User's Manual

DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED
DigiTrak
®
F5
®
Operator’s Manual 15
Receiver
F5 Receiver – Side and Back Views
General Description
The F5 receiver is a handheld unit used for locating, tracking, and mapping the path of an F5 or F-Series
transmitter. The receiver converts signals from the transmitter and displays the following information:
depth, pitch, roll, temperature, and battery level. The F5 receiver can send this same information to the
remote display at the drill rig.
To meet regional requirements and for proper communication, the telemetry frequency designation for the
receiver must match that for the remote display. The telemetry frequency designation is identified on the
receiver’s serial number label, which is located inside the battery compartment (see photo). It must match
one of those listed on the remote display’s serial number label located on the back of the unit (see
Remote Display section).
The receiver and transmitter must also meet specific operational requirements for different global regions.
A regional designation number is provided in the receiver’s software (see figure titled “Receiver Startup
Screen” later in this section). This number must match that stamped on the transmitter for proper
communication (see Transmitter section). In addition, the receiver must be set to the same frequency as
the transmitter (see “Settings Menu” later in this section) and be calibrated for use with the selected
transmitter (see “Calibration Menu” later in this section).
Trigger Switch
Front
Panel
Boot
Battery
Tab
Display
Screen
Handle
Grip
Serial
Number
Telemetry
Frequency
Designation
Battery
Compartment