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1. Receiver Model Allows you to program the FSD unit to work with an F5 F2 SE Eclipse or Mark Series receiver If a receiver other than the F2 is to be used see the DigiTrak MFD FSD Operator s Manual Telemetry Frequency Designation Opens the telemetry region options If you must change this setting call DCI to determine which setting is required in your area and to verify that it matches the receiver s telemetry frequency designation Depth Units Allows you to select distance units as either English or metric When English units are selected the temperature will display in degrees Fahrenheit F When metric units are selected the temperature will display in degrees Celsius C Pitch Units Allows you to select pitch angle units The options are percent or degree Exit Exits the settings menu and returns to the main menu screen After a setting is changed the exit option is automatically highlighted for selection Contrast Adjustment As mentioned above the screen contrast can be adjusted from the main display screen by holding in the execute button on the keypad and pressing the left or right arrow button for the desired adjustment left for darker right for lighter You can also adjust the contrast by selecting the contrast adjustment option on the main menu which will display the following screen Increase contrast arrow Decrease lightens screen contrast arrow darkens screen Cu
2. 22 9 cm long and begin at least 2 5 in 6 4 cm from the front or index cap end of the transmitter as shown below Slot position Wireline end Front end 5 Slot length 9 in 22 9 cm FC Transmitter Housing Slot Requirements The FC transmitter requires the use of the MFCB multi function cable box system to operate For more information and complete instructions see the DigiTrak MFCB Operator s Manual A transmitter must fit snugly in its housing It may be necessary to wrap the transmitter with tape or O rings and or to use a housing adapter for larger drill housings Contact DCI Customer Service for more information The index slot in the front end cap of the transmitter should fit onto the anti roll pin key in the housing for proper alignment If you cannot get the transmitter and housing to align properly when you install the transmitter in the drill housing you will need to use the roll offset function See Set Roll Offset in the System Setup section for complete instructions on using the roll offset menu Temperature Updates and Overheat Indicator All DigiTrak transmitters are equipped with an internal digital thermometer The internal temperature of the transmitter is sent to the receiver and remote display every 4 4 seconds This temperature is displayed on the bottom right of the receiver and remote display screens next to the transmitter temperature symbol IE NOTE Because the digital thermometer
3. 7 9 4 12 7 15 3 17 8 20 11 23 8 15 24 m 1 02 m 2 01 m 2 84m 3 84m 4 65m 5 38m 6 38m 7 21m 7 62 m Table B3 lists the actual depths in 5 ft 1 52 m increments in the first column and provides projected depth values at different transmitter pitches Table B3 Determining Projected Depth from Actual Depth and Pitch Actual 310 220 230 200 450 260 475 290 100 Depth 5 7 9 119 179 22 27 31 37 42 45 5 5 5 2 5 3 5 6 5 8 5 11 6 3 6 6 7 6 1 57m 1 60m 1 68m 1 73m 1 80m 1 91m 1 98m 2 29 m 10 10 1 10 3 10 7 10 11 11 4 11 9 12 5 13 15 3 07 m 3 12 m 3 23 m 3 33m 3 45 m 3 58m 3 78 m 15 1 15 5 15 10 16 5 17 8 18 7 19 6 22 6 4 57 m 4 60 m 4 70 m 4 83 m 5 00 m 5 18 m 5 38 m 5 66 m 5 94 m 6 86 m 20 20 1 20 6 21 2 21 11 22 8 23 6 24 9 26 30 6 10 m 6 12 m 6 25 m 6 45 m 6 68 m 6 91 m 7 16m 7 54 m 7 92 m 9 14 m 25 2 25 8 26 5 27 5 28 4 29 5 32 6 37 6 7 62 m 7 67 m 7 82m 8 05m 8 36m 8 64m 8 97 m 9 45m 9 91 m 11 43 m 9 14 m 9 19 m 9 37 m 9 68m 10 01 m 10 36 m 10 74 m 11 33 m 11 89 m 13 72 m 35 2 35 11 38 4 36 8 41 2 43 4 45 6 52 6 10 67 m 10 72 m 10 95 m 11 28 m 11 68
4. Actual position of transmitter Side and Back End Views of Transmitter Target and Raised Receiver DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 77 eas o DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Appendix A System Specifications and Maintenance Requirements The power requirements environmental requirements and equipment maintenance requirements for the DigiTrak F2 Locating System are listed below Power Requirements Device Model Number Operational Voltage Operational Current DigiTrak F2 Receiver F2R 14 4 V 300 mA max DigiTrak F Series Display FSD 12 28 V DigiTrak F Series Battery Input 10 28 V 5 0 Amax Charger FBC Output 19 2 V 1 8 A max DigiTrak F Series Lithium lon 14 4 V 4 5 Ah 65 Wh max Battery Pack FBP DigiTrak F Series Short Range 1 1 1 6 V 400 mA max Transmitter FS DigiTrak F Series Long Range 1 7 7 2V 650 mA max Transmitters HDT DigiTrak F Series Extended 2 3 6 V 750 mA max Long Range Transmitters FXL DigiTrak DucTrak Transmitters 2 4 3 V 130 mA max DDS 12 DDT 12 Environmental Requirements Relative Humidity Operating Temperature DigiTrak F2 Receiver 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C DigiTrak F Series Display 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C DigiTrak FS Transmitter lt 100 4 to 180 F 20 to 82 C DigiTrak HDT and FXL 10096 4 to 220 F 20 to 104 C Transmitters DigiTrak DucTrak Transmitters 10096 22 to 122 F 5 6 to 50 C DigiTrak F
5. APPENDIX C CALCULATING DEPTH BASED ON DISTANCE BETWEEN FLP AND RUP 87 APPENDIX D REFERENCE TABLES set ee seen tu oneri nen cn 88 LIMITED WARRANTY 6 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual m go DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Safety Precautions and Warnings Carefully review this manual and be sure you always operate your DigiTrak locating system properly to obtain accurate depth pitch roll and locate points If you have any questions about the operation of the system please contact DCI Customer Service for assistance General precautions and warnings and must review this operators manual QJ Warning All operators must read and understand the following safety S A A before using the DigiTrak F5 Locating System Serious injury and death can result if underground drilling equipment makes contact with an underground utility such as a high voltage electrical cable or a natural gas line TV fiber optic water or sewer line Work slowdowns and cost overruns can occur if drilling operators do not use the drilling or locating equipment correctly to obtain proper performance Substantial property damage and liability can result if underground drilling A equipment makes contact with an underground utility such as a telephone cable Y i DCI equipment is not explosion proof and should never be used near flammable or explosive substances In the event of electrostatic shock the display sc
6. As you continue to drill or as the bore path curves you may be facing the last marked locate point rather than the drill rig Setup for Standard Locating Method Standard Locating Method with a Curved Path Depth readings may be taken at the FLP or at the LL It is necessary to hold the trigger in to view the depth or predicted depth and to send the depth reading to the remote display Finding the Front Locate Point FLP The locating procedure described here assumes you are facing the drill with the transmitter below ground and between you and the drill 1 Start with the receiver on and in locate mode 2 Stand out in front of the drill head at a distance of approximately one rod length NOTE The FLP will be found further out in front of the drill head as the drill head gets deeper DigiTrak F Operator s Manual 65 Locating CT 3 Holding the receiver level observe the position of the locating target relative to the receiver box on the display The figures below illustrate what you might see on the display and the actual position of the receiver transmitter and locate points Note that the FLP is ahead of and to the left of the receiver as shown in the receiver display Locating target L LL Box Receiver Locate Mode Screen Actual Position of Receiver and Transmitter 4 Walk in the direction indicated by the picture on the screen to center the target in the box which is
7. FP Operator s Manual 15 Receiver pia Main Menu The main menu allows you to set the desired depth units pitch units roll offset transmitter options and height above ground HAG distance to select telemetry options to calibrate the receiver to the trans mitter to use the Target Steering function and to turn off the receiver To access the main menu click the trigger once from the locate mode screen You will see six menu options with the first one the HAG option highlighted for selection Transmitter frequency setting lt I Digitak F2 B 19kHz WWNN y DigiTrak F2 B 19kuz EMERE Height above ground Receiver battery status HAG menu shown 80 full Box around item indicates it is high lighted for selection Telemetry channel menu channel 2 selected Power off Settings menu Target Steering menu Calibration menu Programmed target depth Receiver Main Menu Screen The main menu screen also displays the receiver battery status in the top right corner the transmitter frequency setting to the left of the battery status and the current telemetry channel selection channel 2 is shown in the example above If the Target Steering menu has been programmed with a target depth you will see that number below the icon as shown in the figure above If the main menu is accessed by accident you can click through all the options to return to the locate mode screen or wait a few seconds for the menu to time o
8. Foot or Meter Setting Highlighted In this example the line under the number 2 indicates that the ft m setting is highlighted To change this setting hold in the trigger until a box appears around the number 2 as shown below Once you see the box click the trigger to increase in 1 ft or 1 m increments to the desired number Once you reach the desired number hold in the trigger and the box will turn back into an underline under the ft m setting DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 31 Receiver gt lt 2l 00 vi Y Set Target Depth Value Screen Foot or Meter Setting Selected To change the in cm setting click the trigger to move the underline to the in cm position and then hold the trigger in until a box surrounds the number Once you see the box click the trigger to increase in 1 in or 2 cm increments Once you have the desired in cm setting hold in the trigger NOTE f you click past 11 in or 98 cm then the number in the ft m setting will automatically increase Also if you click past your desired value you can either click through the maximum values 99 ft or 30 m or wait about 10 seconds to exit the menu and then reenter the Target Steering menu to start back at the default value 2 ft or 0 50 m To set the displayed value as your target depth click the trigger to move the underline underneath the checkmark and hold the trigger in A confirmation signal will sound For information about how to positi
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10. Series Battery lt 99 for 32 to 50 F 0 to 10 C 32 to 95 F 0 to 35 C Charger 9596 for 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C DigiTrak F Series Lithium lon 9996 for 50 F 10 C 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Battery Pack 9596 for 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C lt 75 for 95 to 140 F 35 to 60 C System working altitude up to 6561 ft 2000 m DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 78 CT Battery Charger General Transmitter Care Instructions Periodically clean the spring and threads inside the battery compartment as well as the spring and threads of the battery cap to ensure a proper power connection with the batteries An emery cloth or wire brush can be used to remove any oxidation that has built up Be careful not to damage the battery cap O ring remove it while cleaning if necessary After cleaning use a conductive lubricant on the battery cap threads to keep the battery cap from binding in the battery compartment Before use inspect the battery cap O ring for damage that may allow water to enter the battery compartment Replace the O ring if the one installed becomes damaged Placing tape around the fiberglass tube of the transmitter if space allows will keep the fiberglass protected from most corrosive environmental wear HDT transmitters have a threaded hole 1 4 20 thread in the battery cap to allow the use of an insertion extraction tool for installing and removing the transmitters in end load housings Ensure that
11. Solid Orange Voltage Restoration than 11 0 V or Battery pack temperature above 104 F 40 C Flashing Green amp Fault detected within Solid Orange Minor Charger Fault circuitry Solid Orange amp Fast Charge Normal operation charge Solid Red duration approximately 4 hours Alternately Flashing Green amp Orange Alternately Flashing Green amp Full Charge Battery pack charged to 100 capacity Charge Terminated Over discharged battery of time or Battery pack is in an over charged condition Alternately Flashing Orange amp Red with Series of Beeps Flashing Red with Series of Beeps Battery Pack Temperature Fault Battery pack temperature above 122 F 50 C or Battery pack temperature below 32 F 0 C Permanent Battery Pack Fault Battery pack voltage less than 5 0 V Unrecoverable hardware failure of charger electronics detected Flashing Green Orange amp Red with Series of Beeps Major Charger Fault DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual charger temperature sensor pack could not be revived Red within a reasonable amount Insert viable battery pack None Charger will slowly restore battery pack to full voltage Charger is safe to use temporarily with charge current limited to less than 1 0 A but it should be sent in for repair as soon as convenient None Remove fully charged battery pack Battery pack is damaged or near the end of its useable
12. Use a receiver with a matching regional designation number and the correct transmitter option selected to verify the signal from the transmitter Roll pitch and a stable signal strength reading should be observed on the receiver 38 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual gt Transmitter Transmitter Battery Status When using alkaline batteries the battery status symbol at the bottom of the receivers depth mode screen will indicate the battery life remaining When using a DCI SuperCell battery the battery status symbol will appear full until just before the battery dies NOTE Because the SuperCell battery will appear full until just before it dies you must track the hours of use for the SuperCell battery Sleep Mode Automatic Shutdown Power Off All battery powered DigiTrak transmitters will go into sleep mode and stop transmitting to conserve battery power if they are stationary for longer than 15 minutes To awaken the transmitter rotate the drill string A small amount of charge will continue to drain from the batteries while the transmitter is in sleep mode To conserve battery life do not leave batteries in the transmitter when they can easily be removed and always remove batteries when the transmitter is not being used Transmitter Housing Requirements For maximum transmitter range and battery life the slots in the drill housing must meet minimum length and width requirements and be correctly positioned DCI recommends at
13. and Power On Off The long range transmitters each require two C cell alkaline batteries or one DCI SuperCell lithium battery The extended long range transmitters require one DCI SuperCell lithium battery It is not practical to use alkaline batteries in the extended long range transmitters because they would last only a few hours The short range FS transmitter requires one AA alkaline battery or one 1 5V AA lithium battery NOTE Never use damaged or non DCl lithium batteries DCI SuperCell batteries are manufactured to military specifications The use of damaged or lower quality lithium batteries may damage the transmitter and or housing and will void the DCI warranty Installing Batteries Power On The transmitter is powered on once the batteries are installed properly To install the batteries 1 Using a large flathead screw driver remove the battery cap from the transmitter by rotating it counter clockwise The battery cap on a long range or FS transmitter is removed by gripping the knurled cap and rotating it counterclockwise 2 Insert the battery or batteries into the transmitter with the positive terminals first When using two C cell batteries in the long range transmitters performance is improved by placing a spring between the batteries as shown below 2 contact sprin ni cap y pr ng Coco install Transmitter Batteries with Battery Contact Spring 3 After installing the batteries replace the battery cap 4
14. and releasing the trigger in less than 1 second Clicking the trigger brings up the main menu screen and then each subsequent click advances through the menu options 44 DigiTrak F Operator s Manual gt lt Receiver Hold Holding the trigger in for more than 1 second Holding the trigger executes menu options adjusts the screen contrast selects a menu option or changes the display view for depth readings If the receiver does not sense any trigger action within a few seconds of entering a menu then the display returns to the locate mode screen Audible Tones The F2 receiver gives audible tones to signal power on off menu changes and the pass fail status of actions as Summarized below The receiver also emits tones with transmitter temperature increases see Transmitter Temperature Warning Tones in the Transmitter section Power On One short beep followed by a long beep Power Off Four long beeps Confirmation Signal Four short beeps to confirm menu selection has been successfully executed Failure Signal Two long beeps to indicate a problem with the menu item selected A failure screen will appear The failure screen will display until the trigger is clicked Adjusting Screen Contrast To make the screen lighter or darker hold the trigger in with the receiver held vertical and in locate mode see photo Release the trigger when the screen contrast is adjusted to the desired level DigiTrak
15. but you must understand some locating basics first This section describes the locate points and locate line the geometry of these elements with respect to the transmitter the display screens encountered during locating and the proper method for marking locate points once they are found You are then given the standard locating procedure including tracking on the fly and a method for tracking the transmitter when you cannot walk over it called off track locating For a detailed explanation of how to track the transmitter when it is steep and deep please read the information provided in Appendix B Projected Depth Versus Actual Depth and the Fore Aft Offset Locate Points FLP amp RLP and Locate Line LL The F2 receiver locates the transmitter by detecting three specific places in the transmitter s magnetic field the locate points and the locate line The locate points are indistinguishable from one another by the receiver They represent similar points in the transmitter s field in front of and behind the transmitter The front locate point FLP is ahead of the transmitter and the rear locate point RLP is behind the transmitter See Appendix B for more information about the transmitter s magnetic field DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 57 Locating gt lt The locate line LL extends 90 to the left and right of the transmitter and represents the location of the transmitter between the FLP and RLP The most accurat
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17. extended long range transmitters and on the front end cap of short range transmitters This number must match that of your receiver for proper communication see Receiver section This section describes the different transmitters that can be used with the F2 system and presents information for operating the battery powered F Series transmitters Types of F2 Transmitters DCI manufactures six different F Series transmitters for use with the F2 system two long range transmitters 12 kHz and 19 2 kHz versions two extended long range transmitters 12 kHz and 19 2 kHz versions a short range transmitter 12 kHz version only and a cable transmitter 12 kHz version only All F2 transmitters provide pitch readings in 0 1 or 0 1 increments from 0 to 100 or 0 to 45 The long range transmitters provide a depth range of approximately 65 ft 19 8 m They have light green tubes and measure 15 in 88 1 cm long and 1 25 in 3 175 cm in diameter Transmitter Front end cap with serial number temp dot and index slot Battery compartment Regional designation number must match that of receiver Long Range F Series Transmitter DigiTrak F Operator s Manual 36 pia Transmitter The extended long range transmitters provide a depth range of approximately 85 ft 25 9 m They measure 19 in 48 26 cm long and 1 25 in 3 175 cm in diameter The 19 2 kHz transmitters have the same dimensions as the 12 kHz versions except they
18. forward and to the left in this example 5 When the target is centered in the box hold the trigger in for one second so the receiver can get a lock on the reference signal The R symbol will appear at the top of the depth screen WARNING Do not hold the trigger in unless you are precisely at the FLP target centered in box If you are ahead of the FLP you will set an incorrect reference that causes a ghost locate line In this case you must reference again at the FLP Target in the box RLP f FLP 6 00 Receiver Depth Mode Screen Actual Position of at FLP with HAG on Receiver and Transmitter The depth value given at the FLP is the depth the transmitter will be at when it reaches its predicted location if no steering adjustments are made 66 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual gt lt I Locating To verify that the signal is balanced through the receiver s antenna carefully rotate the receiver 360 about the center of the display keeping the receiver level The locating target should stay centered in the box If it does not do not continue to use the receiver and contact DCI s Customer Service Department 6 Mark the location directly below the receiver s display screen on the ground as the FLP Finding the Locate Line LL 7 Continue to walk in the direction of the drill or the last known transmitter location Keep the locating target on the vertical crosshair and observe t
19. from the transmitter When the meter is empty no roll pitch data is being received and all information will disappear on both the receiver and remote display Depth and predicted depth readings may still be taken but the receiver will assume the transmitter has a pitch of zero as indicated by the following image appearing on the depth or predicted depth mode screen X 30 Pitch Assumed Zero DigiTrak F Operator s Manual 33 Receiver gt lt Depth Mode Screen From the locate mode screen hold in the trigger to access the depth mode screen This screen shows the battery status of the transmitter It also provides a depth reading and other data about the position of the transmitter with respect to the receiver Bird s eye view Height above ground HAG setting A Locate line LL T 00 TT u Depth of transmitter Transmitter 5 07 B battery status Receiver Depth Mode Screen at LL with HAG on Trigger In Predicted Depth Display Screen When the receiver is positioned at the front or rear locate point FLP or RLP and the trigger is held in you will see the predicted depth screen The value for predicted depth and horizontal distance are only valid if the receiver is at the FLP See the Locating section for more information regarding the locate points and positioning the receiver at the locate points Target in the box at FLP HAG setting Horizontal distance between transmitter and FLP Predicted d
20. life If battery pack is fairly new and in good physical condition contact DCI Customer Service Otherwise battery pack is unrecoverable and should be disposed of properly If battery pack is hot try to cool it down if cold try to warm it up Then recharge battery pack Battery pack is unrecoverable and should be disposed of properly Stop using charger and send it in for repair immediately please contact DCI Customer Service Battery Charger CT Warnings and Precautions DCI assumes no liability for problems that occur when you do not follow these warnings and precautions as well as the general precautions outlined in the Safety Precautions and Warnings section WARNING The charger is designed with adequate safeguards to protect you from shock and other hazards when used as specified within this manual If you use the charger in a manner not specified by this document the protection provided by the charger may be impaired Please read this manual before using the charger WARNING If you transport the charger in checked baggage be sure to remove the bat teries from the charger before packing it m7 x i i i n k ri 4 Fi i _ j a Temperature The temperature of the air around the battery charger should be between 32 F to 95 F 0 C to 35 C Charging the battery outside this range may increase charge time harm battery performance or reduce battery life It is important to maintain free airflo
21. m 11 18 m 12 55 m 13 21 m 13 87 m 16 00 m 12 19 m 12 24 m 12 50 m 12 88 m 13 36 m 13 82 m 14 33 m 15 11 m 15 85 m 18 29 m 45 3 46 2 47r 7 49 3 52 2 55 9 58 6 67 6 13 72 m 13 79 m 14 07 m 14 50 m 15 01 m 15 54 m 15 90 m 16 99 m 17 83 m 11 43 m 50 50 3 51 3 52 10 54 9 56 8 58 9 61 11 64 11 75 15 24 m 15 32 m 15 62 m 16 10 m 16 69 m 17 27 m 17 91 m 18 87 m 19 79 m 22 86 m 84 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual eal Appendix B Table B4 allows you to calculate the exact projected depth reading as well as the actual depth using a multiplier Values for the multiplier or conversion factor are provided at different transmitter pitches Table B4 Conversion Factors for Calculating Exact Projected Depth or Actual Depth Pitch gt 10 20 30 40 50 60 75 90 5 7 11 17 22 27 31 37 42 From Actual to Projected Depth From Projected For example referring to Table B4 if you have a required actual depth of 24 ft 7 32 m you can determine the receiver s projected depth reading at a 30 17 pitch You will use the first row of conversion factors From Actual to Projected Depth to select the corresponding value for a pitch of 30 which is 1 06 Multiply this value by the required depth which is 24 and you will find that your receiver s
22. m rods depending on pitch DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 10 o DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED eng Receiver Telemetry frequency designation F2 Receiver Side and Back Views General Description The F2 receiver is a handheld unit used for locating and tracking an F2 transmitter The receiver converts signals from the transmitter and displays the following information depth pitch roll temperature and battery level The F2 receiver can send this same information to the remote display at the drill rig To meet regional requirements and for proper communication the telemetry frequency designation for the receiver must match that for the remote display The telemetry frequency designation is identified on the receiver s serial number label which is located inside the battery compartment see photo It must match one of those listed on the remote display s serial number label located on the back of the unit see Remote Display section The receiver and transmitter must also meet specific operational requirements for different global regions A regional designation number is provided in the receiver s software see figure titled Receiver Startup Screen later in this section This number must match that stamped on the transmitter for proper communication see Transmitter section In addition the receiver must be set to the same frequency as the transmitter see Settings Menu later in this se
23. main menu options and the result of selecting each item FSD Main Menu Options Remote Mode Puts the FSD unit into remote mode so that it can display information from the receiver including transmitter pitch roll temperature battery status depth predicted depth and Target Steering data See Remote Mode below Power Off Turns off the unit with no audible signal Settings Menu Opens the settings menu so that you can change telemetry channels pitch and depth units and the receiver model See Settings Menu below Contrast Adjustment Allows you to adjust the screen contrast See Contrast Adjustment below Cable Mode Option Enables use of the FC cable transmitter and SST Steering Tool transmitter Please see the DigiTrak Multi Function Cable Box MFCB Operator s Manual for operating instructions Information Displays system information such as the software version serial number telemetry configuration and current settings DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 47 Remote Display mem Remote Mode The remote mode option opens the FSD main display screen which is the default screen you will see after turning on the FSD remote It shows the transmitter pitch roll battery status and temperature The main screen also shows the FSD battery status receiver type telemetry channel telemetry update meter and Target Steering data if active To exit this screen at any time press the down arrow button to
24. match one of those listed on the remote display s serial number label located on the back of the unit see General Description in Remote Display section 20 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual oc Receiver Calibration Menu Tol The calibration menu allows you to calibrate the receiver to a transmitter with the transmitter above ground 1 point calibration at a distance of 10 ft or 3 m or below ground 2 point calibration Calibration is required each time a different transmitter is to be used When you select the calibration menu the 1PT CAL option is highlighted for selection as shown below Receiver Calibration Menu Clicking the trigger will toggle between the 1PT CAL option the preferred method and the 2PT CAL option in ground calibration Hold in the trigger when the desired menu item is highlighted or wait about 8 10 seconds to exit the menu Do not calibrate if gt You are within 10 ft 3 m of metal structures such as steel pipe chain link fence metal siding construction equipment automobiles etc gt The receiver is over rebar or underground utilities gt The receiver is in the vicinity of excessive electrical interference as described in the Safety Precautions and Warnings section at the beginning of this manual gt The transmitter is not turned on or the receiver is not displaying transmitter data See the Trans mitter section for information on installing batteries and verifying signal gt The
25. modules and interfaces A Warranty Period of ninety 90 days shall apply to all other new DCI Products including transmitters accessories and software programs and modules Unless otherwise stated by DCI a Warranty Period of ninety 90 days shall apply to a a used DCI Product sold either by DCI or by an Authorized DCI Dealer who has been expressly authorized by DCI to sell such used DCI Product and b services provided by DCI including testing servicing and repairing an out of warranty 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 DCs sole obligation under this Limited Warranty shall be limited to either repairing replacing or adjusting at DCI s option a covered DCI Product that has been determined by DCI after reasonable inspection to be defective during the foregoing Warranty Period 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 3 The Limited Warranty shall only be effective if i within fourteen 14 days of receipt of the DCI Product User mails a fully completed Product Registration Card to DCI ii User makes a reasonable ins
26. nor to any third party products Nothing herein shall constitute any warranty by DCI nor will anything herein be deemed to modify the terms of DCI s existing Limited Warranty applicable to all DCI products The most recent version of this manual is available on DCI s website 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 radio 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 DCl s website www digitrak com under the service amp Support tab Click on DOWNLOADS and
27. return to the main menu Telemetry update Transmitter pitch meter Transmitter roll Deco TYPE WII telemetry channel FSD battery status Roll offset indicator displays if roll offset is set on receiver Transmitter battery status alkaline only Transmitter temperature displays in Celsius if metric units are selected Thermometer for transmitter temperature FSD Main Display Screen For more information about the FSD main display screen and the FSD depth display screens please see Display Screens later in this section Settings Menu The settings menu shown below will appear after selecting the settings menu at the main menu screen Telemetry frequency Telemetry channel f designation shown highlighted Receiver model Depth units Exit Function of Pitch units highlighted option Change Telemetry FSD Settings Menu Screen 48 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual gt lt I Remote Display The table below shows the menu options as they appear on the display with descriptions of their uses Any changes that are made to the settings will be saved when the FSD unit is turned off DCI recommends that you program the FSD settings to match the settings on your receiver FSD Settings Menu Options Telemetry Channel Opens telemetry channel options 1 2 3 and 4 The remote and the receiver must be set to the same channel and must have the same telemetry frequency designation
28. select from the CE Documents pull down menu to download view or print the documents 2 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual m United States DCI Headquarters Australia China Europe India Russia DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual go DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Contact Us 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 Brueckenstra e 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 p T DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED ug Dear Customer Thank you for choosing a DigiTrak locating system We are extremely proud of the equipment we have been designing and building in Washington State since 1990 We believe in providing a unique high quality product and standing behind it with superior
29. sources To familiarize yourself with the interference potential along your intended bore path you must first conduct a background noise check Then you need to verify the speed and accuracy of the roll and pitch information Background Noise Check With the transmitter off power up the receiver and walk the bore path while monitoring the signal strength on the receiver s screen noting any locations where it changes A general rule is that the background noise should be at least 150 points less than the transmitter s signal strength when measured at the maximum depth for that bore In the figure below the red flag area denotes an increase in background noise One Person Background Signal Strength Check No Transmitter DigiTrak F Operator s Manual 63 Locating ICI Roll Pitch Check At the end of the bore path turn the receiver to face toward the launch end and install batteries in the transmitter to power it up Have a coworker hold the transmitter and stand a distance to your side approximately 1 5 times the maximum depth of your intended bore Walk together in parallel back toward the launch end keeping the separation distance constant Periodically stop and have your coworker change the transmitter s pitch and roll orientation so that you can verify the speed and accuracy of these readings on the receiver Note any locations where the display information becomes erratic or disappears Two Person Roll Pitch Test with Tran
30. the confirmation signal Click the trigger to advance to the turn off Target Steering screen Turn Off Target Steering The turn off Target Steering screen displays the locating target in the box in both the bird s eye over head and side views Bird s eye Side view view Locating target represents no target depth programmed Turn Off Target Steering Screen To turn off the Target Steering function hold the trigger in to select this option A checkmark will appear next to the receiver icon and you will hear the confirmation signal Then the display will return to the standard locate mode screen 30 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual oc Receiver To advance to the next option without turning off the Target Steering function click the trigger Set Target Depth The set target depth screen is similar to the turn on screen except that a question mark appears in place of the current target depth setting Set Target Depth Screen Hold the trigger in to select the set target depth option shown below At this screen you can click through the available fields which are the foot or meter ft m setting the inches or centimeters in cm setting and the checkmark used to confirm the target depth setting Underline indicates value is highlighted and can be changed Checkmark is used to confirm the target depth setting Inches or centimeters setting meter setting Set Target Depth Value Screen
31. this hole remains clear of debris Send in the Product Registration Card for the 90 day Limited Warranty Battery Pack Storage If you plan to store the battery packs for any period of time please follow the guidelines listed below e Do not store the battery pack at temperatures greater than 113 F 45 C e Do not store the battery pack in a fully discharged state e Do not store the battery pack in the battery charger e f the battery pack is going to be stored for an extended period of time precharge the battery to a charge level of 3096 to 5096 two or three LEDs illuminated on the battery pack The battery pack should not be stored for more than one year unless it is periodically recharged to the 30 to 50 level DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 79 Appendix A CT General Equipment Maintenance Turn off all equipment when not in use otore the equipment in cases away from heat cold and moisture Test to confirm proper operation prior to use Clean the screens on the receiver and remote display using a damp soft cloth without chemicals or cleaning agents Clean the receiver remote and battery charger case using only a soft moist cloth and mild detergent Do not use chemicals to clean the transmitter Inspect the equipment daily and contact DCI if you see any damage or problems Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the equipment Do not store or ship this equipment with batteries inside Always remove the b
32. you are directly above the trans mitter and your depth reading is accurate you should first find the RLP If the locate line does not appear move the receiver in a forward aft direction over where you think the tool is located You will see the locating target jump from the bottom of the screen to the top or vice versa Then hold in the trigger this should re reference the receiver to the transmitter s signal and bring up the locate line Finding the RLP to Confirm Transmitter Heading and Position Finding the RLP will allow you to confirm the transmitter s heading and position Like the FLP the RLP is represented as a target vt on the receiver display Once the RLP is found you will connect the RLP to the FLP with a line that represents the exact heading of the transmitter The transmitter is located at the point where this line intersects the LL Continue the locating procedure as follows 11 From the LL facing toward the drill or last transmitter location walk forward keeping the target aligned on the vertical crosshairs 68 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual gt lt I Locating RLP LL FLP Receiver Locate Mode Screen Actual Position of Approaching RLP from LL Receiver and Transmitter 12 Position the receiver so that the locating target is centered in the box e FLP Receiver Locate Mode Screen Actual Position of at RLP Receiver and Transmitter 13 Mark the location directly below the r
33. 45 4 11 4 9 4 6 4 4 4 2 3 10 3 6 2 6 1 52 m 1 52 m 1 50 m 1 45 m 1 37 m 1 32 m 1 27 m 1 17 m 1 07 m 0 76 m 5345 9 9 9 5 9 1 8 8 8 3 7 78 7 5 3 05 m 3 02 m 2 97 m 2 87 m 2 77 m 2 64m 2 51 m 2 31 m 2 13 m 1 52 m 14 11 14 8 14 2 13 7 12 5 10 6 7 6 4 57m 4 55m 4 47m 4 32m 4 14m 3 96 m 3 78m 3 48m 3 20m 2 29 m 20 19 11 19 6 18 10 18 1 17 4 16 6 15 3 6 10 m 6 07 m 5 94m 5 74m 5 51 m 5 28 m 5 03 m 4 65 m 4 27 m 3 05 m 25 24 11 24 5 23 7 22 8 20 8 17 6 12 6 7 59 m 7 44 m 7 19 m 6 91 m 6 60 m 6 30 m 5 79 m 5 33m 3 81 m 30 29 10 29 3 28 3 27 2 26 24 9 22 10 9 09m 8 92m 8 61 m 8 28 m 7 54 m 6 96 m 6 40 m 4 57 m 35 34 10 34 2 33 1 31 8 30 4 28 11 26 8 24 6 17 6 10 62 m 10 41 m 10 08 m 9 65 m 9 22 m 8 81 m 8 13m 7 47 m 5 33 m 40 39 10 39 37 9 36 2 34 8 33 30 5 28 20 212m 151 m 11 02 m 1057 m g2rm 45 44 9 43 11 42 5 40 9 39 37 2 34 3 31 7 22 6 13 64 m 13 39 m 12 93 m 12 42 m 11 33 m 10 44 m 9 63 m 6 86 m 50 49 9 48 9 47 2 45 3 43 4 41 3 38 1 35 17 25 15 16 m 14 86 m 14 38 m 13 79 m 13 21 m 11 61 m 10 69 m Table B2 lists the projected
34. DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual gt lt I Locating Depth readings may be taken at the FLP or at the LL It is necessary to hold the trigger in to view the depth or predicted depth and to send the depth reading to the remote display WARNING Do not hold the trigger in unless you are precisely atthe FLP target centered in box If you are ahead of the FLP you will set an incorrect reference that causes a ghost locate line In this case you must reference again at the FLP Receiver Screen Tracking On the Fly Actual Position of Receiver and Transmitter As the tool advances the FLP should travel along the receiver s vertical crosshairs indicating that the tool is still on line Once the FLP is in the box hold the trigger in and confirm that the predicted depth reading is as expected Off Track Locating The off track locating technique is useful when it is not possible to walk above the transmitter due to a surface obstruction or interference Using the locate line s perpendicular relationship to the transmitter it is possible to track the transmitter s heading and also to determine if it is maintaining its intended depth The off track locating method is only effective when the pitch of the transmitter matches the pitch of the topography Ideally pitch will be 0 0 under flat ground To explain how the off track locating method works we will use the example of an obstruction that is on the intended bore path as shown
35. E 63 PROM FMV NECK ats cope actrees 64 Suggestions for Dealing with Interference cccccccccsseseeeeeceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeessaaeeeeessaaseeeeesaaaeeeees 64 Standard Method for Locating the TranSmMitter cccccccccccccssseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeesseaeeeeeesueaseeesessaeeeeeeeas 65 Finding the Fronti Locale Point FLP uisssaeebszvkneekux 0d ma naar re 65 FINN NE OC Ate Eino LE RE 67 Finding the RLP to Confirm Transmitter Heading and POSItION ccccceeccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeaaees 68 Tracking OMS EY t 70 OL Track LOESUNG ee m 71 THE TARGET STEERING FUNCTION ccccccccccseseeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeceeeeeesaeeeeeeeeeeessaeeeseeeeeeeesseeaaeeeeeeeeeseaas 74 Feasible Target Depth and Positioning the Receiver as a Target cccccccccseceeeeeceseeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeeees 74 Programming the Receiver for Target Steering cccccccccssesccceeceeeseeeecsueseeceessaeaeceeeesaaaeeeeessaaeeeeeessageeeees 75 irritare 10 NE Target ee 75 Target Steering in Interference Areas eeeisssssssssissssseee eese nennen enne nnns ann nnns anna nnns 77 APPENDIX A SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 78 APPENDIX B PROJECTED DEPTH VERSUS ACTUAL DEPTH AND THE FORE AFT OFFSET 81
36. Jaira Fe Directional Drilling Locating System Operator s Manual DIGITAL CONTROL m ci digital control com INCORPORATED www DigiTrak com pe m DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED ug 403 2200 00 F2 Oct 2013 2009 2013 by Digital Control Incorporated All rights reserved Trademarks The DCI logo CableLink DataLog DigiTrak Eclipse F29 F5 iGPS MFD SST target in the box Target Steering and TensiTrak are U S registered trademarks and DucTrak FBC FBP F Series FSD FasTrak LWD SBP SEM SED SuperCell and TeleLock are trademarks of Digital Control Incorporated 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 at DCl s website www digitrak com Important Notice All statements technical information and recommendations related to the products of DCI are based on information believed to be reliable but the accuracy or completeness thereof is not warranted Before utilizing any DCI product the user should determine the suitability of the product for its intended use All statements herein refer to DCI products as delivered by DCI and do not apply to any user customizations not authorized by DCI
37. Libo uiia The height above ground HAG function allows you to program a height measurement into the receiver so that you do not have to set the receiver on the ground for a depth reading The HAG menu has three options Turn On Turn Off and Set Set allows you to change the current height setting Clicking the trigger advances through each option and holding the trigger in selects the option displayed The default setting for the HAG function is off Until you turn on or set a new HAG the receiver must be placed on the ground for accurate depth readings The HAG function automatically shuts off when depth units are changed when Target Steering is used and during calibration Before accessing the HAG menu to turn on or set the HAG you should measure your desired HAG To do so hold the receiver comfortably at your side and measure the distance from the bottom of the receiver to the ground The available values range from 1 3 ft 12 36 in or 30 90 cm The menu will time out if selections are not made within a few seconds DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 17 Receiver gt lt Turn On HAG When the HAG menu is accessed the first screen that appears shows either the default HAG value 1 ft 12 in or 30 cm or the value that was most recently set el 1 00 Y EOD MUN ll ltt ad ha Acad aaah Turn On HAG Screen To turn on the HAG function using the value displayed hold in the trigger You will hear the confirma
38. NA Divider For example if the transmitter pitch is 34 or 18 8 then the corresponding divider value from the table is 1 50 In this example the distance between the FLP and the RLP is 11 5 ft 3 5 m The depth would be Depth Dn 7 66ft or approximately 7 7 ft 2 35 m 1 50 Table C1 Depth Estimation Table Pitch Divider Pitch Divider Pitch 34 18 8 36 19 8 38 20 8 40 21 8 42 22 8 44 23 7 46 24 7 48 25 6 50 26 6 52 27 5 54 28 4 56 29 2 58 30 1 60 31 0 62 31 8 64 32 6 66 33 4 1 50 1 51 1 52 1 54 1 55 1 56 1 57 1 59 1 60 1 62 1 63 1 64 1 66 1 68 1 69 1 71 1 73 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 87 Bee p e DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Tema Appendix D Reference Tables Depth Increase in Inches Centimeters per 10 foot 3 meter Rod Percent Depth Increase Percent Depth Increase 32 81 DigiTrak F Operator s Manual 88 gt I Appendix E Depth Increase in Inches Centimeters per 15 foot 4 6 meter Rod 1 260 3 su 400 29 85 2 4 7 St xr r TO CO O1 O901 C1 O1 O o lo o a D NJN CO T Q GW pen Ci C2 O Ne pend en O1 O1 a RSL O ER T O CO NE N amp Oo 0 4I E ema ema im COINI NIN S 9 99 UOIOUOIOOININININININ I om om DIOJ O IN IOI Q O I1 O
39. OTE Cooling is critical to avoid irreversible damage Above 140 F 60 C Three double beep sequences every 5 seconds on the remote display and every 20 seconds on the receiver NOTE Warning signifies dangerous drilling condi tions irreversible damage may have already been done 180 F 82 C FS and FC transmitter overheat indicator temp dot turns black see below 220 F 104 C Long range and extended long range transmitter overheat indicator temp dot turns black see below Transmitter Overheat Indicator Temp Dot The transmitter has a temperature overheat indicator temp dot on the front end cap The temp dot has an outer yellow ring with a 1 8 inch 3 mm white dot in the center The white dot will change color if the transmitter is exposed to excessive heat DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 41 Transmitter Temp dot Black temp dot voids Index slot at warranty 6 o clock position Front End Cap of Transmitter Showing Temp Dot Index Slot and Black Temp Dot If the temp dot changes to silver or gray then the transmitter has been exposed to heat but not in excess of the specifications If the temp dot is black then the transmitter has been exposed to temperatures in excess of 220 F 104 C for a long range or extended long range transmitter and 180 F 82 C for an FS or FC transmitter and can no longer be used The DCI warranty will be void for any transmitter that has been overheated black dot or
40. Point 2PT CAL The flashing trigger symbol at the top of the screen indicates that a trigger click is needed to obtain the first point for the 2 point calibration Click the trigger and the display will count down from 5 to O while the receiver records the first calibration point If the signal strength from the transmitter is within the tolerable range 300 950 points a checkmark will display on the screen and you will hear the confirmation signal indicating that the first calibration point has been successfully recorded Then the second 2PT CAL screen appears 24 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual oc Receiver Second Point 2PT CAL To record the second calibration point lift the receiver 3 ft or 1 m directly up keeping it level and click the trigger The display will count down from 5 to 0 Do not move the receiver while the display is counting down NOTE The second point screen will display even if the first point fails After the second point is recorded an X will appear on the screen and you will hear the failure signal You must click the trigger to continue and restart the calibration procedure You will see the following screen and hear the confirmation signal when the calibration is complete Successful 2PT CAL Screen After the 2 point calibration procedure has passed verify the distance between the two calibration points by taking depth measurements at the first point and the second point and then determi
41. a handheld receiver a transmitter a remote display with battery and cable power options a battery charger system and three rechargeable lithium ion Li ion battery packs for powering the receiver and remote There are six transmitter options for use with the F2 system including 12 kHz and 19 2 kHz frequency options and a cable transmitter option See the Transmitter section for more information In addition to the basic locating capabilities of directional tracking and depth the F2 system includes the advanced features of predicted depth off track locating and Target Steering to navigate the drill head easily and accurately even when obstacles prevent walkover tracking This manual provides information on each F2 system component the receiver transmitter remote dis play and battery charger in separate sections following this ntroduction These sections are followed by the Locating section which explains important locating terms and gives step by step locating instructions Appendix A presents the F2 system s power environmental and maintenance requirements Appendix B explains how to calculate depth when the transmitter is deep greater than 15 ft or 4 6 m and or at a steep pitch greater than 30 or 17 Appendix C explains how to calculate depth based on the distance between the front and rear locate points and the pitch of the transmitter Finally Appendix D provides calculated depth increases for 10 ft 3 m and 15 ft 4 6
42. are colored black rather than gray Extended Long Range F Series Transmitter 12 kHz Version The short range FS transmitter provides a depth range of approximately 15 ft 4 6 m It has a gray tube and measures 8 in 20 32 cm long and 1 00 in 2 54 cm in diameter Index slot Regional designation number Short Range FS Transmitter with Closeup of Front End Cap The FC cable transmitter provides a depth range of approximately 90 ft 27 4 m It measures 19 in 48 26 cm long and 1 25 in 3 175 cm in diameter This transmitter requires a special rear load housing with an end plug that allows the transmitter s cable to exit the housing The end plug requires a com pression fitting to seal the transmitter from the drilling fluid For operational information on the FC cable transmitter please see the DigiTrak Multi Function Cable Box MFCB Operator s Manual FC Cable Transmitter The following table lists the transmitters compatible with the F2 system including part number model number brief description system type maximum range and operating frequency DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 37 Transmitter pia Transmitters Compatible with F2 System Part No Model No Description Type Maximum Range Frequency 15 ft 4 6 m FXL 80 ft 24 4 m The range of any transmitter is largely dependent upon the amount of interference at a job site The range decreases as interference increases Batteries
43. atteries from the equipment before shipping or periods of non use 80 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual m DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED een Appendix B Projected Depth Versus Actual Depth and the Fore Aft Offset What Happens When the Transmitter Is Steep and Deep The signal field emitted by the transmitter as shown in Figure B1 consists of a set of elliptical signals or flux lines The flux lines indicate the position of the transmitter When the transmitter is level with respect to the ground you will find that the locate line LL is directly over the transmitter and the depth displayed on the receiver is the actual depth You will also find that the locate points FLP and RLP are at equal distances from the transmitter The location of the LL is found at the intersection of the ground and the horizontal component of the flux field and the FLP and RLP are found where the vertical components of the flux field intersect with the ground Some of the horizontal and vertical components are identified by short yellow lines in Figure B1 IN Figure B1 Flux Field and Geometry of FLP RLP and LL side view DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 81 Appendix B CT Due to the shape of the transmitter s signal field flux lines when it is at a pitch greater than 30 17 and or a depth of 15 ft 4 6 m or more the position of the locate line will be some distance ahead of or behind the transmitter s actual position In thi
44. cated on the serial number label inside the receiver s battery compartment see Receiver section Power Options The FSD remote can be powered by either an F Series battery pack or DC power A brace insert is provided with the system for use when powering the FSD with DC power It is the same size as the battery pack and it is installed and removed in the same manner as the battery pack DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 43 designations Remote Display I Installing and Removing the Battery Pack or Brace Insert To install hold the battery pack or brace insert with the tab facing up and away from the FSD remote then insert it into the battery compartment and push it in until the tab latches in place To remove the battery pack or brace insert push down on the battery tab and pull it away from the remote until the tab is released Connecting the DC Power Cable To connect the DC power cable remove the protec tive cap from the DC power port on the back of the remote Then align the four pin holes in the DC ar cable with the four pins in the DC power port Push A Battery in and rotate the cable connector clockwise until the NE tab cable is secure Install the other end of the DC cable into the DC power source Brace insert E Pin holes Protective cap DC Power Cable DC Power Cable and Brace Insert Installed in FSD Remote Install the brace insert in the battery compartment The brace insert provides s
45. ce from the LL when the transmitter is pitched Again this situation requires compensation for the projected depth and the fore aft offset 82 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual gt _I Appendix B Using the tables provided below you can look up the actual depth Table B1 and the fore aft offset Table B2 based on the receiver s depth reading projected depth and the transmitter pitch You can also look up the projected depth Table B3 if you know the required depth actual depth of your instal lation and you want to find the corresponding projected depth reading that you will see on the receiver during drilling The final table Table B4 provides conversion factors for determining the projected depth from the actual depth or the actual depth from the projected depth at various transmitter pitches Table B1 lists the projected or displayed depth values shown in red in 5 ft 1 52 m increments in the first column and provides values for the actual depth shown in green at different transmitter pitches For example if you have a displayed depth of 25 ft 7 62 m and your transmitter is at a 40 22 pitch then you can see from Table B1 that the actual depth of the transmitter is 22 ft 8 in 6 91 m Table B1 Determining Actual Depth from Displayed Projected Depth and Pitch Pich 210 220 230 240 250 260 475 290 100 Displayed 9 o o o o o o o o Depth 5 79 11 179 22 27 319 379 42
46. ceived from the transmitter 4 Access the 1PT CAL screen and click the trigger to initiate the calibration 5 A countdown sequence from 5 to 0 will begin on the screen 6 If the calibration is successful you will see a checkmark above the transmitter icon as shown below and you will hear the confirmation signal 22 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual oc Receiver Successful 1PT CAL Screen If the calibration fails a failure screen as shown below will appear and you will hear the failure signal two long beeps 1PT CAL Failure Screen Signal Too Low The failure screen will show an X above the transmitter icon followed by a symbol to indicate Ta failure due to low signal strength as shown or high signal strength A lt DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 23 Receiver gt lt 2 Point Calibration In Ground The 2PT CAL option allows you to calibrate the receiver to the transmitter when it is in the A ground This procedure requires the use of a tape measure Two point calibration is rarely needed If you must calibrate with the transmitter in the ground use this procedure with caution Position the receiver on the ground above an approximately level transmitter See the Locating section for instructions on how to position the receiver directly over the transmitter To start the 2 point calibration procedure select 2PT CAL from the calibration menu You will see the following screen First
47. confirmation signal and a checkmark will appear next to the HAG value to indicate that it has been turned on to the value displayed The receiver must be held at this height during locating for accurate depth measurements DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 19 Receiver gt lt Telemetry Channel Menu Wy The telemetry channel menu has five options no telemetry channel 0 or telemetry channel 1 2 3 or 4 The telemetry channel icon on the main menu and in the heading above shows the current channel setting of 2 When the telemetry channel menu is accessed the screen will display as shown below with an arrow next to the current telemetry setting channel 2 in this example The receiver must be set to the same telemetry channel as the remote for proper communication Receiver Telemetry Channel Menu To change the telemetry channel setting click the trigger to scroll through the channel options When the arrow is next to the desired channel hold the trigger in and a checkmark will appear in place of the arrow followed by the confirmation signal You can verify the telemetry channel by entering the main menu screen and viewing the channel number shown on the telemetry channel menu icon In addition to the receiver and remote being set to the same channel the telemetry frequency designation for the receiver must match that for the remote display The telemetry frequency designation on the receiver s serial number label must
48. ction and be calibrated for use with the selected transmitter see Calibration Menu later in this section DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 11 Receiver aa Power On Off Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Insert a fully charged DigiTrak F Series battery pack so that it is flush with the back of the receiver and the tab is securely latched as shown below If necessary push on the battery pack to latch the tab in place Battery status button Inserting Battery Pack Battery Pack Fully Inserted Removing Battery Pack To remove the battery pack push down on the battery tab and pull it away from the unit until the tab is released Check the charge on the battery pack by pushing the battery status button on the battery pack the LEDs will illuminate to indicate the amount of charge on the battery See the Battery Charger section for more information on checking removing and recharging a battery Turning On the Receiver To turn on the F2 receiver once the battery is properly installed hold in the trigger for 1 second and then release it You will hear a short beep followed by a long beep The first screen you will see is the warning screen which will appear every time you turn on the unit RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DEATH READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USING Click trigger to check box a I Acknowledge that I have read and and advance understand the Operator s Manual to self test Receiver Warn
49. customer service and training Please take the time to read this entire manual especially the section on safety Also please fill in the product registration card provided with this equipment and either mail it to DCI headquarters fax it to us at 253 395 2800 or complete and submit the form online at our website www digitrak com We will put you on the Digital Control mailing list and send you product upgrade information and our FasTrak newsletter Feel free to contact us if you have any problems or questions Our Customer Service department is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week International contact information is available on our website As the horizontal directional drilling industry grows we re keeping our eye on the future to develop equipment that will make your job faster and easier Visit us online any time to see what we re up to We welcome your questions comments and ideas Digital Control Incorporated Kent Washington 2013 See our DigiTrak Training Videos on YouTube at www youtube com dcikent DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual ice o DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Table of Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS ccccccccssseeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeceeeeeeseaeeeeeeeeeeesseeasseeeeeeeessaaaaeeeeeeees 7 E E E e IIT AIA PEE TE A I E E T E AE ACER 7 Equipment and Battery Disposal 22u00022000002000n0 nennen nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nennen n
50. e drill head relative to the receiver in the depth screen Receiver Battery Depicts the remaining battery life of the receiver shown 80 full here Displayed on the main menu screen When empty the icon will appear on the locate mode screen and will flash signifying that it is critical to change the battery immediately Target Steering Allows the Target Steering option to be turned on off or programmed to a new target depth Globe Icon Identifies the regional designation number that appears on the receiver startup screen must match that on the transmitter battery compartment Trigger Click Prompt Appears on the calibration screens to indicate that a trigger click is required DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 35 i E DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Transmitter General Description The transmitter fits inside the drill housing and generates a magnetic field that the F2 receiver can detect The F2 receiver must be programmed to detect the specific frequency of the transmitter Also the receiver must be calibrated to the transmitter before drilling and the calibration must be verified see System Setup section The transmitter and receiver must have matching regional designation numbers to ensure that they can communicate and comply with local operating requirements The transmitters regional designation number is located inside the globe icon O near the serial number on long range and
51. e change Thermometer for transmitter temperature Transmitter temperature FSD Main Display Screen The telemetry update meter displays the amount of signal being received If less data is being received then fewer bars are shown on the meter If the meter is decreasing or low you should pause before making steering decisions to ensure you have correct data When the meter is empty no telemetry data is being received and all transmitter information will disappear If the roll offset function is set on the receiver an electronic compensation to match the transmitter s 12 o clock position to the tool s 12 o clock position the letters RO for roll offset will display at the bottom right of the clock circle For more information see Roll Offset Menu in the Receiver section Depth Display Screen The depth or predicted depth of the transmitter can be viewed on the remote display but only when the receiver is positioned at the locate line LL or at the front locate point FLP with its trigger held in See Locate Points FLP amp RLP and Locate Line LL in the Locating section for information on correctly positioning the receiver 50 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual DLI Remote Display When the receiver is positioned at the LL with the trigger held in the FSD display will change to show the depth reading with arrows pointing to the ground and drill head When the height above ground function is turned on the receiver
52. e tracking requires the use of all three locations to determine the position heading and depth of the transmitter Aligning the FLP and RLP reveals the heading and left right position of the transmitter The LL determines the central position and depth of the transmitter when the receiver is properly aligned between the FLP and RLP The full procedure for tracking is given later in this section under Standard Method for Locating the Transmitter Bird s eye view looking down Drill Transmitter II Geometry of FLP RLP and LL from Top Bird s Eye and Side Views Note how the RLP and FLP are equal distances from the LL when the transmitter is level NOTE f the transmitter pitch exceeds 30 or 17 and or the transmitter depth exceeds 15 ft 4 6 m the position of the locate line will be somewhat ahead of or behind the transmitter s actual position In these cases the depth displayed on the receiver is referred to as the projected depth see Appendix B for more information regarding this situation 58 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual gt lt I Locating Effects of Depth Pitch and Topography on Distance Between FLP and RLP In general the deeper the transmitter is the further apart the FLP and RLP will be The distance between the FLP and RLP with respect to the location of the LL is also a function of the transmitter pitch and topography For more information see Appendix B When the transmitt
53. eceiver s display screen on the ground as the RLP 14 Connect the RLP to the FLP with a straight line This line represents the transmitter s heading The exact position of the transmitter is located beneath where this line and the LL cross 15 Position the receiver at the intersection of these lines with the LL passing through the center of the box on the display and hold the trigger in to take a depth reading NOTE To verify the depth reading turn off the HAG and set the unit on the ground Take another depth reading This reading should be very near the depth reading obtained with the HAG on and the receiver lifted DigiTrak F Operator s Manual 69 Locating CT With the LL aligned in the box the receiver may face toward the RLP or FLP during depth readings A 2 00 l 8 07 Receiver Depth Mode Screen Actual Position of at LL Receiver and Transmitter Tracking On the Fly If you are running at 0 0 pitch over level ground the predicted depth will be the actual depth In this case all locating can be done at the FLP while the tool is moving Once the transmitter has been found and its heading is on line position yourself the distance of one rod length in front of the FLP on the intended bore path with the receiver facing the drill and sitting level on the ground Tracking On the Fly Tracking On the Fly with a Straight Path with a Curved Path 70
54. eiver Approximate transmitter depth DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 75 Target Steering CT Target Steering on Remote Display The steering indicator in this case shows that the drill head is to the left and too high for the intended path The steering indicator should be dead center in the display if you are correctly heading to your programmed target depth A steering command of 4 o clock would bring the drill head toward the target Note that for quick viewing and interpretation the pointed end of the steering indicator corresponds to the clock position of the head The horizontal distance from the drill head to the receiver is indicated at the bottom left part of the display At the bottom right the current depth of the drill head is indicated A side view of the position of the receiver and of the transmitter is shown below on the left An end view of the same setup is shown on the right Back of receiver Surface of ground N na Transmitter Actual position of transmitter Side and End Views Showing Positions of Receiver Transmitter and Target 76 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual gt lt I Target Steering Target Steering in Interference Areas In areas of passive and or active interference it may be advisable to physically elevate the receiver above the ground In the example below the receiver is placed 3 ft or 1 m above the ground To compensate the target depth value will be set to 8 6 2 6 m
55. enu Click the trigger to toggle between the activate and disable options Hold the trigger in when the desired option is highlighted If you select the activate roll offset option the following screen will appear Transmitter roll Drill head at 12 o clock position Activate Roll Offset You must then physically rotate the drill head to its 12 o clock position as indicated by the images at the bottom of the screen Then click the trigger to activate the roll offset and automatically be returned to the locate screen If you do not click the trigger within a few seconds you will be returned to the locate screen with no change to the roll offset Roll offset is denoted by a hollow dot in place of the solid dot on the clock face and the letters RO next to the clock on both the receiver and remote displays 28 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual oc Receiver Transmitter Options Menu The transmitter options menu displays the three transmitter options 12 kHz battery powered transmitter 19 2 kHz battery powered transmitter and 12 kHz cable transmitter see Transmitter section The current setting which is for the battery powered 12 kHz transmitter in the example shown below is highlighted for selection Battery powered 12 kHz transmitter shown highlighted Battery powered 19 2 kHz transmitter 12 kHz cable transmitter Transmitter Options Menu Click the trigger to toggle between the three options and hold the t
56. epth of transmitter Transmitter battery status Receiver Predicted Depth Screen at FLP with HAG on Trigger in 34 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual oc Receiver Standard Receiver Display Screen Symbols Transmitter Roll Shows the transmitter s roll position A solid dot indicates the roll position and the roll value appears in the center of the clock When roll offset is used the letters RO appear at the bottom left Warning Symbol Appears when there has been a failure in the self test Roll Pitch Update Meter Shows the quality of data reception from the transmitter specifically data rate This feature lets you know if you are in an area of interference or are reaching the range limit of the transmitter Transmitter Pitch Angle The number next to this icon on the locate mode screen indicates the transmitter pitch It is also the menu selection icon for changing the pitch angle units between percent and degrees Transmitter Signal Strength The number next to this icon on the locate mode screen indicates the transmitter signal strength During a calibration failure an up or down arrow with this icon indicates signal strength is too high or too low respectively Transmitter Temperature The number next to this icon shows the temperature of the transmitter Fahrenheit when depth units are in feet or inches Celsius when depth units are in meters An up or down arrow and a change in the thermome
57. er pitch is negative the FLP will be further from the LL than the RLP see figure below When the transmitter pitch is positive the RLP will be further from the LL than the FLP If the ground surface or topography slopes significantly the locations of the FLP and RLP will also be affected with respect to the LL even if the transmitter itself is level Surface of Drill Transmitter negative or downward pitch gt EL Effect of Pitch on Distance Between FLP RLP and LL Note how the RLP and FLP are at different distances from the LL when the transmitter is at a negative pitch compare with figure on previous page in which the transmitter is level It is possible to calculate depth for comparison to the receiver s depth reading using the distance between the locate points and the pitch of the transmitter For additional information see Appendix C Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between FLP and HLP DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 59 Locating gt I Marking Locate Points The locate points FLP and RLP and the locate line LL must be found and accurately marked during the locating procedure To mark a locate point after you have found it stand with the receiver level at the locate point Look down the vertical axis that runs through the center of the display to project a plumb line to the ground see figure below The point where this plumb line hits the ground is the location that you should mark Pl
58. essary A battery pack can be recharged about 400 times before the battery life is reduced substantially Checking Battery Status To check the charge status of a status button below the five LEDs The LEDs indicate the charge level with each representing 20 of the charge The battery charge status can be checked at any time even when the battery is installed in a unit DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 12 hours or an FSD remote for LEDs indicate charge level shown 80 full battery pack press the battery Battery status button press F Series Battery Pack 53 Battery Charger CT AC DC Power Setup Red LED Install either the AC adapter or the DC power cord by inserting the charger plug into the power port of the battery charger see photo to the right and then rotating it a quarter turn in either direction to lock it in place If using AC power connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter then plug the cord into an AC power receptacle wall outlet If using DC power plug the DC power cord directly into the DC power source Once powered the LEDs on the battery Orange charger will begin to flash in succession and the LED charger will emit a series of beeps Power port Inserting Charger Plug into Power Port Charging a Battery Pack With the battery charger connected to a power source and the orange LED flashing insert a battery pack into the battery charger The ba
59. h mode display will show the receiver on the ground When the F2 receiver is positioned at one of the locate points and the trigger is held in you will see the predicted depth screen The value for predicted depth and horizontal distance are only valid if the receiver is at the FLP The R at the top of the screen denotes that the reference signal is being taken See Standard Method for Locating the Transmitter later in this section for more information on the reference lock and positioning the receiver at the locate points Reference lock Target in the box at FLP HAG setting Distance along borehole to FLP Predicted depth of transmitter Transmitter battery status Receiver Predicted Depth Screen at FLP with HAG on The depth screen can be accessed at any time during locating However depth and predicted depth data will only be displayed when the receiver is at the locate line and locate points respectively The depth screen will display as follows when the receiver is not positioned at a locate point or the locate line The 2 00 HAG setting appears with a slanted line but it Is still a vertical measurement Slanted line indicates receiver is not at FLP RLP or LL Receiver Depth Screen when not at the LL or LP 62 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual pan Locating Interference What It Is and How to Check for It Before drilling preferably before bidding on a project the interference potential at you
60. had its temp dot removed Avoid transmitter overheating by practicing proper drilling techniques Abrasive soils clogged jets in adequate mud flow and poorly mixed mud are some of the factors that can contribute significantly to the overheating of a transmitter 42 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED I Remote Display Removable visor Keypad 4 Antenna E x Direction buttons Execute button Battery pack or Magnetic brace insert base DigiTrak F Series Display FSD Front and Back Telemetry frequency Display screen General Description The DigiTrak F Series Display FSD is a multifunction remote that can be used with a variety of DigiTrak receivers It provides the drill rig operator with information from the receiver about the depth orientation and status of the transmitter The FSD remote can be powered through either a DC cable source or an F Series battery pack An external 13 in 33 cm telemetry antenna is supplied with your DigiTrak equipment It mounts onto the remote display to enhance signal reception up to 1800 ft 550 m with line of sight to the receiver To meet regional requirements and for proper communication one of the telemetry frequency designations shown on the remote s serial number label on the back of the remote must match that shown on the receiver The receiver s telemetry frequency designation is lo
61. hat the signal strength is increasing Locating target aligned with vertical crosshair Signal strength higher than value at FLP Receiver Locate Mode Screen FLP Behind Receiver Which Is Moving Toward LL If the signal strength decreases you may actually have just located the RLP Position yourself further away from and facing the drill to locate the FLP 8 When the target reaches the bottom of the screen the locate line should appear and the target will change to a black ball representing the approximate locate point Locating ball Receiver Locate Mode Screen Actual Position of Approaching LL Receiver and Transmitter DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 67 Locating CT NOTE The ball is only the approximate position of the locate point Do not rely on the alignment of the ball with the vertical crosshair to identify the left right position of the transmitter The front and rear locate points must be accurately found to determine the transmitter s lateral position heading and to take accurate depth readings 9 Position the receiver so that the LL aligns with the horizontal crosshair Line in the box PE VHEHR v LL Receiver Locate Mode Screen Actual Position of at the LL Receiver and Transmitter 10 Mark the location directly below the receiver s display screen on the ground as the LL You can take a depth reading here by holding in the trigger However to be certain
62. he four options When the arrow is next to the desired setting hold the trigger in to select it A checkmark will appear in place of the arrow and you will hear the confirmation signal NOTE The temperature units are determined by the depth units selected Celsius C temperature units will display if metric depth units are selected and Fahrenheit F temperature units will display if English depth units inches or feet and inches are selected Pitch Units Menu X The pitch units menu displays the two available options degrees 0 0 and percent 0 0 An arrow points to the current setting which is percent in the example shown below Pitch Units Menu To change the pitch units setting click the trigger to toggle between the two options Hold the trigger in when the arrow is next to the desired option A checkmark will appear in place of the arrow and you will hear the confirmation signal Roll Offset Menu The roll offset menu activates or disables the roll offset function which is used when the drill head tool and the housing are two separate pieces and their roll positions do not match when the tool is torqued up to the housing The roll offset function is an electronic compensation to match the transmitter s 12 o clock position to the tool s 12 o clock position DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 27 Receiver gt lt Activate roll offset Disable roll offset shown highlighted Roll Offset M
63. icon is shown elevated above the ground with the HAG setting displayed In the figure below you can see that the HAG setting is 1 10 to indicate that the receiver is being held that distance above the ground For more information on the HAG settings see Height Above Ground HAG Menu in the Receiver section HAG setting Roll offset indicator appears here if it has been enabled on the Depth reading receiver FSD Depth Display at Locate Line with HAG On The depth will display for 10 seconds after the trigger on the receiver is released and then the display will return to the main display screen When a roll offset is set at the receiver the letters RO will display at the bottom right of the clock circle on the depth display as shown above and on the predicted depth display For more information see Roll Offset Menu in the Receiver section Predicted Depth Display Screen The predicted depth display screen appears when the receiver is positioned at the front or rear locate point FLP or RLP and the trigger is held in However the predicted depth is only valid at the FLP The predicted depth display will show arrows pointing to the receiver and the predicted depth point ahead of the transmitter For more information about the predicted depth see the Locating section DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 51 Remote Display oc 12 Predicted depth Horizontal distance between transmitter and FLP FSD Predic
64. in the figure below The transmitter is about to go under the obstruction 1 Stop drilling and find the LL of the transmitter by putting the line in the box 2 While holding the trigger in and keeping the receiver in the same orientation step to the side of the tool until you reach a predetermined distance P1 from it Move the receiver forward and aft until you can see the ball jump from the bottom of the screen to the top of the screen or vice versa then mark this location DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 71 72 Locating DST Preparing for Off Track Locating While still holding the trigger in and keeping the receiver in the same orientation step to the side of the tool another predetermined distance P2 further away from it Move the receiver forward and aft until you can see the ball jump from the bottom of the screen to the top of the screen or vice versa then mark this location While still holding the trigger in and keeping the receiver in the same orientation step to the side of the tool another predetermined distance P3 further away from it Move the receiver forward and aft until you can see the ball jump from the bottom of the screen to the top of the screen or vice versa then mark this location After finding the three locations P1 P2 and P3 to the side of the transmitter connect these locations with a line This is the locate line Because the LL runs perpendicular at a 90 angle to the transmitter
65. ing Screen 12 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual D lt I Receiver The self test will automatically initiate after the checkmark is displayed in the box The self test is performed every time the receiver is powered on The following screen will display indicating a successful self test If an item of the self test fails the warning symbol will display contact DCI Customer Service before proceeding Main Board uc Fas55 Battery Comm Region DSP Gain Cal Receiver Self Test Pass Screen The startup screen will automatically appear after the self test as shown below Note the regional designation number shown inside the globe icon this number must match that shown on the transmitter see Transmitter section Model name Digital Control Inc Serial number Fr ce Software version ID 30001934 DCI s web address 0021 1040 3340 1400R www DIGITRAK com Customer Service Tel 800 288 3610 phone numbers Tel 425 251 0559 Receiver Startup Screen DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual Regional designation number must match that on transmitter Indicates two frequency receiver 12 kHz and 19 2 kHz 13 Receiver gt lt From the startup screen click the trigger to continue to the locate mode screen When the receiver is not detecting a transmitter the screen will appear as shown below The signal search symbol will display as the receiver searches for the transmitter s signal Signa
66. is inside the transmitter temperature increases due to external drilling conditions will take time to transfer to the transmitter Any increase in temperature should be dealt with quickly to avoid irreversible damage 40 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual gt lt Transmitter Normal drilling temperatures range from 64 F 16 C to 104 F 40 C You should suspend drilling when temperatures exceed 95 F 35 C to permit cooling Once the temperature reaches 118 F 48 C the thermometer icon will change to display steam and it will flash At this point the transmitter has become dangerously hot and must be cooled immediately or it will be damaged The transmitter will shut down at 176 F 80 C To cool the transmitter stop drilling and retract the drill bit a few feet and or add more drilling fluid Transmitter Temperature Warning Tones The audible tones emitted by the F2 receiver and remote display to indicate increases in the transmitter temperature are summarized in the table below Below 61 F 16 C No tones for temperature increases 61 97 F 16 36 C Double beep sequence beep beep for every 4 C increase in temperature 104 111 F 40 44 C Two double beep sequences beep beep beep beep for every 4 C increase in temperature NOTE Action is required to cool the transmitter 118 133 F 48 56 C Three double beep sequences beep beep beep beep beep beep for every 4 C increase in temperature N
67. it is possible to determine the heading of the tool By comparing the slant distance or signal strength at the predetermined distances of P1 P2 and P3 as the tool progresses you can verify if the drill head is moving away from or closer to the intended bore path As drilling continues the tool should be steered to maintain a constant slant distance at each of the points P1 P2 and P3 If the slant distance increases the tool is moving away if the slant distance decreases the tool is moving toward the side position DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual pan Locating Off Track Locating DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 73 Bin o DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED The Target Steering Function The Target Steering function allows the F2 receiver to be placed out ahead of the drill head and used as a steering target The receiver is positioned on level ground so that it is facing in the same direction as the drilling To activate the Target Steering function you must program the receiver with the desired target depth number The drill head can then be guided to a point directly below where the receiver has been placed using the Target Steering screen on the remote display The F2 system assumes level topography for the most accurate Target Steering results It also assumes a conservative bend radius Therefore in situations with significant pitch changes such as during the launch exit ends the up down steering info
68. l search symbol Signal strength will vary with background interference signal Receiver Locate Mode Screen No Transmitter When the receiver is detecting a transmitter the locate mode screen provides real time data about the transmitter s location temperature pitch roll and signal strength The standard receiver display screens are discussed further under Display Screens later in this section See the Locating section for detailed instructions on locating with the F2 system The locate mode screen is the default receiver screen If the receiver does not sense any trigger action for a period of time then the display returns to the locate mode screen Turning Off the Receiver To turn off the unit click the trigger twice to highlight the power icon b in the main menu Then hold the trigger in for at least 1 full second You will hear four long tones as the unit turns off Automatic Shutdown The F2 receiver will automatically shut down after 15 minutes of inactivity when the receiver is in locate mode or after 30 minutes of inactivity when the receiver is in Target Steering mode Trigger Switch The F2 receiver operates with a trigger switch located under the handle The trigger is used to turn on the unit adjust the screen contrast access and select menu options and change the screen view for depth measurements Clicking the trigger versus holding the trigger will result in different actions Click Quickly pulling
69. least three slots each at least 1 16 inch or 0 0625 in 1 6 mm wide and equally spaced around the circumference of the housing For accuracy slot measurements must be taken from the inside of the housing For the long range transmitters 15 in 38 1 cm long the slots must be at least 8 5 in 21 6 cm long and begin at least 2 in 5 1 cm but not more than 3 in 7 6 cm from the front of the transmitter as shown below Slot position Front end Battery Slot len gth In compartment 8 5 in 21 6 cm 5 1 cm Long Range Transmitter Housing Slot Requirements For the extended long range transmitters 19 in 48 26 cm long the slots must be at least 13 in 33 cm long and begin at least 2 in 5 1 cm but not more than 3 in 7 6 cm from the front of the transmitter as shown below Slot position Front end Battery Slot length 2 in compartment 13 in 33 cm 5 1 cm DigiTrak F Operator s Manual 39 Transmitter gt Extended Long Range Transmitter Housing Slot Requirements For the short range FS transmitter 8 in 20 32 cm long the slots must be at least 3 75 in 9 5 cm long and begin at least 1 25 in 3 2 cm from the front or index cap end of the transmitter as shown below Slot position Front end Battery Pen a gth 1 25 in compartment 3 75 in 9 5 cm 3 2 cm FS Transmitter Housing Slot Requirements For the FC cable transmitter 19 in 48 26 cm long the slots must be at least 9 in
70. ning the difference between the two values The difference should be 3 ft 2 in or 1 m 5 cm Repeat these measurements several times as you continue drilling to verify that the depth remains valid as the pitch of the transmitter changes DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 25 Receiver gt lt Settings Menu The settings menu allows you to change the depth units pitch units and transmitter options and to set a roll offset which is needed when the transmitter s roll position must be compensated to match the drill head s roll position When this menu option is selected the following screen will appear with the depth units option highlighted as shown below Depth units menu Pitch units menu shown highlighted Transmitter TTS kHz options menu 12 kHz Roll offset menu Receiver Settings Menu Click the trigger to toggle between options and hold the trigger in when the desired option is highlighted Depth Units Menu The depth units menu displays four options 000 represents the use of inches only 0 00 represents the use of both feet and inches 0 00M represents the use of metric units meters and centimeters and 0 00 represents the use of feet only An arrow points to the current setting which is feet and inches in the example shown below Depth Units Menu 26 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual oc Receiver To change the depth units setting click the trigger to scroll the arrow through t
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73. on the receiver ahead of the tool for target steering see the Target Steering Function section Display Screens The basic receiver displays include the locate mode screen the depth mode screen and the predicted depth screen These are presented below For more information regarding these screens and for detailed locating instructions please see the Locating section Locate Mode Screen When the receiver is detecting a signal from a transmitter the locate mode screen provides real time data about the transmitter s location temperature pitch roll and signal strength The roll pitch meter shows the quality of the signal from the transmitter The locate mode screen is the default screen setting 32 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual oc Receiver Roll indicator Locating target FLP or RLP Roll pitch update meter Transmitter pitch Receiver eceive Transmitter signal strength Transmitter temperature Receiver Locate Mode Screen with Transmitter in Range Trigger Out When the roll offset function is used an electronic compensation to match the transmitters 12 o clock position to the drill head s 12 o clock position the roll indicator will have a hollow dot and the letters RO for roll offset at the bottom right as shown here For more information on the roll offset see Roll Offset Menu above Roll Offset Is Activated The roll pitch update meter displays the quantity of roll pitch data being received
74. or displayed depth values in 5 ft 1 52 m increments in the first column and provides values for the fore aft offset shown in purple rounded to the nearest inch or cm at different transmitter pitches DigiTrak F Operator s Manual 83 Appendix B gt lt Table B2 Determining Fore Aft Offset from Displayed Projected Depth and Pitch Pich 210 220 430 240 250 260 475 290 100 Displayed 2 o o o o o o o o Depth 5 79 119 179 22 27 31 37 42 45 ar aro 0 58m 0 76m 0 94m 107m 127m 145m Ges T en dum a Qr m aei geri 0 79 m 1 17 m 1 85 m 216m 254m 2 90 m 3 3 4 10 6 3 TT 8 10 10 5 11 10 12 6 7 62 m 0 51 m 0 99 m 1 47 m 1 91m 2 31m 2 69 m 3 18 m 3 61 m 3 81 m 3 11 5 10 7 6 g 2 10 7 12 6 14 2 9 14 m 0 61 m 1 19 m 1 78 m 2 29 m 2 79 m 3 22 m 3 81m 4 32m 4 57 m 2 4 4 7 6 9 8 9 10 8 12 5 14 8 16 7 17 6 10 67 m 0 71 m 1 40m 2 06 m 2 67 m 3 25 m 3 78 m 4 47 m 5 05 m 5 33 m 2g 5 3 79 12 2 14 2 16 9 18 11 12 19 m 0 81 m 0 69 m 2 36 m 3 05m 3 71m 4 32m 5 11 m 5 77 m 6 10 m 5 11 8 8 11 4 13 8 15 11 18 10 21 3 22 6 13 72 m 0 91 m 1 80m 2 64 m 3 45 m 4 17 m 4 85 m 5 74 m 6 48 m 6 86 m 3 4 6
75. ove telephone number between 6 00 a m and 6 00 p m Pacific Time and ask to speak with a customer service representative The above 800 number is available for use only in the USA and Canada 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 the 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 insurance 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
76. pection 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 DCl s operator s manual and other DCI instructions 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 By accepting a DCI Product and not returning it for a refund within thirty 30 days of purchase User agrees to the terms of this Limited Warranty including without limitation the Limitation of Remedies and Liability described below and 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 at the above DCI website In no event shall this Limited Warranty cove
77. projected depth reading at the locate line should display as 25 ft 5 in 7 75 m Using the projected depth displayed on your receiver you can calculate the actual depth of the transmitter using the second row of conversion factors Select the corresponding conversion factor associated with your pitch value then multiply that value by the projected depth For example if your pitch is 30 and your projected depth reading is 24 ft 7 32 m then you would multiply 0 943 by 24 to determine that the actual depth of the transmitter is 22 63 ft or 22 ft 8 in 6 90 m DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 85 Appendix B 86 gt lt m Crece DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual Wr DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Appendix C Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between FLP and RLP It is possible to estimate the transmitter depth should the information displayed on the receiver become unreliable This is only possible if you know the transmitter pitch and the positions of the front locate point FLP and the rear locate point RLP and if the ground surface is level To estimate the transmitter depth first measure the distance between the FLP and the RLP The pitch of the transmitter must also be reliably Known Using the Depth Estimation Table below find the divider that most closely corresponds to the transmitter pitch Then use the following formula to estimate the depth Distance between FLP and RLP Depth AA
78. 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 DCI 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 charge for use of the loaner equipment for each extra day the return of the loaner equipment to DCI is delayed 403 2200 00 F2 Page 2 of 2
79. ptions MenNU TT em 29 Target Steering M nu ccccccssseecccecseseecceccaesseceeecaaeseceeeeeeuseceeseseaaeceeessaueeeeessaaeceesssaaseceessuageeeeessaaneeees 29 T m On Target Steerns S 30 Tam Ol Target leering PENBEREBEREHREFDEHNEERPEREERENNENEEEEREEEEEENFFEUEREERFENELEEFRUREEEENEEEEEEERFUEERUEREEREREEFRUBERERSERPEREEEFBERREER 30 Bel Target DEP IN 2 ee ee a A REEE Ri 31 Display SCCO SORBERSEDBEEETERDEDERREEFENEEEEDERHESREEUFFEHENDERNECEIEENUERFFUERUEERTEUEEEEFSEREUEEEFUEEERUFEUERUEL R UEFEUEICERUREREUEEERRETDEENEER 32 Locate eio Meiei 0 ARR 32 Depth Mode Screen cccccccsseseecccceeeceeeeseeeceeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeseseeeeeeeeeeesessaeeeeeeeessssaeaeeeeeeeeessaeegeeeeeeeeeseaas 34 Predicted Depth Display SCre n cccccccccsseseecceeeeeeeceeecaeeeeceeeeaeeeeceeeeaeaeeeeeessaaeeeeessaaeeeeeessaaaeeeseesaaess 34 Standard Receiver Display Screen Symbols cccccceseeecceceeeeseceecceeseeceeeceeeseceeeseeeeeceeeseeaeeeeeesaaeeeeeeeas 35 TRANOGMIT TER e 36 General Bess RR m e 36 Types of F2 EC IET umm 36 Batteries and Power On Off se een 38 Installing Batteries Power On ccccccsesseecccceseeceecceesseceeeeeeeeeeeessueuseeeeeesaaseeeesssaaeeeeesseaaeeeeessaageeeeseaas 38 Transmitter Battery Stalls nneseneee ansehen anreisen 39 Sleep Mode Automatic Shutdown Power Off uuusssssnsussssnesnnnnennnnnnnnnennn
80. r 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 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 reserves the right to make changes in design and improvements upon DCI Products 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 DCPS 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 DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED If DCI has substantially complied with the warranty claim procedures described below such procedures shall consti
81. r site should be evaluated Interference can reduce the transmitter s range or cause variable readings and possibly result in job slowdowns Interference comes from two different types of sources active and passive Active interference is also known as electrical interference or background noise and can have varying effects upon the F2 locating equipment Most electrical devices emit signals that can affect your ability to locate the tool accurately or to get good pitch roll readings Some examples of active interference are traffic signal loops buried dog fences cathodic protection radio communications microwave towers cable TV fiber trace lines utility data transmissions security systems power lines and phone lines to name a few You can conduct a test for the presence of active interference with your F2 system see Background Noise Check below Passive interference can reduce the amount of signal received from the transmitter which results in deeper than expected depth readings or a completely blocked signal Some examples of passive interference are metal objects Such as pipes rebar trench plate chain link fence or vehicles Two other examples of passive interference are saltwater salt domes and conductive earth such as iron ore You cannot conduct a test for the presence of passive interference with your F2 system Conducting a thorough site investigation prior to drilling is the best method of identifying passive interference
82. reen may go blank No data loss will occur Click the trigger to reset the receiver or toggle down to reset the remote display Hot surfaces can occur on cable transmitters if housing requirements are not met Always ensure the transmitter is installed properly in the housing during use Directional drilling operators MUST at all times Understand the safe and proper operation of drilling and locating equipment including the use of ground mats and proper grounding procedures Ensure that all underground utilities have been located exposed and accurately marked prior to drilling Wear protective safety clothing such as dielectric boots gloves hard hats high visibility vests and safety glasses Locate and track the transmitter in the drill head accurately and correctly during drilling Maintain a minimum distance of 8 in 20 cm from the front of the receiver to the user s torso to ensure compliance with FCC requirements Comply with federal state and local governmental regulations such as OSHA Follow all other safety procedures DigiTrak locating systems cannot be used to locate utilities DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual Meme o DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED ey Continued exposure of the transmitter to heat due to frictional heating of the drill head can cause inaccurate information to be displayed and may permanently damage the transmitter Remove the batteries from all system components during
83. rigger in when the desired option is highlighted A checkmark will display on the screen and you will hear the confirmation signal Target Steering Menu pE The Target Steering function allows you to place the F2 receiver in front of the drill head to use as a steering target See The Target Steering Function section for detailed information on determining where to place the receiver and how to steer to it This section gives instructions for using the Target Steering menu once a target depth number has been determined The target depth number can range from 2 99 ft 0 30 m for the foot or meter value and from 0 11 in 0 98 cm for the inches or centimeters value The first screen of the Target Steering menu turns on Target Steering to the target depth displayed either the default value 2 ft or 0 50 m or the value that was most recently set The second screen turns off the Target Steering function and returns you to the standard locate mode screen The third screen allows you to program the target depth DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 29 Receiver gt lt Turn On Target Steering The turn on Target Steering screen displays the current or default target depth Bull s eye represents a programmed target depth Turn On Target Steering Screen Hold the trigger in to turn on the Target Steering function and set the target depth to the displayed value A checkmark will appear next to the receiver icon and you will hear
84. rmation on the remote display may not be accurate In these situations only the left right steering information should be considered accurate Feasible Target Depth and Positioning the Receiver as a Target The maximum distance that the receiver can be placed out ahead of the drill head for Target Steering is 35 ft 10 7 m Beyond 35 ft 10 7 m the up down distance information becomes less accurate Over the 35 ft range starting with the drill head approximately level the following parameters apply gt The maximum depth change is approximately 4 ft 1 2 m gt The maximum pitch change is approximately 14 For the most conservative Target Steering operation we assume that the ideal drill path is a circular arc with a radius that accommodates the bend radius of most drill strings and products being installed As shown in the diagram below the feasible steering area is limited to the shaded region bounded by the two circular arcs Surface of grounc Receiver edd Target Current Feasible Target Target m depth Steering area NL Target k depth ud Depth change 4 ft 1 2 m max N Depth change Transmitter 4 ft 1 2 m max Target 7 Horizontal distance 35 ft 10 7 m max Diagram of Feasible Steering Area Maximum depth change is approximately 4 ft 1 2 m over horizontal distance of 35 ft 10 7 m The Target Steering procedure requires correct placement of the receiver The receiver must be placed out in front of the transmi
85. rved arrow saves contrast setting and returns to main menu shown highlighted Adjust Screen Contrast DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 49 Remote Display oc Using the left or right arrow button on the remote select the desired action either decrease contrast left arrow increase contrast right arrow or the curved arrow Adjust the contrast by pressing the remote s execute button after you have selected the decrease or increase contrast arrow Each time the execute button is pressed the contrast will change incrementally When the contrast is adjusted as desired use the left right arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the curved arrow on the screen and then press the execute button on the keypad to return to the main menu Display Screens Main Display Screen The main display screen is the default screen you will see after turning on the FSD remote It shows the transmitter pitch roll battery status and temperature The main screen also shows the FSD battery status receiver type telemetry channel telemetry update meter and Target Steering data if active To exit this screen at any time press the down arrow button to return to the main menu i Telemetry update Transmitter pitch meter y Up Receiver type with Transmitter roll telemetry channel FSD battery status Transmitter battery Roll offset indicator status alkaline only displays if roll offset is i Direction of set on receiver temperatur
86. s case the depth displayed on the receiver becomes what is called the projected depth The transmitter s distance ahead of or behind the locate line is called the fore aft offset The projected depth and fore aft offset shown in Figure B2 must be accounted for when the transmitter is steep and or deep See the tables provided later in this appendix Tables B1 and B2 to determine the actual depth and fore aft offset when you know the displayed projected depth and pitch of the transmitter Projected depth Figure B2 Projected Depth vs Actual Depth and Fore Aft Offset When Steep and Deep Figure B2 above shows a transmitter positioned in a drill string that is meant to illustrate drilling at either a positive or a negative pitch the pitch is positive if you are drilling left to right and it is negative if you are drilling right to left The transmitter s signal field is also pitched at the same angle as the transmitter The locate line LL which is where the depth measurement is taken is the horizontal component of the transmitter s signal field flux lines That is the LL is found where the flux lines are horizontal as illustrated with short horizontal yellow lines in the figure above The locate points FLP and RLP are also shown in Figure B2 These points are located at the vertical components of the signal field as illustrated with short vertical yellow lines in the figure above Note that the locate points are not the same distan
87. same frequency such as car rental agencies using their remote check in modules or other directional drilling locating equipment e Background noise must be minimal and signal strength must be at least 150 points above the background noise during all locating operations 8 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual m go DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED e Because this equipment may generate use and radiate 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 by powering the equipment off and on try to correct the interference using one or more of the following measures O O O Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the receiver and affected equipment Consult the dealer DCI or an experienced radio TV technician for help Connect the DCI equipment to an outlet on a different circuit DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED eng Introduction Remote display Receiver FXL gt transmitter Battery A charger x HDT transmitter NY Wil np FS transmitter Rechargeable battery packs DigiTrak F2 Locating System The DigiTrak F2 Locating System is used during horizontal directional drilling operations to locate and track a transmitter installed in the drill head A complete F2 system consists of
88. shall not be installed into caravans recreational vehicles or similar vehicles Pre Drilling Testing Before each drilling run test your DigiTrak locating system with the transmitter inside the drill head to confirm it is operating properly and providing accurate drill head location and heading information During drilling the depth will not be accurate unless e The receiver has been properly calibrated and the calibration has been checked for accuracy so the receiver shows the correct depth e The transmitter has been located correctly and accurately and the receiver is directly above the transmitter in the drill head underground or at the front locate point e The receiver is placed on the ground or held at the correct height above ground distance which has been set correctly Always test calibration after you have stopped drilling for any length of time Interference Interference can cause inaccuracies in the measurement of depth and loss of the transmitter s pitch roll or heading Always perform a background noise check prior to drilling e Sources of interference include but are not limited to traffic signal loops invisible dog fences cable TV power lines fiber trace lines metal structures cathodic protection telephone lines cell phones transmission towers conductive earth salt salt water rebar and radio frequencies e Interference at the remote display may also occur from other sources operating nearby on the
89. shipping and prolonged storage damage caused by leakage may occur Equipment and Battery Disposal other household waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of such equipment at a designated collection point for the recycling of batteries or electrical and electronic equipment If the equipment contains a banned substance the label will show the pollutant Cd Cadmium Hg Mercury Pb Lead near this symbol Before recycling ensure batteries are discharged or the terminals are covered with adhesive tape to prevent shorting The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the equipment xt This symbol on equipment indicates that the equipment must not be disposed of with your The battery charger provided with your DigiTrak locating system is designed with adequate safeguards to protect you from shock and other hazards when used as specified within this document If you use the battery charger in a manner not specified by this document the protection provided may be impaired Do not attempt to disassemble the battery charger it contains no user serviceable parts The battery charger
90. smitter NOTE Electrical interference is determined by observing the signal strength with the transmitter turned on and then with the transmitter turned off If the difference between these numbers is less than 150 the electrical interference is excessive Suggestions for Dealing with Interference Every job site warrants an interference background noise check no matter how remote and interference free your job site appears to be If the pitch roll information becomes erratic or is lost move the receiver away from the interference source while staying within range of the transmitter Separation use of the HAG function may also help when drilling under metallic objects because the greater the separation between the receiver and the metal objects the better the receiver s antenna will read the signal Another solution is to use a transmitter with a stronger signal strength that may be able to overcome the inter ference background noise 64 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual gt Locating Standard Method for Locating the Transmitter With the F2 system you can locate the transmitter and its heading while it moves whether standing in front of it behind it or toward the side You can also locate the transmitter facing either toward or away from the drill rig The standard method described in this section guides you to the transmitter while standing out in front of it facing the drill rig This is the recommended method for locating
91. te Display Left Right When the FSD remote s magnetic base is secure you can adjust the left right viewing angle by rotating the display about the base Center With the magnetic base secure take hold of the display and rotate it to the desired orientation Attaching Removing Visor The removable visor on the FSD remote shields the screen from environmental conditions such as rain and sun The visor is held in place by a ridge on the top of the display and channels on the sides of the display To install the visor slide the pegs on the visor along the peg channels on the sides of the display until the visor locks over the ridge To remove the visor push the visor back over the ridge and along the channels 46 ee S Rotation for center viewing adjustment Peg channel Rotation for left right viewing adjustment Rotating for Left Right and Center Viewing Adjustments DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual aaa Remote Display Main Menu The main menu is accessed by pushing the down arrow button It displays the menu options with the remote mode option automatically highlighted for selection Power off Remote mode Settings menu shown highlighted Contrast adjustment Information Description of Cable mode highlighted option Enter Remote Mode option FSD Main Menu Screen Use the arrow buttons to highlight an option and press the execute button to select that option The table below lists the
92. ted Depth Display with HAG On As on the depth display when a roll offset is set at the receiver the letters RO will display at the bottom right of the clock circle on the FSD predicted depth display The example shown above does not have the RO which indicates that a roll offset has not been set When the transmitter pitch information cannot be obtained at the receiver due to range restrictions or interference the remote will assume the transmitter has a pitch of zero for depth and predicted depth readings In this case the remote will show the transmitter pitch as illustrated below Pitch Assumed Zero 52 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual mo DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED sexy Battery Charger AC power cord AC adapter battery charger F Series battery packs DC power cord F Series Battery Charger System General Description The DigiTrak F Series Battery Charger FBC system includes AC and DC power cords an AC adapter and three rechargeable F Series battery packs The battery packs are used to power the F2 receiver and the FSD remote The FBC battery charger can operate from AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 1 5 A max or DC 10 28 V 5 A max power sources The AC power cord provided with your system is standard to your global area of operation A fully charged F Series lithium ion battery pack FBP will power an F2 receiver for approximately approximately 14 hours before recharging is nec
93. ter level will accompany a change in temperature The icon will display steam and flash when the transmitter becomes dangerously hot indicating the transmitter must be cooled immediately or it will be damaged Receiver Icon Indicates the position of the receiver relative to the ground for the HAG function depth readings the two point calibration procedure and the Target Steering function ma Ei Ground Level Represents the ground for the HAG function depth readings and the two point calibration procedure 9 Locating Icon Represents a bird s eye view of the receiver The square at the top of this icon kl is referred to as the box in the terms target in the box and line in the box locating Locate Target Represents the front and rear locate points FLP and RLP When the locate line appears the locate target will become a solid circle ball representing the approximate locate point See the Locating section Locate Line Represents the locate line LL The LL is found at some location between the front and rear locate points only after a reference point has been obtained See the Locating section Reference Lock Indicates that a reference signal has been obtained for locating the trans mitter See the Locating section Transmitter Battery Drill Head Depicts the remaining battery life of the transmitter when alkaline batteries are used full battery shown here Also used to represent the position of th
94. this section and then hold the execute button in until the unit turns off Audible Tones The FSD remote has an internal speaker that beeps at startup and emits warning tones when the transmitter temperature increases See Transmitter Temperature Warning Tones in the Transmitter section for a complete listing of the warning tones and what they signify Adjusting Screen Contrast There are two ways to adjust the screen contrast The easiest method is to hold in the execute button while pushing the right arrow to lighten the display or the left arrow to darken the display The other way Is by using the contrast adjustment option in the main menu see Contrast Adjustment later in this section Adjusting the Viewing Angle The FSD remote allows you to adjust the viewing angle through a range of 180 left right 90 up down and 270 about the display s center Up Down Loosen and squeeze the two knobs on the back of the remote display then adjust the screen as desired and tighten the knobs If the knobs are loose the display will hold its vertical position only until the knobs are squeezed together or the display is vibrated Thus DCI recommends tightening the knobs before drilling Note Adjusting the up down orientation of the display without loosening the knobs can damage the unit Squeeze knobs duum Loosen Display Knobs Adjust Viewing Angle Tighten Display Knobs DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 45 Remo
95. tion signal four short beeps and a checkmark will appear next to the setting to indicate the HAG has been successfully turned on The receiver must be held at this height for accurate depth readings If you want to select a different value for the HAG setting or want to turn off the HAG function click the trigger You will advance to the turn off HAG screen Turn Off HAG The turn off HAG menu option shows the F2 receiver on the ground Turn Off HAG Screen 18 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual cI Receiver Hold the trigger in to turn off the HAG function You will hear the confirmation signal and a checkmark will appear next to the receiver to indicate that the HAG has been successfully turned off The receiver now must be placed on the ground to obtain accurate depth readings If you do not want to turn the HAG function off click the trigger to advance to the set HAG screen Set HAG The set HAG option allows you to program the height that the receiver will be held above the ground A question mark will appear in place of the HAG value Set HAG Screen Hold the trigger in to select this option and the current or default HAG setting will display in place of the question mark Click the trigger to scroll through the available height above ground values 1 3 ft 12 36 in or 30 90 cm Each click will advance in 1 in or 2 cm increments Hold the trigger in when the desired HAG value is displayed You will hear the
96. transmitter is not installed in the housing See Transmitter Housing Requirements in the Transmitter section DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 21 Receiver gt lt 1 Point Calibration Above Ground Tol The 1PT CAL procedure is performed with the transmitter turned on and in the drill head parallel to and level with the receiver at a distance of 10 ft 8 m as described below DCI does not recommend cali brating every day but you should verify the receiver s depth reading daily at several locations using a tape measure The 1 point calibration menu display appears as follows Trigger click prompt flashes Displays in metric when using metric units 1PT CAL Screen The above figure shows the calibration setup with the receiver and transmitter situated parallel to and level with each other The flashing symbol at the top of the screen indicates that you must click the trigger to initiate the calibration If you wait longer than 15 20 seconds to click the trigger the operation will end without conducting the calibration procedure To calibrate 1 The receiver must be parallel to and level with the transmitter It is preferable to conduct the procedure on level ground 2 Measure 10 ft 3 m from the center of the transmitter to the inside edge of the receiver as shown above in the 1PT CAL screen 3 Verify that roll and pitch values are being displayed on the receiver and that a steady signal is being re
97. tructural integrity and preserves battery power NOTE f both a battery pack and the DC cable are installed the remote will draw power from the battery until the battery voltage is below the DC source voltage Keypad The keypad to the right of the display window is used to operate the FSD remote Execute Button The execute button curved arrow turns on the FSD unit and selects a e highlighted menu option It is also used for adjusting contrast and for executing menu options It functions like the trigger switch on the receiver Direction Buttons The up down left right arrow buttons are used to navigate through Q menu options The down button also can be used to access the main menu from the remote 9 e mode see Main Menu later in this section The direction buttons function like the toggle switch on the receiver y wM DigiTrak F2 Operator s Manual gt lt I Remote Display Power On Off Once you have provided power to the FSD remote either using the battery pack or a DC power source then you can operate the unit The power on and off functions are as follows Power On Press the execute button for 2 seconds to turn on the FSD unit A tone will sound and the main display screen will appear see Remote Mode later in this section Power Off Push and release the down arrow button to access the main menu screen Push the right arrow button to highlight the power off menu option see Main Menu later in
98. tter with its back end where the battery pack is inserted facing the drill or the last locate points if drilling a curved path The maximum horizontal distance from the transmitter that the DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 74 gt lt I Target Steering receiver should be placed is approximately 35 ft 10 7 m Beyond this distance the up down information becomes less accurate Programming the Receiver for Target Steering The receiver must be programmed with the desired target depth number To program the receiver see the instructions under Target Steering Menu in the Receiver section The figure below shows the receiver s locate screen with the Target Steering distance at the bottom This number is the horizontal distance that the receiver is from the transmitter You will use this number to help you position the receiver a maximum distance of 35 ft 10 7 m ahead of the tool x 02 0 25 Horizontal distance between transmitter and receiver Receiver Screen with Target Depth Programmed Steering to the Target Once the target depth number has been entered on the receiver and the receiver has been positioned ahead of the tool as the target then select remote mode from the remote s main menu see Main Menu in the Remote Display section You will then see the Target Steering screen shown below Steering indicator Center of Transmitter roll crosshairs Horizontal distance between transmitter and rec
99. ttery pack will be flush with the battery charger when it is properly inserted The battery charger will emit a long tone followed by four short beeps indicating an FBP battery pack has been detected During normal charging the orange and red LEDs will be illuminated indicating the battery pack is undergoing a fast charge cycle The battery pack is fully charged when the orange and green LEDs flash alternately Please see the Battery Charger Status Indicators table below for more information NOTE F Series battery charger systems labeled for use with DCI Li ion or NiMH battery packs can be used to charge SE NiMH battery packs SBP although the charging times battery voltages and estimated battery lifetimes will be different than for F Series Li ion battery packs 54 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual Battery Charger Zu 58 go Tom Battery Charger Status Indicators The battery charger has three LEDs red orange and green that are on off or flashing depending on the charging status A series of beeps will also sound to indicate a major battery pack or charger fault The table below describes the charger or battery status indicated by the various LEDs and audible signals LEDs and Charger or Battery a Audible Signals Pack Status pidius Besenpaon Action Flashing Orange No Battery Pack No battery pack or Detected unknown battery type detected Solid Green amp Slow Charge Battery pack voltage less
100. tute User s sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the Limited Warranty 403 2200 00 F2 Page 1 of 2 Eo LIMITATION OF REMEDIES AND LIABILITY In no event shall DCI or anyone else involved in the creation production or delivery of the DCI Product be liable for any damages arising out of the use or inability 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 liability or any other legal theory even if DCI has been advised of the possibility of such damages In no event shall DCI s 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 apply This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURES 1 If you are having problems with your DCI Product you must first contact the Authorized DCI Dealer where it was purchased If you are unable to resolve the problem through your Authorized DCI Dealer contact DCs Customer Service Department in Kent Washington USA at the ab
101. umb line or vertical axis Center of nae Front of receiver Place marker straight down on ground Plumb Line for Marking Locate Points 60 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual gt lt I Locating Display Screens The locate mode screen on the F2 receiver provides real time data about the transmitter s temperature pitch roll and signal strength Roll indicator Locating target FLP or RLP Roll pitch update meter Transmitter pitch Receiver Transmitter signal strength Transmitter temperature Receiver Locate Mode Screen When the F2 receiver is positioned at the locate line between the FLP and the RLP and the trigger is held in you will see the depth mode screen This screen provides more detailed data about the position of the transmitter with respect to the receiver It also shows the battery status of the transmitter NOTE The receiver and transmitter must be calibrated together with the transmitter in the drill housing before accurate depth data can be displayed See Calibration Menu in the Receiver section Approximate locate point FLP or RLP HAG setting Line in the box at locate line LL Depth of Transmitter ln battery status Receiver Depth Mode Screen at LL with HAG on DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual 61 Locating CT If the HAG is turned off the receiver will have to be set on the ground for accurate depth readings In this case the picture on the dept
102. ut and return to the locate mode screen To access a menu option hold the trigger in with the option highlighted The table below summarizes the main menu options Each option is described fully in the subsections following the table 16 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual oc Receiver Receiver Main Menu Options Height Above Ground HAG Menu Turns on turns off or sets the height at which the receiver will be held during depth readings This feature allows you to take a depth reading without placing the receiver on the ground Power Off Turns the unit off accompanied by four long tones Telemetry Channel Menu Changes the telemetry setting channels 1 through 4 or turns off the telemetry channel 0 The receiver must be set to the same chan nel as the remote Calibration Menu Calibrates the receiver to the transmitter using the above ground 1 point method or the below ground 2 point method Calibration is necessary prior to first time use and before a different transmitter receiver or drill head is to be used Settings Menu Changes the depth units pitch units and transmitter options and activates the roll offset function which is used when the transmitter s roll position must be compensated to match the drill head s roll position Target Steering Menu Sets the target depth turns on the Target Steering func tion or returns the display to standard locate mode Height Above Ground HAG Menu el
103. w around the charger especially near the top and bottom vents If the FBP battery s internal temperature is below 32 F 0 C or above 122 F 50 C the charger will not deliver charge current and will indicate a tem perature fault Power Input Use the supplied AC adapter and power cord or DC power cord to power the charger with DC power in the specified voltage range Failure to do so could damage the charger void the warranty and cause a safety hazard User Serviceability Do not disassemble the charger It contains no user serviceable parts Liquids Avoid spilling liquids on the charger Liquids spilled onto the charger could short circuit it If liquids are accidentally spilled send the charger to DCI for repair Battery Disposal All DCI lithium ion batteries are classified by the United States federal government as non hazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream These batteries however do contain recyclable materials and are accepted for recycling by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation s RBRC Battery Recycling Program Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY or go to the RBRC website at www rbrc org for information on recycling your used battery 56 DigiTrak FP Operator s Manual p DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED m i Locating Locating in High Interference Area with the F2 Receiver Introduction Locating with the F2 system is relatively easy and intuitive

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