Underground Magnetics Mag System User manual

M ys
Underground Magnetics, Inc.
www.umaghdd.com

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Table of Contents
1: Introduction ······················································· page 5
2: Caution ······························································page 6
3. FCC and CE Compliance ······································page 7
4: Manual Tips ························································page 8
5: Preface ······························································page 9
6: System Highlights ·············································· page 11
7: Receiver··························································· page 12
7.1:Specifications ··············································· page 12
7.2: Receiver Operation······································· page 12
7.3: Icons ························································· page 13
7.3.1: Main Page Icons ·································· page 13
7.3.2: Secondary Page Icons ·························· page 15
7.3.3: Transmitter Information:························· page 16
7.3.4: Calibration & Depth Forecasting Icons······ page 17
7.3.5: Setup Page Icons································· page 17
7.4:Calibration ··················································· page 18
7.4.1: Depth Calibration ································· page 18
7.4.2: Roll Calibration ···································· page 19
7.5: Operation ··················································· page 20
7.5.1: Depth Forecast···································· page 20
7.5.2: Transmitter Activation···························· page 21
7.5.3: Transmitter Settings······························ page 22
7.5.4: Receiver Settings································· page 22

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Table of Contents
7.5.5: Radio Channel Selection ······················· page 25
7.5.6: Pairing ··············································· page 26
7.5.7: Pitch Unit Selection ······························ page 27
7.5.8: Distance Unit Selection ························· page 28
7.5.9: Time Setting········································ page 29
7.5.10: System Unlock··································· page 30
7.5.11: Contrast Adjustment···························· page 31
7.5.12: Ball Speed Control······························ page 32
7.5.13: Depth Speed Adjustment ·····················page 33
7.6: Receiver Maintenance··································· page 34
8: Display····························································· page 35
8.1: Display Specifications ··································· page 35
8.2: Display Operations ······································· page 35
8.3: Display Icons··············································· page 36
8.3.1: Main Page Icons ·································· page 36
8.3.2: Secondary Page Icons ·························· page 37
8.4: Down Hole ·················································· page 38
8.5: Radio Channel Selection································ page 40
8.6: Pairing ······················································· page 41
8.7: Contrast Adjustment······································ page 42
8.8: Communication Mode ··································· page 43
8.9: Display Maintenance····································· page 44

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Table of Contents
9: Transmitter
9.1: Introduction ················································· page 45
9.2: Specifications ·············································· page 46
9.3: Digital Information ········································ page 50
10: Locating Methods
10.1: Three Point Locating ··································· page 51
10.1.1: The Basics········································ page 51
10.1.2: Find the Transmitter ···························· page 54
10.1.3: Tracking on the Fly: ···························· page 57
10.1.4: Bore-To ············································ page 58
11: Battery and Charger ·········································· page 59
12: Warranty························································· page 60

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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.
MAG SYSTEM

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RECEIVER
The Transmitter (sometimes referred to as a Sonde or
Beacon) sends digital information of the transmitters pitch,
roll, temperature and battery status through an FM modulat-
ed RF signal.
The Receiver receives this information and uses RF Signal to
identify the transmitter’s status and location.
The Display— the Receiver transmits the locating information
to a remote display through a radio telemetry system.
A horizontal directional drilling machine operator can use the
information from the display to the guide the drill head to the
desired location. path.
1: Introduction
TRANSMITTER
DISPLAY

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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.
2: Caution
If there are any questions, please contact UM at
[e-mail] or call customer
service at [phone]

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FSS 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 Under-
ground Magnetics Inc. will void the user’s authority to operate
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 the 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.
3: FCC and CE
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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4: Tips for Reading this Manual
Here are some points to keep in mind as you read through the
Mag 8 Operator’s Manual.
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 corre-
sponding topic.
Page X
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 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 8 Receiver and the Mag 8
menu screens
It is recommended to read the entire Operator’s Manual
before use.

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5: Preface
When you receive your Mag 8 System the transmitter will
have been activated, preprogrammed at 19kHz and paired
and calibrated with the receiver. The receiver and display
will have been paired and set to channel 2.
1Turn on receiver by holding power button
until Mag logo is visible on screen Page 12
2
3
4
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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 Mag logo is visible on the screen
Install transmitter into the housing.

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9
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Check Calibration by placing receiver
(10ft/3m) away from housing, measured
from inside edge of receiver to the center
of the housing.
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If distance on receiver’s screen reads
anything other than (10ft/3m) perform
calibration.
Choose locating mode either Single
Point or Single Ball.
Locate FLP (Front Locate Point).
Locate RLP (Rear Locate Point).
11 Locate LL (Locate Line).
Repeat steps 9 through 11 as you
continue to guide the drill.
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6: System Highlights
Mag 8 System
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
Locating Method—choose Single Point or Single Ball Mode
Echo ST Echo XMINI
Echo 1 Echo 2S
Echo 50 Echo 60
Echo 70 Echo 90
Echo 110
Receiver : Mag8
Display : Mag8
Mag 8 Transmitters:
Mag 3 Transmitters:
Echo ST
Echo XMINI
Echo 1

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7: Receiver
7.1: Specifications
12 System frequencies 4kHz – 41kHz (Mag 3: 4,19,31 kHz)
Temperature range -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°c)
Water resistant IP65
Telemetry 4 radio channels with
range up to 1800ft (550m)
Rechargeable lithium 12.5V
battery
Battery life Up to 50 hours
Dimensions 27” x 5” x 12” (68.5cm X13cmx30cm)
Weight 6.5 pounds
7.2: Receiver Operation
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

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7: Receiver
7.3.1: Main Page Icons
7.3: Icons
Transmitter model, frequency, and power
Signal to Noise Ratio
Signal strength
Visual representation of signal to noise
Transmitter temperature (flashing indicates the
transmitter is overheating)
Depth when over the head
Receiver remote telemetry indicator

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Clock positions
Pitch
Roll indicator
Locate Line
Direction of nearest
Locate Point
Single Point Single Ball
To select locating modes see section 10.1.1

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7.3.2: Secondary Page Icons
To enter the secondary Page, press and hold
Radio Channel
Receiver Battery Status
Transmitter Model, frequency
and power
Tap to enter transmier informaon

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7.3.3: Transmitter Information
From secondary page, tap to enter transmitter information page
Transmitter Model, Frequency and Power level
Transmitter battery voltage meter
Transmitter antenna health.
(Normal range 95% to 105%)
Transmitter Housing suitability.
Note:
Normal Power Mode below 800mW
High Power Mode below 3000mW
(Numbers above mW will see lower battery life).

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7.3.4: Calibration and Depth Forecast Page Icons
A1: 10ft calibration (Mag3: 10ft
Calibration only)
A4: 66ft calibration
A2: 33ft calibration
A6: Depth prediction
7.3.5: Setup Page Icons B1:
B2:
B3:
B4:
B5:
B6:
B7:
B8:
B9:
B10:
B11:
B13:
B16:
B20:
B23:
B26:
Transmier acvaon
Transmier sengs
Receiver sengs
Radio channel selecon
Receiver and Display pairing
Roll calibraon
Pitch and unit selecon
Time seng
System lock/unlock
Visibility control
System informaon
Distance and unit selecon
Speed Control
Transmier Informaon
Locang Mode
Depth Speed

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7.4: Calibration
7.4.1: Depth Calibration
Even if the transmitters roll, pitch, battery status and temperature are
displayed correctly, calibration may not be reliable due to a
distorted magnetic field
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%.
Calibration complete.
Tap to enter Calibraon and
Depth Forecast Page. Always do
10 calibraon rst.
Tap to once to enter
Calibraon Page, and twice more to
begin calibraon.
Tap to return to Main Page.
1. Make sure that the transmitter is working properly and
place it in the housing.
2. Place housing containing the transmitter in a location
away from interference.
3. Set transmitter and receiver 10ft apart from center of
transmitter to the inside edge of receiver’s base, as shown. (33 or 66ft should only
be used when drilling at extreme depths)

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7.4.2: Roll Calibration
1. Place transmitter housing in a
12 o’clock position.
Press and hold to enter
Setup page and tap to
Select B6 icon.
Tap to enter Roll Calibration
Page and tap or until the
point is in the 12 o’clock position,
Tap twice to start roll
calibration and wait for calibration
Calibration Complete Tap to return to Main Page