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8500 Tracking System
CMW®
Operator’s
Manual
Issue 1.0 053-1254

8500 Tracking System Manual Overview - 1
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Overview
Chapter Contents
Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
• Bulleted Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
• Numbered Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
• “Continued” Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
FCC Statement - Internal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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Serial Number Location
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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.
Item
date of purchase:
tracker serial number:
display serial number:
accessory model and serial number:
accessory model and serial number:
accessory model and serial number:

8500 Tracking System Manual Overview - 3
Intended Use
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Intended Use
The 8500 tracking system consists of an 8500TK tracker, an 8500D remote display, and an 850 series
beacon. The system provides advanced locating features to 30’ (9 m) deep. It also provides offset locating
and depth capability. The system provides projected direction information and offers a Drill-Thru guidance
mode. The system can track grade drilling bores with the addition of an 850 series grade beacon and other
grade drilling accessories.
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
8500 tracking 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.
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.
“Continued” Indicators
indicates that a procedure is continued on the next page.

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FCC Statement - Internal Transmitter
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FCC Statement - Internal Transmitter
Contains FCC ID: TFB-FREESTAR
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by The Charles Machine Works, Inc. could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Contains IC: 5969A-FREESTAR
N 16819

8500 Tracking System Manual Foreword - 5
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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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8500 Tracking System
Operator’s Manual
Issue number 1.0/OM-4/08
Part number 053-1254
Copyright 2008
by The Charles Machine Works, Inc.
, Ditch Witch, CMW, AutoCrowd, Jet Trac, Roto Witch, Subsite, Fluid Miser,
Power Pipe, Super Witch, Pierce Airrow, The Underground, The Underground Authority Worldwide, and
Zahn are registered trademarks of The Charles Machine Works, Inc.

8500 Tracking System Operator’s Manual Contents - 7
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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
1
Foreword
part number, revision level, and publication date of this manual, and factory contact
information
5
Safety
machine safety alerts and emergency procedures 9
Controls
machine controls and how to use them 13
System Operation
procedures for tracking beacon signals 33
Tracking Concepts
basic information for tracking beacon signals 47
Systems and Equipment
status messages, beacon information, TMS Plus interface instructions 51
Service
service intervals and instructions for this machine 59
Specifications
machine specifications including weights and measurements 63
Support
the warranty policy for this machine, and procedures for obtaining warranty
consideration and training
67

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8500 Tracking System Operator’s Manual Safety - 9
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Safety
Chapter Contents
Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety Alert Classifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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