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Ditch witch subsite electronics 86BG grade beacon
Ditch Witch Subsite 86BG beacons are designed to function as one part of tracking system for directional drilling units. These 29 kHz beacons transmit roll angle, beacon temperature, beacon battery status, and pitch information and perform best in Subsite approved sideload tool housings. The 86BG measures and displays pitch in 0.1% increments.
Transmission data: location, depth, roll angle, pitch, beacon battery status, beacon temperature
Pitch transmission: Pitch sent in 0.1% increments up to 45% and in 1% increments from 45% to 100%
Battery type and life: 2 C-cell alkaline, 16 hours; 3.6V lithium C-pack, 70 hours
Auto sleep feature: Sleeps after 20 minutes of inactivity; rolling the beacon reactivates it
