User's Manual

DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED
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F5™ Operator’s Manual 11
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. When a fluid pressure transmitter is used, fluid pressure
data are also displayed. The F5 receiver sends 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. 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 detect the transmitter
being used and be calibrated for use with that transmitter (see System Setup section).
Toggle and Trigger Switches
The F5 receiver has two types of switches for operating the system – a toggle (thumb switch) located on
the top of the unit and a trigger located under the handle.
Toggle Switch – Used to access and navigate menus. Moves in four directions: left, right, up (toward the
display), and down (toward the handle).
Trigger Switch
Front
Panel
Boot
Battery
Tab
Display
Screen
Grip
Battery
Compartment
Toggle (Thumb Switch)
Telemetry
Frequency
Designation
Serial
Number
Handle