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  • Page 2 Table of Contents 1: Introduction ······································································ page 6 2: Caution ············································································· page 7 3. FCC and CE Compliance ····················································· page 8 4: Manual Tips ········································································ page 9 5: Quick Start ······································································· page 10 6: System Highlights ······························································ page 12 7: Receiver ·········································································· page 12 7.1:Specifications ··························································...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents 7.5.5: Radio Channel Selection ································ page 26 7.5.6: Pairing ························································ page 27 7.5.7: Pitch Unit Selection ······································· page 28 7.5.8: Distance Unit Selection ·································· page 29 7.5.9: Time Setting ················································· page 30 7.5.10: System Unlock ············································ page 31 7.5.11: Contrast Adjustment ·····································...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 9: Transmitter 9.1: Introduction ···························································· page 46 9.2: Specifications ························································· page 47 9.3: Digital Information ··················································· page 51 9.4: Transmitter Maintenance ··········································· page 51 10: Locating Methods 10.1: Three Point Locating ·············································· page 52 10.1.1: The Basics ················································· page 52 10.1.2: Find the Transmitter ·····································...
  • Page 5 “pair” will not be interfered by other “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...
  • 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 modulated RF signal. RECEIVER The Receiver receives this information and uses RF Signal to identify the transmitter’s status and location.
  • Page 7 2: Caution The operator must understand safety procedures and correct operation methods before operating the HDD and the locating system. HDD machines can cause property damage and personal injury upon striking underground power lines, gas lines, phone lines, television cables, fiber optic cables, or sewage lines. Make sure to confirm by uncovering and marking all underground utilities before crossing.
  • Page 8  Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Underground Magnetics Inc. will void the user’s authority to Note: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 9 The rest of the manual will contain detailed sections that follow the order of the Mag 3s/5s Receiver and the Mag 3s/5s menu screens. It is recommended to read the entire Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 10 5: Quick Start Turn on receiver by holding power button Page 12 until Mag logo is visible on screen. Walk bore-path and use range forecasting to Page 20 check for interference and select frequency. Install batteries into transmitter. Install battery cap with provided battery cap tool. Turn on display by holding power button until Mag logo is visible on the screen.
  • Page 11 5: Quick Start If distance on receiver’s screen reads anything other than (10ft/3m) perform calibration. Choose locating mode either Single Point or Page 53 Single Target. Page 55 Locate FNP (Front Null Point). Page 56 Locate RNP (Rear Null Point). Locate LL (Locate Line).
  • Page 12 Dual locating system, functioning as two receivers independently tracking to provide better accuracy and reliability Locating Method—choose Single Point or Single Target Mode Receiver : Mag 3S or 5S Display : Mag 3S or 5S Mag 3S Transmitters: ECHO 50...
  • Page 13 7: Receiver 7.1: Specifications 5S—16 System Frequencies .325kHz – 41kHz 3S—12 System Frequencies 4kHz – 41kHz Temperature range -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°c) Telemetry 4 radio channels with range up to 3000ft (900m)* Rechargeable lithium battery 12.5V 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 Roll Indicator Clock Positions Locate Line Pitch Direction of nearest Null Point Single Point Single Target 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 view transmitter information.
  • Page 17 7.3.3: Transmitter Information Page From secondary page, tap to view 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 to view transmitter information.
  • Page 18 7.3.4: Calibration and Range Forecast Page Icons A1: 10ft Calibration A8: Range Forecast 7.3.5: Setup Page Icons B1: Transmitter lock/unlock B2: Transmitter settings B3: Receiver settings B4: Radio channel selection B5: Receiver and Display pairing B6: Roll calibration B7: Pitch and unit selection B8: Time setting B9: System lock/unlock B10: Visibility control...
  • Page 19 7.4: Calibration 7.4.1: Depth Calibration Do not calibrate around strong active or passive interference. For example, don’t calibrate around an Warning: electrical transformer (active), or on concrete with rebar and/or wire mesh (passive). These types of areas can affect the depth calibration and accuracy significantly. 1.
  • Page 20 7.4.2: Roll Calibration 1. Place transmitter housing in a 12 o’clock position. 1. Press and hold to enter Setup 4. Tap until the arrow is in page the 12 o’clock position, 2. Tap to Select B6 icon. 5. Tap twice to start roll calibration and wait for calibration to complete.
  • Page 21 7.5: Operation 7.5.1: Range Forecast during Pre-Bore Walk Range Forecast 1. Tap to enter calibration page then tap select A9. Tap to enter the Range Forecast page. (The X-axis shows the available frequencies) 2. To check each frequency, tap to move to the next frequency.
  • Page 22 7.5.2: Transmitter Unlock (Start Process within 60 min of placing the batteries the transmitter) 1. Press and hold to enter 2. Tap to scroll through the page Setup Page options until B1 is highlighted. 3. Tap to enter Transmitter Activation. 4.
  • Page 23 7.5.3: Transmitter Settings (Start Process within 60 min of placing the batteries the transmitter) 1. Press and hold to enter 4. Then tap to select Setup Page frequency and power level. 2. Tap to select B2. 5. Tap to highlight Wake Up Mode 3.
  • Page 24 7.5.4: Receiver Settings (This sets the Receiver to look for what type of transmitter and at what frequency.) 1. Press and hold to enter 4. Tap to select Setup Page transmitter model, frequency, power and battery select. 2. Tap to select B3. 3.
  • 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 1. Press and hold to enter 3. Tap to enter Radio Channel Page. Setup Page. to select radio channel. 2. Tap to select B4. 5. Tap to return to Main Page.
  • Page 27 7.5.6: Pairing 1. Press and hold to enter 4. Tap to start pairing. (it is required that these two steps are performed on Setup Page. the Receiver and Display at the 2. Tap to select B5. same time.) 3. Tap to enter Pairing Page.
  • Page 28 7.5.7: Pitch Unit Selection 1. Press and hold to enter Setup 4. Tap to switch pitch unit between Page. degrees and percent. 2. Tap to select B7 icon. 3. Tap to enter Pitch Unit Selection Page. 5. Tap to return to Main Page.
  • Page 29 7.5.8: Distance Unit Selection 1. Press and hold to enter Setup 3. Tap to enter Distance Unit Page. Selection Page. 2. Tap to select B13 icon. 4. Tap select unit and format. 5. Tap to return to Main Page.
  • Page 30 7.5.9: Time Setting (For dealer or factory user) 1. Press and hold to enter 4. Tap select year, month, day, Setup Page. hour, or minute. 2. Tap to select B8 icon. 5. Tap to set time. 3. Tap to enter Time Settings Page. 6.
  • Page 31 7.5.10: System Unlock (For dealer or factory user) 1. Press and hold to enter Setup 4. Tap to input Page. password. 2. Tap to select B9 icon. 3. Tap to enter System Unlock Page. 5. Tap to return to Main Page.
  • Page 32 7.5.11: Contrast Adjustment 1. Press and hold to enter 4. Tap and to adjust. Setup Page. 5. Tap to return Main Page. 2. Tap to select 10 icon. 3. Tap to enter the Visibility Control. NOTE: By holding both the the same time while turning the receiver on, the visibility control will reset to normal visibility.
  • Page 33 7.5.12: Target Speed Control 1. Press and hold to enter 3. Tap and to adjust speed. Setup Page. 2. Tap to enter the Speed Control Page. NOTE: Adjusting the speed control enables operators to more easily fine tune the left-right target and bore indicator when drilling at extreme depths.
  • Page 34 7.5.13: Depth Speed Adjustment 1. Press and hold to enter Setup Page. 2. Tap until you move to the second Setup Page and select B26. 3. Tap to enter Depth Speed Adjustment Page. 4. Tap to adjust speed of depth displayed. 5.
  • Page 35 Receiver Maintenance The receiver user rechargeable lithium batteries. The receiver will automatically shut off if no key is pressed for over a period of 20 minutes or if there is no information received from the transmitter. It is strongly recommended that the batteries are taken out of the receiver if it is not being used for a long period of time to avoid potential corrosion.
  • Page 36 8: Display Display Specifications Display Industrial rated LCD graphic display Temperature range -4° to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) Radio Frequency 915 MHz Telemetry 4 radio channels with range Up to 3,000 ft. (900m)* Power Rechargeable Lithium battery 12.5V Battery Life Up to 50 hours Dimensions 7.5”...
  • 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 • Transmitter temperature • Distance between transmitter and receiver • Transmitter Pitch •...
  • Page 38 8.3.2 Secondary Page Icons To enter the Secondary Page, press and hold Transmitter model, frequency, and power • Display battery status • Radio channel • 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 - B14 1. Press and hold to enter 3. Tap to select desired frequency and power levels. Setup Page. 4. Tap to begin mode change 2. Tap to enter the Down Hole process. Echo Mode Change Page. Roll Indicator Steps remaining Target Dot...
  • 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 indicator lines up with the target dots...
  • Page 41 8.5: Radio Channel Selection 1. Press and hold to enter Setup 3. Tap to select radio channel. Page. 2. Tap to enter Radio Channel Page. 4. Tap twice to return to Main Page.
  • Page 42 8.6: Pairing 1. Press and hold to enter Setup 4. Tap to start pairing. Page. It is required that the following procedure be performed on the 2. Tap to select B5 icon. receiver at the same time. 3. Tap to enter Radio Registration Page.
  • Page 43 8.7: Contrast Adjustment 1. Press and hold to enter Setup 3. Tap to enter Visibility Control Page. Page. 2. Tap to select B10 icon. 4. Tap to adjust. NOTE: By holding both the the same time while turning the display on, the visibility control will reset to normal visibility.
  • Page 44 8.6: Communication Mode 4. The default communication mode 1. Press and hold to enter Setup will be wireless communication. Page. 2. Tap to select B12 icon. 3. Tap to enter the Communication Mode Page. 5. Press to switch to cable mode 6.
  • Page 45 8.9: Display Maintenance The display uses rechargeable lithium batteries. The display will automatically shut off if no key is pressed for over a period of 20 minutes or if there is no information received from the receiver. It is strongly recommended that the batteries are taken out of the display if it is not being used for a long period of time to avoid potential corrosion.
  • 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 .3kHz, .6kHz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 4kHz, 7kHz, 10kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz, 19kHz, 22kHz, 25kHz, 28kHz, 31kHz, 36kHz and 41kHz. The transmitter will enter a “sleep”...
  • Page 47 9.2: Specifications Echo XMINI Dimensions 1” X 8” (2.5 cm x 20.3 cm) Frequency 2 frequencies 19kHz and 30kHz Depth Range 60ft (18m) Power (1) 18650 rechargeable lithium battery 18650 (3.7V) 18 hours Temperature Under 190° F (87° C) Battery Voltage 2.7V—4.2V Echo ST Dimensions...
  • Page 48 9.2: Specifications Echo 50 Dimensions 1.25” X 15” (3.2 cm x 38 cm) Frequency 12 frequencies 4kHz-41kHz Depth Range 90ft / 130ft / 130ft (27.4m / 40m / 40m) Power Echo Cell Kit (21700) or Lithium Battery (261020) 21700 (4.2v) Normal Power: 50 hours High Power: 12 hours 261020 (3.7v)
  • Page 49 9.2: Specifications Echo 60 Dimensions 1.25” X 19” (3.2 cm x 48 cm) Frequency 12 frequencies 4kHz-41kHz Depth Range Normal Power: 131ft (40m) High Power: 196ft (60m) Power (2) 261020 non-rechargeable lithium batteries (2) 21700 rechargeable lithium 261020 (3.7v) Normal Power: 120 hours High Power: 30 hours 21700 (4.2v) Normal Power: 100 hours...
  • Page 50 9.2: Specifications Echo 90 Dimensions 1.42” X 18” (3.6 cm x 45.7 cm) Frequency 12 frequencies 4kHz-41kHz Depth Range Normal Power: 230ft (70m) High Power: 295ft (90m) Power 18650B2 rechargeable lithium batteries 18650B2 (3.7V) Normal Power: 80 hours High Power: 20 hours Temperature Under 250°...
  • 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.
  • Page 52 10: Locating Methods One major advantage of the Mag 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 Toggle Single Point / Single Target The screens below show the same location over the head, one in Single Point and the other in Single Target. 1. Press and hold to enter Setup Page. 2. Tap until you switch to the Second Setup Page and select B23.
  • Page 54 Toggle Directional and Locate Line On/Off 1. Press and hold to enter Setup Page. 1. Press and hold to enter Setup Page. 2. Tap until you switch to the Second 2. Tap until you switch to the Second Setup Page and select B28. Setup Page and select B28.
  • 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. This is why it is important to at least locate the front null point (FNP) first before moving back to locate the head.
  • Page 56 10.1.2: Finding the Front Null Point Single Point Single Target In this scenario the transmitter is behind you and you are walking toward the Front Null Point (FNP.) To locate the FNP in this scenario, move forward and to your right until the Target centers on the crosshair.
  • Page 57 10.1.2: Locating FNP, RNP and LL Front Null Point (FNP) The FNP 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 Target in the center.
  • Page 58 10.1.3: Tracking on the Fly Tracking on the Fly is a simple process that will increase the speed at which the bore can be completed. Both the drill operator and locating operator can see the same screen in both modes, enabling minimal communication between operators. 1.
  • Page 59 10.1.4: Bore-To The Bore-To feature on Mag systems is very powerful. Operators can expect to receive good right-left steering, pitch and roll information as far out as 100ft. Single Target Single Point It is important to note that the depth is only a reference.
  • 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 Underground Magnetics has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event should Underground Magnetics or its partners’...

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