J2520_202602 Classification, Nomenclature, and Specification Definitions for Directional Drilling Tracking Equipment
Revised
2/18/2026
- Content
- This SAE Standard applies to directional drilling electronics and tracking equipment of the following types:
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Tracking transmitter
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Tracking receiver
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Telemetry device
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Remote display
This type of tracking equipment is typically used with horizontal earthboring machines as defined in SAE J2022. -
- Citation
- SAE International Technical Standard, Classification, Nomenclature, and Specification Definitions for Directional Drilling Tracking Equipment, SAE Standard J2520_202602, Revised February 2026, Reaffirmed August 2007, Issued July 2002, .