents the transmitter tool s heading NOTE If you hold the trigger in at the RNLP you will see a predicted depth reading This depth is only valid at the FNLP and must be ignored at the RNLP The receiver cannot discern between the RNLP and the FNLP a i IAEA 18 iTraxe Mark IV Operator s Manual q DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED
12. al to ensure you know how to operate the DigiTrak System properly to obtain accurate depth pitch roll and locate points Prior to the start of each drilling run test the DigiTrak System with the Transmitter inside the drill head to confirm that it is operating properly Regularly test system calibration while drilling using the ultrasonic function Always test calibration after you have stopped drilling for any length of time Test system for on site signal interference Background noise must be below 150 and signal strength must be at least 250 points above background noise during all locating operations REMEMBER If you are having difficulty on the job or if you have any questions about the operation of the DigiTrak System call DCI s Customer Service Department at 425 251 0559 or 800 288 3610 between 6 a m and 6 p m Pacific Time Monday through Friday for assistance iPRAK Mark IV Operator s Manual a A e AC DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED S Introduction The DigiTrak Mark IV Locating System incorporates significant upgrades that enhance its performance over earlier DigiTrak systems The Mark IV receivers and remotes have easy to read graphic displays and menu driven controls that make using and locating easier than ever You simply use the graphic display to guide you in positioning a target or a line in a box on the display window to locate the transmitter in the drill head You can also locate using th
13. d the locate line PLL Signal strength Displays the amount of Signal from the transmitter The signal strength scale ranges from 0 to 999 where 0 indicates no signal and 999 indicates signal saturation receiver and transmitter are very close Transmitter battery Depicts the transmitter s battery status Transmitter temperature Shows temperature status of transmitter An arrow pointing up next to the thermometer indicates increasing temperature an arrow pointing down indicates decreasing temperature A digital temperature reading is displayed below the clock whenever the trigger is held in Receiver battery Depicts the receiver s battery status Transmitter pitch Represents the inclination of the transmitter tool The pitch can be monitored in either percent slope or degrees The pitch value will be shown with the drill tool indicator behind it the drill tool indicator will point up for positive pitch and down for negative pitch Note the smaller superscripted 0 after the 5 in the transmitter pitch symbol This smaller number represents pitch in tenths of a percent 0 1 and is only displayed when using sensitive pitch transmitters Pitch roll update indicator The dot in the center of the clock should blink every 2 5 seconds indicating that current pitch and roll information is being received from the transmitter This also means that transmitter battery and temperature status updates are being received
14. d the receiver level at all times and maintain a constant height above ground distance r Marking Locate Positions wenn Center of Display The front and rear negative locate points FNLP and RNLP and the positive locate line PLL must be found and accurately marked during the locating procedure To mark a locate position after you have found it stand with the receiver level immediately above the locate point Look down the vertical axis that runs through the center of the display to project a plumb line to the ground The point where this plumb line hits the ground is the location that you should mark eon Front of Receiver HINT If you mark the FNLP and the RNLP and then find the PLL you can determine the exact location of the transmitter tool It will be immediately below the Place Marker point where the line connecting the FNLP and the jon SCH RNLP intersects the PLL For complete information on EE the FNLP RNLP and PLL see the DigiTrak Directional gt Drilling Locating System Operator s Manual Plumb Line for Marking Locate Points Locating the Transmitter With the DigiTrak Mark IV you can locate the transmitter tool and its heading while it moves whether standing in front of it behind it or toward the side You can also locate the tool either facing toward or away from the drill rig The following technique guides you to the tool while standing out in front of it facing the drill rig
15. e peak signal or plus minus signs as on earlier DigiTrak models The DigiTrak Mark IV system uses the same transmitters NiCad battery packs and battery chargers as the Mark lll system The Mark IV is also available as an upgrade to the Mark III equipment This manual gives information and instructions for the DigiTrak Mark IV Locating System Many of the principles are the same as in the previous DigiTrak systems so we frequently recommend in this manual that you refer to the DigiTrak Directional Drilling Locating System Operator s Manual to understand how to best operate the system We have provided a copy of the locating system manual here behind the tab divider marked DigiTrak Locating Information If you need a copy of the DigiTrak Locating Information section please call Digital Control Incorporated at 800 288 3610 or 425 251 0559 On Off On The Mark IV receiver is turned on by clicking the trigger once You will then see the locating screen The display symbols that appear on the locating screen as shown below are described in the next section see page 6 Dafra MARK iv Transmitter Roll Telemetry Clock Channel Setting Target in the Box Locating Display Pitch Roll Update Indicator Transmitter Pitch Plus Minus Locating Indicator Signal Strength Receiver Battery Transmitter Battery Transmitter Temperature Locating Screen Off To turn the unit off you must first access the
16. ence from 2 to 0 and then release the trigger 3 When the counter reaches 0 there will be a pause and then you will hear three confirmation beeps and will see a checkmark at the bottom of the display unless a fault is detected If a fault is detected you will see Err displayed along with an error code indicating the nature of the problem for example the 001 error code indicates that there is background noise Before continuing you must trouble shoot the problem or retest in a different area r N DisiTrRAxo MARK IV Dafra aam kr Selftest Menu Display Selftest Error Screen DEPTH UNITS FTIN This display menu allows you to set the Mark IV system to display values depth and temperature in either English ft in and F or metric m cm and C units 1 Click the trigger to advance to the depth units menu The display will indicate the current setting 2 Hold the trigger in through the countdown sequence from 3 to 0 3 When the counter reaches 0 you will hear three confirmation beeps and will see the unit setting change and a checkmark appear at the bottom of the display 4 Release the trigger to return to the locating screen o Disifraxe MARX iv eo om Do S karano lo ESA Depth Units Display Menu siTraxe Mark IV Operator s Manual 13 PITCH UNITS This display menu allows you to set the Mark IV system to display pitch values in either degre
17. es or percent of slope 1 Click the trigger to advance to the pitch units menu The display will indicate the current setting 2 Hold the trigger in through the countdown sequence from 3 to 0 3 When the counter reaches 0 you will hear three confirmation beeps and will see the unit setting change and a checkmark appear at the bottom of the display 4 Release the trigger to return to the locating screen A HS A DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED 8 ISRAK MARK I 3 gt Pre S EE Pitch Units Display Menu 12 HOUR METER LV 6 This display menu allows you to view the actual run time for the Mark IV receiver 1 Click the trigger to advance to the hour meter menu 2 The hour meter will display the run time in hours minutes and seconds and the hand on the clock will be rotating to count down 5 second increments You do not need to hold the trigger in 3 The display will return to the locating screen when the trigger is clicked once ia ARAK MARK kr Thousands of Hours Seconds EZ r a Hours Minutes Dict Commo heconmona co a Hour Meter Display _ _ _ __MMMMMMM a aum 14 aiTrAxe Mark IV Operator s Manual B ss _ AA AC DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED S Locating Instructions Handling the Receiver IMPORTANT NOTE Itis critical that you hold the receiver correctly to obtain accurate readings You must hol
18. her the 1 point or 2 point technique see pages 10 11 Display Menu Functions Each of the display menus is described below along with instructions for how to change the menu settings The menus are listed in the order that they appear DATALOG This display menu allows you to record a DataLog reading The procedure sends information to the remote display at the drill rig for recording by the DataLog module The drill operator must push the record button on the DataLog module before a DataLog reading can be recorded NOTE The DataLog menu only appears when the telemetry system is on 1 Click the trigger to access the DataLog menu 2 Hold the trigger in while holding the receiver level and steady through the countdown sequence from 3 to 0 3 When the counter reaches 0 you will hear three confirmation beeps and will see a checkmark at the bottom of the display indicating that a reading has been sent back to the DataLog module M DisilrRaxe MARK iv d ef em Como INCORPORATED a DataLog Display Menu A DisiPRaxe Mark IV Operator s Manual 7 B ss mmm HS AC DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED 4 Release the trigger to return to the locating screen 5 The remote display will also sound three confirmation beeps when it receives the receiver s signal and the LCD reading on the DataLog module will be incremented by one count If the DataLog unit fails to increment one count the above ste
19. isiPRAK Mark IV Locating System Operator s Manual DIGITAL a CONTROL _ INCORPORATED 425 S W 41 St e Renton WA 98055 USA e Phone 425 251 0559 800 288 3610 Fax 425 291 0005 e www digitrak com H ES o m e i DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Copyright 2000 by Digital Control Incorporated All rights reserved July 2000 Edition Trademarks The DCI logo DigiTrak iGPS SuperSonde DataLog and TransiTrak are registered trademarks and Eclipse FasTrak LT SuperCell Mark IV target in the box line in the box and look ahead locating are trademarks of Digital Control Incorporated Patents The DigiTrak Locating System is covered by one or more of the following U S Patents 5 155 442 5 337 002 5 444 382 5 633 589 5 698 981 5 726 359 5 757 190 5 764 062 5 767 678 5 878 824 5 914 602 5 926 025 5 933 008 5 961 252 5 990 682 5 990 683 6 002 258 6 005 532 6 008 651 6 014 026 6 035 951 6 057 687 6 066 955 Sale of a DigiTrak Receiver does not convey a license under any patents covering the DigiTrak Transmitter or underground drill housing Other patents pending Limited Warranty All products manufactured and sold by DCI are subject to the terms of a Limited Warranty A copy of the Limited Warranty is included with your DigiTrak Locating System it can also be obtained by contacting DCI Customer Service 800 288 3610 or 425 251 0559 or by co
20. ld the trigger in while holding the receiver level and steady through the countdown sequence from 5 to 0 3 When the counter reaches 0 you will hear three confirmation beeps and will see a checkmark at the bottom of the display 4 Release the trigger and the display will show the receiver side view with P2 on the display and the countdown will be restarted at 5 E DiaiJRaxe marx sy 2 Point Calibration Screen Second Point 5 Raise the receiver straight up at least 20 in 51 cm and then hold the trigger in 6 When the counter reaches 0 you will hear three confirmation beeps and will see a checkmark at the bottom of the display to indicate a successful calibration has been conducted Release the trigger to return to the locating screen The 2 point procedure may need to be completed a few times to get a good calibration Refer to the DigiTrak Directional Drilling Locating System Operators Manual Receiver Section under Calibrating the Receiver for instructions on how to verify a proper 2 point calibration DN d 12 ii TRA e Mark IV Operator s Manual Des mmm B AC DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED a SELFTEST This display menu allows you to conduct a self diagnostic test on the receiver This test must be conducted in an interference free area with no active transmitters within range 1 Click the trigger to advance to the selftest menu 2 Hold the trigger in through the countdown sequ
21. nnecting to DC s web site www digitrak com Important Notice All statements technical information and recommendations related to the products of Digital Control Incorporated DCI are based on information believed to be reliable but the accuracy or completeness thereof is not warranted Before utilizing any DCI product the user should determine the suitability of the product for its intended use All statements herein refer to DC products as delivered by DCI and do not apply to any user customizations not authorized by DCI nor to any third party products Nothing herein shall constitute any warranty by DCI nor will anything herein be deemed to modify the terms of DCI s existing limited warranty applicable to all DCI products FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules of the Federal Communications Commission These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the e
22. nting to target indicates the target is in the box and the receiver is above the FNLP or the RNLP If there is not an arrow then the reading is the slant distance to the transmitter Up or down arrow indicates increasing or decreasing trend in transmitter temperature Predicted Depth Reading When Receiver Is Above FNLP or RNLP with On Off Button Held in to Display Transmitter Temperature Menu Options The menu options are accessed in the same way as on the receiver Click the on off button to get to the menu screens and then hold the button in for the countdown Power On Off With the power on off menu displayed as shown in the picture to the right hold the button in for the countdown sequence from 3 to 0 to turn the unit off J 20 isiTrAxe Mark IV Operator s Manual a _ WS y DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Telemetry Channel Selections The telemetry channel menu shown in the picture on the right allows you to change the telemetry channel setting Hold the button in to cycle through the four channel options 1 2 3 4 and release when the desired setting is selected Backlight On Off At the backlight on off menu option shown in the picture on the right hold the on off button in to turn the display backlight on or off Hour Meter The hour meter menu option displays the amount of time that the remote display unit has been KHR running turned on In the picture on the right the hour me
23. ps must be repeated POWER This display menu allows you to turn off the receiver power 1 Click the trigger to advance to the power menu 2 Hold the trigger in through the countdown sequence from 3 to 0 ye iaia mar iv O I gt Cries KE Power Off Screen 3 When the counter reaches 0 you will hear three confirmation beeps and will see a checkmark at the bottom of the display 4 Release the trigger and the unit will shut off ULTRASONIC II This display menu allows you to take an ultrasonic height above ground measurement 1 Click the trigger to advance to the ultrasonic menu 2 Hold the trigger in while holding the receiver steady through the countdown sequence from 2 to 0 3 When the counter reaches 0 you will hear three confirmation beeps and the ultrasonic height will be displayed along with a checkmark at the bottom of the display 4 Release the trigger to return to the locating screen Pa DisifRaxe marx iv iaae MARK iv ETTA lt C omo IncoRpoRA TE Se Ultrasonic Menu Screen Successful Ultrasonic Measurement 3 AO AAA AZ _ A 8 sGiJRAK Mark IV Operator s Manual W s mm HS y DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED yA eee 0 080 _ NOTE If the receiver is less than 12 in 30 cm above the ground or sitting on the ground or if the ultrasonic function is not operating properly an ultrasonic reading of 0 will be displayed you
24. pu e ee TRAS MARK iv PRA MARK ZE gt SPs Backlight Is Turned Off Backlight Is Turned On 3 When the counter reaches 0 you will hear three confirmation beeps and the light bulb will either light up as the backlight comes on or it will become unlit and the backlight will turn off 4 Release the trigger to return to the locating screen NOTE The backlight automatically comes on for a few seconds at startup then it defaults to the off setting even if you have reset it previously 1 PT CALIBRATION a This display menu allows you to calibrate the receiver using a 1 point calibration procedure The receiver and transmitter must be turned on and placed on the ground parallel to each other Use a tape measure to position the receiver so that its inside edge is 10 ft 5 in 3 13 m from the center of the transmitter housing 1 Click the trigger to advance to the 1 point calibration menu 2 Hold the trigger in while holding the receiver steady through the countdown sequence from 5 to 0 3 When the counter reaches 0 you will hear three confirmation beeps and will see a checkmark at the bottom of the display to indicate a successful calibration has been conducted 4 Release the trigger to return to the locating screen RAS MARK zk ee Geet Zeng INCOR RATED 1 Point Calibration Screen 10 TiaiJRaxe Mark IV Operator s Manual ee mmm HS I AC DIGIT
25. quipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures gt Reorient or relocate the DigiTrak Receiver gt Increase the separation between the problematic equipment and the DigiTrak Receiver gt Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit gt Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications to the DCI equipment not expressly approved and carried out by DCI will void the user s limited warranty and the FCC s authorization to operate the equipment 2 si TrRAxe Mark IV Operator s Manual a mm SI AC DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Table of Contents A ee wensimih womineing EES IN General Operation rc es leede Locating Inetructlong sees Handling the Receive ett Marking Locate Positions ee Locating the Transmitter ENEE Finding the FNLP coccion enero Finding the Tool and the BLL eene Confirmation of Exact Heading when Tool Deflects Left or Right comcommomonrenasacensrzas Finding the RNLP o nee eterno Mark IV Remote Display cmommommsrr reee Main Information Screen sssssssscesssssserssessesnsnneraessnnensnsssacnncenensesuscacnansansneseaeeseners Menu OPTIONS seenen GE e EE eeeeegediddee Cable System cn es DataLog Function seess Darase Mark IV Operator s Manual m H A DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Safety Precautions and Warning
26. s IMPORTANT NOTE All operators must read and understand the precautions and warnings given below and listed in the DigiTrak Directional Drilling Locating System Operator s Manual gt 2 Serious injury or death can result if underground drilling equipment makes contact with an underground utility such as a high voltage electrical cable or a natural gas line El RE locating equipment correctly to obtain proper performance Substantial property damage and liability can result if underground drilling equipment makes contact with an underground utility such as a telephone fiber optic water or sewer line 4 Work slowdown and cost overruns can occur if drilling operators do not use the drilling or Directional drilling operators MUST at all times Understand the safe and proper operation of drilling and locating equipment including the use of ground mats and proper grounding procedures e Ensure that all underground utilities have been located exposed and marked accurately prior to drilling e Wear protective safety clothing such as dielectric boots gloves hard hats high visibility vests and safety glasses e Locate and track the drill head accurately and correctly during drilling e Comply with state and local governmental regulations e g OSHA e Follow all other safety procedures Carefully review this manual and the DigiTrak Directional Drilling Locating System Operator s Manu
27. s transmitter is lined up with receiver d Display During Remote Steering When Transmitter is Aligned with Receiver Cable System When using the cable transmitter a c will appear next to the channel setting indicating that a cable transmitter is being used to send the data to the remote display The c will flash each time a pitch roll update is received from the cable transmitter 12 o gt gt gt KKK ot 0 Flashing c Indicates Cable Transmitter Remote Display when Cable Transmitter Is Used NOTE The flashing c may appear when not using the cable transmitter if the remote display receives a very strong signal from a battery operated transmitter within very close range 5 ft or 1 5 m DataLog Function The DigiTrak Mark IV remote display unit works differently when using the DataLog function than earlier DigiTrak remote displays The correct procedure for taking a DataLog reading using the Mark IV system is given below Please also refer to the DataLog Operator s Manual 1 Press the Write button on the DataLog module to place the unit in standby mode which is indicated by a flashing LCD on the DataLog module 2 At the Mark IV receiver record a DataLog reading see instructions on page 7 3 The remote display will sound three confirmation beeps when it receives the DataLog information and the LCD count on the DataLog module will be incremented by one AA en cat A IA Se ee 22 isiTrAxe Mark IV
28. ter shows that the remote display unit has i 4522 been running for 2 145 hours 35 minutes and 12 seconds Click the on off button once to exit the hour meter and return to the main information screen Remote Steering Instructions Instructions for using the Mark IV system for remote steering are given below Please refer first to Remote Steering under the Remote Display section in the DigiTrak Directional Drilling Locating System Operator s Manual for instructions on how to set up the equipment Once the transmitter is lined up with the receiver the arrow will appear below the depth reading and when perfectly aligned the target symbol in the center of the remote steering indicator will blink If the tool gets off course then the arrows to the left or right will start flashing depending on the direction in which it has gone off course The further the tool goes off course then the further to the left or right of the target symbol the flashing arrows will be For example the arrow to the left of the target symbol will start blinking if the tool deviates to the left and as it goes further to the left then the arrows further to the left of the target symbol will be flashing DisiTraxe Mark IV Operator s Manual 21 A HIE A DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED ee Remote Steering Indicator with Target in Center gt rPrredd lt lt ian CH a A E 4 Arrow pointing to Ween tool head indicate
29. will hear two long tones and a crossed check mark will appear at the bottom of the display Ze besaat marc E Display Showing Zero 0 Ultrasonic Measurement TELEMETRY t A This display menu allows you to change the telemetry channel setting This is the channel that the receiver uses to communicate with the remote display The two must be set to the same channel 1 Click the trigger to advance to the telemetry menu where the current channel setting is displayed 2 Hold the trigger in through the countdown sequence from 2 to 0 3 When the counter reaches 0 you will hear three confirmation beeps and will see a checkmark at the bottom of the display 4 While still holding the trigger in the channel settings will cycle slowly through all five settings Off 1 2 3 4 5 Release the trigger when the correct setting is displayed and you will return to the locating screen s DisilRAxe ARK GV D lt IrE Comm a Telemetry Channel Setting BACKLIGHT Ze This display menu allows you to turn on or off the display backlight 1 Click the trigger to advance to the backlight menu a light bulb will appear on the display if the backlight is on the bulb will be lit up if it is off the bulb will appear unlit 2 Hold the trigger in through the countdown sequence from 2 to 0 ee 9 DisiJraxe Mark IV Operator s Manual Le a AC DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED
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