User's Manual

Transmitter
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F5™ Operator’s Manual
Dual-frequency transmitters must be in the appropriate orientation (pointing up or pointing down)
for the desired frequency when the batteries are installed, as shown below.
Install Batteries in Proper Orientation for Dual-Frequency Transmitters
3. After installing the batteries, replace the battery cap. Be sure to keep the dual-frequency
transmitter in the correct orientation when replacing the battery cap.
NOTE: When using a 19/12 dual-frequency transmitter, you can change the frequency after
batteries are installed. See “Changing Frequency of a 19/12 Dual-Frequency
Transmitter” later in this section. The 12/1.3 dual-frequency transmitters must be set to
single (12 kHz) or dual mode (12/1.3 kHz) when batteries are installed.
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, 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
All battery powered DigiTrak 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.
Load Batteries
with Transmitter
Pointing Up
To Operate
5XD 12/1.3 or F5Dp
12/1.3 Transmitter
in Single High (SH)
Mode (12 kHz)
and
To Operate
5XD 19/12 or F5Dp
19/12 Transmitter
in High-Frequency
Mode (19.2 kHz)
Load Batteries
with Transmitter
Pointing Down
To Operate
5XD 12/1.3 or F5Dp
12/1.3 Transmitter
in Dual High (DH) Mode
(12 kHz) or Dual Low
(DL) Mode (1.3 kHz)
and
To Operate
5XD 19/12 or F5Dp
19/12 Transmitter
in Low-Frequency
Mode (12 kHz)
C-Cell
C-Cell
C-Cell C-Cell
SuperCell™
SuperCell™