Summary of Contents for DCI DigiTrak MFCB
- Page 1 MFCB Multi-Function Cable Box Operator’s Manual IGITAL ONTROL dci@digital-control.com NCORPORATED www.DigiTrak.com...
- Page 2 All statements herein refer to DCI products as delivered by DCI and do not apply to any user customizations not authorized by DCI 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.
- Page 3 +49.9391.810.6109 fax dci.europe@digital-control.com India 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 Russia Molodogvardeyskaya Street, 4 Building 1, Office 5 Moscow, Russia 121467 +7.499.281.8177 +7.499.281.8166 fax dci.russia@digital-control.com DigiTrak MFCB Operator’s Manual...
- Page 4 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Cable Mode Display Screen ................10 Roll Offset ....................... 11 Target Steering ....................12 Appendix A: System Specifications ............. 13 Power Requirements ..................13 Environmental Requirements ................ 13 Appendix B: Transmitter Wire Repair or Replacement ....... 14 Limited Warranty DigiTrak MFCB Operator’s Manual... - Page 6 IGITAL ONTROL NCORPORATED DigiTrak MFCB Operator’s Manual...
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Page 7: 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 Warning All operators must read and understand the following safety precautions and warnings and must review this operator’s manual before using a DigiTrak... -
Page 8: Equipment And Battery Disposal
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. DigiTrak MFCB Operator’s Manual... -
Page 9: Caring For Your Cable Box
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. o Increase the separation between the receiver and affected equipment. o Consult the dealer, DCI, or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. o Connect the DCI equipment to an outlet on a different circuit. -
Page 10: Introduction
Items such as compression fittings, 10-gauge copper wire, heat shrink, butt splices, and collector ring or mud swivel assemblies are not available from DCI. Drill manufacturers or tooling manufacturers will have information on collector ring (slip-ring) assemblies, mud swivels, and compression fittings. Electrical supply houses will carry the rest of the equipment needed to connect the wires as drill rods are added to the drill string. -
Page 11: Mfcb Connections
Although the DC power cable used to power a freestanding multi-function display through the power port on the drill rig can power the cable box, DCI recommends connecting the cable box directly to an independent automotive battery or DC power source other than that on the drill rig to avoid voltage disruptions and current draw variations that may interrupt power to the transmitter. -
Page 12: Powering The Mfcb
If the bore length exceeds 1000 ft, use an additional battery in series as shown in the following diagram. 12–28 VDC – Connect batteries in the order shown: 1,2,3,4. – – Disconnect batteries in the 12V Battery 12V Battery opposite order. Wiring Batteries In Series DigiTrak MFCB Operator’s Manual... -
Page 13: Connecting To The Remote Display
** This cable, part number 460-0002-00, is supplied with the MFCB. The compression fitting shown in the preceding diagram is a non-DCI part required to seal the transmitter from the drilling fluid. Contact a drill or tooling manufacturer for information on compression fittings. -
Page 14: Connecting To The Cable Transmitter
Once the cable transmitter is properly grounded in a housing, connect it to the cable box by loosening the knob on the power post, inserting the stripped wire end in the hole in the post, and gently retightening the knob. Connecting Transmitter Cable to Cable Box DigiTrak MFCB Operator’s Manual... -
Page 15: Installing Transmitter In Housing
It is also critical for the slots in the drill housing to meet minimum length, width, and positioning requirements. DCI’s transmitters work best in housings with slots that are equally spaced around the circumference of the housing for optimal signal emission. Each slot must be at least in. -
Page 16: Cable Mode
For the remote display, select Cable Mode from the main menu. The cable system components must be properly connected with power supplied before this menu option is available. If you cannot access the cable mode option, you may need a software upgrade; please contact DCI Customer Service. Cable mode (shown highlighted) -
Page 17: Roll Offset
Use the remote display’s direction buttons to highlight the desired option and press the Execute button (the curved arrow) to select it. Once the roll offset is programmed, the screen looks like this: Drill head’s 12 o’clock position Transmitter’s roll offset value Cable Mode Screen with Roll Offset DigiTrak MFCB Operator’s Manual... -
Page 18: Target Steering
Target Steering display screen appears. Your remote display operator’s manual provides detailed information on target steering. Steering target Steering indicator Calculated horizontal distance between transmitter and receiver Calculated transmitter depth Target Steering Screen DigiTrak MFCB Operator’s Manual... -
Page 19: Appendix A: System Specifications
Up to 6561 ft. (2000 m) DigiTrak Eclipse and F Series <100% -4 to 180° F (-20 to 82° C) Transmitter (ECP, FC) DigiTrak Eclipse Steering Tool (SST) <100% -4 to 180° F (-20 to 82° C) DigiTrak MFCB Operator’s Manual... -
Page 20: Appendix B: Transmitter Wire Repair Or Replacement
9. Install a new brass set screw using the while tightening the set screw to ensure a good connection. ” Allen wrench, install a new white nylon set 10. Using the standard screw driver or the screw into the side of the transmitter base. DigiTrak MFCB Operator’s Manual... - Page 21 14. Install two new lock washers and Torx screws, and tighten the screws in place using the T15 Torx wrench. Note Use care when threading the Torx screws into the base to avoid cross- threading. DigiTrak MFCB Operator’s Manual...
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Page 23: Limited Warranty
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. - Page 24 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.