An optical microelectromechanical systems device includes a transparent substrate with a plurality of discrete conductive lines, an dielectric layer disposed on the substrate and the conductive lines, reflective members and edge supporters. A monitoring arrangement, forming part of the system, includes a detection arrangement at the drill rig for monitoring at least one operational parameter to produce a data signal relating to at least one of a utility to be installed in the underground bore, the drill rig and the boring tool. The select transistor is connected to one end of the memory string. The method also includes adjusting none, one, or more of the loss compensation and the offset compensation applied to the signal based on the sampled error value.