Ditch Witch 8500 - Manual (Page 36)

8500 Tracking System Operator’s Manual
System Operation - 35
Setup
CMW
Setup
1. Install battery in beacon.
2. Place beacon in beacon housing away from
metal objects.
3. Set up beacon and tracker 10’/305 cm (A)
apart, as shown.
4. Select “Beacon Calibration” in “Beacon
Settings” menu and follow prompts. See
page 21.
5. Select “Roll Calibration” in “Beacon Settings” menu and follow prompts.
6. Select “Pitch Calibration” in “Beacon Settings” menu and follow prompts.
7. Select “Depth Adjustment” in “Beacon Settings” menu and follow prompts.
IMPORTANT:
• Error conditions will be reported onscreen below diagram.
• Pressing “clear” button will restore factory default. This will not provide accurate depth and
offset measurements. Calibrate beacon and tracker properly.
• Pressing “cancel” will exit calibration menu without changing tracker’s calibration.
• If using a dual-frequency beacon, calibrate both frequencies.