User's Manual

Transmitter
DigiTrak
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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 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 the long-range 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.
Long-Range Transmitter Housing Slot Requirements
For the extended long-range transmitters (19 in./48.26 cm long), the slots must be at least 13 in. (33 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.
Extended Long-Range Transmitter Housing Slot Requirements
For the short-range FS transmitter (8 in./20.32 cm long), the slots must be at least 3.75 in. (9.5 cm) long
and begin at least 1.25 in. (3.2 cm) from the front or index cap end of the transmitter, as shown below.
FS Transmitter Housing Slot Requirements
Slot Position
2 in.
(5.1 cm)
Slot Length
8.5 in. (21.6 cm)
Front End Cap
Battery
Compartment
Slot Position
2 in.
(5.1 cm)
Slot Length
13 in. (33 cm)
Front End Cap
Battery
Compartment
Slot Position
1.25 in.
(3.2 cm)
Slot Length
3.75 in. (9.5 cm)
Front End Cap
Battery
Compartment