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830R/T
Operator's
Manual
®
Issue 1.0
053-2358
CMW
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION

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  • Page 1 830R/T Operator’s Manual ® Issue 1.0 053-2358 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Overview - 1 Overview Chapter Contents Serial Number Location ..... . 2 Intended Use ......3 About This Manual .

  • Page 3: Serial Number Location

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Overview - 2 Serial Number Location Serial Number Location Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided. Unit serial number is located as shown. e16om014t.eps Item date of purchase: receiver serial number: transmitter serial number: accessory model &...

  • Page 4: Intended Use

    150 Hz in other locations) are available. The 830T transmitter places a single 83.0775 kHz signal on a target cable to be detected by an 830R receiver. The transmitter places a signal on the cable through either direct connection, inductive clamping, or induction (broadcast) modes.

  • Page 5: Fcc Statement

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Overview - 4 FCC Statement FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 6: Foreword

    If you sell your equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner. If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch dealer. If you need assistance in locating a dealer, visit our website at www.ditchwitch.com or write to the following address: The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
  • Page 7 Copyright 2010 by The Charles Machine Works, Inc. , Ditch Witch, CMW, AutoCrowd, Modularmatic, Jet Trac, Roto Witch, Subsite, Fluid Miser, Perma-Soil, Power Pipe, Super Witch, Super Witch II, Pierce Airrow, The Underground, and The Underground Authority Worldwide are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
  • Page 8 830R/T Operator’s Manual Contents - 7 Contents Overview machine serial number, information about the type of work this machine is designed to perform, basic machine components, and how to use this manual Foreword part number, revision level, and publication date of this manual, and factory contact...
  • Page 9 830R/T Operator’s Manual Contents - 8...

  • Page 10: Safety

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Safety - 9 Safety Chapter Contents Guidelines ....... . 10 Safety Alert Classifications .
  • Page 11 830R/T Operator’s Manual Safety - 10 Guidelines Guidelines Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment: • Complete proper training and read operator’s manual before using equipment. • Contact your local One-Call (811 in USA) or the One-Call referral number (888-258-0808 in USA and Canada) to have underground utilities located before working.
  • Page 12 830R/T Operator’s Manual Safety - 11 Safety Alert Classifications Safety Alert Classifications These classifications and the icons defined on the following pages work together to alert you to situations which could be harmful to you, jobsite bystanders or your equipment. When you see these words and icons in the book or on the unit, carefully read and follow all instructions.
  • Page 13 830R/T Operator’s Manual Safety - 12 Safety Alerts Safety Alerts Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury. Know location of lines and stay away. Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment.
  • Page 14 830R/T Operator’s Manual Safety - 13 Safety Alert Safety Alert Read and follow all safety precautions. Do not operate equipment unless you have completed proper training and have read the operator’s manual. Check that equipment is in good condition and that test leads are clean and have no cracked insulation.
  • Page 15 830R/T Operator’s Manual Safety - 14 Safety Alert...

  • Page 16: Controls

    Controls Chapter Contents 830R Receiver ......16 • Controls ..........16 •...

  • Page 17: 830R Receiver

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Controls - 16 830R Receiver 830R Receiver Controls e16om002t.eps 1. Up arrow 3. Depth/Peak Verify/Down arrow 2. Menu/Frequency 4. On/Off/Volume Item Description Notes 1. Up Arrow To scroll up in menu, press. To increase gain in optional power mode, press.
  • Page 18 830R/T Operator’s Manual Controls - 17 830R Receiver Item Description Notes 2. Menu/Frequency To enter menu, press and hold. To select a menu option, press. To change operating See “Menu” on page 22. frequency (if optional power frequencies are installed), c00ic090t.eps...
  • Page 19 830R/T Operator’s Manual Controls - 18 830R Receiver Display - Active (Left/Right) Mode e16om001t.eps 1. Signal strength 5. Volume level 2. Left/Right indicator 6. Gain indicator 3. Battery level 7. Signal strength indicator 4. Frequency indicator Item Description Notes 1. Signal Strength Numerically displays the signal strength.
  • Page 20 830R/T Operator’s Manual Controls - 19 830R Receiver Item Description Notes 3. Battery Level Indicates battery level. • Three segments indicates full battery power. • One segment indicates low power. • No segments and flashing outline indicates c00ic093t.eps that batteries should be changed immediately.

  • Page 21: Display

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Controls - 20 830R Receiver Display - Power Mode e16om005t.eps 1. Signal strength 4. Volume indicator 2. Battery indicator 5. Gain indicator 3. Frequency indicator 6. Signal strength indicator Item Description Notes 1. Signal Strength Numerically displays the Range is 0-99.
  • Page 22 830R/T Operator’s Manual Controls - 21 830R Receiver Item Description Notes 3. Frequency Indicator Indicates frequency when unit See “Mode” on page 37. is locating in optional power (single peak) mode. c00ic105t.eps 4. Volume Level Indicates volume level. IMPORTANT: Lower volume to conserve battery life.

  • Page 23: Menu

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Controls - 22 830R Receiver Menu • Press and hold Menu key to enter menu. • Use Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to cycle through menu options. Press Menu key to select. • Press On/Off key from menu screen to return to locating screen.

  • Page 24: 830T Transmitter

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Controls - 23 830T Transmitter 830T Transmitter Controls e16om003t.eps 1. Power level 2. On/Off Item Description Notes 1. Power Level To cycle through power See “Frequency” on page 39. levels, press. c00ic099t.eps 2. On/Off To turn on, press.

  • Page 25: Display

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Controls - 24 830T Transmitter Display e16om004t.eps 1. Mode 3. Battery level 2. Power level Item Description Notes 1. Mode Displays connection mode. See “Transmitter” on page 38. c00ic102t.eps 2. Power Level Displays selected power level. c00ic101t.eps...
  • Page 26 830R/T Operator’s Manual Controls - 25 Item Description Notes 3. Battery Level Indicates battery level. • Filled battery indicates sufficient power. • Flashing battery outline indicates it is time to change batteries. c00ic100t.eps...
  • Page 27 830R/T Operator’s Manual Controls - 26...

  • Page 28: Locate

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Locate - 27 Locate Chapter Contents Active ........28 •...

  • Page 29: Active

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Locate - 28 Active Location Active Location Setup Follow setup procedures for the type of locating you will be doing: direct connection, inductive clamp, or induction (broadcast). For all types of active location that require leads, connect leads at connector. Keep connector covered when not in use.
  • Page 30 830R/T Operator’s Manual Locate - 29 Active Location Inductive Clamp Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment. NOTICE: Electric shock or equipment damage can result if transmitter is connected to live cable.

  • Page 31: Technique

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Locate - 30 Active Location Technique e16om011t.eps IMPORTANT: Follow steps 1-3 for all types of active location. For reference, the illustration above shows direct connection method. If using induction (broadcast), ensure that transmitter handle is in line with and above suspected cable, as shown on previous page.

  • Page 32: Special Situations

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Locate - 31 Active Location Mark the Cable Sweep, focus, and trace all detected signals in the area. Mark cable paths with colored paint or flags. See the chart below for standard color markings for cable locations.

  • Page 33: Passive

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Locate - 32 Passive Location Passive Location Setup Follow setup procedures for the type of locating you will be doing. Always check receiver battery level at startup. NOTICE: Cables with no A/C current flowing through them are hard to detect and may be hazardous because they may still have voltage potential.

  • Page 34: Special Situations

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Locate - 33 Passive Location Focus the Signal Move receiver over detected signal and rotate to find best signal response. Best signal indicates cable direction. Trace the Cable Walk along the suspected path while moving the receiver from side to side across the area.
  • Page 35 830R/T Operator’s Manual Locate - 34 Passive Location...

  • Page 36: Locating Concepts

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Locating Concepts - 35 Locating Concepts Chapter Contents Signal Type ....... 36 •...

  • Page 37: Signal Type

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Locating Concepts - 36 Signal Type Signal Type The 830R can detect two types of signals: • Active signals that are placed on a target cable with a transmitter. • Passive signals that reside on the target cable.

  • Page 38: Mode

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Locating Concepts - 37 Mode Mode Receiver The 830R receiver has two available modes. Mode Description Notes Left/Right Allows receiver to trace cables that have had an 83.0775 kHz signal placed on them by a transmitter. si0009c-d.eps...

  • Page 39: Transmitter

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Locating Concepts - 38 Mode Transmitter The 830T receiver has two operating modes and two troubleshooting indicators. Operating Mode Description Notes Induction (broadcast) Signal is broadcast onto target line using antenna. c00ic102t.eps Direct Connect or Inductive Signal is placed on target line...

  • Page 40: Receiver Gain Level

    Frequency The 830R/T system operates at a single active frequency: 83.0775 kHz. Advantages/Disadvantages • Excellent performance on ungrounded or poorly grounded cables. • Couples onto cables easily for good broadcast performance.

  • Page 41: Common Signal Problems

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Locating Concepts - 40 Common Signal Problems Common Signal Problems IMPORTANT: If target depth and location are critical, confirm by hand-digging or vacuum excavation. Distortion Distortion often happens when a metallic object partially distorts the signal, or a signal from a parallel cable interferes with target signal.
  • Page 42 830R/T Operator’s Manual Locating Concepts - 41 Common Signal Problems Parallel Cables (Diverging Arrows in Left/Right Mode) e16om019t.eps In situations where another cable (C) runs parallel to the target cable (A), the high frequency signal will couple to the other cable. This will allow the user to locate both cables in left/right mode and will create a false cable (B) between them.
  • Page 43 830R/T Operator’s Manual Locating Concepts - 42 Common Signal Problems...

  • Page 44: Service

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Service - 43 Service Chapter Contents General Care ......44...

  • Page 45: General Care

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Service - 44 General Care General Care Under normal operating conditions, receiver and transmitter need only minor maintenance. Following these care instructions can ensure longer equipment life: • Do not drop the equipment. • Do not expose the equipment to high heat (such as in the rear window of a vehicle).
  • Page 46 830R/T Operator’s Manual Service - 45 As Needed Transmitter Unit Change Batteries Use six D-cell alkaline batteries in transmitter. 1. Turn quarter turn fastener to open battery cover. 2. Remove batteries. 3. Insert batteries as shown. 4. Close battery door and tighten quarter turn fastener.
  • Page 47 830R/T Operator’s Manual Service - 46 As Needed...

  • Page 48: Specifications

    830R/T Operator’s Manual Specifications - 47 830R Receiver Specifications 830R Receiver e16om006t.eps Dimensions U.S. Metric Height 30.8” 78.1 cm Length 12.1 ” 30.7 cm Width 8.4” 21.3 cm Operating weight 5.1 lb 2.3 kg Performance Active frequency: 83.0775 kHz Passive frequencies: 60/120/180 (North America), 50/100/150 (other locations) Gain: auto, manual in power frequencies Depth accuracy * : +/- 5% to 10’...
  • Page 49 830R/T Operator’s Manual Specifications - 48 830R Receiver Environmental U.S. Metric IP rating: IP65 Operating temperature range -4°F to 122°F -20°C to 50°C Regulatory Compliance FCC, IC, CE Features Graphical LCD with white LED backlight Distance sensitive left/right indication Dual tone left/right audio...
  • Page 50 830R/T Operator’s Manual Specifications - 49 830T Transmitter 830T Transmitter e16om007t.eps Dimensions U.S. Metric Height 5.6” 14.2 cm Length 11.1” 28.2 cm Width 8.5” 21.6 cm Operating weight 4.6 lb 201 kg Performance Output frequency: 83.0775 kHz Maximum power output: 1 watt...
  • Page 51 830R/T Operator’s Manual Specifications - 50 830T Transmitter...

  • Page 52: Support

    Return damaged unit to dealer for inspection and warranty consideration if in warranty time frame. All repairs must be done by an authorized Ditch Witch Electronics repair facility. Repairs done elsewhere will void warranty.
  • Page 53 Used Product (Cosmetics) A three-month warranty starts on the date of delivery to the end user on used and refurbished products sold from Ditch Witch Electronics dealers. Used products are non-returnable. Service and Repair A one-month warranty on labor starts on the date the unit is repaired, and a three-month warranty on parts starts on the date the unit is repaired for all products.
  • Page 54 Repair and installation of defective part will be at no charge when product or item is delivered to Ditch Witch Electronics or an authorized repair center. The product or item will be returned at no charge for return freight.
  • Page 55 830R/T Operator’s Manual Warranty - 54 Limited Product Warranty Policy...

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