User's Manual

Transmitter

34 DigiTrak

F5™ Operator’s Manual

For the FC cable transmitter (19 in./48.26 cm long), the slots must be at least 9 in. (22.9 cm) long and

begin at least 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) from the front or index cap end of the transmitter, as shown below.

FC Transmitter Housing Slot Requirements

The transmitter must fit snugly in the housing. It may be necessary to wrap the transmitter with tape or O-

rings and/or use a housing adapter for larger drill housings. Contact DCI Customer Service for more

information.

The index slot in the front end cap of the transmitter should fit onto the anti-roll pin (key) in the housing for

proper alignment. If you cannot get the transmitter and housing to align properly when you install the

transmitter in the drill housing, you will need to use the roll offset function. See “Set Roll Offset” in the

System Setup section for complete instructions on using the roll offset menu.

Transmitter Selection

For the receiver to detect the signal from the transmitter, the receiver and transmitter must have matching

regional designation numbers, as discussed earlier. The receiver must also be programmed to detect the

transmitter being used and must be calibrated to that transmitter. Complete instructions for calibration are

provided in the System Setup section.

The main menu for transmitter selection is shown below. It shows each type of transmitter available for

use with the F5 system. If there is more than option for a selection, a secondary menu will appear.

Transmitter Selection - Main Menu

Slot Position

2.5 in.

(6.4 cm)

Slot Length

9 in. (22.9 cm)

Front End Ca

Wireline End

Description of

Highlighted Item

Cable Transmitte

Tension Monito

DucTrak Transmitte

F5 Transmitters

F Series

Transmitters

Fluid Pressure

Monitoring

Transmitters