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  • Page 1 Underground Magnetics, Inc. www.umaghdd.com...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents 1: Introduction ······················································· page 5 2: Caution ······························································ page 6 3. FCC and CE Compliance ······································ page 7 4: Manual Tips ························································ page 8 5: Preface ······························································ page 9 6: System Highlights ·············································· page 11 7: Receiver ··························································· page 12 7.1:Specifications ···············································...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents 7.5.5: Radio Channel Selection ······················· page 25 7.5.6: Pairing ··············································· page 26 7.5.7: Pitch Unit Selection ······························ page 27 7.5.8: Distance Unit Selection ························· page 28 7.5.9: Time Setting ········································ page 29 7.5.10: System Unlock ··································· page 30 7.5.11: Contrast Adjustment ····························...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 9: Transmitter 9.1: Introduction ················································· page 45 9.2: Specifications ·············································· page 46 9.3: Digital Information ········································ page 50 10: Locating Methods 10.1: Three Point Locating ··································· page 51 10.1.1: The Basics ········································ page 51 10.1.2: Find the Transmitter ···························· page 54 10.1.3: Tracking on the Fly: ····························...
  • Page 5 “pairs”. This manual is intended to provide information and instructions on how to use this locating system properly. Underground Magnetics Inc. (UM) reserves the right to improve the locating system and the Operator’s Manual at any time without notice.
  • Page 6 1: Introduction TRANSMITTER The Transmitter (sometimes referred to as a Sonde or Beacon) sends digital information of the transmitters pitch, roll, temperature and battery status through an FM modulat- ed RF signal. RECEIVER The Receiver receives this information and uses RF Signal to identify the transmitter’s status and location.
  • Page 7 UM is not responsible for any damage or loss caused by using the Mag system. Operators should operate the Mag system according to the manual. If there are any questions, please contact UM at support@undergroundmagnetics.com or call customer...
  • Page 8 3: FCC and CE This device complies with Part 15 of the FSS Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and  This device must accept any interference received ,including  interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Under- ground Magnetics Inc.
  • Page 9 The following two pages contain a short preface. This will be a quick introduction to the steps in which you will most likely use your Mag System. It will also contain page references for the later sections of the manual that contain more detailed information for the corresponding steps.
  • Page 10 5: Preface When you receive your Mag 8 System the transmitter will have been activated, preprogrammed at 19kHz and paired and calibrated with the receiver. The receiver and display will have been paired and set to channel 2. 1 Turn on receiver by holding power button Page 12 until Mag logo is visible on screen Walk bore-path and use depth...
  • Page 11 Check Calibration by placing receiver Page 18 (10ft/3m) away from housing, measured from inside edge of receiver to the center of the housing. If distance on receiver’s screen reads anything other than (10ft/3m) perform calibration. Page 53 Choose locating mode either Single Point or Single Ball.
  • Page 12 6: System Highlights Mag 8 System High Precision and high anti-interference Faraday shield 3D antenna structure. Industrial rated, gold-plated electronic modules High-performance DSP Dual locating system, functioning as two receivers independently tracking to provide better accuracy and reliability Locating Method—choose Single Point or Single Ball Mode Receiver : Mag8 Display : Mag8 Echo ST...
  • Page 13 7: Receiver 7.1: Specifications 12 System frequencies 4kHz – 41kHz (Mag 3: 4,19,31 kHz) Water resistant IP65 Temperature range -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°c) Telemetry 4 radio channels with range up to 1800ft (550m) Rechargeable lithium 12.5V battery Battery life Up to 50 hours Dimensions 27”...
  • Page 14 7: Receiver 7.3: Icons 7.3.1: Main Page Icons Signal to Noise Ratio Signal strength Transmitter model, frequency, and power Visual representation of signal to noise Transmitter temperature (flashing indicates the transmitter is overheating) Depth when over the head Receiver remote telemetry indicator...
  • Page 15 Clock positions Roll indicator Pitch Locate Line Direction of nearest Locate Point Single Ball Single Point To select locating modes see section 10.1.1...
  • Page 16 7.3.2: Secondary Page Icons To enter the secondary Page, press and hold Radio Channel Receiver Battery Status Transmitter Model, frequency and power to enter transmitter information...
  • Page 17 7.3.3: Transmitter Information From secondary page, tap to enter transmitter information page Transmitter Model, Frequency and Power level Transmitter battery voltage meter Transmitter antenna health. (Normal range 95% to 105%) Transmitter Housing suitability. Note: Normal Power Mode below 800mW High Power Mode below 3000mW (Numbers above mW will see lower battery life).
  • Page 18 7.3.4: Calibration and Depth Forecast Page Icons A1: 10ft calibration (Mag3: 10ft A2: 33ft calibration Calibration only) Depth prediction A4: 66ft calibration 7.3.5: Setup Page Icons Transmitter activation Transmitter settings Receiver settings Radio channel selection Receiver and Display pairing Roll calibration Pitch and unit selection Time setting System lock/unlock...
  • Page 19 7.4: Calibration 7.4.1: Depth Calibration Even if the transmitters roll, pitch, battery status and temperature are displayed correctly, calibration may not be reliable due to a distorted magnetic field 1. Make sure that the transmitter is working properly and place it in the housing. 2.
  • Page 20 7.4.2: Roll Calibration 1. Place transmitter housing in a 12 o’clock position. Press and hold to enter to enter Roll Calibration Setup page and tap Page and tap until the Select B6 icon. point is in the 12 o’clock position, twice to start roll calibration and wait for calibration Calibration Complete...
  • Page 21 7.5: Operation 7.5.1: Depth Forecast to enter depth Forecast to enter calibration page Page. Best-case, average, and and tap to select A6 icon. worst-case depth forecast values are listed on the right while transmitter model and frequency are listed at the top. to scroll through the 12 different frequencies and view the depth forecast for each.
  • Page 22 7.5.2: Transmitter Activation (for dealer or factory use) (Process must be started within 10 minutes after the batteries have been placed in the transmitter) 2. Tap to scroll through the 1. Press and hold to enter page options until B1 is Setup Page.
  • Page 23 7.5.3: Transmitter Settings (Process must be started within 10 minutes after the batteries have been placed in the transmitter) 2. Tap to enter Transmitter 1. Press and hold to enter Settings Page. The receiver Setup Page and tap and Echo transmitter will select B2 icon.
  • Page 24 7.5.4: Receiver Settings 1. Press and hold to enter 2. Tap to enter Receiver Setup Page. Tap to select Settings Page. Tap B3 icon. to select transmitter model, frequency, power and battery select. 3. Tap to return to Main Page.
  • Page 25 7.5.4: Continued B3 allows for adjustments in the locator but not the transmitter. From this page, you will be able to change the frequency of the locator, the power level and select which battery type. Battery setting allows the transmitter battery indicator to display the remaining battery life.
  • Page 26 7.5.5: Radio Channel Selection 2. Tap to enter Radio 1. Press and hold to enter Channel Page. Use Setup Page. Tap to select to select radio channel. B4 icon. 3. Tap to return to Main Page.
  • Page 27 7.5.6: Pairing 2. Tap to enter Pairing Page. 1. Press and hold to enter to start pairing. (it is Setup Page. Tap to select required that these last two B5 icon. steps are performed on the display at the same time.) 4 Tap to return to Main 3.
  • Page 28 7.5.7: Pitch Unit Selection...
  • Page 29 7.5.8: Distance Unit Selection...
  • Page 30 7.5.9: Time Setting (For dealer or factory use)
  • Page 31 7.5.10: System Unlock (For dealer or factory use)
  • Page 32 7.5.11: Contrast Adjustment NOTE: By holding both the at the same time while turning the receiver on, the visibility control will reset to normal visibility.
  • Page 33 7.5.12: Ball Speed Control NOTE: Adjusting the speed control enables operators to more easily fine tune the left-right ball and bore indicator when drilling at extreme depths.
  • Page 34 7.5.13: Depth Speed Adjustment 1. Press and hold to enter Setup Page. Tap until you move to the second Setup Page and select B26. 2. Tap to enter Depth Speed Adjustment Page. 3. Tap to adjust speed of depth displayed. NOTE: Adjusting Depth Speed allows the operator to control the depth readout...
  • Page 35 Receiver Maintenance...
  • Page 36 Display Display Specifications Display Operations Press and hold to turn off. Tap to select Power key: level of backlight. Up key: Move to previous cursor selection. Move to next cursor selection. Down key: Tap to confirm cursor selection. Press and Confirm key: hold to enter secondary page.
  • Page 37 Display Icons 8.3.1 Main Page Icons Transmitter model and frequency • Transmitter signal strength • Signal to noise ratio bar and noise number • Signal to noise ratio bar and noise number • Distance between transmitter and receiver • Transmitter Pitch •...
  • Page 38 8.3.2 Secondary Page Icons To enter the Secondary Page, press and hold 8.3.3 Setup Page Icons B4: Radio Channel Selection B5: Receiver and Display pairing B10: Visibility Control B11: System Info B12: Display Communication mode B14: Down hole Echo mode change...
  • Page 39 Down Hole Echo Mode Change Not available on the Mag 3 Steps remaining Roll indicator Instructions Target dot Proceed: time left to proceed Hold: hold this roll in process by rotating to new position until it roll position in sequence. counts down to 0...
  • Page 40 Rotate drill head until roll indicator points toward target dot. Instructions will change from the clockwise arrow to “STOP” Rotate drill head to next position in sequence before “P” counts down to 0 or the sequence will be cancelled. If the next step has the target dots in the same place as the previous step, rotate the drill head one entire rotation until the roll...
  • Page 41 8.5: Radio Channel Selection 2. Use to select radio 1. Press and hold to enter Setup Page. Tap to enter channel. Radio Channel Page. 3. Tap to return to Main Page...
  • Page 42 8.6: Pairing 2. Tap to start pairing. (It is 1. Press and hold to enter required that the following Setup Page. Tap to select B5 procedure is performed on the icon. Tap to enter Radio receiver at the same time) Registration Page.
  • Page 43 8.7: Contrast Adjustment 1. Press and hold to enter Setup Page. Tap to select B10 icon. Tap to enter Visibility Con- trol Page. NOTE: By holding both at the same time while turning the receiver on, the visibility control will reset to normal visibility.
  • Page 44 8.8: Communication Mode 1. Press and hold to enter 2. The default communication mode Setup Page. Tap to select B12 will be wireless communication. icon. Tap to enter Communication Mode Page. 3. Press to switch to cable 4. Tap to return to Main Page mode.
  • Page 45 8.9: Display Maintenance...
  • Page 46 9: Transmitter 9.1: Introduction The transmitter provides drill head temperature, clock position pitch, battery status and locating signal. The transmitter transmits signals at 4kHz, 7kHz, 10kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz, 19kHz, 22kHz, 25kHz, 28kHz, 31kHz, 36kHz and 41kHz. The trans- mitter will enter a “sleep” mode after 15 minutes without rota- tion.
  • Page 47 9.2: Specifications Echo XMINI Dimensions 1” X 8” length Frequency 2 frequencies 19kHz and 30kHz Depth Range 60ft Power (1) 18650 rechargeable lithium battery 18650 (3.7V) 18 hours Temperature Under 250° F Battery Voltage 2.7V—4.2V Echo 1 Weight 1.5lbs Dimensions 1.25”...
  • Page 48 Echo 2S Weight 1.5lbs Dimensions 1.25” X 15” length Frequency 4kHz/19kHz/30kHz Depth Range 90ft/ 130ft / 130ft Power Echo Cell Kit or Lithium Battery Echo Cell Kit 3V, 20 hours of continuous usage Lithium 3V, 48 hours of continuous usage Temperature Under 250 degrees F High Power Modes...
  • Page 49 Echo 70 Dimensions 1.42” X 15.94” length Frequency 12 frequencies 4kHz-41kHz Depth Range Normal Power: 164ft High Power: 230ft Power (3) 18650B2 rechargeable lithium batteries 18650 (3.7V) Normal Power: 60 hours High Power: 15 hours Temperature Under 250° F Battery Voltage 8.4V—12.6V Echo 90 Dimensions...
  • Page 50 Echo 110 Dimensions 1.42” X 24” length Frequency 12 frequencies 4kHz-41kHz Depth Range Normal Power: 295ft High Power: 360ft Power (3) 18650B2 rechargeable lithium batteries 18650B2 (3.7V) Normal Power: 120 hours High Power: 30 hours Temperature Under 250° F Battery Voltage 8.4V—12.6V...
  • Page 51 9.3: Digital Information Pitch: From -100% to +100% with 0.1% resolution within the range of –45% to +45% and 1.0% resolution outside of that range. Roll: 24 transmitter roll positions. Battery: Install batteries positive side down and install battery cap with provided battery cap tool. Lithium: Echo Power Cell will show full until completely dead.
  • Page 52 10: Locating Methods One major advantage of the Mag 8 system is it’s simplicity. Once the receiver and the transmitter are paired, the operator is not required to push any buttons to pinpoint the location, direction or depth of the transmitter. 10.1: Three Point Locating 10.1.1:...
  • Page 53 10.1.1: Continued Underground Magnetics offers a unique and versatile Graphical User interface. This allows the operator to choose between two GUI methods, Single Point or Single Ball. Single Point displays arrows leading you to the closest locate point, Single Ball shows the location of the closest locate point with a ball only.
  • Page 54 10.1.1: Continued - Single Point, Single Ball Selection Page 1. Press and hold to enter Setup Page. Tap until you move to the Second Setup Page and select B23. 2. Tap to enter Single Point, Single Ball Selection Page. 3. Tap to choose either Single Point or Single Ball locating modes.
  • Page 55 10.1.2: Find the Transmitter The Locate Line (LL) extends left and right of the transmitters center. Because of the physics of the locators magnetic field, the LL can look the same several feet to the right or left of the transmitters actual location.
  • Page 56 10.1.2: Finding the Front Locate Point Single Point Move forward and to the right to find the FLP Single Ball Actual position of receiver Receiver View to transmitter In this scenario the transmitter is behind you and you are walking toward the FLP.
  • Page 57 10.1.2: Locating FLP, RLP and LL The FLP is a point in front of the transmitter. Think of it as the sight at the end of a rifle. This is the direction of the transmitter. Locate it by putting the ball in the square.
  • Page 58 10.1.3: Tracking on the Fly Tracking on the fly may be used once the bore path is established and level. This tracking method will increase locating speed and in turn the speed at which the bore can be completed. Activate the Bore-To screen by pressing the enter button at anytime.
  • Page 59 10.1.4: Bore-To The Bore-To feature on the Mag 8 is very powerful. Operators can expect to receive good right-left steering, pitch and roll information as far out as 100ft. It is important to note that the depth is only a reference. As distance between the transmitter and receiver decreases, the accuracy...
  • Page 60 11: Battery and Charger Mag receivers use rechargeable lithium batteries. This lithium rechargeable battery comes with a special charger. Any use of other lithium rechargeable battery or charger for the receiver may cause fire, explosion, leaking or other damages. Store the battery at the room temperatures; 59-77° F (15-25°C).
  • Page 61 12: Warranty Policy Underground Magnetics (UM) warrants that it will either repair or replace any product that fails to operate in conformity to UM’s published specifica- tions at the time of shipment due to a defect in materials or workmanship during the warranty period for that product, subject to the terms set forth below.
  • Page 62 12: Warranty Policy continued warrant or guarantee, and disclaims liability for, the accuracy and completeness of any data generated by any external source that may be displayed on a UM device, including (without limitation) data received from a drill rig. UM may make changes in design and improvements to products from time to time.
  • Page 63 Underground Magnetics, Inc. www.umaghdd.com...

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