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DataSonde Powersave Modes
All Radiodetection DataSondes have two powersave modes for reducing battery consumption while the
DataSonde is not operating.
Standby Mode
A DataSonde will enter in the Standby Mode during drilling operation when there is no rotation for ten minutes.
In the Standby Mode the DataSonde will send a pulse signal every ten seconds.
Starting rotation will make the DataSonde to return to full operation and exit the Standby Mode.
In the Standby Mode the battery consumption will be reduced to 50%.
Park Mode
In the case that a Directional Drilling operation will be stopped for a certain period of time, at a lunch break or
at the end of a working day, the DataSonde can be put into a Park Mode to save 65% of the battery
consumption. To enter in the Park Mode the DataSonde has to be set to the "P" rotate position. This is the
position on the clock between eight and nine.
After leaving the DataSonde in this rotate position for ten minutes, on the Receiver display a large "P" will be
displayed. The DataSonde will stop sending data and locate signal and will enter the Park Mode.
Starting rotation will make the DataSonde to return to full operation and exit the Park Mode.
Dual Frequency DataSonde Change Method
The Dual Frequency DataSondes allow the user to change between low and high frequency during drilling
operation, using a coded rotation sequence. In most cases the low frequency is the most reliable frequency to
use. It will give a more precise locate position and a more accurate depth than other available operating
frequencies.
Before starting the change over of the frequency, it is needed to pull back to the last position where all
DataSonde information was available.
The Dual Frequency DataSonde will change frequency using the 3 step coded rotation sequence outlined below:
1
- Set to Park, wait for "P"
and for the Receiver and DataView to beep twice.
2
- Rotate to 3 o'clock, wait for overtilt indicated
and for the Receiver and DataView to beep twice.
3
- Rotate again to 3 o'clock,
wait for the Receiver and DataView to beep twice.
As the Dual Frequency DataSonde changes frequency the Receiver frequency will also change automatically.
All relevant information from the DataSonde will then be displayed on the screen.
The Receiver frequency can also be manually set (in the setup menu).
Confirm operation has changed to the new frequency by pressing the
indicates current DataSonde frequency.
Note
When using the Dual Frequency DataSonde, it is important to calibrate the Receiver in both low and high
frequencies.
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key on the Receiver, which
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