Underground Magnetics Mag 8e User manual

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Mag 8e System
Manual

1: Introduction………………………………………...…….1
2: Caution………………………….…………………...……2
3: FCC and CE………………………………….………..
4: Tips for Reading this Manual……………………...….3
5: Preface………………………………………………...….4
6: System Highlights…………………………………...….6
7: Receiver……………………………….………………….7
7.1: Specifications…………………………….....…...7
7.2: Receiver Operation………………………..….…7
7.3: Icons………………………………………………8
7.3.1: Main Page Icons……………..…………8
7.3.2: Secondary Page Icons……………..…10
7.3.3: Calibration and
Depth Forecast Page Icons………….11
7.3.4: Setup Page Icons……………………..11
7.4: Calibration……………………………………....12
7.4.1: Depth Calibration…………………..….12
7.4.2: Roll Calibration…………………….…..13
7.5: Operation…………………………………..……14
7.5.1: Depth Forecast.………………...……14
7.5.2: Transmitter Activation…………………16
7.5.3: Transmitter Settings……………..……17
7.5.4: Receiver Settings………………...……18
7.5.5: Radio Channel Selection………..……19
7.5.6: Pairing…………….……………….……20
7.5.7: Pitch Unit Selection…………….……..21
7.5.8: Depth Unit Selection…………………..22
7.5.9: Time Setting……………………………23
7.5.10: System Unlock…………………….….24
7.5.11: Contrast Adjustment……………………
7.5.12: Speed Control………………………..
7.6: Receiver Maintenance…………………………
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8: Display…………………………………….………..……27
8.1: Specifications……………………………...……27
8.2: Display Operations………………………..……27
8.3: Icons………………………………………..……28
8.3.1: Main Page Icons………………………28
8.3.2: Secondary Page Icons……..…………29
8.3.3: Setup Page Icons…...………………...29
8.3.4: Down Hole Echo Mode Change…….
8.3.5: Radio Channel Selection…….…….…30
8.3.6: Pairing…………………………….….…31
8.3.7: Pitch Unit Selection……………………32
8.3.8: Distance Unit Selection……………….33
8.3.9: Contrast Adjustment…………………..
8.3.10: Communication Mode
8.4: Display Maintenance…………………….…..…35
9: Transmitter…………………………….……………..…36
9.1: Introduction………………………………...……36
9.2: Specifications……………………………...……36
9.3: Digital Information………………………..….….37
9.4: Transmitter Maintenance………………………37
10: Locating Methods………………………………...…38
10.1: Locating Basics………………………………
10.1.1: Three Point Locating……………….
10.1.2: Single Point Locating……………….
10.2: Bore-To…………………...………..………...…
11: Battery and Charger……………………...……...……56
12: Warranty………………….…………….…....…………56
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The MAG 8e is a locating system designed to assist
horizontal directional drill machine operators in locating
and tracking underground drill head locations and
orientations. The systems consist of a transmitter, a
receiver, and a remote display.
This locating system also offers 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 this locating system properly.
Underground Magnetics Inc. (UM) reserves the right to
improve the locating system and the Operator’s Manual at
any time without notice.
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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.

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 8e 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 8e system. Operators should operate the
Mag 8e system according to the manual.
If there are any questions, please contact UM at
[e-mail] or call
customer service at 515-505-0960.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
▪This device may not cause harmful interference, and
▪This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Underground Magnetics Inc. will void the user’s authority to
operate the 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. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This product generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
▪Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
▪Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
▪Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
▪Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This system is classified as Class 2 radio equipment per the
R & TTE Directive and may not be legal to operate or require
a license to operate in some countries. The list of restrictions
and the required declarations of conformity are available in
the “resources” section of the UM website.
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Here are some points to keep in mind as you read
through the Mag 8e Operator’s Manual.
The following two pages contain a short preface.
This will be a quick introduction to the steps in
which you will most likely use your Mag 8e System.
It will also contain page references for the later
sections of the manual that contain more detailed
information for the corresponding steps.
The rest of the manual will contain detailed sections
that follow the order of the Mag 8e Receiver and the
Mag D8 menu screens.
It is recommended to read the whole Operator’s
Manual first. Then use the separate Quick Start
Guide, which is included with your system, as
reference when needed.
Page References
This question mark and
textbox will tell you the page in
the Operator’s Manual where
you can find more detailed
information on the
corresponding topic.
Page X
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When you receive your Mag 8e System the transmitter will have
already been activated, preprogrammed at 19 kHz, and paired
and calibrated with the receiver. The receiver and display will
have been paired and set to channel 1.
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Walk bore-path and use depth
forecasting to check for
interference and select frequency.
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Install batteries into transmitter.
Install battery cap with provided
battery cap tool.
Turn on display by holding power
button until the Mag logo is visible
on screen.
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Install transmitter into the housing.
Turn on receiver by holding power
button until the Mag logo is visible
on screen.
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Check calibration by placing
receiver 3m away from housing,
measured from inside edge of
receiver to center of housing.
If distance on receiver’s screen
reads anything other than 3m,
perform calibration.
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Begin drilling.
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Locate FLP (Front Locate Point).
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Locate RLP (Rear Locate Point).
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Locate LL (Locate Line).
Repeat steps 9 through 11 as you
continue to guide drill.
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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 360ft depth range and up to 120 hours continuous usage
Display: Mag D8
Receiver: Mag 8e
Transmitter: Echo 50
Echo 90
Echo 110
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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 900m
Rechargeable lithium
battery
12.5V
Battery life
Up to 50 hours
Dimensions
68.5 x 13 x 30cm
Weight
3 kg
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Mag 8e

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•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
•Roll indicator
•Clock positions
•Pitch
•Point: direction of transmitter
•Ball: representation of Locate Point
•Representation of receiver location
•Locate Line

To enter the Secondary Page, press and hold
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Radio channel
Receiver battery status
Transmitter model,
frequency, and power

A1: 3m calibration
A2: 10m calibration
A4: 20m calibration
A5: Depth Prediction
B1: Transmitter activation
B2: Transmitter settings
B3: Receiver settings
B4: Radio channel
selection
B5: Receiver and display pairing
B6: Roll calibration
B7: Pitch unit selection
B8: Time setting
B9: System lock/unlock
B10: Visibility control
B11: System info
B13: Distance unit
selection
B16: Speed Control
B20: Information
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Warning: Even if the transmitter’s roll, pitch, battery status and
temperature are displayed correctly, calibration may not be
reliable due to a distorted magnetic field.
1. Make sure that the transmitter is working properly.
Place it in the housing.
2. Place housing containing the
transmitter in a location away from
interference.
3. Set transmitter and receiver 3
meters apart from center of transmitter to inside edge of
receiver’s base, as shown. (10 or 20m should only be used
when drilling at extreme depths)
4. Tap to enter
Calibration and Depth
Forecast Page. Always
do 3m calibration first.
5. Tap once to enter
Calibration Page, and
twice more to begin
calibration.
8. Calibration complete.
7. Tap to return to Main
Page.
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Make sure pitch is 0% during calibration. If pitch is not 0%, displayed depth
will not match calibration distance until pitch is changed to 0%.

1. Place transmitter housing in a
12 o`clock position.
2. Press and hold to
enter Setup page and
tap to select B6
icon.
3. Tap to enter Roll
Calibration Page and tap
twice more to start roll
calibration. Wait for
calibration to complete.
4. Calibration complete.
5. Tap to return to
Main Page.
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2. Tap to enter
calibration page and
tap to select A5
icon.
1. Tap to enter
Depth Forecast
Page.
3. Tap to return to
Main Page.
Note: The best-case depth forecast
value is a conservative value and
will be the main value used when
determining interference.
Tap to
reset forecast.
…. Highest depth
…. real-time depth
.… lowest depth

(For dealer or factory use)
(Process must be started within 10 minutes after batteries have
been placed in the transmitter.)
1. Press and hold to
enter Setup Page.
2. Tap to scroll through
the page options until B1
is highlighted. Then tap
to enter Transmitter
Activation Page.
3. 1111-1111 is the
transmitter identification
number and 3333-3333
is the prompt code in the
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4. Tap to return to
Main Page.
diagram. Send the transmitter identification
number and the prompt code to the dealer. The
dealer will give you an activation password. Use
and to input a number and to move to
the next number spot. Tap once done to
confirm.

（Process must be started within 10 minutes after batteries have
been placed in the transmitter.）
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1. Press and hold to
enter Setup Page and
tap to select B2 icon.
2. Tap to enter
Transmitter Settings
Page. The receiver and
Echo transmitter will
automatically pair. Then
tap or and to
select frequency and
power level. Tap to
highlight Wake Up Mode
and tap to enter. Then
tap or to select
desired mode.
3. Tap to return to
Main Page.
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Instant
(rotate the transmitter 4
degrees or change the pitch
by 1 degree)
360 degrees
(rotate the transmitter a full
360° several times)
Always on

1. Press and hold to
enter Setup Page.
Tap to select B3
icon.
2. Tap to enter
Receiver Settings
Page. Tap or
and to select
transmitter model,
frequency, and power.
3. Tap to return to
Main Page.
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