Ditch Witch TK Series Manual - Manual (Page 36)

TK Series Guidance System Operator’s Manual
System Operation - 35
Setup
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Setup
Analyze Bore Path (TKD and TKQ)
The Bore Path Analyzer analyzes active interference (noise) along the bore path and recommends
frequencies that will ensure the best communication for accurate depth and location. Active interference is
any magnetic field generated by a source other than the beacon, such as power lines, traffic loops, cable
TV, and phone lines that decreases the communication range of the tracker. This feature does not analyze
passive interference (fences, metal pipe, and vehicles), which distorts the signal and shape of the beacon
dipole field, and thus distorts location and depth.
1. Ensure that no active beacons are operating in the area.
2. Place the TK tracker at the position where the bore will be started.
3. Navigate to System>Analyzer
4. To clear any previous readings, press and hold the Select/Send button.
5. Press the Select/Send button. Tracker will analyze frequency noise at that position.
6. Move tracker to next position along the intended bore path.
7. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until a full noise plot is recorded.
8. At the end of the bore path, press the Menu button to display the recommended beacon frequency.
Program Beacon (TXQ and TXQ)
1. On the TK tracker, navigate to Beacon>Configuration.
2. Scan for available devices, then select a beacon to connect. Once connected, view the beacon
information screen, noting the settings for UP mode and DOWN mode.
3. Select Set Modes and follow prompts to program frequency and power level for UP and DOWN
modes.
Potential radio frequency (RF) hazard. Operating this device within 4”
(100 mm) of your body may cause RF exposure levels to exceed FCC RF exposure limits
and should be avoided.
To help avoid injury, this device must not be co-located with any other radio transmitter.