750/752 Tracker - SUPPORT 1 750/752 Tracker - SUPPORT SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SUPPORT SUPPORT SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SERIAL NUMBER RECORD Record the serial numbers and date of purchase of your Ditch Witch components in the spaces below. Record the serial numbers and date of purchase of your Ditch Witch components in the spaces below.
750/752 Tracker - SUPPORT 2 SERVICE PROCEDURE 750/752 Tracker - SUPPORT SERVICE PROCEDURE SERVICE PROCEDURE SERVICE PROCEDURE Notify your authorized Ditch Witch dealer immediately of any malfunction of Ditch Witch equipment. Notify your authorized Ditch Witch dealer immediately of any malfunction of Ditch Witch equipment. Always give model, serial number, and approximate date of purchase. This information should be recorded and placed on file by owner at time of purchase.
750/752 Tracker - FOREWORD 3 750/752 Tracker - FOREWORD FCC Statement -- Internal Transmitter FCC Statement -- Internal Transmitter FOREWORD FOREWORD This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation instructions to help you use and maintain your Ditch Witch equipment. This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation instructions to help you use and maintain your Ditch Witch equipment.
750/752 Tracker - FOREWORD FCC Statement -- Internal Transmitter 4 750/752 Tracker - FOREWORD FCC Statement -- Internal Transmitter Operator's Manual 750 Tracker/752 Tracker Operator's Manual 750 Tracker/752 Tracker Issue No. 3.3/OP-5/2008 Part Number 054-080 Issue No. 3.3/OP-5/2008 Part Number 054-080 Copyright 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008 by The Charles Machine Works, Inc., Perry, Oklahoma Copyright 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008 by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
750/752 Tracker - CONTENTS 5 750/752 Tracker - CONTENTS FCC Statement -- Internal Transmitter FCC Statement -- Internal Transmitter CONTENTS CONTENTS SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Serial Number Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Serial Number Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Service Procedure . . . . . . .
750/752 Tracker - CONTENTS FCC Statement -- Internal Transmitter 6 750/752 Tracker - CONTENTS FCC Statement -- Internal Transmitter
750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS 7 750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS OVERVIEW OVERVIEW CONTROLS CONTROLS OVERVIEW OVERVIEW The 750/752 Tracker performs well with a variety of beacons and can track shallow or deep bores. It can track both 12K and 29K beacons and send beacon information to a display mounted on the drilling unit operator’s station. The 750/752 Tracker can also locate lines and cables.
750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS 8 750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS CONTROLS CONTROLS CONTROLS CONTROLS On/Off On/Off Pressing this button turns unit on and off. Pressing this button turns unit on and off. Fore/Aft/Left/Right Fore/Aft/Left/Right Pressing this button while in walkover tracking mode switches from fore/aft to left/right arrows. Only one set of arrows will show at a time. See OPERATION for further information.
750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS 9 750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS 9 CONTROLS CONTROLS Depth + On/Off Depth + On/Off Pressing these buttons when tracker is on cycles volume from low to high to off. Pressing and holding depth button before turning tracker on changes signal strength display. See “Signal Strength” section later in this chapter for more information. Pressing these buttons when tracker is on cycles volume from low to high to off.
750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS 10 750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS CONTROLS CONTROLS Fore/Aft/Left/Right + Mode Fore/Aft/Left/Right + Mode Pressing these buttons enters tracker control mode and starts tracker control code transmission (see OPERATION). Pressing these buttons enters tracker control mode and starts tracker control code transmission (see OPERATION). Fore/Aft/Left/Right + Depth Fore/Aft/Left/Right + Depth Pressing and holding these buttons for three seconds calibrates roll (see OPERATION).
750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS 11 750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS SETUP SETUP SETUP SETUP Install batteries Install batteries Use 6 C-cell alkaline batteries in tracker. To install: Use 6 C-cell alkaline batteries in tracker.
750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS 12 DISPLAY 750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY Mode Mode Tracker can track beacons and locate lines. Switch between modes by pressing mode button. Tracker can track beacons and locate lines. Switch between modes by pressing mode button.
750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS 13 750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS DISPLAY DISPLAY Tracker Information Tracker Information A variety of tracker information can be monitored in the display window. Additionally, several tracker display settings can be changed. A variety of tracker information can be monitored in the display window. Additionally, several tracker display settings can be changed. Battery Level Battery Level Tracker battery level is shown graphically. Display shows battery status in 33% steps.
750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS 14 DISPLAY 750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS DISPLAY Signal Strength Signal Strength Signal strength is shown graphically on bars at top of display and in numeric display. It can be displayed two ways: building from both sides into the middle (a) or building from left to right (b). To change signal strength display, turn unit off. Then press and hold depth button while turning unit on. Signal strength is shown graphically on bars at top of display and in numeric display.
750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS 15 750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS 15 DISPLAY DISPLAY Beacon Information Beacon Information Tracker displays a variety of information sent from the beacon. Actual information sent depends on beacon used. Tracker displays a variety of information sent from the beacon. Actual information sent depends on beacon used. Temperature Temperature Beacon temperature is continuously displayed numerically in °C and °F, as well as in 33% segments on the temperature icon (shown).
750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS 16 DISPLAY 750/752 Tracker - CONTROLS DISPLAY Depth Depth In walkover tracking and line locating modes, estimated depth is shown in numeric display when depth button is pressed after beacon has been properly located. In walkover tracking and line locating modes, estimated depth is shown in numeric display when depth button is pressed after beacon has been properly located.
750/752 Tracker - SAFETY 17 750/752 Tracker - SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment: Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment: • Read and follow all safety precautions. • Read and follow all safety precautions. • Do not operate equipment unless you have completed proper training and read the operator’s manual. • Do not operate equipment unless you have completed proper training and read the operator’s manual.
750/752 Tracker - SAFETY 18 CLASSIFICATIONS 750/752 Tracker - SAFETY CLASSIFICATIONS CLASSIFICATIONS CLASSIFICATIONS Watch for the three safety alert levels: DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION. Learn what each level means. Watch for the three safety alert levels: DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION. Learn what each level means. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
750/752 Tracker - SAFETY 19 750/752 Tracker - SAFETY ALERTS ALERTS ALERTS ALERTS Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use equipment correctly. Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use equipment correctly. Moving traffic - hazardous situation. Death or serious injury could result. Avoid moving vehicles, wear high visibility clothing, post appropriate warning signs. Moving traffic - hazardous situation.
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750/752 Tracker - OPERATION 21 750/752 Tracker - OPERATION BEACON TRACKING MODES BEACON TRACKING MODES OPERATION OPERATION The 750/752 tracker has four operation modes: tracker control, walkover beacon tracking, remote guidance, and line locating. Tracker control, walkover beacon tracking and remote guidance work with 12K and 29K beacons. The 750/752 tracker has four operation modes: tracker control, walkover beacon tracking, remote guidance, and line locating.
750/752 Tracker - OPERATION 22 750/752 Tracker - OPERATION BEACON TRACKING MODES BEACON TRACKING MODES Calibration Procedure Calibration Procedure 1. Select beacon frequency, if necessary. 1. Select beacon frequency, if necessary. 2. Install beacon into drill head and place on ground exactly 10’ (3 m) away from tracker. Make sure no metal objects including drilling unit and drill pipe are within 20’ (6 m) of tracker and toolhead. 2.
750/752 Tracker - OPERATION 23 750/752 Tracker - OPERATION 23 BEACON TRACKING MODES BEACON TRACKING MODES Grade Beacon Pitch Calibration Grade Beacon Pitch Calibration 1. Place 86BG beacon into the housing and put the lid on the housing. 1. Place 86BG beacon into the housing and put the lid on the housing. 2. Use the Smart tool according to the instructions included with the level. 2. Use the Smart tool according to the instructions included with the level. 3.
750/752 Tracker - OPERATION 24 750/752 Tracker - OPERATION BEACON TRACKING MODES BEACON TRACKING MODES Roll Calibration Roll Calibration Calibrate roll display to 12:00 for use with mud motors or similar tools: Calibrate roll display to 12:00 for use with mud motors or similar tools: 1. Place beacon in housing. Place housing at the 12:00 position. 1. Place beacon in housing. Place housing at the 12:00 position. IMPORTANT: Depending on beacon insertion, tracker may not show 12:00 roll.
750/752 Tracker - OPERATION 25 750/752 Tracker - OPERATION 25 BEACON TRACKING MODES BEACON TRACKING MODES Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If four dashes appear in the display, unit has not been calibrated or has been calibrated incorrectly, beacon is too close for depth estimate, or beacon is too far away for depth estimate.
750/752 Tracker - OPERATION 26 750/752 Tracker - OPERATION BEACON TRACKING MODES BEACON TRACKING MODES Tracker Control Mode Tracker Control Mode Overview Overview Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use equipment correctly. Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use equipment correctly.
750/752 Tracker - OPERATION 27 750/752 Tracker - OPERATION 27 BEACON TRACKING MODES BEACON TRACKING MODES Operation Operation 1. Turn on drilling unit. Press and hold download button to display serial number on 750/752 Display. 1. Turn on drilling unit. Press and hold download button to display serial number on 750/752 Display. 2. Turn on 750/752 Tracker and check four-digit display code. 2. Turn on 750/752 Tracker and check four-digit display code.
750/752 Tracker - OPERATION 28 750/752 Tracker - OPERATION BEACON TRACKING MODES BEACON TRACKING MODES 3. Remove tracker control key from drilling unit and keep in tracker operator’s possession. 3. Remove tracker control key from drilling unit and keep in tracker operator’s possession. 4. Drill and track bore until drill head enters target pit or exits ground. 4. Drill and track bore until drill head enters target pit or exits ground. 5. Turn off tracker.
750/752 Tracker - OPERATION 29 750/752 Tracker - OPERATION BEACON TRACKING MODES BEACON TRACKING MODES Walkover Tracking Mode Walkover Tracking Mode Location Location 1. Turn on tracker. Make sure you can see fore/aft arrows in center of display. If you see left/right arrows, press fore/aft/ left/right key. 1. Turn on tracker. Make sure you can see fore/aft arrows in center of display. If you see left/right arrows, press fore/aft/ left/right key. 2.
750/752 Tracker - OPERATION 30 BEACON TRACKING MODES 750/752 Tracker - OPERATION BEACON TRACKING MODES Remote Guidance Mode Remote Guidance Mode Information is transmitted directly to display at drilling unit when tracker is in remote guidance mode. Approximate distance from tracker to beacon (not the estimated depth of the drill head) is shown every 5 seconds. Information is transmitted directly to display at drilling unit when tracker is in remote guidance mode.
750/752 Tracker - OPERATION 31 750/752 Tracker - OPERATION BEACON TRACKING MODES BEACON TRACKING MODES Displayed Information Displayed Information Beacons send a variety of information to tracker. All Ditch Witch beacons send pitch, roll, temperature and battery information. Beacons send a variety of information to tracker. All Ditch Witch beacons send pitch, roll, temperature and battery information.
750/752 Tracker - OPERATION 32 750/752 Tracker - OPERATION BEACON TRACKING MODES BEACON TRACKING MODES Pitch Pitch Tracker shows pitch (% grade) when used with beacons that provide this information (see specific beacon literature). Tracker shows pitch (% grade) when used with beacons that provide this information (see specific beacon literature). Pitch shows beacon grade in percentages from down arrow 99% (45 degrees down) to up arrow 99% (45 degrees up).
750/752 Tracker - OPERATION 33 750/752 Tracker - OPERATION LINE LOCATING MODE LINE LOCATING MODE LINE LOCATING MODE LINE LOCATING MODE To locate power lines, select the following: To locate power lines, select the following: • line locating mode • line locating mode • frequency (50 Hz power, 60 Hz power, or 8 kHz active) • frequency (50 Hz power, 60 Hz power, or 8 kHz active) IMPORTANT: Transmitter is required to locate 8 kHz. IMPORTANT: Transmitter is required to locate 8 kHz.
750/752 Tracker - OPERATION 34 LINE LOCATING MODE 750/752 Tracker - OPERATION LINE LOCATING MODE Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If four dashes appear in the display, signal appears to be above receiver and unit cannot estimate depth. This message is usually caused by interfering signals. Try relocating target signal. If four dashes appear in the display, signal appears to be above receiver and unit cannot estimate depth. This message is usually caused by interfering signals.
750/752 Tracker - MAINTENANCE 35 750/752 Tracker - MAINTENANCE GENERAL CARE GENERAL CARE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE GENERAL CARE GENERAL CARE The 750/752 tracker needs only minor maintenance under normal operating conditions. Following these care instructions can ensure longer equipment life. The 750/752 tracker needs only minor maintenance under normal operating conditions. Following these care instructions can ensure longer equipment life. • Do not drop the equipment.
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750/752 Tracker - SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: 37 750/752 Tracker - SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: Length: 12.75 in (32.4 cm) Height: 31.5 in (80 cm) Width: 6 in (15.2 cm) Length: 12.75 in (32.4 cm) Height: 31.5 in (80 cm) Width: 6 in (15.2 cm) Operating Weight: 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) Operating Weight: 5.5 lb (2.
750/752 Tracker - SPECIFICATIONS 38 750/752 Tracker - SPECIFICATIONS Antenna Configuration: peak Antenna Configuration: peak Operating Modes: Operating Modes: 12K beacon 29K beacon 60 Hz power 50 Hz power 8 kHz line (active) Radio Frequencies 750 - 2 752 - 9 Maximum Locating Range: Beacon: 0.75 ft - 99 ft 11 in (22.9 cm - 30 m) Line: 0-10 ft (0-3 m) Depth Calibration Tolerances * : ±4 in (10 cm) at 10 ft (3 m) ±5% from 10-20 ft (3-6.1 m) ±10% beyond 20 ft (6.
750/752 Tracker - WARRANTY 39 750/752 Tracker - WARRANTY WARRANTY WARRANTY Limited Product Warranty Policy Limited Product Warranty Policy Warranty Periods Warranty Periods New Product New Product A twelve-month period starts on the date of delivery to the end user: A twelve-month period starts on the date of delivery to the end user: trackers, remote displays, receivers, transmitters, radars, fault finders A six-month period starts on the date of delivery to the end user: directional and l
750/752 Tracker - WARRANTY 40 Details and Exclusions Details and Exclusions • • The warranty includes only Ditch Witch products and accessories that are manufactured and distributed by Ditch Witch. The warranty compensates on Defects will be determined through inspection by Ditch Witch or authorized defects in material or workmanship. • repair centers. Original purchaser must make the defective item available for • The warranty is limited to replacement of the defective part.
750/752 Tracker - • 41 When a registration is not received, the Ditch Witch shipping date is used to 750/752 Tracker - • When a registration is not received, the Ditch Witch shipping date is used to • Product inspection and estimates may require that the unit be disassembled • Out-of-warranty inspection costs include labor accrued at the full labor rate plus establish the warranty period start date.