User's Manual

Introduction
10 DigiTrak
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F5™ Operator’s Manual
This manual provides information on each F5 system component—the receiver, transmitter, remote dis-
play, and battery charger—in separate sections following this Introduction. The next section, System
Setup, gives information for setting up the system components prior to drilling, including verification of
proper system communication and calibration. Then, the Locating section presents step-by-step
instructions for locating and tracking the transmitter, including the use of predicted depth, tracking on the
fly, and off-track locating. This is followed by the Target Steering section, which explains how to use this
function for navigating the drill head.
Appendix A presents the F5 system’s power, environmental, and maintenance requirements. Appendix B
explains how to calculate depth when the transmitter is deep (greater than 15 ft or 4.6 m) and/or at a
steep pitch (greater than ±30% or ±17°). Appendix C explains how to calculate depth based on the
distance between the front and rear locate points and the pitch of the transmitter. Finally, Appendix D
provides calculated depth increases for 10-ft (3-m) and 15-ft (4.6-m) rods depending on pitch.