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Beacon view screen, 8500 tracking system operator’s manual – Ditch Witch 8500 User Manual

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8500 Tracking System Operator’s Manual

Drill-Thru Mode

CMW

Beacon View Screen

1.

Horizontal distance

2.

Direction indicator arrows

3.

Signal strength

4.

Steering correction arrow

5.

Projected depth

6.

Current depth

7.

Locate mode button

8.

Current depth indicator

9.

View button

1.

Horizontal distance

Displays distance from
beacon to tracker.

2.

Direction indicator
arrows

Indicates beacon direction
relative to the tracker.

Inward arrows mean the beacon is
approaching tracker and outward
arrows mean beacon is moving away.

3.

Signal strength

Displays numeric signal
strength value.

4.

Steering correction
arrow

Represents the direction of
steering correction needed.

5.

Projected depth

Displays the projected depth
when beacon reaches tracker
if current pitch is maintained.

6.

Current depth

Displays current depth of
beacon relative to tracker
position.