This SAE Standard applies to directional drilling electronics and tracking equipment of the following types:

a. Tracking Transmitter

b. Tracking Receiver

c. Telemetry Device

d. Remote Display

This type of tracking equipment is typically used with Horizontal Earthboring Machines as defined in SAE J2022.

Purpose

The purpose of this document is to define common terms and commercial specifications associated with tracking equipment used in the horizontal earthboring industry.

Rationale

This document has been reaffirmed to comply with the SAE 5-Year Review policy.