Underground Magnetics Mag 3 User manual

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Thank you for purchasing your Mag System!
This Quick Start Guide will walk you through the process of
starting your new system and preparing to drill. Please read
this over and if you have any questions contact our customer
service at 515-505-0960 or email us at
[e-mail].
Manual | Page
Number
Note: This question mark and
textbox tells you the page
in the Operator’s Manual
where you can find more
detailed information on the
corresponding topic.
Receiver: Mag 3S
Display: Mag D3
Transmitter: Echo 1
Echo 1 19kHz
Echo 1 30kHz
Echo ST-DX

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Receiver: Mag 8S
Display: Mag D8
Transmitter:
Echo 50
Echo 90
Echo 110
Echo ST-DX
Receiver: Mag 6S
Display: Mag D6
Transmitter: Echo 1
Echo 2S
Echo 3
Echo ST-DX

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When you receive your Mag system:
The receiver and transmitter will be paired and
ready to drill.
The transmitter has been unlocked, preprogramed
at 19 kHz, and calibrated with the receiver at the
factory.
Always check calibration
before drilling.
The receiver and display have been paired and are
set to channel 1.
1. Turn on receiver by holding the power button
down until the Mag logo is visible on the screen.
Once the receiver is on, the screen will display the
information being sent
from the transmitter
The transmitter model,
frequency and power level will be in the lower left
hand of the screen.
The distance from receiver to transmitter, transmitter
temperature, transmitter signal strength, and signal to
noise ratio will be displayed across the top of the
screen.
Manual 8S | 13
Manual 3&6S | 14
Manual 8S | 9
Manual 3&6S | 10
Manual 8S | 8
Manual 3&6S | 9

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2. Walk the bore path with the receiver while using
depth forecast to check for
interference.
Use this information to choose which frequency to
use.
10 frequency bands: 4kHz, 7kHz, 10kHz, 12kHz,
16kHz, 19kHz, 22kHz, 25kHz28kHz, and 31kHz
Select desired frequency and power level in
Transmitter Settings
3. Install batteries into the transmitter positive side
down and install the battery cap with the provided
battery cap tool
It is recommended that a double C lithium cell battery
be used if operating in adverse soil conditions (like
rock). This will prevent battery chatter, which can
greatly reduce the life of normal C cell batteries. One
double C lithium cell battery is included in your Mag
System.
Manual 8S | 45
Manual 3&6S | 45
Manual 8S | 16
Manual 3&6S | 16
Manual 8S | 18
Manual 3&6S | 18

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4. Turn on display by holding the power button
down until the Mag logo is
visible on the screen. The
screen will display the
information being sent from the receiver.
5. Install the transmitter into the housing. Check
calibration by doing the following:
Place the receiver 10ft away from the housing,
measured from inside edge of receiver to center of
housing.
If the distance on the receiver’s screen reads 10ft
then no calibration is required.
If the distance does not read 10ft, then calibration
should be performed.
Manual 8S | 13
Manual 3&6S | 14
Manual 8S | 29
Manual 3&6S | 29
Note:
Flashing temperature
indicates transmitter is
overheating

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Before drilling, familiarize yourself with locating.
Here are different resources to help you with this:
Refer to the Locating
Methods of the Operator’s
Manual
Check out our training videos under the ‘Resources’
tab on our website at
www.undergroundmagnetics.com or on our
YouTube channel, ‘Underground Magnetics Inc’
Contact your dealer for additional training and
support or contact our customer service at 515-505-
0960
Manual 8S | 46
Manual 3&6S | 46