User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- This device complies with Part 15 of the Rules of the FCC. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference tha...
- Safety Precautions and Warnings
- Dear Customer:
- Introduction
- Receiver
- Transmitter
- Remote Display
- Battery Charger
- Locating
- The Target Steering Function
- Appendix A: System Specifications and Maintenance Requirements
- Appendix B: Projected Depth Versus Actual Depth and the Fore/Aft Offset
- Appendix C: Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between FLP and RLP
- Appendix D: Reference Tables
- Appendix E: EU Required Documentation
- LIMITED WARRANTY
Transmitter
DigiTrak
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F2
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using two C-cell batteries in the FX transmitter, performance is improved by placing an “anti-chatter”
spring between the batteries, as shown below.
Install Transmitter Batteries with Anti-Chatter Spring
Use a receiver with a matching regional designation number and the correct transmitter option selected to
verify the signal from the transmitter. Roll, pitch, and a stable signal strength reading should be observed
on the receiver.
Transmitter Battery Status
When using alkaline batteries, the battery status symbol at the bottom of the receiver’s depth mode
screen will indicate the battery life remaining. When using a DCI SuperCell battery in the FX or FXL
transmitter, the battery status symbol will appear full until just before the battery dies.
NOTE: Because the SuperCell battery will appear full until just before it dies, you must track the hours
of use for the SuperCell battery.
Sleep Mode (Automatic Shutdown) / Power Off
F2 transmitters will go into sleep mode and stop transmitting to conserve battery power if they are
stationary for longer than 15 minutes. To “wake” the transmitter, rotate the drill string.
A small amount of charge will continue to drain from the batteries while the transmitter is in sleep mode.
To conserve battery life, do not leave batteries in the transmitter when they can easily be removed, and
always remove batteries when the transmitter is not being used.
Transmitter Housing Requirements
For maximum transmitter range and battery life, the slots in the drill housing must meet minimum length
and width requirements and be correctly positioned. DCI recommends at least three slots, each at least
1/16-inch or 0.0625 in. (1.6 mm) wide and equally spaced around the circumference of the housing. For
accuracy, slot measurements must be taken from the inside of the housing.
For both the 12-kHz and 19-kHz long-range FX transmitters (15 in./38.1 cm long), the slots must be at
least 8.5 in. (21.6 cm) long and begin at least 2 in. (5.1 cm) but not more than 3 in. (7.6 cm) from the front
of the transmitter, as shown below.
Anti-Chatter Spring