User's Manual

DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED
DigiTrak Falcon
™
F5
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When the HAG setting is disabled, the receiver will be shown on the ground and
must be placed on the ground during depth readings.
Height-Above-
Ground (HAG)
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Max Mode Noise Filtering
The purpose of Max mode noise filtering is to stabilize erratic roll/pitch data, depths, and
locates when drilling at the very limit of the ability of the transmitter due to extreme depth or
interference, which will vary by jobsite.
When the roll/pitch update meter shows low signal level or data is erratic, hold the
trigger for longer than five seconds to enter Max mode, indicated by a magnifying glass
around the pitch icon.
Depth Screen in Max Mode
Max mode replaces the roll/pitch update meter with the Max mode timer. As you hold the
trigger and Max mode gathers data readings, the timer slowly fills up with a red bar. Greater
interference or deeper bores will require a higher number of readings before roll/pitch data
displays, or may prevent data from displaying altogether. If the timer is full and data is not yet
stable, release the trigger, move to a different location near the drill head, and hold more than
five seconds to restart. The timer bar will turn green as data is confirmed.
Always take three Max readings; all three readings must be identical and stabilize before the
Max mode timer is full.
Warning The drill head must be stationary when taking readings using Max
mode. If the drill head is moving, data readings will not be
accurate.
Due to the nature of the extreme depth and/or high-interference
environment where use of Max mode will typically occur, the risk of
obtaining unreliable data is higher. Never rely on data that does not
display quickly and remain stable. Max mode is never a substitute for
prudent operator judgment.
Max mode icon
Max mode timer
Depth
Tx battery strength