User's Manual
Receiver
12 DigiTrak
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F5™ Operator’s Manual
Trigger Switch – Used to turn on the receiver, to select menu options, and to change the screen view for
depth readings. Is either clicked or held in, depending on the desired action.
Audible Tones
The F5 receiver beeps to signal power on/off, to confirm menu changes, and to acknowledge the pass/fail
status of actions, as summarized below. The receiver also beeps with transmitter temperature increases
(see “Transmitter Temperature Warning Tones” in the Transmitter section).
Power On – A series of short beeps.
Power Off – Four short beeps.
Confirmation Signal – Four short beeps to confirm menu selection has been successfully executed.
Failure Signal – Two long beeps to indicate a problem with the menu item selected. A failure screen will
appear. The failure screen will display until the trigger is clicked or the battery is removed in the case of a
critical failure. Verify your setup and try the operation again or call DCI Customer Service for assistance.
Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
Insert a fully charged DigiTrak F Series battery pack so that it is flush with the back of the receiver and the
tab is securely latched. To remove the battery pack, push down on the battery tab and pull it away from
the unit until the tab is released. Then lift the battery pack out of the battery compartment.
Inserting Battery Pack Battery Pack Fully Inserted Removing Battery Pack
To check the charge on the battery pack, push the battery status button
located under the LEDs
below the battery tab. The LEDs will illuminate to indicate the amount of charge on the battery. See the
Battery Charger section for more information.
Power On
To turn on the receiver, pull in and hold the trigger switch for at least 2 seconds, then release the trigger.
A series of beeps will sound, and then a screen with the F5 logo will display while the receiver performs a
self-test. The warning screen shown below will then display.
Battery
Tab