User's Manual

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14 DigiTrak Falcon F5
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Operator's Manual
Locate Mode
When the receiver is detecting a signal from a transmitter, the Locate screen
provides real-time data about the transmitter’s location, temperature, pitch, roll, fluid
pressure (when a fluid pressure transmitter is used), and signal strength.
Locating Screens
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Power Off
Select Power Off from the Main menu to turn the receiver off. The receiver automatically shuts down after 15
minutes of inactivity, or after 30 minutes when in Target Steering mode.
Is it okay to power off by pulling the battery out?
Yes, your Falcon can handle it.
Calibration and AGR
Use the Calibration menu to calibrate the receiver to a transmitter and to verify the Above Ground Range
(AGR). Calibration is required prior to first-time use and before using a different transmitter, receiver, drill
head, or transmitter band. Calibration is not necessary, however, when switching between bands on a
transmitter that are already paired and calibrated.
Do not calibrate if:
l You are within 3 m of metal structures, such as steel pipe, chain-link fence,
metal siding, construction equipment, automobiles, etc.
l The receiver is over rebar or underground utilities.
l An A is displayed at the top right of the roll indicator on the locating screen, as
this indicates signal Attenuation is in effect, likely due to excessive
interference. If possible, relocate to a quieter location before calibrating.
Attenuated Signal
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l The receiver is in the vicinity of extreme interference, as shown by high
background noise readings on the frequency optimizer graph or an A at the
bottom left of the graph, a flashing signal strength value on the locate screen, or
a flashing A at the top right of the roll indicator (calibration is prohibited when
these flashing indicators are present).
Frequency
Optimizer
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Installing Batteries /
Power On
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l The receiver is not displaying transmitter data.
l The signal strength from the transmitter is less than 300 points (too low) or
greater than 950 points (too high). Outside this range, a calibration failure
screen will indicate low or high signal strength.
The transmitter must be installed in a drill head during calibration.
During calibration, Height-Above-Ground (HAG) is automatically turned off. After
calibration, HAG must be turned back on manually.
Height-Above-
Ground (HAG)
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