This SAE Standard applies to directional drilling electronics and tracking equipment of the following types: a. tracking transmitter; b. tracking receiver; c. telemetry device; and d. remote display. This type of tracking equipment is typically used with horizontal earthboring machines as defined in SAE J 2022. The purpose of this document is to define common terms and commercial specifications associated with tracking equipment used in the horizontal earthboring industry.
SAE J2520-2013 Referenced Document
SAE J2022-2012 Classification, Nomenclature, and Specification Definitions for Horizontal Earthboring Machines
SAE J2520-2013 history
2013SAE J2520-2013 Classification, Nomenclature, and Specification Definitions for Directional Drilling Tracking Equipment
2007SAE J2520-2007 Classification, Nomenclature, and Specification Definitions for Directional Drilling Tracking Equipment