Underground Magnetics Mag 6 User manual

1: Introduction………………………………………...…….1
2: Caution………………………….…………………...……2
3: System Highlights…………………………………...….6
4: Receiver……………………………….………………….7
4.1: Specifications…………………………….....…...7
4.2: Receiver Operation………………………..….…7
4.3: Icons………………………………………………8
4.3.1: Main Page Icons……………..…………8
4.3.2: Secondary Page Icons……………..…10
4.3.3: Calibration and
Depth Forecast Page Icons………….11
4.3.4: Setup Page Icons……………………..11
4.4: Calibration……………………………………....12
4.4.1: Depth Calibration…………………..….12
4.4.2: Roll Calibration…………………….…..13
4.5: Operation…………………………………..……14
4.5.1: Depth Prediction.………………...……14
4.5.2: Transmitter Activation…………………16
4.5.3: Transmitter Settings……………..……17
4.5.4: Receiver Settings………………...……18
4.5.5: Radio Channel Selection………..……19
4.5.6: Pairing…………….……………….……20
4.5.7: Pitch Unit Selection…………….……..21
4.5.8: Time Setting……………………………23
4.5.9: System Unlock…………………….….24
4.5.10: Visibility Control………………………25
4.5.11: Speed Control………………………..
4.6: Receiver Maintenance…………………………
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5: Display…………………………………….………..……27
5.1: Specifications……………………………...……27
5.2: Display Operations………………………..……27
5.2.1: Down Hole Echo Mode Change…….
5.2.2: Radio Channel Selection…….…….…30
5.2.3: Pairing…………………………….….…31
5.2.4: Pitch Unit Selection……………………32
5.2.5: Distance Unit Selection……………….33
5.2.6: Visibility Control………………………..34
5.3: Display Maintenance…………………….…..…35
6: Transmitter…………………………….……………..…36
6.1: Introduction………………………………...……36
6.2: Specifications……………………………...……36
6.3: Digital Information………………………..….….37
6.4: Transmitter Maintenance………………………37
7: Locating Methods………………………………...…38
7.1: Locating Basics…………………………………
7.1.1: Three Point Locating……….……....
7.1.2: Single Point Locating……………….
7.2: Bore-To…………………...………..………...…
8: Battery and Charger……………………...……...……56
9: Warranty………………….…………….…....…………56
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The MAG 6 & 8 are locating systems designed to assist
horizontal directional drill machine operators in locating
and tracking underground drill head locations and
orientations. The system consists of a transmitter, a
receiver, and a remote display.
These locating systems also offer four channel license
free radio telemetries between the receiver and remote
display. The user can easily “pair” any two receivers and
displays so that communications between the “pair” will
not be interfered by other “pairs”.
This manual is intended to provide information and
instructions on how to use these locating systems
properly. Underground Magnetics Inc. (UM) reserves the
right to improve the locating systems and the Operator’s
Manual at any time without notice.
The transmitter sends digital information of the
transmitter’s pitch, roll, temperature, and battery status
through an FM modulated RF signal.
The receiver receives this information and uses RF
signal to identify the transmitter’s status and location.
The receiver transmits the locating information to a
remote display through a radio telemetry system. A
horizontal directional drill machine operator can use
the information from the display to guide the drill head
to the desired path.
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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
and mark all underground utilities before beginning
operations.
Do not use the locating system near flammable or
explosive substances.
Wear proper personal protective equipment
including steel-toed boots, safety gloves, helmets,
reflective vests, and safety goggles.
Obey all local safety regulations.
This locating system is only a tool to assist the
operator to locate the drill head. It is the operator,
not the Mag locating system that is responsible for
identifying the drill head location. UM is not
responsible for any damage or loss caused by using
the Mag system. Operators should operate the Mag
system according to the manual.
If there are any questions, please contact
Underground Magnetics.
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High precision and high anti-interference Faraday
shield 3D antenna structure
Industrial rated, gold-plated electronic modules
High-performance DSP
Dual locating system, functioning as two receivers
independently tracking to provide better accuracy and
reliability
Up to 110m depth range and up to 120 hours
continuous usage
11 System frequencies
4kHz –31kHz
Water resistant
IP65
Temperature range
-20° to 60°C
Telemetry
4 radio channels with range
up to 0.9km (900m)
Rechargeable lithium
battery
12.5V
Battery life
Up to 50 hours
Dimensions
68.5cm * 13cm * 30cm
Weight
3kg
Compatibility
XNeedle-M, Echo 1, Echo 2S, Echo 50,
Echo 60, Echo 70, Echo 90, Echo110
Mag 8
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Power key: Press and hold to turn on or off.
Tap to turn backlight on or off.
Up key: Move to previous cursor selection.
Down key: Move to next cursor selection.
Confirm key: Tap to confirm cursor selection.
Press and hold to enter secondary
page. Tap from main page to enter
Bore-To mode.
Setup key: Tap to enter calibration page/
return to main page. Press and
hold to enter setup page
11 System frequencies
4kHz –31kHz
Water resistant
IP65
Temperature range
-20° to 60°C
Telemetry
4 radio channels with
range up to 0.9km (900m)
Rechargeable lithium
battery
12.5V
Battery life
Up to 50 hours
Dimensions
68.5cm * 13cm * 30cm
Weight
3kg
Compatibility
XNeedle-M, Echo 1, Echo
2S, Echo 50, Echo 70
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Mag 6

•Transmitter model, frequency, and power
•Noise
•Signal strength
•Visual representation of signal to noise
•Transmitter temperature (Flashing
indicates transmitter is over-heating)
•Direct distance between transmitter and
receiver
•Vertical distance between receiver and
transmitter
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•Estimated horizontal distance between
transmitter and receiver
•Estimated transmitter depth
•Transmitter pitch
•Roll indicator
•24 clock positions
•Single Point: direction of transmitter
•Locate Line
•Receiver
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