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910R/950R/950T/970T - SUPPORT

SERIAL NUMBER RECORD

SERIAL NUMBER RECORD
Record the serial numbers and date of purchase of your
Subsite Electronics components in the spaces below.
Date of purchase:
Receiver serial number:
Transmitter serial number:
Accessory model & serial number
Accessory model & serial number
Accessory model & serial number

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  • Page 1: Support

    910R/950R/950T/970T - SUPPORT SERIAL NUMBER RECORD SUPPORT SERIAL NUMBER RECORD Record the serial numbers and date of purchase of your Subsite Electronics components in the spaces below. Date of purchase: Receiver serial number: Transmitter serial number: Accessory model & serial number Accessory model &...

  • Page 2: Service Procedure

    910R/950R/950T/970T - SUPPORT SERVICE PROCEDURE SERVICE PROCEDURE Notify your dealer immediately of any malfunction of Subsite Electronics equipment. Always give model, serial number, and approximate date of purchase. This information should be recorded and placed on file by owner at time of purchase. Give detailed explanation of malfunction.

  • Page 3: Foreword

    If you sell your equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner. If you need a replacement copy, contact your Subsite Electronics dealer. If you need assistance in locating a dealer, visit our website at www.ditchwitch.com or write to the following...
  • Page 4 Issue No. 2.1/OP-2/05 Part Number 754-062 Copyright 2001, 2004, 2005 by The Charles Machine Works, Inc., Perry, Oklahoma Subsite is a registered trademark of The Charles Machine Works, Inc. U.S. Patent No. 5,065,098; 4,881,083. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    910R/950R/950T/970T - CONTENTS SERVICE PROCEDURE CONTENTS SUPPORT ........1 Serial Number Record .
  • Page 6 910R/950R/950T/970T - CONTENTS SERVICE PROCEDURE SAFETY ........35 Safety Alert Classifications .

  • Page 7: Receiver

    The 950R receiver is designed to locate buried pipes, lines, and cables. Several frequencies and modes of operation are available to suit your specific locating needs. The 910R receiver is a configurable version of the 950R. Unit will not have all options described due to configuration ordered.
  • Page 8 31 kHz CATV. Available active modes include 512 Hz, 1 kHz, 8 kHz, 29 kHz, 80 kHz, and 200 kHz for use with Subsite Electronics transmitters. 400 Hz, 560 Hz, and 815 Hz modes also are available with the 950R, but are not transmitted by the 950T or 970T.

  • Page 9: Controls (Single Key)

    910R/950R/950T/970T - RECEIVER CONTROLS (SINGLE KEY) CONTROLS (SINGLE KEY) ON/OFF Turns unit on and off. • Press once to turn on. • Press again to turn off. ANT SEL Selects single, twin, null, or left/right arrow antenna modes. Up Arrow Press to increase manual gain incrementally from 20% to 80%.
  • Page 10 910R/950R/950T/970T - RECEIVER CONTROLS (SINGLE KEY) Down Arrow Press to decrease manual gain incrementally from 20% to 80%. If signal is above 80%, press once to lower gain (decrease signal) to approximately 50%. To disable this feature: 1. Ensure that unit is off.

  • Page 11: Controls (Double Key)

    910R/950R/950T/970T - RECEIVER CONTROLS (DOUBLE KEY) CONTROLS (DOUBLE KEY) Press and hold DEPTH and press the indicated button to use the functions below. DEPTH + ANT SEL Turns on backlight. DEPTH + Up Arrow Changes volume.
  • Page 12 910R/950R/950T/970T - RECEIVER CONTROLS (DOUBLE KEY) DEPTH + Down Arrow Changes the units of measurement in which the depth displays. Available displays are ft/in, in, cm, or m. DEPTH + MODE Shows percent of battery life remaining.

  • Page 13: Display

    The icon for the currently selected mode is shown along the bottom of the display. IMPORTANT: Your unit might not contain all options. See your Subsite Electronics dealer for upgrade information. Cable TV Allows receiver to passively trace cable TV lines (31 kHz) as long as TV is on.
  • Page 14 910R/950R/950T/970T - RECEIVER DISPLAY Power Allows receiver to trace live 50 Hz or 60 Hz power lines. IMPORTANT: Current must be flowing through the line. Beacon Allows receiver to trace nonmetallic pipes and conduits with 29 kHz, 33 kHz, or 512 Hz beacon.
  • Page 15 910R/950R/950T/970T - RECEIVER DISPLAY Frequency The receiver can be configured to recognize nine transmitter frequencies: 400 Hz, 512 Hz, 560 Hz, 815 Hz, 1 kHz, 8 kHz, 29 kHz, 80 kHz, and 200 kHz. IMPORTANT: 400 Hz, 560 Hz, and 815 Hz cannot be transmitted by the 950T or 970T.
  • Page 16 910R/950R/950T/970T - RECEIVER DISPLAY Twin Gives sharper location than single antenna. Signal strength peaks when receiver is over the line being located. Null Gives precise response when locating lines in uncongested areas. Signal drops to minimum strength when receiver is over the line being located.
  • Page 17 910R/950R/950T/970T - RECEIVER DISPLAY Signal Strength Signal strength is shown by bars at top of display and in numeric display. Gain Gain (amount of signal amplification) is shown by bars below signal strength indicator. Gain increases to the right.
  • Page 18 910R/950R/950T/970T - RECEIVER DISPLAY Depth Estimated depth displays when DEPTH button is pressed. Receiver can display in four units of measurement: feet/inches, inches, cm, or m. To select units, press and hold DEPTH and press the down arrow. IMPORTANT: If four dashes...
  • Page 19 910R/950R/950T/970T - RECEIVER DISPLAY Volume Level Receiver has four volume levels: off, low, medium, and high. To select volume setting, press and hold DEPTH and press the up arrow. IMPORTANT: Lower volume to conserve battery life. Receiver Battery Level Receiver battery level is shown by battery icon on right side of display.

  • Page 20: Setup

    910R/950R/950T/970T - RECEIVER SETUP SETUP Install Batteries Use six C-cell alkaline batteries in receiver. To install: 1. Unscrew battery cover. 2. Insert batteries as shown. 3. Close cover and tighten screw. 4. Check operation. Check Operation Always check that receiver is operating before leaving for jobsite and after every battery change.

  • Page 21: 950T Transmitter

    910R/950R/950T/970T - 950T TRANSMITTER OVERVIEW 950T TRANSMITTER OVERVIEW The 950T transmitter is designed to place signals on target lines. It can be configured to send 512 Hz, 1 kHz, 8 kHz, 29 kHz, 80 kHz, and dual (8 kHz and 29 kHz) frequencies. It places a signal on the line through either direct connection, induction clamping, or broadcast modes.

  • Page 22: Controls

    910R/950R/950T/970T - 950T TRANSMITTER CONTROLS CONTROLS ON/OFF Turns unit on and off. • Press once to turn on. • Press again to turn off. Power Output Up Raises power output by increments from minimum to maximum. Power Output Down Lowers power output by increments from...
  • Page 23 910R/950R/950T/970T - 950T TRANSMITTER CONTROLS FREQUENCY Selects one of six transmitter frequencies: 512 Hz, 1 kHz, 8 kHz, 29 kHz, 80 kHz, or F1:F2 (8 kHz and 29 kHz dual). VOLUME Turns transmitter volume on or off. • Press once to turn volume on.

  • Page 24: Display

    910R/950R/950T/970T - 950T TRANSMITTER DISPLAY DISPLAY Frequency The transmitter can send six signal frequencies: 512 Hz, 1 kHz, 8 kHz, 29 kHz, and 80 kHz. Dual frequency (F1:F2) transmits both 8 kHz and 29 kHz signals. Power Level The transmitter has ten power levels.

  • Page 25: Circuit Breaker

    910R/950R/950T/970T - 950T TRANSMITTER CIRCUIT BREAKER Timer The transmitter will shut off at one-hour increments up to a maximum of eight hours. To select shutoff time: • Press TIMER button once to set timer to one hour. • Press again to increase timer by one hour, up to a maximum of eight hours.

  • Page 26: Setup

    910R/950R/950T/970T - 950T TRANSMITTER SETUP SETUP Install Batteries Use eight D-cell alkaline batteries in transmitter. To install: 1. Unscrew battery cover. 2. Insert batteries as shown. 3. Close and tighten battery cover. 4. Check operation. Check Operation Always check that transmitter is operating before leaving for jobsite and after every battery change.

  • Page 27: 970T Transmitter

    910R/950R/950T/970T - 970T TRANSMITTER OVERVIEW 970T TRANSMITTER OVERVIEW ss1140h.eps The 970T transmitter is designed to place signals on target lines. It can be configured to send 512 Hz, 1 kHz, 8 kHz, 29 kHz, 80 kHz, 200 kHz, and dual (8 kHz and 29 kHz) frequencies. It places a signal on the line through either direct connection, induction clamping, or broadcast modes.

  • Page 28: Controls (Single Key)

    910R/950R/950T/970T - 970T TRANSMITTER CONTROLS (SINGLE KEY) CONTROLS (SINGLE KEY) ON/OFF Turns unit on and off. • Press once to turn on. • Press again to turn off. Power Output Up Raises power output by increments from minimum to maximum.
  • Page 29 910R/950R/950T/970T - 970T TRANSMITTER CONTROLS (SINGLE KEY) FREQUENCY Selects one of six transmitter frequencies: 512 Hz, 1 kHz, 8 kHz, 29 kHz, 80 kHz, 200 kHz, or dual (8 kHz and 29 kHz). Allows access to second key functions. See “Controls (Double Key)”...

  • Page 30: Controls (Double Key)

    910R/950R/950T/970T - 970T TRANSMITTER CONTROLS (DOUBLE KEY) CONTROLS (DOUBLE KEY) Press and hold 2ND and press the indicated button to use the functions below. 2ND + Power Output Down Changes volume. 2ND + Timer Turns on backlight. Icon will display on screen.

  • Page 31: Display

    910R/950R/950T/970T - 970T TRANSMITTER DISPLAY DISPLAY Frequency The transmitter can be configured to send seven signal frequencies: 512 Hz, 1 kHz, 8 kHz, 29 kHz, 80 kHz, and 200 kHz. Dual frequency (F1:F2) transmits both 8 kHz and 29 kHz signals.

  • Page 32: Circuit Breaker

    910R/950R/950T/970T - 970T TRANSMITTER CIRCUIT BREAKER Timer The transmitter will shut off at one-hour increments up to a maximum of eight hours. To select shutoff time: • Press TIMER button once to set timer to one hour. • Press again to increase timer by one hour, up to a maximum of eight hours.

  • Page 33: Setup

    910R/950R/950T/970T - 970T TRANSMITTER SETUP SETUP Install Batteries Use eight D-cell alkaline batteries in transmitter. To install: 1. Unscrew battery cover. 2. Insert batteries as shown. 3. Close and tighten battery cover. 4. Check operation. Check Operation Always check that transmitter is operating before leaving for jobsite and after every battery change.
  • Page 34 910R/950R/950T/970T - 970T TRANSMITTER...

  • Page 35: Safety

    • Wear personal protective equipment. • Check that equipment is in good condition, and test leads are clean and have no cracked insulation. • Contact your Subsite Electronics dealer if you have any question about operation, maintenance, or equipment use.

  • Page 36: Safety Alert Classifications

    910R/950R/950T/970T - SAFETY SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS SAFETY ALERT CLASSIFICATIONS These classifications and the icons defined on the following pages work together to alert you to situations which could be harmful to you, jobsite bystanders or your equipment. When you see these words and icons in the book or on the machine, carefully read and follow all instructions.

  • Page 37: Safety Alerts

    910R/950R/950T/970T - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS SAFETY ALERTS Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage. Learn to use equipment correctly. NOTICES: • Electric shock or equipment damage can result if transmitter is connected directly to live cable. Have qualified personnel disconnect both ends of cable before working or use live power adapter.
  • Page 38 910R/950R/950T/970T - SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS Explosion possible. Do not operate transmitter near explosive devices or blasting operations. Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment. Moving traffic - hazardous situation.

  • Page 39: Operation

    910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION CHOOSE SIGNAL TYPE OPERATION This section contains basic information about choosing signal type and antenna configuration, avoiding and correcting common signal problems, and three types of locating. CHOOSE SIGNAL TYPE The 950R can detect two types of signals: •...
  • Page 40 910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION CHOOSE SIGNAL TYPE Active There are three ways to place active signals on a target line with a transmitter: • Direct connection (preferred method) requires a connection to be made directly onto target line. • Induction requires placing an optional induction clamp around target line.

  • Page 41: Choose Antenna Configuration

    910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION CHOOSE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION CHOOSE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION The 950R receiver has four antenna configurations: Single Peak Uses one horizontal antenna to detect signal. Response is highest at strongest signal. Twin Peak Uses two horizontal antenna to detect signal. Response is highest at strongest signal.
  • Page 42 910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION CHOOSE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION Advantages/Disadvantages Read the descriptions below and determine the antenna configuration that best fits your job. Antenna Advantages Disadvantages single peak more range less precise twin peak most precise less range null sharp response easily distorted in congested...

  • Page 43: Choose Frequency

    33 kHz (EML) and 50 Hz or 60 Hz (power). Optional receiver frequencies include: 31 kHz (CATV), 29 kHz (beacon), 33 kHz (beacon), 512 Hz (beacon), 400 Hz, 560 Hz, 815 Hz, 200 kHz, 60P, 50P, and radio. See your Ditch Witch Subsite dealer for upgrade information.

  • Page 44: Recognize Common Signal Problems

    910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION RECOGNIZE COMMON SIGNAL PROBLEMS RECOGNIZE COMMON SIGNAL PROBLEMS Distortions in the electromagnetic field around a line can affect location and depth accuracy. Tees, bends, parallel lines, crossing lines, or large metallic objects can distort signals. NOTICE: If target depth and location are critical, confirm by hand- digging or vacuum excavation.
  • Page 45 910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION RECOGNIZE COMMON SIGNAL PROBLEMS Secondary (Ghost) Signals A typical beacon signal pattern shows a main signal and two weaker secondary signals. Identify beacon location at the main signal. Familiarity with beacon signal patterns will lessen the effect of ghost signals.

  • Page 46: Locate Line: Active Location

    910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Setup Follow setup procecudures for the type of locating you will be doing: direct connection, induction clamp, connecting to live power with live power adapter, or broadcast induction. Direct Connection Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury.
  • Page 47 910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION To set up transmitter for direct connection: 1. Drive ground stake. 2. Plug cable into transmitter. 3. Hook black lead to ground stake. 4. Hook red lead to line. 5. Turn on transmitter.
  • Page 48 910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Induction Clamp Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment. NOTICE: Electric shock or equipment damage can result if transmitter is connected directly to live cable. Contact qualified utility personnel and follow all local standards and restrictions for disconnecting and grounding lines.
  • Page 49 910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Connecting to Live Power with Live Power Adapter Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety equipment. NOTICE: • Do not operate equipment unless you are properly qualified to work on live power conductors.
  • Page 50 910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION To set up transmitter for use with live power adapter: 1. Verify that transmitter (1) is turned off. 2. Connect live power adapter (2) to the transmitter. 3. Connect live power adapter black lead to the ground stake (4).
  • Page 51 910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Broadcast Induction To set up transmitter for broadcast induction: 1. Remove cable, stake, clamp and any other metal objects from transmitter. 2. Place transmitter parallel to and directly above suspected line as shown.
  • Page 52 910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Technique IMPORTANT: Follow steps 1-3 for all types of active location. For reference, the illustration below shows direct connection method. If using broadcast induction, ensure that transmitter is in line with and above suspected line, as shown on previous page.
  • Page 53 910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION 4. Rotate the receiver to determine which direction the line runs. IMPORTANT: Receiver indicates the strongest signal when the handle lines up with the target line. 5. Press DEPTH button when the line has been located.
  • Page 54 910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: ACTIVE LOCATION Special Situations Situation What to try Signal is lost. Walk in a circle to detect a tee or bend in the line. Signal varies from low to Mark as a hand-dig area. high and is unstable.

  • Page 55: Locate Line: Beacon

    910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: BEACON LOCATE LINE: BEACON Trace non-metallic pipes or conduits by locating and following a beacon signal. IMPORTANT: Large metal objects and other signals (such as railroad signals or overhead power lines) can distort signal. Setup To set up for beacon location: 1.
  • Page 56 910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: BEACON Technique 1. Turn on receiver. 2. Set antenna configuration and signal source, and select beacon frequency. 3. Place the beacon into the pipe and move it down the pipe. 4. To locate the beacon, circle over its approximate location in the pipe.

  • Page 57: Locate Line: Passive Location

    910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION Setup To set up for passive location, turn on receiver and choose the best frequency and antenna configuration for your job. See “Choose Frequency” and “Choose Antenna Configuration” earlier in this chapter.
  • Page 58 910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION Sweep the Site Search the site by walking a grid pattern while holding receiver close to the ground. IMPORTANT: Keep the receiver vertical. Focus the Signal Move the receiver over the detected signal to find the strongest signal response.
  • Page 59 910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION Mark the Line Sweep, focus, and trace all detected signals in the area. Mark line paths with colored paint or flags. See the chart below for standard color markings for line locations. Utility...
  • Page 60 910R/950R/950T/970T - OPERATION LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION Special Situations Situation What to try Signal is lost. Walk in a circle to detect a tee or bend in the line. Signal varies from low to Mark as a hand-dig area. high and is unstable.

  • Page 61: Care And Error Codes

    910R/950R/950T/970T - CARE AND ERROR CODES LOCATE LINE: PASSIVE LOCATION CARE AND ERROR CODES Under normal operating conditions, receiver needs only minor maintenance. Following these care instructions can ensure longer equipment life. GENERAL CARE • Do not drop the equipment.

  • Page 62: Error Codes

    910R/950R/950T/970T - CARE AND ERROR CODES ERROR CODES ERROR CODES If four dashes appear in the display when pressing the DEPTH button, the receiver is detecting a signal above it and cannot estimate depth. This message is usually caused by interfering signals.

  • Page 63: Specifications

    910R/950R/950T/970T - SPECIFICATIONS 950 RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS 950 RECEIVER Dimensions U.S. Metric Length 12.8 in 32.5 cm Width 5.9 in 14.5 cm Height 27.8 in 70.5 cm Operating weight 4.5 lb 2 kg...

  • Page 64: 950 Receiver

    910R/950R/950T/970T - SPECIFICATIONS 950 RECEIVER Operation U.S. Metric Operating temperature range -4°F to -20°C to 122°F 50°C Antenna configurations single peak, twin peak, null, left/right (line only) Audio output speaker Operating modes (some optional*) Active line: 400 Hz*, 512 Hz, 560 Hz*, 815 Hz*, 1 kHz, 8...
  • Page 65 910R/950R/950T/970T - SPECIFICATIONS 950 RECEIVER Batteries Batteries 6 C-cell alkaline Battery life (continuous use at 70°F [21°C]) approximately 50 hours Battery saver unit shuts off after 5 minutes of inactivity...

  • Page 66: 950 Transmitter

    910R/950R/950T/970T - SPECIFICATIONS 950 TRANSMITTER 950 TRANSMITTER Dimensions U.S. Metric Length 14 in 355 mm Width 4.2 in 107 mm Height 11 in 280 mm Operating weight 7.25 lb 3.3 kg Operation U.S. Metric Operating temperature range -4°F to -20°C to 122°F...

  • Page 67: 970 Transmitter

    910R/950R/950T/970T - SPECIFICATIONS 970 TRANSMITTER 970 TRANSMITTER Dimensions U.S. Metric Length 14 in 355 mm Width 4.2 in 107 mm Height 11 in 280 mm Operating weight 7.25 lb 3.3 kg Operation U.S. Metric Operating temperature range -4°F to -20°C to 122°F...
  • Page 68 910R/950R/950T/970T - SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 69: Warranty

    A twelve-month period starts on the date of delivery to the end user: Trackers: 750 Tracker Remote Displays: 750 Display Transmitters: 300ST, 950T, Receivers: 300SR, 910R, 950R, 970T Fault Finders: AF1, FT12 Trench Depth Meter A six-month period starts on the date of delivery to the end user:...
  • Page 70 Subsite/Subsite Electronics or an authorized repair center. The product or item will be returned at no charge for return freight. • The warranty periods do not represent the useful life of Ditch Witch Subsite/ Subsite Electronics products and accessories. • If Ditch Witch Subsite/Subsite Electronics products are purchased for commercial purposes, as defined by the commerical code, no warranties extend beyond the specific terms set forth in this limited warranty.
  • Page 71 910R/950R/950T/970T - WARRANTY • When the Ditch Witch Subsite/Subsite Electronics Equipment Registration Form is not processed and received by Ditch Witch Subsite/Subsite Electronics, the Ditch Witch Subsite/Subsite Electronics shipping date is used to establish the warranty period start date. • Product inspection and estimates may require that the unit be disassembled and tested.
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