DitchWitch 750 Tracker User Manual
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1. Use equipment only as directed Wear personal protective gear e Check that equipment is clean and in good condition Contact your Ditch Witch dealer if you have any question about operation maintenance or equipment use 18 750 752 Tracker SAFETY CLASSIFICATIONS CLASSIFICATIONS Watch for the three safety alert levels DANGER WARNING and CAUTION Learn what each level means indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Watch for two other words NOTICE and IMPORTANT NOTICE can keep you from doing something that might damage the machine or someone s property It can also alert you against unsafe practices IMPORTANT can help you do a better job or make your job easier in some way 750 752 Tracker SAFETY 19 ALERTS ALERTS AX WARNING Incorrect procedures could result in death injury or property damage Learn to use equipment correctly Moving traffic hazardous situation Death or serious injury could result Avoid moving vehicles wear high visibility clothing post appropriate warning signs US Jobsite hazards OA could cause death or serious injury Use correct equipment and work m2. Turn on 750 752 Tracker and check four digit display code Holdfore aft left right button and press mode to review and start sending code IMPORTANT Continue to hold down fore aft left right button to adjust code Use on off button to advance first two digits 1 and use depth button to lower first two digits Use up arrow button to advance last two digits 2 and use down arrow to lower last two digits Press and hold button to advance or lower value quickly 28 750 752 Tracker OPERATION BEACON TRACKING MODES Remove tracker control key from drilling unit and keep in tracker operator s possession Drill and track bore until drill head enters target pit or exits ground Turn off tracker After 8 16 seconds tracker control light on drilling unit will come on and hydraulic power to thrust and rotation will be disabled Change downhole tools If you are tracking backreamer s path turn on tracker and enable code transmission After 8 16 seconds tracker control light on drilling unit will go off and thrust and rotation will function If you are not tracking backreamer s path install tracker control key on drilling unit Tracker control light on drilling unit will go off and thrust and rotation will function 750 752 Tracker OPERATION 29 BEACON TRACKING MODES Walkover Tracking Mode Location 1 Turn on tracker Make sure you can see fore aft arrows in center of display If you see lef
3. and make second depth estimate If the difference between the two estimates is not 1 0 3 m there is interference 32 750 752 Tracker OPERATION BEACON TRACKING MODES Pitch Tracker shows pitch 96 grade when used with beacons that provide this information see specific beacon literature Pitch shows beacon grade in percentages from down arrow 9996 45 degrees down to up arrow 99 45 degrees up Tracker displays this information to the left of roll display Grade beacons will send pitch in 0 1 increments from 1 45 and in 196 increments from 45 90 of Rise drop of Rise drop of Rise drop grade US metric grade US metric grade US metric 1 1 25 mm 12 12 45 4 1 356 mm 1 24 m 2 2 51 mm 14 1 5 50 4 6 432 mm 1 37 m 3 4 16 1 7 55 4 10 102 mm 483 mm 1 47 m 4 5 18 1 9 60 52 127 mm 533 mm 1 57 m 5 6 20 2 010mm 65 55 152 1 65 m 6 7 24 4 70 59 178 mm 711 mm 1 75 m 7 8 28 2 8 75 1 83 m 203 mm 813 mm 8 10 32 31 80 63 254 mm 940 mm 1 91 m 9 11 36 3 5 90 6 279 mm 1 04 m 2 03 m 10 T 305 40 39 99 7 2 13 m 1 14 m 750 752 Tracker OPERATION 33 LINE LOCATING MODE LINE LOCATING MODE To locate power lines select the following ine locating mode e frequency 50 Hz power 60 Hz power or 8 kHz
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5. ss0008h cdr Dimensions Length 12 75 in 32 4 cm Height 31 5 in 80 cm Width 6 in 15 2 cm Operating Weight 5 5 Ib 2 5 kg Operating Temperature Range 4 F to 122 F 20 C to 50 C 38 750 752 Tracker SPECIFICATIONS Antenna Configuration peak Operating Modes 12K beacon 29K beacon 60 Hz power 50 Hz power 8 kHz line active Radio Frequencies 750 2 752 9 Maximum Locating Range Beacon 0 75 ft 99 ft 11 in 22 9 cm 30 m Line 0 10 ft 0 3 m Depth Calibration Tolerances 4 in 10 cm at 10 ft 3 m 5 from 10 20 ft 3 6 1 m 10 beyond 20 ft 6 1 m Line Location Tolerances Active mode 3 at 10 ft 3 m Passive mode 5 at 6 ft 1 8 m 10 at 10 ft 3 m Batteries 6 C cell alkaline Battery Life approximately 20 hours Battery Saver unit shuts off after 5 minutes if no key is pressed Units are calibrated to these tolerances under test field conditions Actual field conditions may cause signal distortions or may contain noise sources which result in depth estimates that vary from these figures continuous use at 70 F 21 750 752 Tracker WARRANTY 39 WARRANTY Limited Product Warranty Policy Warranty Periods New Product A twelve month period starts on the date of delivery to the end user trackers remote displays receivers transmitters radars fault finders A six month period starts on the date of delivery to the end user directional and lo
6. 750 752 Tracker SUPPORT 1 SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SUPPORT SERIAL NUMBER RECORD Record the serial numbers and date of purchase of your Ditch Witch components in the spaces below Date of purchase Tracker serial number 2 750 752 Tracker SUPPORT SERVICE PROCEDURE SERVICE PROCEDURE Notify your authorized Ditch Witch dealer immediately of any malfunction of Ditch Witch 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 Return damaged parts to an authorized Ditch Witch dealer for inspection and warranty consideration Order genuine Ditch Witch replacement or repair parts from your Ditch Witch dealer Use of another manufacturer s parts may void warranty 750 752 Tracker FOREWORD 3 FCC Statement Internal Transmitter 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 equipment Read this manual before using your equipment Keep it with the equipment at all times for future reference If you sell your equipment be sure to give this manual to the new owner If you need a replacement copy contact your Ditch Witch dealer The descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject to change The Charles Machine Works Inc reser
7. CONTROLS 13 DISPLAY Tracker Information A variety of tracker information can be monitored in the display window Additionally several tracker display settings can be changed Battery Level Tracker battery level is shown graphically Display shows battery status in 33 steps When tracker battery drops below 10 tracker battery symbol outline flashes Replace si0003h cdr batteries immediately Volume Level Speaker volume can be adjusted by pressing the depth and on off buttons Available settings are low high and off si0004h cdr Depth Units Depth estimates can be displayed in four ways feeteinches inches centimeters or meters To change depth units press depth and mode buttons ss0011h cdr 14 750 752 Tracker CONTROLS DISPLAY Signal Strength Signal strength is shown graphically on bars at top of display and in numeric display It can be displayed two ways building from both sides into the middle a or building from left to right b To change signal strength display turn unit off Then press and hold depth button while turning unit on A N _ i B ss0016h eps Gain Gain amount of signal amplification is shown on bars below signal strength indicator Gain increases to the right 750 752 Tracker CONTROLS 15 DISPLAY Beacon Information Tracker displays a variety of information sent from the beacon Actual information sent depends on beacon used Tem
8. active IMPORTANT Transmitter is required to locate 8 KHz Setup If you are locating a line with the help of a transmitter connect transmitter as directed in transmitter operator s manual Select frequency at transmitter to match tracker frequency Location To locate a line 1 Sweep suspected area of line location 2 Strongest signal indicates location of line 3 Take depth reading 34 750 752 Tracker OPERATION LINE LOCATING MODE Troubleshooting ss0013h cdr If four dashes appear in the display signal appears to be above receiver and unit cannot estimate depth This message is usually caused by interfering signals Try relocating target signal 750 752 Tracker MAINTENANCE 35 GENERAL CARE MAINTENANCE GENERAL CARE The 750 752 tracker needs only minor maintenance under normal operating conditions Following these care instructions can ensure longer equipment life Do not drop the equipment Do not expose the equipment to high heat such as in the rear window of a car Clean equipment with a damp cloth and mild soap Never use scouring powder Do not immerse in any liquid Inspect housing daily for cracks or other damage If housing is damaged contact your Ditch Witch dealer for replacement Protect LCD from sharp blows from hard objects 36 750 752 Tracker MAINTENANCE 750 752 Tracker SPECIFICATIONS 37 SPECIFICATIONS ey 4122
9. ay on the 750 752 Tracker follows Co 750 752 Tracker CONTROLS CONTROLS CONTROLS On Off Pressing this button turns unit on and off v Fore Aft Left Right p Pressing this button while in walkover tracking 4 mode switches from fore aft to left right arrows Only one set of arrows will show at a time See si0001h cdr OPERATION for further information Up Pressing this button raises gain increases signal Down Pressing this button reduces gain decreases signal e ey This button estimates depth of properly located signal source when pressed See OPERATION for information on locating signals Mode Pressing this button changes location mode and operating frequency 750 752 Tracker CONTROLS 9 CONTROLS Depth On Off Pressing these buttons when tracker is on cycles volume from low to high to off Pressing and holding depth button before turning tracker on changes signal strength display See Signal Strength section later in this chapter for more information Depth Fore Aft Left Right Pressing these buttons switches LCD backlight off and on Depth Up Pressing these buttons enters tracker into calibration mode See OPERATION for further information Depth Down Pressing these buttons selects radio channel 750 Off CH1 CH2 will appear in display 752 Off CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9 will appear in display Depth Mode Pressing these buttons c
10. cate beacons A three month period starts on the date of delivery to the end user accessories cables clamps canoes bags and adapters Used Product Cosmetics A three month warranty starts on the date of delivery to the end user on used and refurbished products sold from Ditch Witch dealers Used products are non returnable Service and Repair A one month warranty on labor starts on the date the unit is repaired and a three month warranty on parts starts on the date the unit is repaired for all products Extended Warranty The extended warranty may be purchased at the time the equipment is sold or anytime within the original warranty period The extension is for an additional twelve or twenty four months for a total coverage of twenty four to thirty six months Exclusions All beacons and accessories 40 750 752 Tracker WARRANTY Details and Exclusions The warranty includes only Ditch Witch products and accessories that are manufactured and distributed by Ditch Witch The warranty compensates on defects in material or workmanship Defects will be determined through inspection by Ditch Witch or authorized repair centers Original purchaser must make the defective item available for inspection within 30 days of the date the part fails The warranty is limited to replacement of the defective part The replacement part may be new or remanufactured Repair and installation of defective part will be at no charge when prod
11. ethods Use and maintain proper safety equipment operate transmitter near explosive devices or blasting operations CAUTION Potential radio frequency RF hazard Operating this device within 4 in 10 cm of your body may cause RF exposure levels to exceed FCC RF exposure limits and should be Explosion possible Do not avoided 20 750 752 Tracker SAFETY ALERTS 750 752 Tracker OPERATION 21 BEACON TRACKING MODES OPERATION The 750 752 tracker has four operation modes tracker control walkover beacon tracking remote guidance and line locating Tracker control walkover beacon tracking and remote guidance work with 12K and 29K beacons CAUTION Potential radio frequency RF hazard Operating this device within 4 10 cm of your body may cause HF exposure levels to exceed FCC RF exposure limits and should be avoided This device must not be co located with any other radio transmitter The maximum antenna gain is 8 dBl IMPORTANT Large metal objects rebar power lines and any other kinds of interference can adversely affect depth estimates BEACON TRACKING MODES Set up You must calibrate tracker to each beacon frequency before beginning a beacon tracking job After calibration tracker can estimate depths from approximately 9 0 2 m to 100 30 5 m depending on beacon used Keep the following in mind when calibrating system Beacon and tracker should not be moved or
12. ft 1 2m A ss0014h cdr Distance will not be correct within one and a half times the drill head depth For example if you are drilling at 4 1 2 m you will be able to drill within 6 1 8 m of tracker To operate in remote guidance mode place unit in stand while it is turned off Press and hold mode button while pressing on off button Tracker and drill head can be up to 60 18 3 m apart when in remote guidance mode IMPORTANT Do not drill past tracker 750 752 Tracker OPERATION 31 BEACON TRACKING MODES Displayed Information Beacons send a variety of information to tracker All Ditch Witch beacons send pitch roll temperature and battery information Roll Beacon roll information is useful in determining the direction that the drilling tool will tend to travel when pushed without rotation The following chart shows typical tool face roll indications for directional drilling When beacon roll shows Drilling tool will move 1 or 2 o clock up and right 3 o clock right 4 or 5 o clock down and right 6 o clock down 7 or 8 o clock down and left 9 o clock left 10 or 11 o clock up and left 12 o clock up Depth To estimate beacon depth press depth button Estimated depth to beacon will be displayed To change depth units press depth and mode buttons All tracking and locating systems are subject to interference To quickly check for interference raise tracker 1 0 3 m
13. hanges depth units from default setting of feeteinches to inches centimeters or meters Down On Holding down button while turning unit on toggles gain control from auto to manual Display will show Auto if in automatic gain mode and will be blank if in manual gain mode 10 750 752 Tracker CONTROLS CONTROLS Fore Aft Left Right Mode Pressing these buttons enters tracker control mode and starts tracker control code transmission see OPERATION Fore Aft Left Right Depth Pressing and holding these buttons for three seconds calibrates roll see OPERATION Fore Aft Left Right Up Pressing and holding these buttons calibrates pitch see OPERATION 750 752 Tracker CONTROLS 11 SETUP SETUP Install batteries Use 6 C cell alkaline batteries in tracker To install e unscrew battery cover insert batteries as indicated e close cover and tighten screw check operation ss0028h cdr Check Operation Always check that tracker operates before leaving for jobsite and after every battery change To check operation e turn on tracker entire display will light briefly battery level will be shown graphically unit defaults to most recently used tracking mode 12 750 752 Tracker CONTROLS DISPLAY DISPLAY Mode Tracker can track beacons and locate lines Switch between modes by pressing mode button Beacon Mode Indicator si0005h cdr Line Mode Indicator 750 752 Tracker
14. imate or beacon is too far away for depth estimate 26 750 752 Tracker OPERATION BEACON TRACKING MODES Tracker Control Mode Overview AX WARNING Incorrect procedures could result in death injury or property damage Learn to use equipment correctly This mode allows 750 752 Tracker operator to disable hydraulic power to drilling unit thrust and rotation within 16 seconds This mode will not stop thrust and rotation immediately When tracker and display communications cease green tracker control light on drilling unit will come on and thrust and rotation will be disabled Troubleshooting tip If thrust and rotation do not work check whether tracker control light on drilling unit is on If it is communication has probably stopped between tracker and display or tracker is set to incorrect code If communication cannot be restored install tracker control key on drilling unit Tracker control light will go off and thrust and rotation will function IMPORTANT e Tracker operator cannot stop thrust and rotation from tracker with tracker control key installed in drilling unit and turned to disable position Tracker control mode is available on units with TC or DF at the end of their model descriptions 750 752 Tracker OPERATION 27 BEACON TRACKING MODES Operation 1 Turn on drilling unit Press and hold download button to display serial number on 750 752 Display om2401a eps
15. ke sure that itis 1 or lower If the pitch is more than 1 remove housing lid and adjust the beacon inside the housing to 196 or less and repeat steps 3 and 4 IMPORTANT If the 86GB is not within 1 of zero the tracker pitch will not calibrate Once the housing is level and the 86BG is within 196 push and hold the F A L R button and press the down arrow key This will reset the pitch shown on the tracker to zero To revert to actual pitch display press and hold the F A L R button and press the down arrow key then press the up arrow key This will reset the pitch display to show actual pitch rather than calibrated pitch 24 750 752 Tracker OPERATION BEACON TRACKING MODES Roll Calibration Calibrate roll display to 12 00 for use with mud motors or similar tools 1 Place beacon in housing Place housing at the 12 00 position IMPORTANT Depending on beacon insertion tracker may not show 12 00 roll 2 Push and hold F A L R key and press depth key for 3 seconds 3 Continue pressing F A L R key and roll will set to 12 00 Reset to actual roll 1 Push and hold F A L R key and press depth key for 3 seconds 2 Continue pressing F A L R key and press down arrow key once 750 752 Tracker OPERATION 25 BEACON TRACKING MODES Troubleshooting ss0013h cdr If four dashes appear in the display unit has not been calibrated or has been calibrated incorrectly beacon is too close for depth est
16. perature NIZ Beacon temperature is continuously displayed numerically C and F as well as in 33 segments on the temperature icon shown Operator should monitor beacon temperature ss0004h cdr throughout bore Temperature icon will flash after third segment is lit or when temperature reads 156 69 C and an audible alert will sound Watch for rapid changes in beacon temperature and cool beacon by pulling back a few inches and pumping fluid downhole Battery Level Beacon battery level is continuously shown When beacon battery is below 1096 beacon battery outline will flash Replace battery as Soon as possible Each segment represents ss0005h cdr 33 of battery life Roll Beacon roll is shown in a twelve segment roll indicator for all beacons The sections of the roll indicator light to indicate beacon roll position ss0012h cdr 16 750 752 Tracker CONTROLS DISPLAY Depth In walkover tracking and line locating modes estimated depth is shown in numeric display when depth button is pressed after beacon has been properly located In remote guidance mode approximate distance from beacon to tracker is shown in numeric display every 5 seconds 750 752 Tracker SAFETY 17 SAFETY Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment e Read and follow all safety precautions Donotoperate equipment unless you have completed proper training and read the operator s manual
17. rial Number Record 1 Service Procedure 2 FOREWORD 3 CONTROLS 2 19 1 2 e y i wax 7 Overview ee les 7 xr Ree ies Bde ME D DRE dere 8 Setup exse pueri uk vs 11 Display bet Pe p TEES 12 SAFETY 2 ERAI 45A AERA Rd bad 17 Classifications 18 xus er edic aia 19 OPERATION ume ew RAe 3x id 21 Beacon Tracking 21 Line Locating Mode 32 MAINTENANCE 35 General Care 35 SPECIFICATIONS 37 WARRANTY 2 rarena Ew Y x IRA MEE S 39 750 752 Tracker CONTENTS FCC Statement Internal Transmitter 750 752 Tracker CONTROLS 7 OVERVIEW CONTROLS OVERVIEW LE EE ES Lt Ci gu no kar nd ss0002h cdr The 750 752 Tracker performs well with a variety of beacons and can track shallow or deep bores It can track both 12K and 29K beacons and send beacon information to a display mounted on the drilling unit operator s station The 750 752 Tracker can also locate lines and cables Available modes are 8 kHz active when used with transmitter and 60 or 50 Hz passive for locating power cables A brief description of the buttons and displ
18. rotated until calibration is complete e Only depth estimation is affected by calibration Roll pitch left right deviation temperature and battery status are not affected Large metal objects rebar power lines and any other kinds of interference will adversely affect calibration 22 750 752 Tracker OPERATION BEACON TRACKING MODES Calibration Procedure 1 Select beacon frequency if necessary 2 Install beacon into drill head and place on ground exactly 10 3 m away from tracker Make sure no metal objects including drilling unit and drill pipe are within 20 6 m of tracker and toolhead 550015 3 Position tracker parallel to center of drill head 4 Turn tracker on and press and hold depth and up arrow keys until calibration mode is entered Release keys 5 Verify calibration by moving tracker 15 4 5 m away from toolhead Check depth If reading is not 15 4 5 m recalibrate tracker 6 Repeat for other frequency if needed IMPORTANT Some beacons transmit more than one frequency Calibrate tracker for each frequency separately 750 752 Tracker OPERATION 23 BEACON TRACKING MODES Grade Beacon Pitch Calibration 1 Place 86BG beacon into the housing and put the lid on the housing Use the Smart tool according to the instructions included with the level Use the Smart tool to level the housing to O Using the tracker check the pitch of the 86BG and ma
19. t right arrows press fore aft left right key Walk bore path with bottom of tracker parallel to beacon Do not hold tracker at right angle to beacon IMPORTANT A common problem when locating a beacon is secondary or ghost signals A typical beacon signal pattern shows a main signal and two weaker secondary signals Track beacon at main signal Familiarity with beacon signal pattern will lessen the effect of secondary signals Also the beacon tracking arrows will disappear when tracker is over secondary signal 3 When both fore aft arrows are on sweep tracker from side to side and use signal strength display to find lateral location of beacon point A 4 Step back until ghost is located no arrows in center of clock face and low signal strength and then move slightly forward until only one arrow is lit ss0027h cdr point B Press fore aft left right button to switch to left right arrows and sweep tracker back and forth until both left right arrows are on Switch back to fore aft arrows and move forward until both fore aft arrows and target is lit 7 Take depth estimate and mark spot 30 750 752 Tracker OPERATION BEACON TRACKING MODES Remote Guidance Mode Information is transmitted directly to display at drilling unit when tracker is in remote guidance mode Approximate distance from tracker to beacon not the estimated depth of the drill head is shown every 5 seconds T eft 1 8m 4
20. uct or item is delivered to Ditch Witch or an authorized repair center The product or item will be returned at no charge for return freight The warranty periods do not represent the useful life of Ditch Witch products and accessories f Ditch Witch products are purchased for commercial purposes as defined by the Commerical Code no warranties extend beyond the specific terms set forth in this limited warranty All other provisions of this limited warranty apply including duties imposed Ditch Witch products have been tested to deliver acceptable performance in most conditions This limited warranty applies to the original purchaser only Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so above limitation may not apply This limited warranty gives original purchaser specific rights that vary from state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction Each serial numbered piece of equipment must be registered by the selling dealer to establish the warranty start date 750 752 Tracker 41 When a registration is not received the Ditch Witch shipping date is used to establish the warranty period start date Product inspection and estimates may require that the unit be disassembled and tested Out of warranty inspection costs include labor accrued at the full labor rate plus return freight Approved out of warranty repair costs include parts labor accrued at full labor
21. ves the right to improve equipment Some product improvements may have taken place after this manual was published Thank you for buying and using Ditch Witch equipment FCC Statement Internal Transmitter FCC ID ITQ CMW R 75T FCC ID ITQ 752TKR This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications to the device not expressly approved by The Charles Machine Works Inc could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 4 750 752 Tracker FOREWORD FCC Statement Internal Transmitter Operator s Manual 750 Tracker 752 Tracker Issue No 3 2 OP 1 2008 Part Number 054 080 Copyright 1999 2000 2001 2005 2007 2008 by The Charles Machine Works Inc Perry Oklahoma EN Ditch Eq ES 2 7 ES 17 Ditch Witch CMW AutoCrowd Modularmatic Jet Trac Roto Witch Subsite Fluid Miser Perma Soil Power Pipe Super Witch Super Witch II Pierce Airrow The Underground and The Underground Authority Worldwide are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works Inc U S Patent No 5 065 098 4 881 083 Other U S and foreign patents pending 750 752 Tracker CONTENTS 5 FCC Statement Internal Transmitter SUPPORT x cerit senec amd Mel oed Les 1 Se
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