User's Manual

Receiver
16 DigiTrak
®
F5
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Operator’s Manual
Standard Receiver Display Screen Symbols
Transmitter Roll – The transmitter’s clock positions are represented by the lines at the edge of
the circle. The long line aligns with the clock position, and the clock setting appears in the center
to indicate the roll of the transmitter.
The number of clock positions is a function of the
transmitter. When roll offset is used, the letters “RO” appear at the bottom left.
Warning Clock – Appears on the locate mode screen when there has been a failure in the self
test or when calibration is required. Calibrate the receiver to the transmitter being used or contact
DCI for support.
Globe Icon – Identifies the regional designation number that appears on the receiver startup
screen; must match that on the transmitter battery compartment.
Roll/Pitch Update Meter – The update meter shows the quality of data reception from the
transmitter (specifically, data rate). This feature lets you know if you are in an area of interference
or are reaching the range limit of the transmitter.
Transmitter Pitch Angle – The number next to this icon on the locating screen indicates the
transmitter pitch. It is also the menu selection icon for changing the pitch angle units between
percent and degrees.
Transmitter Signal Strength – The number next to this icon on the locate mode screen
indicates the transmitter signal strength.
or
Transmitter Temperature – The number next to either of these icons shows the temperature of
the transmitter (Fahrenheit when depth units are in feet or inches, Celsius when depth units are
in meters). An up or down arrow and a change in the thermometer level will accompany a
change in temperature. The latter icon represents dangerous drilling temperatures.
Receiver Icon – Indicates the position of the receiver relative to the ground for the HAG function,
depth readings, the two-point calibration procedure, and the Target Steering function.
Ground Level – Represents the ground for the HAG function, depth readings, and the two-point
calibration procedure.
Locating Icon – Represents a bird’s-eye view of the receiver. The square at the top of this icon
is referred to as the “box” in the terms target-in-the-box and line-in-the-box locating.
Locate Target – Represents the front and rear locate points (FLP and RLP). See the Locating
section for more information.
Locate Line – Represents the locate line (LL). The LL is found at some location between the
front and rear locate points only after a reference point has been obtained. See the Locating
section for more information about the locate line.
R
Reference Lock – Indicates that
a reference signal has been obtained for locating the
transmitter. See the Locating section for more information.
Transmitter Battery/Drill Head – Depicts the remaining battery life of the transmitter when
alkaline batteries are used (shown fully charged here). Also used to represent the position of the
drill head relative to the receiver in the depth screen.
Receiver Battery – Depicts the remaining battery life of the receiver (shown 80% full here).
Displayed on the main menu screen. When empty, the icon will appear in the locate mode screen
and will flash signifying that it is critical to change the battery immediately.
Dual Transmitter Symbol – Appears to the upper left of the clock icon when a dual mode
transmitter is detected. The letters “DL” or “DH” will accompany this symbol to show whether the
receiver is set to detect the dual low (1.3 kHz) or dual high (12 kHz) respectively.