Ditch Witch 8500 - Manual (Page 56)

8500 Tracking System Operator’s Manual
Systems and Equipment - 53
8500TK Status Messages
CMW
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.
3. Ensure beacon is not
asleep.
Out of Range Beacon is out of range for requested features.
Beacon must be within within 30’ (9 m) of
tracker for advanced features. Move tracker within 30’ (9
m) of beacon.
TRACKER BATT
LOW Tracker batteries are low and unit will soon shut
off. Replace tracker batteries.
F/A Align Tracker is too far out of the beacon plane to
enable advanced depth features while in depth
screen. Use fore/aft arrows to move
within beacon plane.
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.
BEACON HOT Beacon is reporting temperature above 155°F
(68°C). Permanent damage is imminent. An
audible alert will also sound. Stop rotation, pull back 3’
(915 mm) and continue
drilling fluid flow until
beacon cools down.
HIGH NOISE The signal-to-noise ratio is too low for tracker to
receive reliable data from beacon. Depth
calculation and beacon calibration are disabled. Eliminate noise source or
switch beacon and tracker
operating frequencies.
Message Description Solution