Ditch Witch 8500 - Manual (Page 58)

8500 Tracking System Operator’s Manual
Systems and Equipment - 55
850 Series Beacons
CMW
850 Series Beacons
Sleep
850 series beacons enter sleep (power-saving)
mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. Rotate the
beacon at least 3 times at 1 rotation per second to
wake the beacon.
To enter Express Sleep mode, roll beacon to the
Express Sleep window (shown) and leave it
inactive. Beacon will enter power-saving mode
after only 5 minutes.
BEACON HOT Beacon is reporting temperature above 155°F
(68°C). Permanent damage is imminent. Stop rotation, pull back 3’
(915 mm) and continue
drilling fluid flow until
beacon cools down.
Message Description Solution