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8500d status messages, 8500 tracking system operator’s manual – Ditch Witch 8500 User Manual

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8500 Tracking System Operator’s Manual

8500D Status Messages

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8500D Status Messages

Messages that provide important operation
information appear in the top center area of the
display as shown.

Message

Description

Solution

SATURATED

Signal from beacon or other noise is too large to
receive accurate signal.

Move tracker away from
beacon (at least 2’/610 mm)
or eliminate noise source.

Auto-Gain Active...

Tracker’s auto-gain feature is active. Some
features and data values will stop updating until
auto-gain is complete.

Wait until message
disappears.

BEACON BATT LOW

Beacon battery voltage is low.

Replace Power Stick or
lithium beacon batteries.

BEACON POWER
LOW

Beacon is close to being unable to provide a
stable output signal (is out of throttle).

1.

Replace Power Stick
beacon battery.

2.

Use lithium beacon
battery.

3.

Change to compatible
beacon housing or call
your Ditch Witch dealer.

No Comm

Beacon signal is too weak to communicate with
tracker.

1.

Ensure beacon and
tracker are operating at
same frequency.

2.

Move tracker within
range of beacon.

DISPLAY BATT LOW

Display batteries are low and unit will soon shut
off.

Replace display batteries.

Beacon Rolling...

Beacon is rolling.

Stop rolling beacon for more
accurate readings.

BEACON MEM
ERROR

Calibration memory of beacon has been
corrupted.

Return beacon for service.