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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 13 7.1:Specifications ························································...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents 7.5.5: Radio Channel Selection ······························ page 27 7.5.6: Receiver and Display Pairing ························· page 28 7.5.7: Pitch Unit Selection ····································· page 29 7.5.8: Distance Unit Selection ································ page 30 7.5.9: Time Setting ··············································· page 31 7.5.10: Manual System Lock/Unlock ························ page 32 7.5.11: Target Speed Control ··································...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 8.8.6: Data Point Information Screen ······················· page 47 8.8.7: Generating Reports ····································· page 48 8.9: Device Management ······································ page 49 8.9.1: Automatic Receiver Unlock ···························· page 50 8.9.2: Automatic Transmitter Unlock ························ page 51 8.11: Help ·························································· page 52 8.12: Display Maintenance ····································...
  • 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.
  • Page 8 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Underground Magnetics Inc. will void the user’s authority to operate equipment. 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 4: Tips for Reading this Manual Here are some points to keep in mind as you read through the Mag X Operator’s Manual. Page References This question mark and textbox will tell you the page in the Operator’s Page X...

  • Page 10: Quick Start

    5: Quick Start Turn on receiver by holding power button until Mag logo is visible on screen. Page 14 Walk bore-path and use range forecasting to check for interference and select frequency. Page 22 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 Single Target. Page 63 Locate FNP (Front Null Point). Page 64 Locate RNP (Rear Null Point). Page 64 Locate LL (Locate Line).

  • Page 12: System Highlights

    Locating Method—choose Single Point or Single Target Mode Display features 7” color touch screen Display features a Built-in Data Logging System Receiver : Mag X COR/PRO Display : Mag X Mag X COR Transmitters: ECHO 50XF ECHO ST ECHO XMINI...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    7: Receiver 7.1: Specifications .325kHz – 41kHz 16 System frequencies Water resistant IP65 Temperature range -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°c) Telemetry 4 radio channels with range up to 3000ft (900m)* Rechargeable lithium 12.5V battery Battery life Up to 50 hours Dimensions 29”...
  • Page 14 7: Receiver 7.2.1: Measured Depth vs. Relative Depth 1. From the main locating screen, tap to switch between Measured Depth and Relative Depth as highlighted above. This feature is only available when recording Bore-Log data. See Page 43 for Bore-Log instructions Measured Depth - This is the measured distance ...
  • Page 15 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 Rod Counter...
  • Page 16 7: Receiver 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 17 7: Receiver 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 18 7: Receiver 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...
  • Page 19 7: Receiver 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...
  • Page 20 7: Receiver 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.
  • Page 21 7: Receiver 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 22 7: Receiver 7.5: Operation 7.5.1: Range Forecast during Pre-Bore Walk Range Forecast is used to scan the local environment and help select the best frequency to drill. After pressing the Setup (Menu) key once, you’ll see A9 (Range Forecast) and A10 (Frequency Selection): Range Forecast 1.
  • Page 23 7: Receiver 7.5.2: Transmitter Lock/Unlock Page 49 Auto Unlock (Start Process within 60 min of placing the batteries the transmitter) 1. Press and hold to enter Setup 2. Tap to scroll through the page Page. options until B1 is highlighted. 3.
  • Page 24 7: Receiver 7.5.3: Transmitter Settings (Start Process within 60 min of placing the batteries the transmitter) 1. Press and hold to enter 4. Tap to select Setup Page. frequency and power level. 2. Tap to select B2. 5. Tap to highlight Wake Up Mode and tap to enter.
  • Page 25 7: Receiver 7.5.4: Receiver Settings (This sets the Receiver to look for what type of transmitter and at what frequency.) B3 allows for adjustments in the locator but not the transmitter. 1. Press & hold to enter Setup Page. 4. Tap to select transmitter model, frequency, power and 2.
  • Page 26 7: Receiver 7.5.4: Receiver Settings: Downhole Change 1. Press and hold to enter Setup Page. Tap to select B14. 3. Tap to enter Down Hole Frequency Change menu. 4. Tap to select a Frequency. Tap to confirm. 5. Tap to select a Power Mode. Tap to confirm.
  • Page 27 7: Receiver 7.5.5: Radio Channel Selection 1. Press and hold to enter 3. Tap to enter Radio Channel Page. Setup Page. 4. Use to select radio channel. 2. Tap to select B4. 5. Tap to return to Main Page.
  • Page 28 7: Receiver 7.5.6: Pairing 1. Press and hold to enter 4. Tap to start pairing. (it is required Setup Page. that these two steps are performed on the Receiver and Display at the 2. Tap to select B5. same time.) 3.
  • Page 29 7: Receiver 7.5.7: Pitch Unit Selection 1. Press and hold to enter Setup 3. Tap to enter Pitch Unit Selection Page. Page. 2. Tap to select B7 icon. 4. Tap to switch pitch unit between degrees and percent. 5. Tap to return to Main Page.
  • Page 30 7: Receiver 7.5.8: Distance Unit Selection 1. Press and hold to enter Setup 3. Tap to enter Distance Unit Page. Selection Page. 4. Tap select unit and format. 2. Tap to select B13 icon. 5. Tap to return to Main Page.
  • Page 31 7: Receiver 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.
  • Page 32 7: Receiver 7.5.10: Manual System Lock/Unlock 1. Press and hold to enter Setup 3. Tap to input password. Page. Tap to select B9 icon. 2. Tap to enter System Unlock Page. 4. Tap to return Main Page.
  • Page 33 7: Receiver 7.5.11: 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: Receiver 7.5.12: 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

    7: Receiver 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: Display Specifications

    8: Display Display Specifications 7-inch Color Touch Screen Display Android Operating System Data-Log Built-in 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...
  • Page 37 8: Display Display Icons 8.3.1 Main Page Icons Bore-To Mode Depth or Distance between transmitter and receiver • Relative Depth calculated with average pitch • Signal to noise ratio number • Transmitter signal strength • Receiver remote telemetry indicator and Display •...
  • Page 38 8: Display 8.3.2 Setup Page Icons B14: Down hole Echo frequency change Page 39 Radio Channel Selection Page 41 Receiver and Display pairing Page 42 B11: System Info Settings Page 52  Job Management Page 44  Device Management Page 49 ...
  • Page 39 8: Display Down Hole Echo Frequency Change - B14 Tap here to select Tap here to select new frequency power mode Roll Indicator - Press to Steps remaining begin Frequency Change Target Dot Roll Instructions Hold: hold this roll position Proceed to next roll position until it counts down to 0...
  • Page 40 8: Display First, choose the desired frequency the transmitter needs to be switched to. Then, choose the power level. Tap the center of the roll indicator to begin. Rotate drill head clockwise until the roll indicator points toward target dot. Instructions will change from the clockwise arrow to “STOP”...
  • Page 41 8: Display 8.5: Telemetry Channel Selection - B4 1. Press and hold to enter Display Configuration Page. 2. Tap to select B4 icon. 3. Tap to enter Telemetry Channel Selection. Or tap B4 with your finger. 4. From this page, 4 different radio telemetry channels are available to choose from.
  • Page 42 8: Display 8.6: Receiver & Display Pairing - B5 4. Tap the icons to start pairing. It is 1. Press and hold to enter Display required that the following procedure Configuration Page. be performed on the receiver (B5) at 2. Tap to select B5 icon.

  • Page 43: Brightness Adjustment

    8: Display 8.7: Brightness Adjustment From the Main Display Page, with your finger tap on the right side of the screen as shown above. A slider will appear. Hold your finger on the blue indicator to adjust the brightness level of the display.
  • Page 44 8: Display 8.8: Bore Log 8.8.1: Job Management 1. Press and hold to enter Display Configuration Page. 2. Tap to select Job Management. 4. Tap or use your finger to enter Job Management. 3. From this page you may view your current job information or tap the to create a new job.
  • Page 45 8: Display 8.8: Bore Log 8.8.3: Setting the Rod Lengths When creating a new job profile, the rod lengths must be accurately entered in order to achieve data accuracy Default Rod Length: This is the full measurement of the drill pipe being used on the drill rig. ...
  • Page 46 8: Display 8.8: Bore Log 8.8.4: Data Logging After setting your Job Profile Info, return to the main locating screen. With your first rod drilled in the ground, tap then tap again to confirm and record your starting data point. Your screen should look like the screen below: The first data point indicated by the 1 in the Rod Counter records the pitch...
  • Page 47 8: Display 8.8: Bore Log 8.8.5: Bore Profile At any time during the bore, the drill operator may check the Bore Profile by pressing the key. In the below example, 18 Total Rods or data points have been recorded. We can see the total distance of the bore is 172’4” and the Max Relative Depth is 14’9”.
  • Page 48 8: Display 8.8: Bore Log 8.8.7: Generating Reports From the Job Management screen, select the specific job you would like to view a report on. Using your finger tap the at the top right of the screen and select Generate Report. You may also delete the selected job if needed.

  • Page 49: Device Management

    8: Display 8.9: Device Management Automatically unlock your Receiver and Transmitters from the Display. Note: The Receiver and Transmitter must be on and within Bluetooth range to unlock. From the Display Configuration page, select Device Management. On this page we see the available connected devices.
  • Page 50 In case of a financed or loaner locator unit, the Receiver may be locked for a specified number of days. The unlock period is managed by Underground Magnetics and set based on the financed agreement. This screen displays the serial number for the Receiver at the top, followed by a unique 6 digit unlock code with the number of days remaining on the lock.
  • Page 51 Please note, unlocking a transmitter will prompt the below warning. This indicates that once the transmitter is unlocked, the 1-year warranty will start from the day of unlock. For technical assistance, call Underground Magnetics at (515)-505-0960.
  • Page 52 8: Display 8.11: Help From the Display Configuration Page, scroll down and select the Help icon. From here you may view useful topics from this Manual.

  • Page 53: Display Maintenance

    8: Display 8.12: 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 54 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 55: Specifications

    9: Transmitter 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...
  • Page 56 9: Transmitter 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...
  • Page 57 9: Transmitter 9.2: Specifications Echo 75XF Dimensions 1.25” X 19” (3.2 cm x 48 cm) Frequency 16 frequencies .325kHz-41kHz Depth Range Low Power: 114ft (35m) Medium Power: 180ft (55m) High Power: 278ft (85m) Power (2) 26650 rechargeable lithium 26650 x 2 Low Power: 100 hours Medium Power: 60 hours High Power: 11 hours...
  • Page 58 9: Transmitter 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 59: Digital Information

    9: Transmitter 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 60: Locating Methods

    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 61 10: Locating Methods 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 62 10: Locating Methods 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.
  • Page 63 10: Locating Methods 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 64 10: Locating Methods 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 65 10: Locating Methods 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.
  • Page 66 10: Locating Methods 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.
  • Page 67 10: Locating Methods 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 68: Battery And Charger

    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 69: Warranty Policy

    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 specifications 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 70 Underground Magnetics has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event should Underground Magnetics or its partners’...

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