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  • Page 1 IGITAL 19625 62 Ave. S., Suite B-103 Kent, Washington 98032 USA ONTROL Tel 425 251 0559 / 800 288 3610 Fax 253 395 2800 E-mail DCI@digital-control.com www.digitrak.com NCORPORATED DCI Europe DCI India DCI China DCI Australia DCI Russia Kurmainzer Strasse 56...
  • Page 2 6,768,307; 6,838,882; 6,924,645; 6,954,073; 7,015,697; 7,049,820; 7,061,244. Sale of a DigiTrak ® ® ® Eclipse Receiver does not convey a license under any patents covering the DigiTrak Eclipse Trans- mitter or underground drill housing. Other patents pending. Limited Warranty All products manufactured and sold by DCI are subject to the terms of a Limited Warranty. A copy of the ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Main Menu ............................. 30 Configure Menu ............................. 31 Remote Display Screen ......................... 32 TRANSMITTER............................35 Types of Eclipse Transmitters ....................... 35 Pitch and Roll Information........................36 Batteries ..............................37 Temperature Updates and Overheat Indicator ..................37 Start Up and Frequency Modes......................38 Starting the Standard Eclipse Transmitter..................
  • Page 4 Percent of Grade to Degree Conversions (0.1% Pitch Transmitters or Sensitive Pitch)...... 71 Degree to Percent of Grade Conversions (0.1% Pitch Transmitters)........... 72 Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between FLP and RLP ............73 LIMITED WARRANTY ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions And Warnings

    Continued exposure to heat, due to frictional heating of the drill head, can cause inaccurate information to be displayed and may permanently damage the transmitter. The DigiTrak Eclipse equipment is not explosion-proof and should never be used near flammable or explosive substances.
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions and Warnings (Continued) Before each drilling run, test the DigiTrak Eclipse system to confirm that it is operating properly and check that it is providing accurate drill head location and heading information and accurate drill head depth, pitch, and roll information with the transmitter inside the drill head.
  • Page 7 As the horizontal directional drilling industry grows, we try to keep an eye on the future to develop equipment that will make your job faster and easier. We encourage you to stay current by visiting our web site on the Internet at www.digitrak.com or by giving us a call at any of our offices worldwide.
  • Page 8 IGITAL ONTROL NCORPORATED Notes ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    The DigiTrak Eclipse locating system uses different transmitting frequencies than other DigiTrak locating systems. These frequencies reduce the effects of interference and increase locating efficiency. This manual provides operating instructions for the DigiTrak Eclipse locating system. The information is presented in sections as follows:...
  • Page 10 These are followed by a description of and instructions for using the Eclipse cable transmitter system. The final section provides quick-reference troubleshooting information. An appendix is also included with reference tables.

  • Page 11: Receiver

    Then, click the trigger under the handle (push it in and release it in less than ½ second) to power up the Eclipse receiver. It may take a moment for the display to appear.

  • Page 12: Speaker And Audible Tones

    Main Menu The main system display for the Eclipse software shows the current date/time, the CPU version, and the DSP version when the unit is first turned on (an example is shown in the figure below). It also shows the main menu options—Locate, Power Off, Set US, Configure, and Low Fre/High Fre (this option can be...
  • Page 13 (LL) and the trigger is held in, the depth is shown; if over the front locate point (FLP), the predicted depth is shown. Power Off Turns off the Eclipse receiver. Use the toggle to select Power Off, then click the trigger. Sets the ultrasonic (US) height setting, which is the height of the receiver Set US above the ground.

  • Page 14: Locate Menu

    NOTE: You will only see depth (or predicted depth) while at the FLP, RLP, or on the LL (see the Locating section for information on the FLP, RLP, and LL). Exiting Locate Mode and Returning to Main Menu From the locate mode, push the toggle down once to return to the main menu. ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Set Us Menu

    2. When you are satisfied with the US setting, toggle down once to return to the main menu. Viewing the Ultrasonic Setting From the locate mode screen, hold in the trigger to view the US setting. The US setting can be viewed at any time during locating (see Locating section). ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Low Fre/High Fre Menu

    (12-kHz) signals. If you are running the standard Eclipse transmitter (black tube), the Eclipse dual-frequency transmitter (lavender tube) in single-high (SH) or dual-high (DH) mode, or the mini transmitter (gray tube), the receiver should display Low Fre.
  • Page 17 Enables the DataLog Mapping System menu options so that you can access No Locator DL DataLog functions from the Eclipse receiver’s main menu screen and store data when locating (see “Locator DL / No Locator DL” section). Enables the roll offset function, which allows the transmitter’s roll position to be...

  • Page 18: Changing The Telemetry Channel

    Option B will now display, and this newer TLT remote display will now communicate with the older receiver. You can upgrade your Eclipse receiver and remote display units to have the TLT or enhanced telemetry function. If you are interested in doing so, please call DCI (425-251-0559 or 800-288-3610) to discuss.

  • Page 19: 1-Point Calibration

    The transmitter is not turned on. 1-Point Calibration for Standard, Mini, and Long-Range Transmitters 1. Power up the Eclipse receiver. 2. Toggle right past the Configure menu to verify that you see Low Fre on the main menu screen. If you see High Fre, then select it, and click the trigger so that the menu option will change to Low Fre.
  • Page 20 15 ft/4.6 m). 1-Point Calibration for Eclipse Dual-Frequency Transmitter To calibrate the Eclipse dual-frequency transmitter (lavender tube), you must first understand how this type of transmitter works. The dual-frequency transmitter can be set to transmit in two different modes—dual-frequency mode (transmitting at 1.5 kHz and 12 kHz) or single-frequency mode (transmitting at 12 kHz).
  • Page 21 6. Verify that the transmitter is sending proper pitch, roll, battery, and temperature status information (pitch and roll are viewed from the locate mode screen; battery and temperature status are viewed from the depth display screen—see the Locating section). ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 22 (e.g., 5 ft/1.5 m and 15 ft/4.6 m). Calibrating the receiver to the dual-frequency transmitter in single-frequency mode This procedure is the same as that for calibrating a standard or mini Eclipse transmitter using 1-point calibration.

  • Page 23: 2-Point Calibration (In-Ground Calibration)

    8. Raise the receiver at least 30 in. (762 mm) and stabilize it, then click the trigger. 9. To exit the calibration function and return to the main menu, push the toggle down two times. ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 24 Receiver 2-Point Calibration for Eclipse Dual-Frequency Transmitter To calibrate the receiver using the 2-point calibration method with the dual-frequency transmitter in the ground, you will perform two calibration procedures—the first for low frequency and the second for high frequency. The first calibration procedure is for high frequency: 1.

  • Page 25: Changing The Grade Mode

    The Cold Screen / Normal Screen menu option allows you to change the screen to have either a Cold (black) background or a Normal (light) background. Adjusting the screen contrast in increments is also possible, and is necessary at times, such as when there are changes in temperature or in brightness. ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Tele Option A/B

    If you are using the DataLog Mapping System, then you will need to enable the DataLog menu options so that you can access DataLog functions from the Eclipse receiver’s main menu screen. With the DataLog menus enabled, you will automatically begin storing data if you push the toggle up when in locate mode.
  • Page 27 R oll Offset : 315 ° ° CH:B1 Eclipse Receiver with Roll Offset Displayed ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 28 -1.5 CH:B1 ° Eclipse Remote Display with Roll Offset Displayed Removing Roll Offset Number If you want to change the roll offset, you must first remove the “old” roll offset number. The instructions to remove the roll offset number are below: 1.

  • Page 29: Remote Display

    The Eclipse remote display can be powered Installing Battery in Remote Display using either a rechargeable DCI battery pack or an Eclipse DC adapter (ELP). To power the remote display using a rechargeable battery pack, place the battery pack into the back of the...

  • Page 30: Speaker And Audible Tones

    Remote Display When the battery or the ELP is properly installed, you can turn on the Eclipse remote display by pushing the execute button on the keypad. It will take several seconds for the display to appear. Speaker and Audible Tones The remote display has a speaker on the back below the battery compartment.

  • Page 31: Configure Menu

    Eclipse cable system, see the Cable System section. Power Off Turns off the Eclipse remote display. NOTE: If using the Eclipse cable system, the remote must be turned off before making a wire connection (see Cable System section). Configure Presents another set of menu options.

  • Page 32: Remote Display Screen

    (see “Set Roll / Unset Roll” in Unset Roll Receiver section). This function on the remote display is only used with an Eclipse cable transmitter or the Eclipse SST transmitter. You do not need to enable this function unless you are using one of these transmitters (see Cable System sec- tion).
  • Page 33 “Locate Points (FLP & RLP) and Locate Line (LL)” in the Locating section. Also, this function is only available on Eclipse systems produced after February 2002. NOTE: The capability to view the depth and predicted depth screens on the remote display is a function that was added in February 2002.
  • Page 34 When the battery icon displays half full (remaining voltage will be between 14.2 and 14.8), you should shut off the remote display and install a fully charged battery. -1.5 CH:B1 Remote Display Battery ° Status 15.8 Battery Voltage Remaining Remote Display Battery Status ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Transmitter

    For especially difficult locating jobs, such as when walkover locating is not possible, DCI offers the SST wireline transmitter, which is part of the Eclipse SST advanced HDD guidance system. For deep auger-boring applications, we offer a 60-in. (1524-mm) auger-boring cable transmitter that can be tracked for line and precision grade down to 200 ft (61 m).

  • Page 36: Pitch And Roll Information

    Transmitter Long-Range Eclipse Transmitter The long-range Eclipse transmitter emits a 12-kHz signal and provides a depth range of approximately 85 ft (25.9 m). The long-range transmitter is 19.00 in. (482.6 mm) long and 1.25 in. (31.8 mm) in diameter. This transmitter requires the use of one 3.6-V DCI SuperCell Lithium Battery. The use of two C-cell alkaline batteries will result in very short battery life—approximately 2 hours.

  • Page 37: Batteries

    220°F (104°C). The transmitter should then be deemed unreliable and should not be used on further projects. Temp Dot Index Slot at 6 o’clock Position Front End Cap of Transmitter Showing Temp Dot and Index Slot ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Start Up And Frequency Modes

    Transmitter Start Up and Frequency Modes Starting the Standard Eclipse Transmitter 1. Remove battery cap, and load two C-cell alkaline batteries (or a SuperCell lithium battery) into the battery compartment, positive terminal(s) first. 2. Replace the battery cap and screw it in until it is flush with the end of the battery compartment.

  • Page 39: Starting The Eclipse Dual-Frequency Transmitter

    Transmitter Starting the Eclipse Dual-Frequency Transmitter The Eclipse dual-frequency transmitter can be set to transmit in two different modes—dual-frequency mode (transmitting at 1.5 kHz and 12 kHz) or single-frequency mode (transmitting at 12 kHz). The frequency mode can only be changed at startup when the batteries are loaded. You cannot change the frequency mode of the transmitter while drilling.

  • Page 40: Sleep Mode (Automatic Shutoff)

    (3 m) from the transmitter (in the housing), and record the value. Sleep Mode (Automatic Shutoff) The Eclipse transmitter will shut down (go into “sleep” mode) to conserve battery power if it is stationary for 15 minutes. To “wake up” the transmitter, simply rotate the drill string.

  • Page 41: General Transmitter Care Instructions

    Emery cloth can also be used to remove any oxidation buildup. Verify that the transmitter fits snugly into the housing. It may be necessary to wrap the transmitter with tape or O-rings. Send in the Product Registration card for the 90-day limited warranty. ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 42 Transmitter Notes ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Battery Charger

    A fully charged battery pack measures between 16.5 V and 17.1 V and will power an Eclipse receiver for approximately 4 hours or an Eclipse remote display for approximately 6 hours before recharging is required.

  • Page 44: Ac/Dc Power Setup

    – Solid indicates is charging. battery is fully charged. – Blinking indicates low-voltage battery – Blinking indicates or power interrup- battery is being tion. discharged. Discharge Button Charge Button Serial Number Battery Charger Control Panel ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 45 Typically, discharging will last for just a few minutes if the Eclipse receiver or remote has indicated low battery voltage. 3. When the charging cycle is complete, the green light will automatically illuminate indicating that the battery is charged and ready for use.
  • Page 46 Battery Charger Notes ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Locating

    NCORPORATED Locating The graphic display on the Eclipse receiver uses icons to show readings and system status information. The locate mode screen provides real-time data about the transmitter’s temperature, frequency mode, pitch, roll, and signal strength, in addition to displaying the channel setting.

  • Page 48: Locate Points (Flp & Rlp) And Locate Line (Ll)

    Downward Pitch) Top and Side Views of FLP, RLP, Top and Side Views of FLP, RLP, and LL When Transmitter Is and LL When Transmitter Is Level with the Ground at Negative or Downward Pitch ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Locating Procedure

    Locating Locating Procedure The Eclipse system can be used to locate the transmitter while facing either toward the drill or away from the drill. The locating procedure given here assumes you are facing away from the drill with the trans- mitter out ahead of you.
  • Page 50 Receiver and Transmitter Eclipse Locating Display with Operator Approaching LL 5. Position the receiver until the LL lines up with the two horizontal cross hairs. You are now standing on the LL. To determine the exact lateral position of the transmitter, you will need to find the FLP.
  • Page 51 Receiver and Transmitter Eclipse Locating Display with Target in Box at FLP 7. While at the FLP, hold the trigger in to observe the predicted depth (11 ft 8 in. in the figure below), which is the depth the transmitter will be at when it passes under the FLP, and the horizontal distance in front of the transmitter (8 ft 7 in.), which is the distance that the transmitter will travel to reach the...
  • Page 52 Receiver and Transmitter Eclipse Depth Display If you choose to locate the transmitter by standing out in front of it and facing the drill, you can use the same technique as described above. However, you will first find the FLP, then the LL, and finally the RLP.

  • Page 53: The Target Steering Function

    ® The Target Steering function allows the Eclipse receiver to be placed out ahead of the drill head and used as a steering target. To activate the Target Steering function, you must program the receiver with the desired target depth number. The drill head can then be guided to a point directly below where the receiver has been placed.

  • Page 54: Programming Target Depth

    Target Steering The maximum distance that the Eclipse receiver can be placed out ahead of the drill head for Target Steering is 35 ft (10.7 m). Over this 35-ft range, the following parameters apply: The maximum depth change is approximately 4 ft (1.2 m).

  • Page 55: Positioning Receiver As Target

    NOTE: It is very important that the horizontal placement of the receiver as well as the value input for the target depth number are within the allowable bend radius of the drill string or the product being installed. ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Steering To The Target

    Depth Target Steering Screen on Remote Display A side view of the position of the Eclipse receiver and of the transmitter is shown below on the left. An end view of the same setup is shown on the right. 20 ’ 4 ”...

  • Page 57: Cable System

    Do not allow walkover locating. Are in high-interference areas. The depth and locating ranges of the Eclipse cable system are both approximately 80 ft (24.4 m). These ranges are dependent upon environmental conditions and characteristics of the housing. Depth and lateral location information is tracked using the Eclipse receiver.
  • Page 58 Power Supply – This unit is inserted into the battery compartment at the back of the remote display. It is hard wired to the Eclipse cable transmitter with a 10-gauge (white) wire and to the power source with a gray cable that contains 14-gauge black and red wires.

  • Page 59: Non-Dci Supplies Required For Operating The Cable System

    For more information, contact DCI. NOTE: A multimeter should be available for power testing/troubleshooting. For detailed instructions on troubleshooting the Eclipse cable system, please contact DCI. ® ®...

  • Page 60: Connecting Power Supply To Power Source And Cable Transmitter

    The black wire is the ground; it connects to the negative battery terminal, and the red wire connects to the positive battery terminal. The white wire connects to the cable transmitter wire (see diagram). The Eclipse remote display and power supply must be connected directly to the power source, not through a wiring harness or the drill’s auxiliary panel.

  • Page 61: Cable Transmitter On/Off

    Setting Roll Offset Number To set the roll offset number: 1. Torque-up the tool to the housing. 2. Orient the tool to 12 o’clock. 3. Place the cable transmitter into the housing and power up using the Eclipse power supply. ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 62: Locating Using The Cable System

    1. Torque-up the tool to the housing. 2. Orient the tool to 12 o’clock. 3. Place the cable transmitter into the housing and power up using the Eclipse power supply. 4. From the remote display’s main menu, select Cable and press the execute button.

  • Page 63: Viewing Status Of Cable System Power Source

    Target Steering Function Using the Cable System The Target Steering function can be used with the Eclipse cable system. In fact, the feasible steering distance with the cable transmitter is greater than it is with the battery-operated transmitters. With the cable transmitter, the maximum horizontal distance over which you can program the transmitter is 50 ft (15.2 m), as opposed to 35 ft (10.7 m) with battery-operated transmitters.
  • Page 64 Cable System Notes ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your Eclipse locating system, review this section to see if you can find the probable cause and a remedy for the problem. If you cannot resolve your problem, then call DCI’s Customer Service Department (425-251-0559 or 800-288-3610) and we’ll help you find a solution.
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting Problem Cause / Remedy Eclipse Receiver (cont.) Pitch, roll, or depth information is Receiver and remote display may be set to different channels or may be using different than on remote display different measurement settings. Verify that both units are set to the same channel, are set to the same grade mode, and are set to the same depth measurement mode.

  • Page 67: Appendix

    Depth Increase in Inches (Centimeters) per 15-foot (4.6-meter) Rod Percent of Grade to Degree Conversions (0.1% Pitch Transmitters or Sensitive Pitch) Degree to Percent of Grade Conversions (0.1% Pitch Transmitters) Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between FLP and RLP ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 68: Depth Increase In Inches (Centimeters) Per 6-Foot (1.8 Meter) Rod

    27.6 (70.1) 12.0 (30.5) 28.2 (71.6) 12.6 (32.0) 30.0 (76.2) 13.2 (33.5) 33.0 (83.8) 13.8 (35.1) 36.0 (91.4) 14.4 (36.6) 42.0 (106.7) 15.0 (38.1) 48.0 (121.9) 15.6 (39.6) 54.0 (137.2) 16.2 (41.1) 60.0 (152.4) ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Depth Increase In Inches (Centimeters) Per 10-Foot (3-Meter) Rod

    50 (127) 24 (61) 51 (130) 25 (64) 54 (137) 26 (66) 58 (147) 27 (69) 62 (157) 28 (71) 69 (175) 29 (74) 75 (191) 30 (76) 80 (203) 31 (79) 85 (216) ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 70: Depth Increase In Inches (Centimeters) Per 15-Foot (4.6-Meter) Rod

    75 (191) 35 (89) 77 (196) 37 (94) 80 (203) 39 (99) 87 (221) 40 (102) 93 (236) 42 (107) 103 (262) 44 (112) 112 (284) 45 (114) 120 (305) 47 (119) 127 (323) ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Percent Of Grade To Degree Conversions (0.1% Pitch Transmitters Or Sensitive Pitch)

    Appendix Percent of Grade to Degree Conversions (0.1% Pitch Transmitters or Sensitive Pitch) Percent Degree Percent Degree Percent Degree Percent Degree ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 72: Degree To Percent Of Grade Conversions (0.1% Pitch Transmitters)

    Appendix Degree to Percent of Grade Conversions (0.1% Pitch Transmitters) Degrees Percent Degrees Percent 10.0 ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Calculating Depth Based On Distance Between Flp And Rlp

    1.50 1.68 1.91 1.42 1.51 1.69 1.93 1.43 1.52 1.71 1.96 1.43 1.54 1.73 1.98 1.43 1.55 1.74 2.00 1.44 1.56 1.76 2.02 1.45 1.57 1.78 2.04 1.45 1.59 1.80 2.06 1.46 1.60 1.82 ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 74 Appendix Notes 3-1100-00-K ® ® DigiTrak Eclipse Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Limited Warranty

    19625 62nd Ave. S., Suite B-103 Kent, WA 98032 USA (425) 251-0559 OR (800) 288-3610 FAX (253) 395-2800 www.digitrak.com (Web Site) DCI@digital-control.com (E-mail) LIMITED WARRANTY Digital Control Incorporated ("DCI") warrants that when shipped from DCI each DCI product (“DCI Product”) will conform to DCI’s current published specifications in existence at the time of shipment and will be free, for the...
  • Page 76 DCI reserves the right to make changes in design and improvements upon DCI Products from time to time, and User understands that DCI shall have no obligation to upgrade any previously manufactured DCI Product to include any such changes. The foregoing Limited Warranty is DCI’s sole warranty and is made in place of all other warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and any implied warranty arising from course of performance, course of dealing, or usage of trade.

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