User's Manual

DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED
DigiTrak
®
SE™ Operator’s Manual 9
Introduction
DigiTrak SE Locating System
The DigiTrak SE Locating System is used during horizontal directional drilling operations to locate and
track a transmitter installed in the drill head. You can use your existing DigiTrak Mark Series remote, MFD
(Multi-Function Display) remote, or FSD (F Series Display) remote to view the transmitter data at the drill
rig. The system consists of a handheld receiver, a transmitter, a battery charger system, and two
rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery packs used for powering the receiver.
Locating is streamlined using the SE receiver’s graphic display and menu system. The real-time graphics
guide you in positioning a target in a box on the display window to help locate the transmitter.
In addition to the basic locating capabilities of directional tracking and depth, the SE system includes the
advanced features of predicted depth, off-track locating, and remote steering
to navigate the drill head
easily and accurately even when obstacles prevent walkover tracking.
This manual provides information on each SE system component—the receiver, transmitter, and battery
charger—in separate sections following this Introduction. These sections are followed by the Locating
section, which explains important locating terms and gives step-by-step locating instructions. For instruc-
tions on using your Mark Series, MFD, or FSD remote, see the operator’s manual provided with your
remote display.
ST Transmitter
Battery Charger
System
Receiver