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1. FI 5 IRAK Series Displav AURORA Operator s Manual Panel Mounted AP8 DIGITAL CONTROL MU dci digital control com INCORPORATED www DigiTrak com gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED V403 2800 00 B1 Jan 2015 For AP8 software v2 0 and later 2015 Digital Control Incorporated All rights reserved Trademarks The DCI logo DigiTrak F2 F5 MFD SE SST Target Steering and TensiTrak are U S registered trademarks and Aurora Ball in the Box and F Series are trademarks of Digital Control Incorporated Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc Limited Warranty All products manufactured and sold by Digital Control Incorporated DCI are subject to the terms of a Limited Warranty A copy of the Limited Warranty is included at the end of this manual it can also be obtained by contacting DCI Customer Service 425 251 0559 or 800 288 3610 or on DCI s website www Digilrak com Important Notice All statements technical information and recommendations related to DCI products are based on information believed to be reliable However DCI does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such information Before using any DCI product the user should determine the suitability of the product for its intended use All statements herein refer to DCI products as delivered by DCI for use with horizontal directional drilling in the ordinary course and do not apply t
2. Authorized DCI Dealer where it was purchased If you are unable to resolve the problem through your Authorized DCI Dealer contact DCI s Customer Service Department in Kent Washington USA at 1 800 288 3610 or for international markets the corresponding telephone number for that market between 6 00 a m and 6 00 p m Pacific Time and ask to speak with a customer service representative Prior to returning any DCI product to DCI for service you must obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Failure to obtain an RMA may result in delays or return to you of the DCI product without repair 2 After contacting a DCI customer service representative by telephone the representative will attempt to assist you in troubleshooting while you are using the DCI product during actual field operations Please have all related equipment available together with a list of all DCI product serial numbers It is important that field troubleshooting be conducted because many problems do not result from a defective DCI product but instead are due to either operational errors or adverse conditions occurring in User s drilling environment 3 Ifa DCI product problem is confirmed as a result of field troubleshooting discussions with a DCI customer service representative the representative will issue an RMA number authorizing the return of the DCI product and will provide shipping directions You will be responsible for all shipping costs including any insuranc
3. COMPLETENESS OF SUCH DATA MAY BE IMPACTED BY A VARIETY OF FACTORS INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ACTIVE OR PASSIVE INTERFERENCE INCLUDING FROM SALT WATER AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FAILURE TO CALIBRATE OR USE THE DEVICE PROPERLY AND OTHER FACTORS 9 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY DCIS TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU FROM ALL CAUSES OF ACTION AND UNDER ALL THEORIES OF LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE VALUE OF THE SOFTWARE IN NO EVENT WILL DCI BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOST INFORMATION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY ARISES FROM ANY CLAIM BASED UPON CONTRACT WARRANTY TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE AND WHETHER OR NOT DCI HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES DCI SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE CONTENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR ANY PART THEREOF INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED THEREIN LIBEL INFRINGEMENTS OF RIGHTS OF PUBLICITY PRIVACY TRADEMARK RIGHTS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION PERSONAL INJURY LOSS OF PRIVACY MORAL RIGHTS OR THE DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION ONE OR MORE REPRESENTATIVES OF DCI OR OF A RESELLER OF DCI MAY ARRIVE AT YOUR JOB SITE FOR PURPOSES OF DEMONSTRATING THE FEATURES AND BENEFITS OF THE AURORA PRODUCT WITH A DCI LOCATING SYSTEM YOU HEREBY EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AG
4. Operator s Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED l gt CI Fluid Pressure Transmitter Using a fluid pressure transmitter FPT or TensiTrak will show instantaneous fluid pressure on the right side of the screen The pressure icon on the Home Normal screen will flash yellow slowly when the pressure reaches the warning level and f flash red quickly when it reaches the critical level These warnings are accompanied bv audible beeps A blue ball on the gauge marks the maximum Warning recorded pressure it resets when Aurora restarts Z Readings exceeding the maximum value of 250 psi 17 2 bar will display as OL Critical Warning and critical values are user defined as specified on the Alarms screen f see page 14 The Fluid Pressure Historv graph below the pressure value shows a graph of the Historv last four minutes of fluid pressure readings Use this historv to determine if HAW pressure is trending up or down If you are not using an FPT or TensiTrak transmitter pressure data will not display Depth Readings When the receiver takes a depth reading at the locate line LL Aurora adds the blue Depth Bar which provides transmitter depth and pitch information beside the roll indicator IOC F5 Ch 1 b S 3 12PM og Depth timer 100 1 HAG on Current pitch gt 1 0 Depth at time of reading Depth bar Pitch at time of reading ale Home Screen Depth Reading
5. long whip antenna for extended range refer to the separate installation guide for important installation and safety information Multi Function Cable Box A Multi Function Cable Box MFCB is required when drilling with an SST Steering Tool or cable transmitter For details on connecting the MF CB refer to the MFCB Operator s Manual available at www DigiTrak com For more information on using Aurora with these transmitters please see Working with the MECB on page 32 6 DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED CI Main Menu Power On Aurora automatically turns on and displays the Home screen when it receives power To temporarily lock the screen so you can wipe it clean without making selections press and release the power button on the back A padlock displays JE ET m beside the DCI logo in the upper left of the screen to indicate the screen is locked Press and release the power button again to unlock the screen To put the Aurora into a low power state with the screen off and processor halted hold the power button in for approximately two seconds Press and release the power button again to resume Telemetry channel me L mm ae F5 Ch 1 byd F 3 12PM Transmitter temperature 0 3 lt Taskbar Home Screen The Aurora touchscreen features a taskbar at the bottom and shortcuts directly to key features For example to change the telem
6. on the receiver for a standard transmitter will displav on Aurora automaticallv To enable roll offset for a cable transmitter tap Main Menu e Peripherals B and then the Roll Offset o tab Menu shortcut Tap and hold the roll indicator 00 The letters RO on Aurora s roll indicator indicate when it is compensating for roll offset Temperature All DigiTrak transmitters including TensiTrak are equipped with an internal Normal digital thermometer Drill head temperatures typically range from 64 to 104 F l 18 to 407 C during drilling The temperature icon on the Home screen will flash orange slowly when the temperature reaches the warning level and flash red l quickly when it reaches the critical level These warnings are accompanied by Warning audible beeps Suspend drilling when drill head temperature exceeds 118 F d 487 C to permit cooling Because the digital thermometer is inside the transmitter temperature increases Critical due to external drilling conditions will take time to transfer to the transmitter and d then the thermometer Resolve increases in temperature quickly to avoid irreversible damage g Historv Warning and critical values are user defined as specified on the Alarms screen see page 14 The Temperature Historv graph below the temperature value shows a graph of the last four minutes of temperature readings Use this historv to determine if temperature is trending up or down 22 DigiTrak Aurora
7. panel shows the transmitter drill head having reached the intended bore path and drilling directly toward the target While drilling monitor the yellow steering indicator ball closely make small steering adjustments and watch and wait for the results The closer the drill head is to the receiver the more sensitive the steering indicator becomes s it approaches the target reduce the amount of the turn When the indicator is centered on the target and surrounded by a green ring the drill head is correctly positioned on the intended bore path to drill toward the target IDET F5 Ch 1 byd F 3 12PM Alignment marks LE Target Steering Screen Drill Head Aligned On Intended Bore Path This screen shows the drill head correctly aligned to reach the target at 7 8 2 3 m ahead and the drill head is currentiv 1 11 0 6 m below the horizontal plane of the receiver At this point the closer the pitch is to zero the less the indicator will tend to move above or below the target The red alignment marks help show when the drill head is aligned with the target The yellow steering indicator ball can only show steering corrections within the limits of the target steering screen Once the ball nears the edge or has pegged drilling farther off course will not be reflected on the remote display Make the necessary steering corrections and when the ball begins moving closer to the target be prepared to reduce t
8. symptoms of overheating is an unresponsive touchscreen To restore functionalitv in this case shade the displav from direct sunlight turn down the screen brightness and allow it to cool If possible turn the displav completelv off using the power button or bv removing power from the displav After sufficient cooling time full functionality will return If Aurora senses it is overheating it will slow processing tasks to minimize heat and protect internal components lf overheating continues it will shut down before anv damage can occur lf this happens stop drilling immediatelv keep the Aurora off and in shade and allow fifteen minutes for it to cool before restarting If excessive heat causes the touch function to become unresponsive vou can still use a USB mouse to make selections such as accessing the Settings window to lower the screen brightness General Turn off the displav when not in use Store the displav in its case awav from extremes of heat cold and moisture Test to confirm proper operation prior to use Inspect the display daily and contact DCI if you see any damage or problems Do not disassemble or attempt to repair DigiTrak Aurora Operator s Manual 3 gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Introduction Aurora DigiTrak Series Display Panel Mounted AP8 The Aurora DigiTrak Series Display is a multifunction touchscreen device that is compatible with SEP F Series and future model DigiT
9. CORPORATED Network T On the Settings tab tap Network and select from the tabs on the left to enable and connect with the following gt T Wi Fi Bluetooth Wi Fi Use Wi Fi to download updates and new applications To turn Wi Fi on select Enable Wi Fi F5 Ch 1 byd S 3 12PM Network gt Enable Wi Fi Connect to other network DCI GUEST Connected Coffee Haus Peter s Smartphone Network Settings Wi Fi Choose a listed Wi Fi network from the table and follow on screen prompts as necessary to connect Aurora remembers passwords for networks it has connected to previously To connect to a known network that is not publically broadcast tap Connect to other network and follow the onscreen prompts When Aurora powers on it will not automatically reestablish previous Wi Fi connections To reconnect select Enable Wi Fi and choose a network To disconnect choose a Connected network then tap OK To turn Wi Fi completely off clear the Enable Wi Fi check box Aurora is compatible with the mobile hot spot feature provided by many smartphones If you are unsure if this feature is available on your phone how to use it or what additional cost its use may incur contact your mobile phone service provider Aurora Wi Fi is not compatible with public networks that require an I Agree terms of service acknowledgement typically made in a web browser known as a captive portal Compatible
10. I DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions 1 Ee e EE E E E E E E EE E 1 AO i JA E E E EEEE EER 1 Care and Maintenance 2 Touchscreen Mena CE srna A E E S ASSES 2 AIS ANAC e E ese cane anes cenecneseeesaeeequyeeoeeseee 3 Heat and Sunlight cccccccccceccsecceeeceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeseeeseeseeseeegs 3 General iri ia i 3 Introduction 4 Getting Started 5 Peripheral Connections 6 Telemetry Antenna L EA KE KEEA EE EL IEEE EKETKEnEnErzEZEEEEEE ZEA TT 6 Multi Function Cable BOX s sse sennennnnznnnnnnznnnnnnznnznnnnnzznknnnzznzznnnznzzzzznnnzzazza 6 Main Menu 7 POE A 7 i 16 6 1 ezz il Lo L 8 SIeilq l era 10 DIV a E SENESTE ENES E erwin us E ENE REESE ERE ES EN ERE ERR ES SEES ERER 11 NEN oeann aA neat IA AEA 12 TA a i asirini rae E E EE E E N S 14 PREA AN SE OSS SEE E E E E EEA 15 RECCIV EF l i por ori EOE OEE 16 Peribpneralt s rekretizsskirviati jer inarin bra EEE A E sbie nit ika STEDE 17 U PA E i EEG E E E A E E E 18 EE S E AA A E een AE eee ee 20 Drilling with the Home Screen 21 Telemetry Signal Steng iii ia 21 RORO O 8 ERE POSER F RERENER 22 TENDS TALUS essiccare erejeig aia iiie oasa eiai aara iaa oaea te AE AE a a a dE aE S 22 PIUIG PFESSUlC aO orra aN NEE i 23 Depth ReadingS L AKRA AAEEEEIKENEEEIKENNEnEKEZzEnEnEEzE ZEA 23 FICS DE EH EEEE AE EE AEEA 24 Target Steering 26 steering tothe Val OCU sie ie e E daidh 26 Target Steering in Interf
11. MFCB used for cable and SST steering tool transmitters Set SST heading reference shown below O Set cable transmitter roll offset F5 Ch 1 byd F 3 12PM Peripherals kl Heading Reference Current Heading Use current 40 2 0 360 gt Peripherals Settings For detailed information on using the MFCB or SST transmitter see the appropriate operator s manual available at www DigiTrak com Menu shortcut For MFCB BB tap and hold MFCB in the Status bar Menu shortcut For SST Heading Reference tap and hold the heading reference 74 8 example on the Home screen see Using a Steering Tool Transmitter SST on page 34 Menu shortcut For cable transmitter roll offset Q tap and hold the roll indicator on the Home screen on the receiver for a standard transmitter it will display on Aurora auto Note This roll offset tab is for a cable transmitter only when roll offset is enabled matically See Roll Offset on page 22 Digi Trak Aurora Operator s Manual 17 gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Update On the Settings tab tap Update o to view and download software updates to your system and applications Updated applications are shaded grey To Update Your Aurora To check for updates over a wireless network tap Network Refresh BI lf a DCI representative has provided updates on a USB flash drive insert the drive in the USB port and tap USB Refresh CS to view ava
12. REE THAT AS A RESULT OF THE PRESENCE OF SUCH DCI REPRESENTATIVE AT A JOB SITE AND DEMONSTRATION OF SUCH DCI PRODUCTS AND ASSOCIATED ADVICE REGARDING THE USE OF 2013 DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual EULA DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED l gt CI SUCH DCI PRODUCTS DCI DOES NOT ASSUME ANY DUTY TO TRAIN YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON AT A JOB SITE AND DCI SHALL HAVE NO LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR DRILLING INSTALLATION HDD LOCATING OR OTHER WORK PERFORMED AT ANY SUCH JOB SITE 10 Infringement DCI will defend or settle at its option and expense any suit against you alleging that the SOFTWARE and or the associated AURORA unit infringes any United States patent s trademarks or copyrights or misappropriates any trade secrets when used for its normal purpose As a condition to such obligation you agree to a notify DCI promptly in writing of such suit or infringement b provide DCI all information and assistance reasonably necessary to settle or defend the suit and c grant DCI sole authority and control of the defense or settlement of the suit DCI s obligations under this section will not apply however to any claim based on 1 any modification to the SOFTWARE or AURORA by anyone other than DCI ii any use of the SOFTWARE or AURORA that is outside the ordinary course intended use of the product 111 any use of the SOFTWARE or AURORA as part of an infringing process and iv any combination of the SOFTWARE or AURORA with any pr
13. SCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED If DCI has substantially complied with the warranty claim procedures described below such procedures shall constitute User s sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the Limited Warranty DigiTrak Aurora Operator s Manual Warranty 1 of 2 gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Limitation of remedies and liabilitv In no event shall DCI or anvone else involved in the creation production or deliverv of the DCI product be liable for anv damages arising out of the use or inabilitv to use the DCI product including but not limited to indirect special incidental or consequential damages or for any cover loss of information profit revenue or use based upon any claim by User for breach of warranty breach of contract negligence strict liabilitv or anv other legal theorv even if DCI has been advised of the possibilitv of such damages In no event shall DCPs liability exceed the amount User has paid for the DCI product To the extent that any applicable law does not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental consequential or similar damages the foregoing limitations regarding such damages shall not applv This Limited Warrantv gives vou specific legal rights and vou mav also have other rights which varv from state to state This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington Warrantv claim procedures 1 If you are having problems with your DCI product you must first contact the
14. The blue highlighting remains for ten seconds to indicate the information is recent After ten seconds the blue reverts to white but the depth bar data remains for five minutes which is counted by the depth timer located in the receiver icon A new depth reading from the receiver will redraw the depth bar blue and restart the depth timer The Depth Bar will also reflect if Height Above Ground HAG is set on the receiver In the above image the arrow between the receiver and ground level indicates HAG is on DigiTrak Aurora Operator s Manual 23 gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Predicted Depth 24 Pitch at time of C eo 1 9 The predicted depth display appears when the receiver takes a depth reading at the front locate point FLP The predicted depth screen shows arrows pointing to the receiver and the predicted depth point ahead of the transmitter D gt F5 Ch 1 Pd gt 3 12PM Predicted depth timer Current pitch gt 1 0 Predicted depth no HAG Distance bar Depth bar reading gt 0 5 Horizontal distance between transmitter and FLP Home Screen Predicted Depth Reading Note A depth reading taken at the rear locate point RLP will still cause the predicted depth to display since the receiver does not distinguish between the FLP and RLP however the data will be inaccurate When the receiver takes a predicted depth reading
15. Transmitter Projected destination Target Side View Rear view Transmitter Target and Receiver The steering indicator shows that the drill head is heading above and to the left of the target To bring the ball back on target rotate the drill head so the red marker in the ball points toward the target The drill head is then steering correctly to reach the intended bore path see following figure to reach the target As shown in the example below the steering indicator will help you line up the drill head with the receiver before it reaches the target Receiver Steering indicator Projected destination HC LZ ieil l NIL Transmitter u Actual bore path Intended bore path i f Turning the drill head to Reducing the turn as the Drilling rotating center the yellow steering indicator directly toward the steering indicator ball approaches the target target Target Steering and the Steering Indicator Overhead View DigiTrak Aurora Operator s Manual 27 gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED The left panel of the target steering scenario above suggests that on the current heading with no further steering corrections the drill head will arrive to the left of the target below the receiver depth is not reflected on this 2 dimensional drawing However as the drill head moves in relation to the target center panel the steering indicator will also move The right
16. ag this guid To set up a cable transmitter or SST tap Peripherals 4 gt Instructional Videos lets you watch tutorials on topics such as using TensiTrak off track locating and setting up an F5 system These videos are also available on DCI s YouTube channel at www youtube com dcikent All telemetry is disabled while the video player is running Note If the master volume setting see Device tab on page 11 is zero all video volume will be muted regardless of the video volume ED slider setting Danger Do not view training videos or help files on Aurora while drilling DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED l gt CI Drilling with the Home Screen The Home screen appears automatically when Aurora powers on It shows all the information needed for drilling such as transmitter pitch and roll telemetry channel and Target Steering data when active Locating Telemetry Telemetry signal receiver channel strength _ Wi Fi connection Status bar gt D F5 Ch 1 gon amp 3 12PM lt Time Transmitter lt battery strength Transmitter roll lt temperature lt Temp history lt Fluid pressure Transmitter pitch gt 0 3 Fluid pressure lt history Main Menu icon 4 L A e lt Taskbar Home Screen Locating Home icon shown active gt Data displays on the Home screen as soon as the locating recei
17. as acceptable This is represented by the yellow band above and below the red target pitch line on the graph Stay within the yellow band to remain within the defined tolerance shown here at 1 590 The minimum tolerance is 1 0 adjustable in 0 1 increments Menu shortcut Tap and hold the pitch value on the Home screen to open the pitch history settings tab The Pitch History function and its settings will remain in effect even after a power cycle To turn Pitch History off return to the Pitch History lt tab see beginning of this section and clear the Enable Pitch History check box Receiver On the Settings tab tap Receiver to set the following Receiver model Select your model of receiver 0 Telemetry channel Choose the channel that minimizes interference this will change from job site to job site More bars in the telemetry signal strength icon x means a stronger reception The telemetry channel settings on Aurora and your receiver must match re Region Select the region of operation your receiver must be factory set for use in the same region IO Cy F5 Ch 1 byd S 3 12PM Receiver Settings Menu shortcut Tap and hold the receiver telemetry label F5 Ch1 on the Home screen 16 DigiTrak Aurora Operator s Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED l gt CI Peripherals On the Settings tab tap Peripherals O to set the following E Enable or disable a Multi Function Cable Box
18. at the FLP the screen adds the blue Depth and Distance Bars which provides transmitter pitch and predicted depth and distance information beside and below the roll indicator The blue highlighting remains for ten seconds to indicate the information is recent After ten seconds the blue reverts to white but the depth and predicted distance bars remain for five minutes which is counted by the predicted depth timer located in the receiver icon A new predicted depth reading from the receiver will redraw the predicted Depth and Distance Bars blue and restart the predicted depth timer The Depth Bar will also reflect if Height Above Ground HAG is set on the receiver In the above example HAG is off When transmitter pitch is unavailable at the receiver due to range restrictions or interference Aurora will assume the transmitter has a pitch of zero for depth and predicted depth readings In this case it will display Pitch Assumed Zero beneath the transmitter icon On Pitch assumed zero FAX 2320 Transmitter Pitch Unavailable DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED CI If the drilling angle prior to loss of pitch was at or near zero a predicted depth reading can still be fairly accurate If the last known pitch was not near zero the predicted depth calculation will not be accurate In either case the predicted depth calculation will become increasingiv inaccurate with each rod drilled with no pitch d
19. ata The safest course of action is to stop drilling until pitch data is restored Options available to the receiver operator to increase signal reception between the transmitter and receiver include changing the transmitter frequencv if compatible off track locating and target steering DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual 25 gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Target Steering S Instructions for setting up the receiver for Target Steering can be found in the operator s manual for your system Most of the setup for Target Steering is done by the receiver operator This section discusses how to use Target Steering data on the Aurora display DigiTrak SE locating systems use a simpler form of steering called Remote Steering that provides only left and right steering information Refer to the SE operator s manual for instructions on Remote Steering In general Target Steering should be used to maintain a bore path not to bring a significantly off course bore back on track If the drill head is already significantly off course use front and rear locate methods as described in your DigiTrak system operators manual to get back on course Note After learning the concepts of Target Steering practice its use before using on a jobsite where time and money are at a premium A Look Ahead Locating animation is also available on our YouTube channel at www youtube com dcikent If you need further assistance please contact DCI Custome
20. callv indicates a drilling problem that should be resolved immediately to avoid damage to equipment and or infrastructure These settings will activate visual and audible warnings if the levels vou set are reached l Transmitter temperature shown below amp Transmitter fluid pressure ewe TensiTrak Pullback tension 2 TensiTrak Pullback fluid pressure Warning levels A are marked vellow critical levels A are marked red Aurora comes preset with suggested alarm settings Tap the blue arrow buttons or drag the slider control to change alarm settings Set speaker volume on the Device oA tab see page 11 using the screen and volume icon Temperature alarms have maximum warning yellow and critical red levels of 104 F 40 C and 118 F 48 C respectively gt lt F5 Ch 1 byd S 3 12PM Alarm Settings Pressure and tension alarms have maximum warning and critical levels of 250 psi 17 2 bar or 100 000 Ibs 445 KN respectively Readings exceeding the maximum value will display on the Home screen as OL Overload Menu shortcut Tap and hold the temperature 4 F pressure or TensiTrak tension z readings on the Home screen Requires a fluid pressure transmitter FPT Requires a TensiTrak pullback and pressure monitoring device DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED l gt CI Pitch History On the Settings tab tap Pitch History lt the
21. designed including without limitation temperature abuse misuse neglect accident fire flood Acts of God improper applications connection to incorrect line voltages and improper power sources use of incorrect fuses overheating contact with high voltages or injurious substances use of batteries or other products or components not manufactured or supplied by DCI or other events beyond the control of DCI This Limited Warranty does not apply to any equipment not manufactured or supplied by DCI nor if applicable to any damage or loss resulting from use of any DCI product outside the designated country of use User agrees to carefully evaluate the suitability of the DCI product for User s intended use and to thoroughly read and strictly follow all instructions supplied by DCI including any updated DCI product information which may be obtained from the DCI website In no event shall this Limited Warranty cover any damage arising during shipment of the DCI product to or from DCI User agrees that the following will render the above Limited Warranty void i alteration removal or tampering with any serial number identification instructional or sealing labels on the DCI product or ii any unauthorized disassembly repair or modification of the DCI product In no event shall DCI be responsible for the cost of or any damage resulting from any changes modifications or repairs to the DCI product not expressly authorized in writing by DCI and DCI
22. e If after receiving the DCI product and performing diagnostic testing DCI determines the problem is covered by the Limited Warranty required repairs and or adjustments will be made and a properly functioning DCI product will be promptly shipped to you If the problem is not covered by the Limited Warranty you will be informed of the reason and be provided an estimate of repair costs If you authorize DCI to service or repair the DCI product the work will be promptly performed and the DCI product will be shipped to you You will be billed for any costs for testing repairs and adjustments not covered by the Limited Warranty and for shipping costs In most cases repairs are accomplished within 1 to 2 weeks 4 DCI has a limited supply of loaner equipment available If loaner equipment is required by you and is available DCI will attempt to ship loaner equipment to you by overnight delivery for your use while your equipment is being serviced by DCI DCI will make reasonable efforts to minimize your downtime on warranty claims limited by circumstances not within DCl s control If DCI provides you loaner equipment your equipment must be received by DCI no later than the second business day after your receipt of loaner equipment You must return the loaner equipment by overnight delivery for receipt by DCI no later than the second business day after your receipt of the repaired DCI product Any failure to meet these deadlines will result in a rental charg
23. e telemetry channel and region see Receiver on page 16 see ase Main Menu Settings Tab page page OR Device 11 Receiver 16 gt Network 12 U Peripherals 17 q Alarms 14 Q Update 18 X Pitch History 15 To exit each Settings window described in the following sections tap Main Menu or Home A in the Taskbar 10 Digi Trak Aurora Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED CI Device On the Settings tab tap Device 2 and select from the tabs on the left to set the following l ir Date time and time zone L Units temperature distance pitch angle fluid pressure and pull force shown below Q Language O Screen brightness and speaker volume RI Profiles D gt F5 Ch 1 Pd S 3 12PM Settings Device Units Once you have your Aurora set just the way you like it use Profiles l to save I save your own personal profile Or set different profiles for typical drilling jobs Names may not contain the following special characters lt gt _ Bi Save As Aurora has preset profiles for each of its onboard languages select vour language profile to quickly set Aurora for your region language and units of ti Load measure Note that selecting one of these presets will also return alarm settings to default values Menu shortcut Tap and hold the TIME 3 12 PM above on the Home screen DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual 1 gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL IN
24. e for use of the loaner equipment for each extra day the return of the loaner equipment to DCI is delayed Product demonstrations DCI personnel may be present at a job site to demonstrate basic usage features and benefits of DCI products User acknowledges that DCI personnel are present only to demonstrate a DCI product DCI does NOT provide locating services or other consulting or contracting services DCI does not assume any duty to train User or any other person and does not assume responsibility or liability for the locating or other work performed at a job site at which DCI personnel or equipment are or have been present 2 of 2 DigiTrak Aurora Operator s Manual Warranty D IGITAL 19625 62nd Ave S Suite B103 Kent Washington 98032 USA D q CONTROL 425 251 0559 800 288 3610 INCORPORATED dci digital control com www DigiTrak com END USER PRODUCT LICENSE AGREEMENT AURORA IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE AURORA PRODUCT This End User License Agreement license is an agreement between DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED DCT and the entity or individual you that purchases the AURORA product from an authorized distributor of DCI products By using the AURORA product you agree to be bound by the terms of this license 1 Definitions a AURORA means color touchscreen display and intelligent platform for use with horizonta
25. elete Icon DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual 19 gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Help 20 From the Home screen tap Main Menu 6 once Help icons appear in the bottom tab Help AOOO Main Menu Help Tab A Safetv Warnings provides important information on the cautions and responsibilities associated with horizontal directional drilling e Information provides detailed version information on the displav s software and firmware as well as contact information for DCI Customer Service e Power On Self Tests describes tests Aurora completed when powering up This is usetul for troubleshooting a particular component that mav not be properlv connected powered on or enabled e Help displavs an onscreen version of the Quick Start Guide QSG that was included with your Aurora The QSG provides the basic information you need to know about operating your Aurora s H U E k u x A 5 e lt r Q 5 lt Q Data displays automatically when broadcast from a DigiTrax receiver From any other screen tap Home fj to return System Setup Tap Main Menu to reach Tating A Settings avre lt sa80 For primary device settings tap Device Q then the appropriate tab to set To set up a Wi Fi or Bluetooth connection tap Network amp To set temperature and pressure alarms tap Alarms To set your receiver model telemetry channel or region tap ide is written for an FS receiver y Receiver g
26. erator s Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED l gt CI Important Safety Instructions Warning All operators must read and understand the following safety precautions and warnings and must review this operator s manual and the operator s manual for their DigiTrak locating svstem before using the Aurora displav If vou have anv questions about the operation of Aurora please contact DCI Customer Service for assistance General The following warnings relate generally to the operation of DigiTrak locating systems This is not an exhaustive list Please review the operator s manual for your DigiTrak locating system for additional safety precautions and warnings relating to its use Serious injury and death can result if underground drilling equipment makes contact with an LA underground utility such as a high voltage electrical cable or a natural gas line DigiTrak Sy locating systems cannot be used to locate underground utilities B LL Work slowdowns and cost overruns can occur if drilling operators do not use the drilling or LLI locating equipment correctiv to obtain proper performance i Substantial propertv damage and liabilitv can result if underground drilling equipment makes contact with an underground utilitv other household waste Instead it is vour responsibilitv to dispose of such equipment at a designated collection point for the recvcling of electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recvcling of vour
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28. eripherals B 2 Tap the MFCB tab shown below 3 Tap the check box to Enable MFCB This selection will remain in effect even after a power cycle 4 Tap to return to the Home screen MFCB is connected gt lt P F5 Ch 1 merce Prd gt 3 12PM Peripherals a Enable MFCB Enabling MFCB on the Peripherals Screen Menu shortcut Tap and hold MFCB in the Status bar 32 DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED l gt CI connected simply clear the Enable MFCB check box Aurora will now receive drilling data from the receiver je Note To use a Standard battery powered transmitter while the MFCB is After the MFCB is correctly connected and enabled Aurora replaces the transmitter batterv icon at the top right of the screen with a displav of the voltage and amps at both the MFCB and transmitter This new portion of the screen functions as an on off button for using the MFCB Upon first use after Aurora is turned on this MFCB button will be bordered and shaded in red indicating the MFCB is not yet sending power to the transmitter voltage amp icon is red indicating the MFCB is off to avoid electric Caution Before making any changes to the wire in the drill pipe ensure the shock If it is green tap to turn it off Using a Cable Transmitter Connect and enable the MFCB as described in the previous section Applying Power to the Transmitter To send power to the trans
29. etry channel simply tap and hold the telemetry channel label at the top of the screen here Ch 1 and Aurora opens the appropriate Settings window in the Main Menu Similarly to view temperature alarms tap and hold on the transmitter temperature icon F Use the soft pad of your fingertip to tap the display or use gloves with a touchscreen compatible fingertip Never use a fingernail or foreign object The main menu is divided into three tabs e Applications next section e Settings page 10 e Help page 20 DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual 7 gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Applications From the Home screen tap Main Menu 6 once Application icons appear in the top tab Applications Main Menu Applications Tab Notice how the Main Menu icon in the taskbar below now has a frame around it The frame shows which application or screen is currently displayed To start an application tap the icon to place it in the taskbar For example tap the pre installed Strip Chart application icon Strip Chart icon Dec F5 Ch 1 byd S 3 12PM frame indicates application is loaded Applications gt lt gt mW jiet Currentiv displaved window is framed Main Menu with Strip Chart Application Loaded DigiTrak Aurora Operator s Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED l gt CI Aurora frames the Strip Chart icon in the main menu to indicate the application is now loaded and al
30. he amount of the turn 28 Digi Trak Aurora Operator s Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED CI Target Steering in Interference Areas In areas of passive and or active interference it may help to elevate the receiver above the ground In the example below the receiver is placed 3 ft 1 m above the ground To compensate the target depth value must include the elevated height 3 ft plus 4 ft equals 7 0 ft 2 1 m 10 3 3 1 m Receiver Drill rig Ground Target depth Projected Transmitter destination Target Side View Rear view Transmitter Target and Raised Receiver Understanding the Steering Indicator Ball s shown previously the yellow steering indicator ball projected destination being to the left of the target does not necessarily mean the drill head is also currently to the left of the target While each example below requires a different amount and duration of steering correction all need to move the same direction right and down It is important to take into consideration the steering over the last few rods before making additional adjustments you May already be drilling in the direction Target Steering is instructing Receiver Projected 4 destination gt Drill head with transmitter Sample Target Steering Drill Head Locations DigiTrak Aurora Operator s Manual 29 gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Classic View In addition to the three dimensional target steer
31. ilable updates After Aurora searches the flash drive or remote location it displays available updates shaded in blue To install all available updates tap Install updates cannot be selected or installed individually To cancel the update tap Home or Main Menu e to exit F5 Ch 1 byd S 3 12PM Installed Available Sta Version Version tus Aurora Control Processor Firmware 1 0 92 0 SS Up to date Firmware for the Aurora control processor parr 05 nage a FEER Up to date Aurora OS Image Ready to install Ready to install Ready to install Last Update 08 18 2014 14 19 37 Update Screen Updates Available Network Refresh G requires a wireless connection to the Internet see Network on page 10 18 DigiTrak Aurora Operator s Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED CI Aurora displays a final confirmation message Note that the mention of a reset does not mean the Aurora will reset to factory defaults only that it will restart after installation of the updates Tap OK to install the update s or Cancel to discontinue Install Confirm Complete installation Proceeding will cause a reset Update Confirmation Screen When the system returns to the Home screen updating is complete To Delete an Application To delete an existing application tap Delete in the appropriate row FreqChange 0 9 1 0 im Assists the user in changing transmitter frequencv down hole Application with D
32. ing screen Aurora can also display the classic two dimensional Target Steering view from previous versions of DigiTrak remote displays Tap either 20 or D at the upper right of the screen to switch to 2D or 3D views at any time IDET F5 Ch 1 byd F 3 12PM Target Steering Classic Two Dimensional View Turning Target Steering Off The flashing Target Steering icon 6 in the Status bar indicates when Target Steering data is being received even if you are on a different screen If you are viewing the Target Steering screen when Aurora stops receiving Target Steering information from the receiver the displav will stop showing data Until Aurora is powered off the Target Steering function remains loaded so if Target Steering data resumes Aurora can continue processing it without interrupting vour current task 30 DigiTrak Aurora Operator s Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED l gt CI Working with TensiTrak When Aurora detects tension data provided by a TensiTrak pullback and pressure monitoring system it automatically displays the TensiTrak tension gauge i F5 Ch 1 byd S 3 12PM Tensi Trak Current pullback tension Fluid pressure 20430 Ib Fluid pressure Maximum pullback history cmon 9 59220 Ib NE Tension history TensiTrak Gauge A TensiTrak system provides both product pullback tension and annular fluid pressure The ma
33. io equipment per the R amp TTE Directive and may not be legal to operate or require a user license to operate in some countries The list of restrictions and the required declarations of conformity are available on DCIs website www Digilrak com Under Service amp Support click Documentation and select from the CE Documents drop down menu DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual Contact Us United States DCI Headquarters Australia China Europe India Russia DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED CI 19625 62nd Ave S Suite B103 Kent Washington 98032 USA 1 425 251 0559 1 800 288 3610 1 425 251 0702 fax dci digital control com 2 9 Frinton Street Southport QLD 4215 61 7 5531 4283 61 7 5531 2617 fax dci australia digital control com 368 Xingle Road Huacao Town Minhang District Shanghai 201107 P R C 86 21 6432 5186 86 21 6432 5187 fax dci china digital control com BrueckenstraBe 2 97828 Marktheidenfeld Germany 49 9391 810 6100 49 9391 810 6109 fax dci europe digital control com DTJ 1023 10th Floor DLF Tower A DA District Center Jasola New Delhi 110044 91 11 4507 0444 91 11 4507 0440 fax dci india digital control com Molodogvardeyskaya Street 4 Building 1 Office 5 Moscow Russia 121467 7 499 281 8177 7 499 281 8166 fax dci russia digital control com See our DigiTrak Training Videos on YouTube at www youtube com dcikent DigiTrak Aurora Operator s Manual gt C
34. ity remains the same within the capabilities of your receiver 4 DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED CI Getting Started Following are the basic steps for setting up your Aurora display for drilling For complete details on the safe setup operation and features of your Aurora please review the rest of this manual Keep the separate Quick Start Guide QSG that came with your Aurora with you while you drill The QSG is also available on your Aurora through the Help menu Remember to register your Aurora at access DigiTrak com so you can stay informed about important updates to your display and apps 1 Connect the telemetry antenna 2 Connect Aurora to a power source it displays the Home screen 3 Tap Main Menu e then Receiver to select your Sa Fa ch i bya gt TTT type of receiver telemetry channel to match that of the receiver and region A 39 4 Tap Home ON to return to the Home screen If the un 1020 cs receiver is receiving data from a transmitter that data will now display on the Aurora For more information on Settings see page 10 Speaker Power screen lock button lt USB port Aurora Panel Mounted AP8 5 DigiTrak Aurora Operator s Manual gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Peripheral Connections Telemetry Antenna Connect the whip antenna to the bulkhead coaxial connector on your drill rig If you are using the optional
35. l Voltage Operational Current 2 10 A max 1 75 A max 10 28 V nominal Environmental Relative humidity Operating temperature Dust and water ingress Handling drop 1 meter Vibration Electromagnetic interference Electromagnetic compatibility Electrostatic discharge Operating altitude Networking Wi Fi Bluetooth lt 90 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C IP66 IEC 61010 1 SAE J1455 EN 55024 CISPR24 IEC 61000 4 3 4 6 8 EN 55022 CISPR22 Class B IEC 61000 4 2 Up to 6561 ft 2000 m IEEE 802 11 b g n 2 1 EDR Power Class 1 5 Storage and Shipping Requirements Temperature Storage and transportation temperature must remain within 40 to 1497 F 40 to 65 C Packaging Ship in original carrving case or packaging of sufficient durabilitv to prevent mechanical shock to equipment during transportation 36 DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual D IGITAL 19625 62nd Ave S Suite B103 Kent Washington 98032 USA gt q CONTROL 425 251 0559 800 288 3610 INCORPORATED dci digital control com www DigiTrak com LIMITED WARRANTY Digital Control Incorporated DCI warrants that when shipped from DCI each DCI product other than software products will conform to DC s current published specifications in existence at the time of shipment and will be free for the warranty period Warranty Period specified below from material defects in materials and workmanship In addition DCI warran
36. l directional drill rigs that is manufactured by DCI b DCI LOCATING SYSTEM means any horizontal directional drilling locating system manufactured by DCI that is at any given time designated by DCI as being interoperable with AURORA as indicated in the associated product documentation for AURORA c SOFTWARE means the software and firmware embedded into AURORA upon purchase of the AURORA unit and related documentation including any bug fixes modifications and updates to such software provided by DCI to you under this license SOFTWARE shall also include any software application for AURORA whether installed upon initial purchase or purchased or validly obtained by you in the future that is expressly authorized by DCI for use with AURORA d TERRITORY means the United States Canada each member state of the European Union Australia New Zealand China India and Russia 2 Grant of Non Exclusive License DCI grants you a nonexclusive royalty free other than royalties or fees specifically identified with respect to applications purchased separately in the future non transferable and non sublicensable license to use the SOFTWARE in object code form solely for your use with the AURORA unit on which the SOFTWARE came originally installed as a single integrated product for ordinary course horizontal directional drilling purposes together with any applicable DCI LOCATING SYSTEM in the TERRITORY 3 License Restricti
37. ll at its sole option and discretion either repair or replace the product If a software product does not perform as warranted during the Warranty Period DCI will at its sole option and discretion either bring the defective software into material compliance with the specifications for such software or refund the purchase price paid for the defective software THE FOREGOING ARE USER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY All warranty inspections repairs and adjustments must be performed either by DCI or by a warranty claim service authorized in writing by DCI All warranty claims must include proof of purchase including proof of purchase date identifying the DCI product by serial number and be submitted before the end of the Warranty Period 3 The Limited Warranty shall only be effective if i within fourteen 14 days of receipt of the DCI product User registers the DCI product with DCI through its product registration website at access Digi Trak com ii User makes a reasonable inspection upon first receipt of the DCI product and immediately notifies DCI of any apparent defect and iii User complies with all of the Warranty Claim Procedures described below What is not covered This Limited Warranty excludes all damage including damage to any DCI product due to failure to follow DCI s operator s manual and other DCI instructions use of a DCI product outside the specifications for which the DCI product is
38. mitter tap the red button it turns green to indicate the transmitter is now powered and current voltage and amperage information displays along with other transmitter data such as roll and pitch In this example for a cable transmitter the MFCB is supplying 12 8 VDC and 0 4 A of power to the transmitter The voltage at the transmitter czemem is in the range of 12 5 22 5 VDC Other information displayed on the Home screen is the same as when using a standard battery powered transmitter IO Cy F5 Ch 1 merce byd S 3 12PM Volts and amps den at MFCB lt Voltage range at transmitter Home Screen with MFCB Power Readings DigiTrak Aurora Operator s Manual 33 gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Monitor the voltage at the transmitter closely since the length of cable or quality of connections may cause the voltage to drop below the level necessary for the cable transmitter to function Using a Steering Tool Transmitter SST For instructions on using the Steering Tool transmitter please read the SST operator s manual available at www DigiTrak com Connect and if necessary enable the MFCB as described in Enabling the MFCB on page 32 When Aurora detects that a steering tool is connected to the MFCB it adds a heading indicator to the displav Heading reference pa F5 Ch 1 merce rix Wa 3 12PM tap and hold to set 74 8 Deviation from i Heading e indicat
39. n select Enable Pitch History IDET F5 Ch 1 byd F 3 12PM Pitch History lt x Enable Pitch History 3 0 P 100 100 1 5 z re as Pitch History Settings Tap the blue arrow buttons or drag the slider control to adjust the values for Target Pitch and Pitch Tolerance up or down When you return to the Home screen you will see a pitch history graph has replaced the regular pitch indicator F5 Ch 1 byd S 3 12PM Target pitch 4 1 Pitch tolerance Pitch readings M E Home Screen with Pitch History Graph Target Pitch is the pitch at which you want to drill This is represented by the horizontal line in the center of the graph Keep the black plot line near the center to maintain the target pitch shown here at 3 0 Target pitch is adjustable in 0 1 increments Due to the normal underground drilling motion of the drill head it is normal for the plot line to continually range above and below the target pitch line as shown Make pitch corrections based on your visual analysis of the entire graph not just the latest single data point The graph displays up to 90 seconds of pitch history depending on model of receiver and transmitter and the current display mode DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual 15 gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Pitch Tolerance is the amount of deviation from the target pitch that you want to define
40. networks must be open or only require a password 12 DigiTrak Aurora Operator s Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED l gt CI Bluetooth Use Bluetooth to connect a wireless mouse or similar input device To turn Bluetooth on select Enable Bluetooth F5 Ch 1 Mra S 3 12PM Network Enable Bluetooth Devine Nene Aurora 62548371 Paired Connected 84 FC FE ED 9B B3 Magi Mouse Network Settings Bluetooth Tap Refresh to search for available Bluetooth Human Interface Device HID devices To connect with a device select it from the table of compatible interface devices then tap Pair If the device requests a passcode consult your device s user manual or try 0000 or 1234 Aurora remembers passcodes for devices it has connected to previously When Aurora powers on it will automatically attempt to reestablish Bluetooth connections that were enabled the last time it was on To disconnect a Bluetooth device select it from the table and tap Forget on the pop up window this will require re pairing to reconnect later To turn Bluetooth completely off clear the Enable Bluetooth check box DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual 13 gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED 14 Alarms On the Settings tab tap Alarms q and select from the tabs on the left to set warning and critical levels for temperature fluid pressure and pullback tension alarms Excessive temperature pressure or tension tvpi
41. nna e Increase the separation between the Aurora and the affected equipment e Consult the dealer or DCI Customer Service for help In the event of electrostatic shock the touchscreen may act as if it has been touched No data loss will occur but windows mav open or close randomiv User intervention is required to return the screen to the previous state An Aurora displav is GPS readv Review local regulations governing the use of GPS before using any applications that emplov this technology Failure to properly care for and maintain your Aurora display may result in malfunction or inoperabilitv of the unit If your Aurora malfunctions or ceases to operate for any reason stop drilling immediately and contact DCI Customer Service An Aurora display contains no user serviceable parts Contact your local HDD dealer or DCI customer service if you believe service is required Care and Maintenance Touchscreen Interface Avoid operating Aurora while wearing gloves not specifically designed for use with touchscreens as the response will be poor and foreign material on the gloves may damage the touchscreen Use the soft pad of your fingertip to tap the display or use gloves with a touchscreen compatible fingertip Never use a fingernail or foreign object 2 DigiTrak Aurora Operator s Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED l gt CI Cleaning Clean the glass screen on the display using the materials in the cleaning kit provided with
42. o any user customizations third party applications developed for Aurora third party products or any usage of the DCI product outside of the ordinary course Nothing herein shall constitute a warranty by DCI nor will anything herein be deemed to modify the terms of DCI s existing Limited Warranty applicable to all DCI products DCI may update or correct the information in this manual from time to time You may find the most recent version of this manual on DCI s website www Digi Trak com Under Service amp Support click Documentation and select from the Manuals drop down menu Compliance Statement This equipment complies with Part 15 of the Rules of the FCC and with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standards and with Australia Class License 2000 for LIPD low interference potential devices Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this equipment may not cause harmful interference and 2 this equipment must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation DCI is responsible for FCC compliance in the United States Digital Control Incorporated 19625 62nd Ave S Suite B103 Kent WA 98032 phone 425 251 0559 or 800 288 3610 Changes or modifications to any 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 CE Requirements C DigiTrak receivers are classified as Class 2 rad
43. oduct or technology not supplied by DCI or methods combining use of the SOFTWARE or AURORA with any product or technology not supplied by DCI except for combinations where you establish by clear and convincing evidence that the SOFTWARE or AURORA is the primary cause of the infringement In addition DCI s obligations under this section will not apply to consequential or other damages excluded under Section 9 above To settle or resolve any such claim DCI may at its sole option and expense either replace or modify the SOFTWARE or AURORA so that it becomes non infringing or procure a license for you to continue using the SOFTWARE and AURORA if DCI determines that neither of such alternatives is financially or otherwise practical DCI may repurchase the AURORA unit at its depreciated value based on a 5 year linear depreciation schedule 11 Export and Compliance with Law You agree not to export or re export the SOFTWARE the associated AURORA unit or accompanying documentation in violation of any applicable laws or regulations including without limitation the U S Export Administration Regulations as well as end user end use and destination restrictions issued by the U S and other governments You further agree to comply with all other laws and regulations applicable to the SOFTWARE and the associated AURORA unit Without limiting the foregoing you agree to review local laws and regulations governing the use of GPS before using any AURORA applica
44. ons This license is subject to the following restrictions e the SOFTWARE may not be used with any device other than the particular AURORA unit on which the SOFTWARE came originally installed e you agree not to make any copies of the SOFTWARE e neither the SOFTWARE nor the associated AURORA unit may be used in any geographic territory other than the TERRITORY and e neither the SOFTWARE the associated AURORA unit nor any associated DCI LOCATING SYSTEM may be repaired by or submitted for repair to any person or entity other than a person or entity expressly authorized by DCI to perform such repairs as of the date of this license DCI is the only person or entity authorized to perform such repairs 4 Ownership The SOFTWARE is licensed not sold and nothing in this license shall be construed to convey any title or ownership rights You expressly acknowledge that as between you and DCI DCI owns all worldwide right title and interest in and to the SOFTWARE including all copyrights and other intellectual property rights therein All rights not expressly granted by this license are hereby reserved by DCI and its licensors DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual EULA 1 of 3 gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED 5 Intellectual Property You acknowledge that the SOFTWARE constitutes and contains trade secrets of DCI and in order to protect such trade secrets and other interests that DCI may have in the SOFTWARE you agree not to disas
45. ons of this license will remain in full force and effect This license may only be modified in writing signed by an authorized representative of you and DCI which will require a new registration on access DigiTrak com by such purchasing person or entity c This license shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington without regard to its or any other jurisdiction s choice of law principles All disputes arising out of or in relation to this license shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts of Washington USA Nothing in this license shall restrict DCI s right to bring an action against you in the jurisdiction where your place of business is located The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to this license DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual EULA 3 of 3
46. or heading reference gt A5 5 80 3 Home Screen with SST Heading Indicator and MFCB Power Readings Current heading As shown in the above image roll accuracy for SST changes from a 24 position to a much more accurate 360 indicator Setting a Heading Reference To set the desired heading reference 1 Tap Main Menu 6 then tap Peripherals D Tap the Heading Reference tab shown below 3 Tap the blue arrow buttons or drag the slider control to select the desired heading reference 4 Tap Set to set the heading reference and return to the Home screen 34 DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED l gt CI The Set button is unavailable until the heading reference changes If Aurora is detecting a valid heading from the SST this value will display beside Current Heading and the Use Current button will be available In this case you can tap Use Current to set this value as the heading reference F5 Ch 1 byd 3 12PM Peripherals kl Heading Reference FAR Ea 40 27 0 360 SST Heading Reference Screen Menu shortcut Tap and hold the heading indicator on the Home screen 74 8 A5S 80 3 Heading Indicator DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual 35 gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Appendix A System Specifications Power Requirements Device DigiTrak Aurora AF10 Display DigiTrak Aurora AP8 Display Operationa
47. or the accuracy of such third party input Interference may result in interruption of the flow of data between Aurora and a DigiTrak receiver Possible sources of interference include but are not limited to other horizontal directional drilling equipment handheld radios or any other source of noise or signal at the same frequency as the telemetry signal received or transmitted by Aurora The accuracy of data generated by a DigiTrak Locating System may be affected by a variety of factors including but not limited to interference passive or active or other environmental conditions improper use of the DigiTrak locating system by the end user failure to follow instructions found in the operator s manual for the DigiTrak locating system and failure to properly calibrate the DigiTrak Locating System Always perform a background noise check prior to drilling Aurora transmits radio signals Accordingly maintain a minimum distance of 8 in 20 cm between the user s torso and the Aurora display during operation to ensure compliance with RF exposure requirements Because this equipment mav generate radio frequency energy there is no guarantee that interference will not occur at a particular location If this equipment does interfere with radio or television reception which can be determined bv powering the equipment off and on trv to correct the interference using one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the Aurora ante
48. ovider of DCI subject to similar confidentiality obligations without your consent for purposes of clarity the foregoing shall not restrict DCI from disclosing aggregate data incorporating your data other than as required by law provided further that such license shall terminate if and immediately upon your election to opt out of such data collection as specified above You agree not to sell lease or otherwise provide such data to any third party nor to authorize any third party to use reproduce display modify or distribute any such data without DCI s consent 7 Support Services This license does not obligate DCI to provide you with any support services related to the SOFTWARE However registering your AURORA with DCI through access DigiTrak com will entitle you to one year of free upgrades for the SOFTWARE 8 Limited Warranty DCI provides a limited warranty for the SOFTWARE Please refer to the section of your AURORA manual titled Limited Warranty or to www DigiTrak com for the terms and limitations of this warranty AURORA ACCEPTS DATA FROM MULTIPLE SOURCES DCI DOES NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE AND DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR THE ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS OF ANY DATA GENERATED BY ANY EXTERNAL SOURCE OR DERIVED FROM DATA GENERATED BY ANY EXTERNAL SOURCE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FROM ANY HDD DRILL RIG DCI DOES NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF DATA GENERATED BY HDD LOCATING SYSTEMS THE ACCURACY OR
49. r Service Target Steering requires a stable signal from both the transmitter and receiver Steering to the Target Once the target depth has been entered on the receiver Aurora automaticallv displavs the Target Steering screen The flashing Target Steering icon displays in the Status bar as long as Aurora is receiving target steering information To hide the Target Steering screen tap Home 4 Current depth below receiver g l amp F5 Ch 1 Prd F 3 12PM m Ta rg et Current roll Projected destination on p current heading Target steering icon 26 T r ER I Horizontal distance to target Target Steering Screen Steering Toward Target DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED l gt CI The target in the center of the previous image represents the target depth entered in the receiver for a point directly below it The yellow steering indicator ball represents the projected destination or current aim point of the drill head in relation to the target The red marker y inside the steering indicator indicates the current roll position of the drill head This screen shows that the drill head is currentiv estimated at 3 2 1 0 m below the horizontal plane of the receiver and the target is 10 3 3 1 m ahead This Target Steering screen shows the following scenario 10 3 3 1 m Drill rig Receiver Ground Target depth
50. rak locating receivers A receiver is used during horizontal directional drilling operations to locate and track a transmitter installed in the drill head Aurora provides the drill rig operator information from the receiver about the depth orientation and status of the transmitter Aurora s multi tasking abilitv allows it to for example simultaneously track and graph fluid pressure and monitor Target Steering Aurora is powered through the drill rig s DC power supply The supplied external 13 in 33 cm telemetry antenna enhances signal reception up to 1800 ft 550 m with line of sight to the receiver An optional antenna is available to increase reception for even longer bores A complete system consists of an Aurora display handheld receiver locator transmitter power cable battery charger and battery packs for powering the receiver Depending on how you purchased your Aurora you may or may not have received all of these components This manual discusses only operation of the Aurora display For additional information on the other components of a DigiTrak locating system as well as helpful information on drilling and locating please see the corresponding DigiTrak Operator s Manual available at www Digilrak com This manual assumes the use of an F5 receiver When using the Aurora display with other DigiTrak receivers such as SE or F29 small differences in screen elements or behavior will exist but the primary functional
51. semble decompile reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to derive source code from the SOFTWARE or the associated AURORA unit nor to permit any other person or entity to do so except to the extent such restrictions are prohibited by law Except as expressly provided in this license this license does not grant you any rights to patents copyrights trade secrets trademarks or any other rights with respect to the SOFTWARE 6 Data Rights Future upgrades to the SOFTWARE or future software applications for AURORA may enable you to store HDD locate data generated by a DCI LOCATING SYSTEM locally on the AURORA unit and or in remote data storage DCI may seek to collect this HDD locate data solely to provide aggregate industry data summaries or reports to provide customer service to you or for use with AURORA software applications or other DCI products or services subject in each case to the following limitations You may opt out of any such data collection by DCI by indicating this decision on DCI s product registration website at access DigiTrak com You hereby grant DCI a perpetual irrevocable worldwide royalty free assignable sublicensable non exclusive license to use reproduce display modify and distribute any data generated by the SOFTWARE the associated AURORA unit and each DCI LOCATING SYSTEM used in conjunction therewith provided that DCI will not disclose your project specific data to any third party excluding any service pr
52. shall not be responsible for the loss of or damage to the DCI product or any other equipment while in the possession of any service agency not authorized by DCI DCI does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of data generated by HDD locating systems The accuracy or completeness of such data may be impacted by a variety of factors including without limitation active or passive interference including from salt water and other environmental conditions failure to calibrate or use the device properly and other factors DCI also does not warrant or guarantee and disclaims liability for the accuracy and completeness of any data generated by any external source or derived from data generated by any external source that may be displayed on a DCI device including without limitation data received from any HDD drill rig DCI reserves the right to make changes in design and improvements upon DCI product from time to time and User understands that DCI shall have no obligation to upgrade any previously manufactured DCI product to include any such changes THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS DCI S SOLE WARRANTY AND IS MADE IN PLACE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON INFRINGEMENT AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF PERFORMANCE COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE ALL OF WHICH ARE HEREBY DI
53. so places it in the taskbar Tap Strip Chart in the taskbar to open the application Drilling information from the Home screen such as transmitter roll and pitch and even predicted depth minimizes to the left side of the screen as the Strip Chart setup screen appears F5 Ch 1 Mra S 3 12PM Roll and pitch remain visible Predicted depth remains visible A frame indicates Strip Chart is the currently displayed qt Window Strip Chart Setup Window Strip Chart monitors and graphs fluid pressure temperature and pullback tension data over time To leave Strip Chart running and return to the Home screen tap Home A To close the Strip Chart application tap Main Menu e and then the framed Strip Chart icon on the Applications tab The icon becomes unframed in the apps list and is removed from the taskbar For details on using this or other applications view the app sheet AS available in the Aurora documentation section at www DigiTrak com Requires a fluid pressure transmitter FPT Requires TensiTrak pullback and pressure monitoring system DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual 9 gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Settings From the Home screen tap Main Menu 6 once Settings icons appear in the middle tab All system setup begins here Aurora requires a minimal amount of configuration to work with your particular DigiTrak receiver locator At minimum set the receiver typ
54. tions that employ GPS technology 12 Termination In the event that you breach any provision of Section 3 or Section 13 a this license shall immediately terminate and become null and void DCI may terminate this license if you fail to comply with any other terms and conditions of this license by sending written notice of such termination to you The exercise by DCI of any remedy under this license will be without prejudice to its other remedies under this license or otherwise 13 General a You may not assign sublicense or otherwise transfer this license in whole or in part by operation of law or otherwise without DCI s express prior written consent Any attempt to assign this license without such consent will be void In the event you wish to resell lease or otherwise transfer the AURORA unit on which the SOFTWARE is installed such transfer will render this license null and void and such purchasing person or entity will be required to obtain a separate license from DCI b This license represents the entire agreement concerning the program between you and DCI and it supersedes any prior proposal representation or understanding between the parties If any provision of this license is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be void invalid unenforceable or illegal then such provision will be construed limited or if necessary severed to the extent necessary to eliminate such invalidity and unenforceability The other provisi
55. ts that each DCI software product will perform in substantial accordance with the specifications set forth in the documentation for such software for the Warranty Period specified below The following limited warranty Limited Warranty is made solely to and for the benefit of the first end user User purchasing the DCI product from either DCI or a dealer expressly authorized by DCI to sell DCI products Authorized DCI Dealer and is not assignable or transferable The foregoing Limited Warranty is subject to the following terms conditions and limitations 1 A Warranty Period of twelve 12 months shall apply to the following new DCI products receivers locators remote displays battery chargers and rechargeable batteries and software programs and applications A Warranty Period of ninety 90 days shall apply to all other new DCI products including transmitters and accessories A Warranty Period of ninety 90 days shall also apply to services provided by DCI including testing servicing and repairing an out of warrantv DCI product The Warranty Period shall begin from the later of i the date of shipment of the DCI product from DCI or ii the date of shipment or other delivery of the DCI product from an Authorized DCI Dealer to User 2 Ifa DCI product excluding software products does not perform as warranted during the Warranty Period DCI will inspect the product and if DCI determines such product to be defective DCI wi
56. ver such as the F5 receives data from a transmitter This sample screen also shows a high temperature caution d for the drill operator Pressure data only displays when drilling with a fluid pressure transmitter FPT Telemetrv Signal Strength The number of bars in the telemetrv signal strength icon indicates the strength of signal reception from the receiver If the receiver is far away from the Aurora fewer signal bars may displav on the icon A grev icon indicates no reception from a receiver and all transmitter information will disappear a cable transmitter will only lose depth A steady black icon 4301 indicates Aurora is connected to a receiver that is not sending data A flashing blue background behind the icon at indicates Aurora is receiving new data from the receiver Requires a fluid pressure transmitter FPT DigiTrak Aurora Operator s Manual 21 gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED If Aurora is not showing telemetry data check the following e Does the transmitter have batteries correctly installed e Has the transmitter gone to sleep due to inactivity e s the receiver showing transmitter data e Is the receiver set to the correct transmitter and frequency e re the receiver and Aurora set to the same telemetry channel Roll Offset Roll offset RO is an electronic compensation to match the transmitter s 12 o clock position to the drill head s 12 o clock position Roll offset enabled
57. waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure it is recvcled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where vou can drop off vour waste equipment for recvcling please contact vour local citv office vour household waste disposal service or the shop where vou purchased the equipment xi This svmbol on equipment indicates that the equipment must not be disposed of with vour Aurora Aurora is for use solelv with DigiTrak Horizontal Directional Drilling locating svstems The warnings in this section relate specificallv to the operation of an Aurora displav with DigiTrak locating svstems The Aurora display does not eliminate the need for human judgment by a drill rig operator Danger may arise at the job site at any time even without an alarm or warning from the Aurora displav Drill rig operators must maintain close attention to the drilling operation at all times Do not view training videos or help files on Aurora while drilling DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual 1 gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED DCI does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of data or information displayed or generated by Aurora The accuracy of such data or information may rely on the accuracy of input from third partv sources such as drill rigs or other equipment manufactured by third parties GPS data or bore plan or other data input by a user DCI cannot be responsible f
58. ximum recorded tension in this case 59220 Ib also displays on the gauge as a blue circle e The tension history graph displays about 30 minutes of historical data new data plots on the right pushing older data to the left For details on working with TensiTrak please refer to the operator s manual available at www DigiTrak com Setting Warning Levels To set Tensilrak tension or fluid pressure warning and critical levels go to the Main Menu 6 tap Alarms then select either the TensiTrak Pullback Tension ow or TensiTrak Pullback Fluid Pressure amp tab Menu shortcut For tension N alarms tap and hold the pullback tension gauge 20430 Ib Menu shortcut For fluid pressure B alarms tap and hold the fluid pressure b gauge n B DigiTrak Aurora Operators Manual 31 gt CI DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Working with the MFCB For instructions on making the power and data connections between the Multi Function Cable Box MFCB and Aurora please read the MFCB Operator s Manual available at www DigiTrak com Enabling the MFCB Until you have made the proper power and data connections between the MFCB and Aurora the check box to Enable MFCB on the MFCB tab of the Peripherals screen shown below will be grayed out as unavailable Once the MFGB is properly connected to Aurora an MFCB icon displays in the Status bar If the MFCB appears as disabled NIB B enable it as follows 1 Tap Main Menu e then tap P
59. your locating system The included glass cleaner is specifically tested to not harm the protective coatings on the glass Use the power button to lock the screen for cleaning see Power On page 7 If the included cleaner is unavailable use a non abrasive soap and water mixture on the display and case Wipe the screen gently with a microfiber or soft cotton cloth as hard rubbing may remove or damage the anti reflective coating Avoid salt water which is abrasive Do not use household or commercial window cleaning products that include chemicals such as ammonia alcohol or any acidic liquid These cleaners can contain Microscopic abrasive granules that will damage the anti reflective film and may cause the display to spot Use all provided connector covers when connectors are not in use Ensure connectors are free of debris before making connections The Aurora is IP66 rated to be resistant to water jets with pressure up to 14 5 psi 1 0 bar at a distance of 10 ft 3 m Avoid using pressure washers or steam cleaners that exceed this level Heat and Sunlight It is normal for the display to get warm The housing functions as a cooling surface that transfers heat from the inside In hot environments vou can help vour Aurora stav cool bv providing shade and or lowering the touchscreen brightness In extreme heat and direct sunlight conditions the maximum internal operating temperature of the Aurora unit may be exceeded One of the first

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