Charles Machine Works The CMW-300ST 300ST Transmitter User Manual
Charles Machine Works Inc, The 300ST Transmitter
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FCC ID: ITQ-CMW-300ST 300SR/ST - SUPPORT 300SR/ST - SUPPORT SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SUPPORT SUPPORT SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SERIAL NUMBER RECORD Record the serial numbers and date of purchase of your Ditch Witch Subsite components in the spaces below. Record the serial numbers and date of purchase of your Ditch Witch Subsite components in the spaces below. Item Item Date of purchase Date of purchase Receiver serial number Receiver serial number Transmitter serial number Transmitter serial number Accessory model & serial number Accessory model & serial number Accessory model & serial number Accessory model & serial number 1129h.eps 1129h.eps 2 300SR/ST - SUPPORT SERVICE PROCEDURE 300SR/ST - SUPPORT SERVICE PROCEDURE SERVICE PROCEDURE SERVICE PROCEDURE Notify your dealer immediately of any malfunction of Ditch Witch Subsite equipment. Notify your dealer immediately of any malfunction of Ditch Witch Subsite equipment. Always give model, serial number, and approximate date of purchase. This information should be recorded and placed on file by owner at time of purchase. Give detailed explanation of malfunction. Always give model, serial number, and approximate date of purchase. This information should be recorded and placed on file by owner at time of purchase. Give detailed explanation of malfunction. Return damaged parts to dealer for inspection and warranty consideration. Return damaged parts to dealer for inspection and warranty consideration. Order genuine Ditch Witch Subsite replacement or repair parts from your dealer. Use of another manufacturer’s parts may void warranty. Order genuine Ditch Witch Subsite replacement or repair parts from your dealer. Use of another manufacturer’s parts may void warranty. 3 300SR/ST - FOREWORD 300SR/ST - FOREWORD FOREWORD FOREWORD This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation instructions to help you use and maintain your Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics equipment. This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation instructions to help you use and maintain your Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics equipment. Read this manual before using your equipment. Keep it with the equipment at all times for future reference. If you sell your equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner. Read this manual before using your equipment. Keep it with the equipment at all times for future reference. If you sell your equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner. If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics dealer. If you need assistance in locating a dealer, visit our website at www.ditchwitch.com or write to the following address: If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics dealer. If you need assistance in locating a dealer, visit our website at www.ditchwitch.com or write to the following address: The Charles Machine Works, Inc. Attn: Subsite Electronics PO Box 66 Perry, OK 73077-0066 USA The Charles Machine Works, Inc. Attn: Subsite Electronics PO Box 66 Perry, OK 73077-0066 USA The descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject to change. The Charles Machine Works, Inc. reserves the right to improve equipment. Some product improvements may have taken place after this manual was published. The descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject to change. The Charles Machine Works, Inc. reserves the right to improve equipment. Some product improvements may have taken place after this manual was published. Thank you for buying and using Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics equipment. Thank you for buying and using Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics equipment. 4 300SR/ST - FOREWORD 300SR/ST - FOREWORD Operator’s Manual 300SR/ST Operator’s Manual 300SR/ST Issue No.1.0/OP-4/02 Part Number 054-081 Issue No.1.0/OP-4/02 Part Number 054-081 Copyright 2002 by The Charles Machine Works, Inc., Perry, Oklahoma Copyright 2002 by The Charles Machine Works, Inc., Perry, Oklahoma , Ditch Witch, AutoCrowd, Modularmatic, Jet Trac, Roto Witch, Subsite, Fluid Miser, Sidekick, Perma-Soil, Super Witch, Super Witch II, and Pierce Airrow are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc. , Ditch Witch, AutoCrowd, Modularmatic, Jet Trac, Roto Witch, Subsite, Fluid Miser, Sidekick, Perma-Soil, Super Witch, Super Witch II, and Pierce Airrow are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc. CMW, Power Pipe, The Underground, and The Underground Authority Worldwide are pending trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc. CMW, Power Pipe, The Underground, and The Underground Authority Worldwide are pending trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc. U.S. Patent No. 5,065,098; 4,881,083. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending. U.S. Patent No. 5,065,098; 4,881,083. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending. 5 300SR/ST - CONTENTS CONTENTS 300SR/ST - CONTENTS CONTENTS SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Serial Number Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Serial Number Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Service Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Service Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 RECEIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 RECEIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Single Key Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Single Key Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2nd Function Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2nd Function Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 TRANSMITTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 TRANSMITTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Safety Alert Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Safety Alert Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 6 300SR/ST - CONTENTS 300SR/ST - CONTENTS OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Choose Signal Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Choose Signal Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Choose Antenna Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Choose Antenna Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Choose Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Choose Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Recognize Common Signal Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Recognize Common Signal Problems . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Locate Line: Active Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Locate Line: Active Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Locate Line: Beacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Locate Line: Beacon Locate Line: Passive Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Locate Line: Passive Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 CARE AND ERROR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 CARE AND ERROR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 General Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 General Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 300 Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 300 Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 300 Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 300 Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 7 300SR/ST - RECEIVER 300SR/ST - RECEIVER OVERVIEW OVERVIEW RECEIVER OVERVIEW RECEIVER OVERVIEW 2ND 2ND The Subsite 300SR receiver is designed to locate buried pipes, lines, and cables. Several frequencies and modes of operation are available to suit your specific locating needs. The Subsite 300SR receiver is designed to locate buried pipes, lines, and cables. Several frequencies and modes of operation are available to suit your specific locating needs. Available passive modes include 50Hz or 60Hz power, and radio. Available passive modes include 50Hz or 60Hz power, and radio. Available active modes include 8 kHz or 29 kHz. Available active modes include 8 kHz or 29 kHz. As an option, a 29 kHz beacon mode is available for use with certain Ditch Witch Subsite beacons to locate plastic pipes. As an option, a 29 kHz beacon mode is available for use with certain Ditch Witch Subsite beacons to locate plastic pipes. 8 300SR/ST - RECEIVER 300SR/ST - RECEIVER SINGLE KEY CONTROLS SINGLE KEY CONTROLS SINGLE KEY CONTROLS SINGLE KEY CONTROLS On/Off On/Off Turns unit on and off. Turns unit on and off. • Press once to turn on. • Press once to turn on. • Press again to turn off. • Press again to turn off. Antenna Select Antenna Select Selects peak or null antenna mode. Selects peak or null antenna mode. • Press once to change mode. • Press again to return to previous mode. si0006h.eps • Press once to change mode. • Press again to return to previous mode. Up Arrow Up Arrow • Press to increase manual gain (increase signal) incrementally from 25 to 100. • Press to increase manual gain (increase signal) incrementally from 25 to 100. • Press and hold to increase manual gain (increase signal) more quickly. • Press and hold to increase manual gain (increase signal) more quickly. • If signal is below 25, press once to increase gain (increase signal) to approximately 50. • If signal is below 25, press once to increase gain (increase signal) to approximately 50. si0006h.eps 9 300SR/ST - RECEIVER SINGLE KEY CONTROLS Down Arrow Down Arrow • Press to decrease manual gain (decrease signal) incrementally from 75 to 0. • Press to decrease manual gain (decrease signal) incrementally from 75 to 0. • Press and hold to decrease manual gain (decrease signal) more quickly. • Press and hold to decrease manual gain (decrease signal) more quickly. • If signal is above 75, press once to decrease gain (decrease signal) to approximately 50. • If signal is above 75, press once to decrease gain (decrease signal) to approximately 50. Depth Depth • • Press once to estimate depth of properly located signal source. IMPORTANT: See OPERATION for information on locating signals. • si0007h.eps Press and hold while pressing another button to enable 2nd function of that button. 2nd functions are described on the following page. 300SR/ST - RECEIVER SINGLE KEY CONTROLS Press once to estimate depth of properly located signal source. IMPORTANT: See OPERATION for information on locating signals. • si0007h.eps Press and hold while pressing another button to enable 2nd function of that button. 2nd functions are described on the following page. 10 300SR/ST - RECEIVER 10 2ND FUNCTION CONTROLS 300SR/ST - RECEIVER 2ND FUNCTION CONTROLS 2ND FUNCTION CONTROLS 2ND FUNCTION CONTROLS To use these functions, press and hold the first button indicated, then press the second button. To use these functions, press and hold the first button indicated, then press the second button. Battery Life Battery Life Shows percent of battery life remaining. Shows percent of battery life remaining. c00ic098h.eps c00ic098h.eps Units of Measurement Units of Measurement Changes the units of measurement in which the depth is displayed. Available displays are ft/in or cm/m. Changes the units of measurement in which the depth is displayed. Available displays are ft/in or cm/m. IMPORTANT: Press this key sequence with the unit off. IMPORTANT: Press this key sequence with the unit off. c00ic102h.eps c00ic102h.eps 300SR/ST - RECEIVER 11 300SR/ST - RECEIVER 11 2ND FUNCTION CONTROLS 2ND FUNCTION CONTROLS Frequency Frequency Selects frequency mode: power (60 Hz or 50 Hz), radio, or active (8 kHz or 29 kHz). Selects frequency mode: power (60 Hz or 50 Hz), radio, or active (8 kHz or 29 kHz). c00ic099h.eps c00ic099h.eps Volume Volume Turns volume on or off. Turns volume on or off. c00ic100h.eps c00ic100h.eps Backlight Backlight Turns backlight on or off. Turns backlight on or off. c00ic101h.eps c00ic101h.eps 12 300SR/ST - RECEIVER 12 300SR/ST - RECEIVER DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY Mode Mode The receiver can be configured to operate in four modes described below. The icon for the currently selected mode is shown along the bottom of the display. The receiver can be configured to operate in four modes described below. The icon for the currently selected mode is shown along the bottom of the display. Power Power Allows receiver to trace live 50 Hz or 60 Hz power lines. Allows receiver to trace live 50 Hz or 60 Hz power lines. IMPORTANT: Current must be flowing through the line. si0008h.eps IMPORTANT: Current must be flowing through the line. Radio Radio Allows receiver to trace lines that pick up and radiate very low frequency (VLF) radio waves. Allows receiver to trace lines that pick up and radiate very low frequency (VLF) radio waves. si0009h.eps si0009h.eps Transmitter Transmitter Allows receiver to trace lines that have had a 29 kHz or 8 kHz signal placed on them by a transmitter. Allows receiver to trace lines that have had a 29 kHz or 8 kHz signal placed on them by a transmitter. si0010h.eps si0010h.eps Beacon Beacon This optional mode allows receiver to trace nonmetallic pipes and conduits with 29 kHz beacon. This optional mode allows receiver to trace nonmetallic pipes and conduits with 29 kHz beacon. si0011h.eps si0008h.eps si0011h.eps 13 300SR/ST - RECEIVER 13 300SR/ST - RECEIVER DISPLAY DISPLAY Antenna Antenna The receiver has two antenna modes described below. The icon for the currently selected mode is shown on the left side of the display. The receiver has two antenna modes described below. The icon for the currently selected mode is shown on the left side of the display. Peak Peak Signal strength peaks when receiver is over the line being located. Signal strength peaks when receiver is over the line being located. Null Null Signal drops to minimum strength when receiver is over the line being located. Gives a more precise response when locating lines in uncongested areas. Signal drops to minimum strength when receiver is over the line being located. Gives a more precise response when locating lines in uncongested areas. IMPORTANT: In congested areas, confirm location by using peak antenna. IMPORTANT: In congested areas, confirm location by using peak antenna. Signal Strength Signal Strength Signal strength is shown by bars at top of display and in numeric display. Signal strength is shown by bars at top of display and in numeric display. ss1122h.eps ss1122h.eps 14 300SR/ST - RECEIVER 14 300SR/ST - RECEIVER DISPLAY DISPLAY Gain Gain Gain (amount of signal amplification) is shown by bars below signal strength indicator. Gain increases to the right. Gain (amount of signal amplification) is shown by bars below signal strength indicator. Gain increases to the right. ss1123h.eps ss1123h.eps Depth Depth Estimated depth displays when depth button is pressed. Estimated depth displays when depth button is pressed. Receiver can display depth the following ways: Receiver can display depth the following ways: Depth Display Depth Display up to 47 in inches up to 47 in inches 48 in and deeper feet/inches 48 in and deeper feet/inches up to 99 cm cm up to 99 cm cm 100 cm and deeper meters 100 cm and deeper meters ss1124h.eps IMPORTANT: If three dashes or three dots appear in the display, the receiver is experiencing an error. See CARE AND ERROR CODES. ss1124h.eps IMPORTANT: If three dashes or three dots appear in the display, the receiver is experiencing an error. See CARE AND ERROR CODES. 15 300SR/ST - RECEIVER SETUP SETUP SETUP Install Batteries Install Batteries Use six C-cell alkaline batteries in receiver. Use six C-cell alkaline batteries in receiver. To install: To install: 1. Unscrew battery cover. 1. Unscrew battery cover. 2. Insert batteries as shown. ss1134h.eps 2. Insert batteries as shown. 3. Close and tighten battery cover. 3. Close and tighten battery cover. 4. Check operation. 4. Check operation. Check Operation Check Operation Always check that receiver is operating before leaving for jobsite and after every battery change. Always check that receiver is operating before leaving for jobsite and after every battery change. To check operation: To check operation: 1. Turn on receiver. 1. Turn on receiver. 2. Entire display will light briefly. 3. Display will show last used setting. ss1126h.eps 15 300SR/ST - RECEIVER SETUP 2. Entire display will light briefly. 3. Display will show last used setting. ss1134h.eps ss1126h.eps 16 300SR/ST - RECEIVER 16 300SR/ST - RECEIVER 17 300SR/ST - TRANSMITTER TRANSMITTER OVERVIEW POWER OUTPUT 17 300SR/ST - TRANSMITTER OVERVIEW OVERVIEW TRANSMITTER OVERVIEW ON/ OFF ss1130h.eps The Ditch Witch Subsite 300ST transmitter is designed to place signals on target lines. It can be configured to send 8 kHz or 29 kHz frequencies. It places a signal on the line through either direct connection, induction clamping, or broadcast modes. POWER OUTPUT ON/ OFF ss1130h.eps The Ditch Witch Subsite 300ST transmitter is designed to place signals on target lines. It can be configured to send 8 kHz or 29 kHz frequencies. It places a signal on the line through either direct connection, induction clamping, or broadcast modes. 18 300SR/ST - TRANSMITTER 18 300SR/ST - TRANSMITTER CONTROLS AND INDICATORS CONTROLS AND INDICATORS CONTROLS AND INDICATORS CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ON/OFF Button ON/OFF Button Turns unit on and off. Turns unit on and off. • Press once to turn on. • Press once to turn on. • Press again to turn off. • Press again to turn off. POWER OUTPUT Button POWER OUTPUT Button Selects low or high power output. Selects low or high power output. • On power up, the 300ST defaults to low power output. • si0012h.eps On power up, the 300ST defaults to low power output. • Press once to change to high. • Press once to change to high. • Press again to change to low. • Press again to change to low. Power Output LEDs Power Output LEDs Display which power output is currently functioning. Display which power output is currently functioning. • Green LED indicates low power. • Red LED indicates high power. si0013h.eps si0014h.eps • Green LED indicates low power. • Red LED indicates high power. si0012h.eps si0013h.eps si0014h.eps 19 300SR/ST - TRANSMITTER SETUP SETUP SETUP Install Batteries Install Batteries Use six D-cell alkaline batteries in transmitter. Use six D-cell alkaline batteries in transmitter. To install: To install: 1. Unscrew battery cover. 1. Unscrew battery cover. 2. Insert batteries as shown. ss1135h.eps 19 300SR/ST - TRANSMITTER SETUP 2. Insert batteries as shown. ss1135h.eps 3. Close and tighten battery cover. 3. Close and tighten battery cover. 4. Check operation. 4. Check operation. Check Operation Check Operation Always check that transmitter is operating before leaving for jobsite and after every battery change. Always check that transmitter is operating before leaving for jobsite and after every battery change. To check operation: To check operation: 1. Turn on transmitter. 1. Turn on transmitter. 2. Transmitter will beep and green LED will light. 2. Transmitter will beep and green LED will light. NOTICE: If both LEDs flash and transmitter beeps repeatedly, batteries are low. NOTICE: If both LEDs flash and transmitter beeps repeatedly, batteries are low. 20 300SR/ST - TRANSMITTER 20 300SR/ST - TRANSMITTER 21 300SR/ST - SAFETY 21 300SR/ST - SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment: Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment: • Read and follow all safety precautions. • Read and follow all safety precautions. • Complete proper training and read operator’s manual before using equipment. • Complete proper training and read operator’s manual before using equipment. • Use equipment only as directed. • Use equipment only as directed. • Contact One-Call (888-258-0808) and any utility companies which do not subscribe to One-Call. Have all underground pipes and cables located and marked before sweeping area. • Contact One-Call (888-258-0808) and any utility companies which do not subscribe to One-Call. Have all underground pipes and cables located and marked before sweeping area. • Classify jobsite based on its hazards and use correct tools and machinery, safety equipment, and work methods for jobsite. • Classify jobsite based on its hazards and use correct tools and machinery, safety equipment, and work methods for jobsite. • Wear personal protective equipment. • Wear personal protective equipment. • Check that equipment is in good condition, and test leads are clean and have no cracked insulation. • Check that equipment is in good condition, and test leads are clean and have no cracked insulation. • Contact your Ditch Witch Subsite dealer if you have any question about operation, maintenance, or equipment use. • Contact your Ditch Witch Subsite dealer if you have any question about operation, maintenance, or equipment use. 22 300SR/ST - SAFETY SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS 22 300SR/ST - SAFETY SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS These classifications and the icons defined on the following pages work together to alert you to situations which could be harmful to you, jobsite bystanders or your equipment. When you see these words and icons in the book or on the machine, carefully read and follow all instructions. YOUR SAFETY IS AT STAKE. These classifications and the icons defined on the following pages work together to alert you to situations which could be harmful to you, jobsite bystanders or your equipment. When you see these words and icons in the book or on the machine, carefully read and follow all instructions. YOUR SAFETY IS AT STAKE. Watch for the three safety alert levels: DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION. Learn what each level means. Watch for the three safety alert levels: DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION. Learn what each level means. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. Watch for two other words: NOTICE and IMPORTANT. Watch for two other words: NOTICE and IMPORTANT. NOTICE can keep you from doing something that might damage the machine or someone’s property. It can also alert you against unsafe practices. NOTICE can keep you from doing something that might damage the machine or someone’s property. It can also alert you against unsafe practices. IMPORTANT can help you do a better job or make your job easier in some way. IMPORTANT can help you do a better job or make your job easier in some way. 23 300SR/ST - SAFETY 23 300SR/ST - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use equipment correctly. Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use equipment correctly. NOTICES: NOTICES: • Electric shock or equipment damage can result if transmitter is connected to live cable. Have qualified personnel disconnect both ends of cable before working. • Electric shock or equipment damage can result if transmitter is connected to live cable. Have qualified personnel disconnect both ends of cable before working. • Turn off transmitter when connecting or moving ground stake. • Turn off transmitter when connecting or moving ground stake. • If target depth and location are critical, confirm by handdigging. • If target depth and location are critical, confirm by handdigging. Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment. Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment. Moving traffic - hazardous situation. Death or serious injury could result. Avoid moving vehicles, wear high visibility clothing, post appropriate warning signs. Moving traffic - hazardous situation. Death or serious injury could result. Avoid moving vehicles, wear high visibility clothing, post appropriate warning signs. 24 300SR/ST - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS 24 300SR/ST - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS 25 300SR/ST - OPERATION 25 300SR/ST - OPERATION CHOOSE SIGNAL TYPE CHOOSE SIGNAL TYPE OPERATION OPERATION CHOOSE SIGNAL TYPE CHOOSE SIGNAL TYPE The 300SR can detect two types of signals: The 300SR can detect two types of signals: • Active signals are placed on a target line with the transmitter and detected by the receiver. As an option, an active signal from a beacon can also be detected by the receiver. • Active signals are placed on a target line with the transmitter and detected by the receiver. As an option, an active signal from a beacon can also be detected by the receiver. • Passive signals reside on the target line and are read by receiver. • Passive signals reside on the target line and are read by receiver. Read the descriptions on the next page and determine the signal type to use for your job. Read the descriptions on the next page and determine the signal type to use for your job. 26 300SR/ST - OPERATION 26 300SR/ST - OPERATION CHOOSE SIGNAL TYPE CHOOSE SIGNAL TYPE Active Active There are three ways to place active signals on a target line with a transmitter: There are three ways to place active signals on a target line with a transmitter: • Direct connection (preferred method) requires a connection to be made directly onto target line. • Direct connection (preferred method) requires a connection to be made directly onto target line. • Induction clamp requires placing an optional induction clamp around target line. • Induction clamp requires placing an optional induction clamp around target line. • Broadcast method requires no connection and sends current into lines near the transmitter. • Broadcast method requires no connection and sends current into lines near the transmitter. Beacon Beacon If equipped, trace non-metallic pipes or conduits by locating and following a 29 kHz beacon signal. If equipped, trace non-metallic pipes or conduits by locating and following a 29 kHz beacon signal. Passive Passive Some utility lines pick up signals from the environment and carry them as detectable signals. These passive signals can be power signals or radio signals. Some utility lines pick up signals from the environment and carry them as detectable signals. These passive signals can be power signals or radio signals. IMPORTANT: No depth estimates are available in this mode. IMPORTANT: No depth estimates are available in this mode. 27 300SR/ST - OPERATION 27 300SR/ST - OPERATION CHOOSE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION CHOOSE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION CHOOSE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION CHOOSE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION The 300SR receiver has two antenna configurations: The 300SR receiver has two antenna configurations: Antenna Description When to use Antenna Description When to use peak Uses two horizontal antenna to detect signal. Response is highest at strongest signal. This is the preferred configuration for most applications. peak Uses two horizontal antenna to detect signal. Response is highest at strongest signal. This is the preferred configuration for most applications. null Uses a vertical antenna to detect signal. Response is lowest when receiver is over the line. Use primarily to verify the location of a target line after it has been located with the peak antenna. null Uses a vertical antenna to detect signal. Response is lowest when receiver is over the line. Use primarily to verify the location of a target line after it has been located with the peak antenna. CHOOSE FREQUENCY CHOOSE FREQUENCY Receiver Receiver Set the 300SR receiver to one of the following frequencies: Set the 300SR receiver to one of the following frequencies: • power (50 Hz or 60 Hz) • power (50 Hz or 60 Hz) • radio • radio • active (8 kHz or 29 kHz) • active (8 kHz or 29 kHz) Transmitter Transmitter Your 300ST transmitter was configured at the time of purchase to send either 8 kHz or 29 kHz signals. Your 300ST transmitter was configured at the time of purchase to send either 8 kHz or 29 kHz signals. 28 300SR/ST - OPERATION 28 300SR/ST - OPERATION RECOGNIZE COMMON SIGNAL PROBLEMS RECOGNIZE COMMON SIGNAL PROBLEMS RECOGNIZE COMMON SIGNAL PROBLEMS RECOGNIZE COMMON SIGNAL PROBLEMS Distortions in the electromagnetic field around a line can affect location and depth accuracy. Tees, bends, parallel lines, crossing lines, or large metallic objects can distort signals. Distortions in the electromagnetic field around a line can affect location and depth accuracy. Tees, bends, parallel lines, crossing lines, or large metallic objects can distort signals. NOTICE: If target depth and location are critical, confirm by handdigging or vacuum excavation. NOTICE: If target depth and location are critical, confirm by handdigging or vacuum excavation. Learn to recognize the following kinds of distortion: Learn to recognize the following kinds of distortion: Shadows Shadows Shadows, also called blind spots, often happen when a metallic object partially obstructs signal, or a signal from a parallel line interferes with target signal. Shadows, also called blind spots, often happen when a metallic object partially obstructs signal, or a signal from a parallel line interferes with target signal. False Signals False Signals False signals describe situations where the receiver indicates a line location where there is no line. False signals often happen when a line tees or bends, runs parallel to the target line, or crosses the target line. False signals describe situations where the receiver indicates a line location where there is no line. False signals often happen when a line tees or bends, runs parallel to the target line, or crosses the target line. IMPORTANT: Generally, the receiver shows less distortion in peak antenna configuration. IMPORTANT: Generally, the receiver shows less distortion in peak antenna configuration. 300SR/ST - OPERATION 29 300SR/ST - OPERATION 29 RECOGNIZE COMMON SIGNAL PROBLEMS RECOGNIZE COMMON SIGNAL PROBLEMS Secondary (Ghost) Signals Secondary (Ghost) Signals A typical beacon signal pattern shows a main signal and two weaker secondary signals. Identify beacon location at the main signal. Familiarity with beacon signal patterns will lessen the effect of ghost signals. A typical beacon signal pattern shows a main signal and two weaker secondary signals. Identify beacon location at the main signal. Familiarity with beacon signal patterns will lessen the effect of ghost signals. ss1138h.eps ss1138h.eps 30 300SR/ST - OPERATION 30 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Setup Setup Follow setup procedures for the type of locating you will be doing: direct connection, induction clamp, or broadcast induction. Follow setup procedures for the type of locating you will be doing: direct connection, induction clamp, or broadcast induction. Direct Connection Direct Connection Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment. Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment. NOTICE: Electric shock or equipment damage can result if transmitter is connected to live cable. Contact qualified utility personnel and follow all local standards and restrictions for disconnecting and grounding lines. NOTICE: Electric shock or equipment damage can result if transmitter is connected to live cable. Contact qualified utility personnel and follow all local standards and restrictions for disconnecting and grounding lines. To set up transmitter for direct connection: To set up transmitter for direct connection: 1. Drive ground stake. 1. Drive ground stake. 2. Plug cable into transmitter. 2. Plug cable into transmitter. 3. Hook black cable to ground stake. 3. Hook black cable to ground stake. 4. Hook clip to line. 4. Hook clip to line. 5. Turn on transmitter. 5. Turn on transmitter. NOTICE: Turn off transmitter when connecting or moving ground NOTICE: Turn off transmitter when connecting or moving ground 300SR/ST - OPERATION 31 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION stake. stake. 31 32 300SR/ST - OPERATION 32 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Induction Clamp LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Induction Clamp Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment. Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment. NOTICE: Electric shock or equipment damage can result if transmitter is connected to live cable. Contact qualified utility personnel and follow all local standards and restrictions for disconnecting and grounding lines. NOTICE: Electric shock or equipment damage can result if transmitter is connected to live cable. Contact qualified utility personnel and follow all local standards and restrictions for disconnecting and grounding lines. To set up transmitter for use with induction clamp: To set up transmitter for use with induction clamp: 1. Plug cable into transmitter. 1. Plug cable into transmitter. 2. Place clamp around target line. 2. Place clamp around target line. 3. Turn on transmitter. 3. Turn on transmitter. 1137h.eps 1137h.eps 300SR/ST - OPERATION 33 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Broadcast Induction Broadcast Induction To set up transmitter for broadcast induction: To set up transmitter for broadcast induction: 1. Remove cable, stake, clamp and any other metal objects from transmitter. 1. Remove cable, stake, clamp and any other metal objects from transmitter. 2. Place transmitter in line with suspected line. 2. Place transmitter in line with suspected line. 3. Turn on transmitter. 3. Turn on transmitter. 1136h.eps 1136h.eps 33 34 300SR/ST - OPERATION 34 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Technique Technique IMPORTANT: Follow steps 1-3 for all types of active location. For reference, the illustration below shows direct connection method. If using broadcast induction, ensure that transmitter is in line with and above suspected line, as shown on previous page. IMPORTANT: Follow steps 1-3 for all types of active location. For reference, the illustration below shows direct connection method. If using broadcast induction, ensure that transmitter is in line with and above suspected line, as shown on previous page. 1. Walk in an arc approximately 25 ft (7.5 m) around transmitter. 1. Walk in an arc approximately 25 ft (7.5 m) around transmitter. 2. Hold the receiver as shown. 2. Hold the receiver as shown. 3. Identify location of line by finding the spot with the strongest signal response. 3. Identify location of line by finding the spot with the strongest signal response. 7. 5 ft ss1131h.eps 7. 5 ft ss1131h.eps 35 300SR/ST - OPERATION 35 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION 4. Rotate the receiver to determine which direction the line runs. 4. Rotate the receiver to determine which direction the line runs. IMPORTANT: Receiver indicates the strongest signal when the handle is perpendicular to the target line. IMPORTANT: Receiver indicates the strongest signal when the handle is perpendicular to the target line. ss1132.eps ss1132.eps 5. Set the receiver on the ground. 5. Set the receiver on the ground. 6. Press depth button when the line has been located. 6. Press depth button when the line has been located. IMPORTANT: When estimating depth for pipe, depth shown is to the center of the pipe. IMPORTANT: When estimating depth for pipe, depth shown is to the center of the pipe. 7. Continue to trace the line and take depth estimates every few paces. 7. Continue to trace the line and take depth estimates every few paces. 8. Retrace the line and mark with appropriate flags or paint. 8. Retrace the line and mark with appropriate flags or paint. 36 300SR/ST - OPERATION 36 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Special Situations LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Special Situations Situation What to try Situation What to try Signal is lost. Walk in a circle to detect a tee or bend in the line. Signal is lost. Walk in a circle to detect a tee or bend in the line. Signal varies from low to high and is unstable. Mark as a hand-dig area. Signal varies from low to high and is unstable. Mark as a hand-dig area. You are near a power line and are receiving interference such as unstable depth readings, blank display, etc. Sweep the area in power mode. If receiver gives a strong signal response, a power line is interfering with transmitter signal. You are near a power line and are receiving interference such as unstable depth readings, blank display, etc. Sweep the area in power mode. If receiver gives a strong signal response, a power line is interfering with transmitter signal. Receiver does not function properly. Receiver gain could be set too high or low. Lower or raise gain to locate the line. Also ensure that receiver is set to the correct mode. Receiver does not function Receiver gain could be set too properly. high or low. Lower or raise gain to locate the line. Also ensure that receiver is set to the correct mode. Target line has Disconnect target line from other connections to other lines. lines. Target line has Disconnect target line from other connections to other lines. lines. Signal is transferring to other lines. Signal is transferring to other lines. Three dashes appear on the display. • Lower the power level. • Lower the power level. • Use direct connection, if possible, or use induction clamp. • Use direct connection, if possible, or use induction clamp. • Move the ground stake away from the target line and away from other buried lines. • Move the ground stake away from the target line and away from other buried lines. • Apply signal at the point where the target line is farthest from the other lines. • Apply signal at the point where the target line is farthest from the other lines. See CARE AND ERROR CODES. Three dashes appear on the display. See CARE AND ERROR CODES. 300SR/ST - OPERATION 37 300SR/ST - OPERATION 37 LOCATE: BEACON LOCATE: BEACON LOCATE: BEACON LOCATE: BEACON If equipped, trace non-metallic pipes or conduits by locating and following a 29 kHz beacon signal. If equipped, trace non-metallic pipes or conduits by locating and following a 29 kHz beacon signal. IMPORTANT: Large metal objects and other signals (such as railroad signals or overhead power lines) can distort signal. IMPORTANT: Large metal objects and other signals (such as railroad signals or overhead power lines) can distort signal. Setup Setup To set up for beacon location: To set up for beacon location: 1. Follow beacon manufacturer’s instructions on battery installation and testing beacon operation. 1. Follow beacon manufacturer’s instructions on battery installation and testing beacon operation. 2. Attach beacon to plumber’s snake or flex rod. 2. Attach beacon to plumber’s snake or flex rod. 38 300SR/ST - OPERATION 38 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE: BEACON LOCATE: BEACON Technique Technique 1. Turn on receiver. 1. Turn on receiver. 2. Set antenna to peak. Set frequency to beacon mode. 2. Set antenna to peak. Set frequency to beacon mode. 3. Place the beacon into the pipe and move it down the pipe. 3. Place the beacon into the pipe and move it down the pipe. 4. To locate the beacon, circle over its approximate location in the pipe. 4. To locate the beacon, circle over its approximate location in the pipe. 5. To identify the location of beacon, find the spot with the strongest signal response. 5. To identify the location of beacon, find the spot with the strongest signal response. 6. Rotate the receiver to determine which direction the beacon runs. 6. Rotate the receiver to determine which direction the beacon runs. IMPORTANT: Receiver indicates the strongest signal when handle is parallel with and directly over the beacon. IMPORTANT: Receiver indicates the strongest signal when handle is parallel with and directly over the beacon. 7. Press the depth button. ss1133h.eps 7. Press the depth button. ss1133h.eps NOTICE: When estimating depth with a beacon in nonmetallic pipe, depth shown will be to the center of the beacon, not to the top of the pipe. NOTICE: When estimating depth with a beacon in nonmetallic pipe, depth shown will be to the center of the beacon, not to the top of the pipe. 8. Continue to track the beacon and take depth readings. Mark pipe location with paint. 8. Continue to track the beacon and take depth readings. Mark pipe location with paint. 300SR/ST - OPERATION 39 300SR/ST - OPERATION 39 LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION Setup Setup To set up for passive location, turn on receiver. Choose the power or radio frequency, and select the best antenna configuration for your job. See “Choose Antenna Configuration” earlier in this chapter. To set up for passive location, turn on receiver. Choose the power or radio frequency, and select the best antenna configuration for your job. See “Choose Antenna Configuration” earlier in this chapter. Always check receiver battery level at startup. Always check receiver battery level at startup. Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury. Know location of lines and stay away. NOTICE: Lines with no AC current flowing through them are hard to detect and dangerous because they still have voltage. To locate, turn on an appliance to cause current flow and use power mode, or use active or radio search methods. Do not use direct connect. Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury. Know location of lines and stay away. NOTICE: Lines with no AC current flowing through them are hard to detect and dangerous because they still have voltage. To locate, turn on an appliance to cause current flow and use power mode, or use active or radio search methods. Do not use direct connect. 40 300SR/ST - OPERATION 40 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION Technique Technique Survey the Site Survey the Site Make a visual check of the site for signs of buried lines such as: Make a visual check of the site for signs of buried lines such as: • recent trenching • recent trenching • buried line markers • buried line markers • overhead lines that run down poles and underground • overhead lines that run down poles and underground • gas meters • gas meters • valve sights • valve sights • drains or manhole covers • drains or manhole covers Sweep the Site Sweep the Site Search the site by walking a grid pattern while holding receiver close to the ground. Search the site by walking a grid pattern while holding receiver close to the ground. IMPORTANT: Keep the receiver vertical. IMPORTANT: Keep the receiver vertical. Focus the Signal Focus the Signal Move the receiver over the detected signal to find the strongest signal response. If using peak antenna mode, rotate the receiver until the signal is strongest. Strongest signal indicates line direction. Move the receiver over the detected signal to find the strongest signal response. If using peak antenna mode, rotate the receiver until the signal is strongest. Strongest signal indicates line direction. 41 300SR/ST - OPERATION 41 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION Trace the Line Trace the Line Walk along the suspected path while moving the receiver back and forth across the area. Walk along the suspected path while moving the receiver back and forth across the area. IMPORTANT: Keep receiver handle perpendicular to the suspected line path. IMPORTANT: Keep receiver handle perpendicular to the suspected line path. ss1132.eps ss1132.eps Mark the Line Mark the Line Sweep, focus, and trace all detected signals in the area. Mark line paths with colored paint or flags. See the chart below for standard color markings for line locations or check local regulations. Sweep, focus, and trace all detected signals in the area. Mark line paths with colored paint or flags. See the chart below for standard color markings for line locations or check local regulations. Utility Color Marking Symbol Utility Color Marking Symbol electric red -E- electric red -E- gas/oil yellow -G- gas/oil yellow -G- communications orange -TEL- or -TV- communications orange -TEL- or -TV- water blue -W- water blue -W- sewer green -S- sewer green -S- 42 300SR/ST - OPERATION 42 300SR/ST - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION Special Situations LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION Special Situations Situation What to try Situation What to try Signal is lost. Walk in a circle to detect a tee or bend in the line. Signal is lost. Walk in a circle to detect a tee or bend in the line. Signal varies from low to high and is unstable. Check the transmitter connection. If connection is good and signal is still unstable, mark as a hand-dig area. Signal varies from low to high and is unstable. Check the transmitter connection. If connection is good and signal is still unstable, mark as a hand-dig area. Receiver does not function properly. Receiver gain could be set too high or low. Lower or raise gain to locate the line. Receiver does not function Receiver gain could be set too properly. high or low. Lower or raise gain to locate the line. Three dashes appear on the display when depth button is pressed. See CARE AND ERROR CODES. Three dashes appear on the display when depth button is pressed. See CARE AND ERROR CODES. 300SR/ST - OPERATION 43 300SR/ST - OPERATION 43 FCC Statement -- Internal Transmitter FCC Statement -- Internal Transmitter FCC Statement -- Internal Transmitter FCC Statement -- Internal Transmitter This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between equipment and receiver. • Increase the separation between equipment and receiver. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Section 15.19 (a) (1) states: “Receivers associated with the operation of a licensed radio service, e.g. FM broadcast under Part 73 of this chapter, land mobile operation under Part 90, etc., shall bear the following statement in a conspicuous location on the device: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.” Section 15.19 (a) (1) states: “Receivers associated with the operation of a licensed radio service, e.g. FM broadcast under Part 73 of this chapter, land mobile operation under Part 90, etc., shall bear the following statement in a conspicuous location on the device: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.” Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by The Charles Machine Works, Inc. may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by The Charles Machine Works, Inc. may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 44 300SR/ST - OPERATION FCC Statement -- Internal Transmitter 44 300SR/ST - OPERATION FCC Statement -- Internal Transmitter 300SR/ST - CARE AND ERROR CODES 45 300SR/ST - CARE AND ERROR CODES 45 GENERAL CARE GENERAL CARE CARE AND ERROR CODES CARE AND ERROR CODES Under normal operating conditions, receiver needs only minor maintenance. Following these care instructions can ensure longer equipment life. Under normal operating conditions, receiver needs only minor maintenance. Following these care instructions can ensure longer equipment life. GENERAL CARE GENERAL CARE • Do not drop the equipment. • Do not drop the equipment. • Do not expose the equipment to high heat (such as in the rear window of a car). • Do not expose the equipment to high heat (such as in the rear window of a car). • Clean equipment with a damp cloth and mild soap. Never use scouring powder. • Clean equipment with a damp cloth and mild soap. Never use scouring powder. • Do not immerse in any liquid. • Do not immerse in any liquid. • Inspect housing daily for cracks or other damage. If housing is damaged, contact your Ditch Witch Subsite dealer for replacement. • Inspect housing daily for cracks or other damage. If housing is damaged, contact your Ditch Witch Subsite dealer for replacement. 46 300SR/ST - CARE AND ERROR CODES 46 300SR/ST - CARE AND ERROR CODES ERROR CODES ERROR CODES ERROR CODES ERROR CODES If three dashes appear in the display when pressing the depth button, one of the following could be possible: If three dashes appear in the display when pressing the depth button, one of the following could be possible: • • The receiver is detecting a signal above it and cannot estimate depth. This message is usually caused by interfering signals. Try relocating target signal. ss1125h.eps The receiver is detecting a signal above it and cannot estimate depth. This message is usually caused by interfering signals. Try relocating target signal. ss1125h.eps • Line is too deep for depth estimate. Mark as a hand-dig area. • Line is too deep for depth estimate. Mark as a hand-dig area. • Line is too shallow for depth estimate. Select lowest usable transmitter power level or lift receiver high enough to return display to normal operation. Relocate line and verify with null antenna. • Line is too shallow for depth estimate. Select lowest usable transmitter power level or lift receiver high enough to return display to normal operation. Relocate line and verify with null antenna. If three dots appear in the display when pressing the depth button, contact your Ditch Witch Subsite dealer. If three dots appear in the display when pressing the depth button, contact your Ditch Witch Subsite dealer. ss1139h.eps ss1139h.eps 47 300SR/ST - SPECIFICATIONS 47 300SR/ST - SPECIFICATIONS 300 RECEIVER 300 RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS 300 RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS 300 RECEIVER Dimensions U.S. Metric Dimensions U.S. Metric Length 11.5 in 700 mm Length 11.5 in 700 mm Width 4.0 in 100 mm Width 4.0 in 100 mm Height 27.5 in 290 mm Height 27.5 in 290 mm Operating weight 5.0 lb 2.3 kg Operating weight 5.0 lb 2.3 kg 48 300SR/ST - SPECIFICATIONS 48 300SR/ST - SPECIFICATIONS 300 RECEIVER 300 RECEIVER Operation U.S. Metric Operation U.S. Metric Operating temperature range -4°F to 122°F -20°C to 50°C Operating temperature range -4°F to 122°F -20°C to 50°C Antenna configurations peak, null Antenna configurations peak, null Audio output speaker Audio output speaker Operating modes Operating modes Active line: 8 kHz or 29 kHz Active line: 8 kHz or 29 kHz Beacon (locate/depth only): 29 kHz option only Beacon (locate/depth only): 29 kHz option only Passive line: 50 Hz or 60 Hz, no depth available Passive line: 50 Hz or 60 Hz, no depth available Radio: passive locate only, no depth available Radio: passive locate only, no depth available Locating ranges Locating ranges Lines 15 ft 4.6 m Lines 15 ft 4.6 m Beacons 10 ft 3m Beacons 10 ft 3m Maximum depth ranges** Maximum depth ranges** Active line ±5% .5 - 10 ft .15 - 3 m Active line ±5% .5 - 10 ft .15 - 3 m Active line ±10% 10 ft and deeper 3 m and deeper Active line ±10% 10 ft and deeper 3 m and deeper Beacon ±5% .5 - 10 ft .15 - 3 m Beacon ±5% .5 - 10 ft .15 - 3 m LCD backlight LED (green) **Locators are calibrated to these tolerances under ideal test field conditions. Actual operating field conditions may have signal distortions or may contain noise sources which result in depth estimate accuracy that is less than specified. LCD backlight LED (green) **Locators are calibrated to these tolerances under ideal test field conditions. Actual operating field conditions may have signal distortions or may contain noise sources which result in depth estimate accuracy that is less than specified. 49 300SR/ST - SPECIFICATIONS 300 RECEIVER Batteries Batteries Batteries 6 C-cell alkaline 49 300SR/ST - SPECIFICATIONS 300 RECEIVER Batteries 6 C-cell alkaline Battery life (continuous use at 70°F [21°C]) approximately 40 hours Battery life (continuous use at 70°F [21°C]) approximately 40 hours Battery saver Battery saver unit shuts off after 5 minutes of inactivity unit shuts off after 5 minutes of inactivity 50 300SR/ST - SPECIFICATIONS 50 300SR/ST - SPECIFICATIONS 300 TRANSMITTER 300 TRANSMITTER 300 TRANSMITTER 300 TRANSMITTER POWER OUTPUT POWER OUTPUT ON/ OFF ON/ OFF 300 TRANSMITTER 300 TRANSMITTER ss1128h.eps ss1128h.eps Dimensions U.S. Metric Dimensions U.S. Metric Length 12.25 in 311 mm Length 12.25 in 311 mm Width 4.5 in 114 mm Width 4.5 in 114 mm Height 9.25 in 235 mm Height 9.25 in 235 mm Operating weight 5.0 lb 2.3 kg Operating weight 5.0 lb 2.3 kg Operation U.S. Metric Operation U.S. Metric Operating temperature range -4°F to 122°F -20°C to 50°C Operating temperature range -4°F to 122°F -20°C to 50°C Maximum power output 1 watt 1 watt Maximum power output 1 watt 1 watt Operating modes: 8 kHz or 29 kHz Operating modes: 8 kHz or 29 kHz Batteries Batteries Batteries 6 D-cell alkaline Batteries 6 D-cell alkaline Battery life (continuous use at low power level) approximately 150 hours Battery life (continuous use at low power level) approximately 150 hours 51 300SR/ST - WARRANTY 51 300SR/ST - WARRANTY WARRANTY WARRANTY Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics Limited Product Warranty Policy Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics Limited Product Warranty Policy Warranty Periods Warranty Periods New Product New Product A twelve-month period starts on the date of delivery to the end user: A twelve-month period starts on the date of delivery to the end user: Trackers: 750 Tracker Remote Displays: 750 Display Trackers: 750 Tracker Remote Displays: 750 Display Transmitters: 300ST, 950T, 75T Receivers: 300SR, 950R, 75R, EML Transmitters: 300ST, 950T, 75T Receivers: 300SR, 950R, 75R, EML Fault Finders: AF1, FT12 A six-month period starts on the date of delivery to the end user: Beacons: 11B, 86B, 86BH, 86BHL, SBRP, 822B, 822BH, 910B A three-month period starts on the date of delivery to the end user: Beacons: BI Accessories: cables, clamps, canoes, and adapters Fault Finders: AF1, FT12 A six-month period starts on the date of delivery to the end user: Beacons: 11B, 86B, 86BH, 86BHL, SBRP, 822B, 822BH, 910B A three-month period starts on the date of delivery to the end user: Beacons: BI Accessories: cables, clamps, canoes, and adapters Used Product (Cosmetics) Used Product (Cosmetics) A three-month warranty starts on the date of delivery to the end user. (Nonreturnable) All used products have an RS added after the serial number. A three-month warranty starts on the date of delivery to the end user. (Nonreturnable) All used products have an RS added after the serial number. Service and Repair Service and Repair A one-month warranty on labor starts on the date the unit is repaired, and a threemonth warranty on parts starts on the date the unit is repaired for all products. A one-month warranty on labor starts on the date the unit is repaired, and a threemonth warranty on parts starts on the date the unit is repaired for all products. Extended Warranty Extended Warranty The extended warranty may be purchased at the time the equipment is sold or within thirty days of ownership. The extension is for an additional twenty-four months, for a total coverage of thirty-six months. The extended warranty may be purchased at the time the equipment is sold or within thirty days of ownership. The extension is for an additional twenty-four months, for a total coverage of thirty-six months. 52 300SR/ST - WARRANTY 52 Details and Exclusions Details and Exclusions • • The warranty includes only Ditch Witch Subsite products and accessories that are manufactured and distributed by Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics. The Defects will be determined through inspection by Ditch Witch Subsite warranty compensates on defects in material or workmanship. • Electronics or authorized repair centers. Original purchaser must make the • The warranty is limited to replacement of the defective part. The replacement defective item available for inspection within 30 days of the date the part fails. • part may be new or remanufactured. Repair and removal of defective part and installation will be at no charge when product or item is delivered to Ditch Witch installation will be at no charge when product or item is delivered to Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics or an authorized repair center. The product or item will be Subsite Electronics or an authorized repair center. The product or item will be returned at no charge for return freight. returned at no charge for return freight. The warranty periods do not represent the useful life of Ditch Witch Subsite • If Ditch Witch Subsite products are purchased for commercial purposes, as • If Ditch Witch Subsite products are purchased for commercial purposes, as defined by the commerical code, no warranties extend beyond the specific defined by the commerical code, no warranties extend beyond the specific terms set forth in this limited warranty. All other provisions of this limited terms set forth in this limited warranty. All other provisions of this limited Ditch Witch Subsite products have been tested to deliver acceptable warranty apply, including duties imposed. • performance in most conditions. • The warranty periods do not represent the useful life of Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics products and accessories. • warranty apply, including duties imposed. • The warranty is limited to replacement of the defective part. The replacement part may be new or remanufactured. Repair and removal of defective part and Electronics products and accessories. • Defects will be determined through inspection by Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics or authorized repair centers. Original purchaser must make the defective item available for inspection within 30 days of the date the part fails. • The warranty includes only Ditch Witch Subsite products and accessories that are manufactured and distributed by Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics. The warranty compensates on defects in material or workmanship. • 300SR/ST - WARRANTY This limited warranty applies to the original purchaser only. Some states or Ditch Witch Subsite products have been tested to deliver acceptable performance in most conditions. • This limited warranty applies to the original purchaser only. Some states or jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential jurisdictions do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so above limitation may not apply. This limited warranty gives original damages, so above limitation may not apply. This limited warranty gives original purchaser specific rights that vary from state to state or jurisdiction to purchaser specific rights that vary from state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction. jurisdiction. The Ditch Witch Subsite Equipment Registration Form must be completed for • The Ditch Witch Subsite Equipment Registration Form must be completed for each serial numbered product and submitted to Ditch Witch Subsite each serial numbered product and submitted to Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics. The information on the form is used to establish the warranty period Electronics. The information on the form is used to establish the warranty period start date. start date. 300SR/ST - WARRANTY • 53 When the Ditch Witch Subsite Equipment Registration Form is not processed 300SR/ST - WARRANTY • and received by Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics, the Ditch Witch Subsite Product inspection and estimates may require that the unit be disassembled shipping date is used to establish the warranty period start date. • and tested. • Out-of-warranty inspection costs include labor accrued at the full labor rate plus Approved out-of-warranty repair costs include parts, labor accrued at full labor rate, plus return freight. Revision D, March 2002 Product inspection and estimates may require that the unit be disassembled and tested. • return freight. • When the Ditch Witch Subsite Equipment Registration Form is not processed and received by Ditch Witch Subsite Electronics, the Ditch Witch Subsite shipping date is used to establish the warranty period start date. • 53 Out-of-warranty inspection costs include labor accrued at the full labor rate plus return freight. • Approved out-of-warranty repair costs include parts, labor accrued at full labor rate, plus return freight. Revision D, March 2002 54 300SR/ST - WARRANTY 54 300SR/ST - WARRANTY 300SR/ST - 55 300SR/ST - 55
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