Ditch Witch TK User Manual
TK Series Guidance System
Operator’s
Manual
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®
Issue 1.0 053-2594
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION
TK Series Guidance System Operator’s Manual Overview - 1
Overview
Chapter Contents
Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FCC Statement - Internal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . 4
RF Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
• Bulleted Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
• Numbered Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Serial Number Location
Serial Number Location
Record serial numbers and date of purchase in spaces provided. Serial numbers are located as shown
and displayed briefly in lower left corner of tracker and display screens when units are first powered up.
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Item
date of purchase:
tracker serial number:
display serial number:
beacon model and serial number:
beacon model and serial number:
beacon model and serial number:
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System Components
System Components
TK Tracker
Tracker Available Transmitter Frequencies Telemetry Radio
TK 29kHz
TKD 29kHz, 12kHz
TKQ 29kHz, 12kHz, 20kHz, 1.5kHz
Bluetooth
Bluetooth®, UHF Long Range
Bluetooth®, UHF Long Range
®
TX Transmitter
Transmitter Available Transmitter Frequencies Pitch Resolution Output Power
TX 29kHz 1% Low
TXH 29kHz 1% High
TXQ 29kHz, 12kHz, 20kHz, 1.5kHz 1% Configurable
TXQG 29kHz, 12kHz, 20kHz, 1.5kHz 0.1% Configurable
TK Trackers are compatible with Ditch Witch 86B series beacons: 86B, 86Bv2, 88B, and 88BAT. However,
for the best performance use a TX series transmitter.
TD Remote Display
Remote Display Mounting Options
TD In dash
TDR On-dash, magnetic
TD Displays are compatible with a Ditch Witch 8500TK tracker of the same region/country model.
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Intended Use
Intended Use
The TK Series guidance system consists of a TK tracker, a TD display, and a TX series beacon transmitter.
The system provides the location of the transmitter to a depth of 110’ (33.53 m). The system provides
projected depth information and offers a Drill-To guidance mode. The system can track critical grade bores
when using a TXQG transmitter.
The system is designed for operation in temperatures typically experienced in earth moving and
construction work environments. Use in any other way is considered contrary to the intended use. The TK
Series guidance system should be operated only by persons familiar with its particular characteristics and
acquainted with the relevant safety procedures. The system should be serviced only by Ditch Witch
Electronics repair centers.
FCC Statement - Internal Transmitter
TK Series Tracker
FCC ID: ITQ-TK
IC: 3598A-TK
TK Series Display
Contains FCC ID: QOQWT41
Contains IC: 5213A-BGTWT41
TK Series Beacon
Contains FCC ID: QOQWT12
Contains IC: 5213A-BGTWT12A
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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RF Exposure Statement
RF Exposure Statement
In order to comply with RF exposure requirements during normal operation, this device must be held in
front of the body horizontally. The antenna must be vertical in line with the body with at least 4” (100 mm)
separation distance from the body.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Health Canada’s Safety Code. The installer of this device should ensure that RF
radiation is not emitted in excess of the Health Canada’s requirement. Information can be obtained at
http://hc-sc.qc.ca/ewh-sem/pub/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct-eng.php.
About This Manual
This manual contains information for the proper use of this equipment. Cross references such as “See
page 50” will direct you to detailed procedures.
Bulleted Lists
Bulleted lists provide helpful or important information or contain procedures that do not have to be
performed in a specific order.
Numbered Lists
Numbered lists contain illustration callouts or list steps that must be performed in order.
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About This Manual
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Foreword
This manual is an important part of your equipment. It provides safety information and operation
instructions to help you use and maintain your Ditch Witch equipment.
Read this manual before using your equipment. Keep it with the equipment at all times for future reference.
If you sell your equipment, be sure to give this manual to the new owner.
If you need a replacement copy, contact your Ditch Witch dealer. If you need assistance in locating a
dealer, visit our website at www.ditchwitch.com or write to the following address:
The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
Attn: Marketing Department
PO Box 66
Perry, OK 73077-0066
USA
The descriptions and specifications in this manual are subject to change without notice. The Charles
Machine Works, Inc. reserves the right to improve equipment. Some product improvements may have
taken place after this manual was published. For the latest information on Ditch Witch equipment, see your
Ditch Witch dealer.
Thank you for buying and using Ditch Witch equipment.
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TK Series Guidance System
Operator’s Manual
Issue number 1.0/OM-01/13
Part number 053-2594
Copyright 2013
by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
, Ditch Witch, and CMW are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine
Works, Inc.
This product is covered by one or more of the following patents: 5794719, 5872703, 5880680, 7000710,
7251567, 7331409, 7786731, GB2439495, UK0846841, and other US and foreign patents pending.
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Contents
Overview
machine serial number, information about the type of work this machine is designed
to perform, basic machine components, and how to use this manual
Foreword
part number, revision level, and publication date of this manual, and factory contact
information
Safety
machine safety alerts and emergency procedures
Controls
machine controls and how to use them
System Operation
procedures for tracking beacon signals
Service
service intervals and instructions for this machine
Specifications
machine specifications including weights and measurements
1
7
11
15
33
47
51
Support
the warranty policy for this machine, and procedures for obtaining warranty
consideration and training
57
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Safety
Chapter Contents
Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Safety Alert Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Guidelines
Guidelines
Follow these guidelines before operating any jobsite equipment:
• Complete proper training and read operator’s manual before using equipment.
• Contact One-Call (888-258-0808) and any utility companies which do not subscribe to One-Call. Have
all underground pipes and cables located and marked before operating equipment. If you damage a
utility, contact utility company.
• Classify jobsite based on its hazards and use correct tools and machinery, safety equipment, and work
methods for jobsite.
• Mark jobsite clearly and keep spectators away.
• Wear personal protective equipment.
• Review jobsite hazards, safety and emergency procedures, and individual responsibilities with all
personnel before work begins.
• Replace missing or damaged safety signs.
• Use equipment carefully. Stop operation and investigate anything that does not look or feel right.
• Contact your equipment dealer if you have any question about operation, maintenance, or equipment
use.
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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 unit, carefully read and follow all instructions. YOUR SAFETY IS AT STAKE.
Watch for the three safety alert levels: DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION. Learn what each level
means.
indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations.
indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
Watch for two other words: NOTICE and IMPORTANT.
NOTICE indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related (e.g., messages relating to
property damage).
IMPORTANT can help you do a better job or make your job easier in some way.
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Safety Alerts
Safety Alerts
Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury.
Know location of lines and stay away.
Jobsite hazards could cause death or serious injury. Use
correct equipment and work methods. Use and maintain proper safety
equipment.
Explosion possible. Serious injury or equipment damage could occur.
Follow directions carefully.
Incorrect procedures could result in death, injury, or property damage.
Learn to use equipment correctly.
Moving traffic - hazardous situation. Death or serious injury could result.
Avoid moving vehicles, wear high visibility clothing, post appropriate warning signs.
Potential radio frequency (RF) hazard. Operating this device within 4” (100
mm) of your body may cause RF exposure levels to exceed FCC RF exposure limits and
should be avoided.
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Controls
Chapter Contents
TK, TKD, TKQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
• Tracker Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
• Beacon Status Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
• Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
TD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
• Display Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
• Beacon Status Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
• Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
• Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
TX, TXH, TXQ, TXQG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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TK, TKD, TKQ
TK, TKD, TKQ
Tracker Status Icons
2
1
3
4
5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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1. Signal bar/number
2. Fine gain/Course gain
3. Bubble level
4. Message display
5. Logging indicator
6. Bluetooth connection indicator
Item Description Notes
1. Signal
strength
Shows signal strength in both bar and numerical
form.
7. Backlight indicator
8. Location active indicator
9. Telemetry indicator
10. Telemetry channel
11. Tracker battery indicator
12. Clock
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TK, TKD, TKQ
Item Description Notes
2. Fine gain
Course gain
3. Bubble level Indicates horizontal and vertical tilt of tracker.
4. Message
display
5. Logging
indicator
6. Bluetooth
connection
indicator
7. Backlight
indicator
8. Location
active
indicator
Shows fine gain as a 10-segment bar. Press up arrow or down
Shows course gain as a 2-segment bar:
• One bar displayed indicates shallow mode.
• Two bars displayed indicates deep mode.
Displays information such as software version,
logging status, beacon temperature warning, and low
battery alert.
Lights when logging function is active.
Lights when Bluetooth connection is established.
Lights when backlight is on. To improve battery life, turn
Lights when tracker is connected to a GPS device
via Bluetooth wireless technology.
arrow to adjust signal gain.
To change from shallow
mode to deep mode, adjust
fine gain.
off the backlight. See
“Settings Menu” on page 22.
9. Telemetry
indicator
10. Telemetry
channel
11. Tracker
battery
indicator
12. Clock Displays time. To set time, see “System
Indicates tracker is transmitting signal.
Displays telemetry channel selection.
Indicates amount of battery power remaining for the
tracker.
Menu” on page 23.
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TK, TKD, TKQ
Beacon Status Icons
1
6
2
3
4
5
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1. Beacon temperature indicator
2. Beacon signal indicators
3. Beacon battery indicator
Item Description Notes
1. Beacon
temperature
indicator
2. Beacon
signal
indicators
Displays beacon temperature. Operating
temperature is between -04°F (-20°C) and 176°F
(80°C).
Icon darkens as temperature rises and temperature
is displayed numerically below the icon.
Shows strength of beacon signal received by tracker.
4. Beacon frequency indicator
5. Beacon mode indicator
6. Beacon roll indicator
IMPORTANT: An audible
warning is activated when
beacon temperature is
above 160°F (72°C).
3. Beacon
battery life
indicator
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Graphically indicates battery life remaining.
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