User's Manual

DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED
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F5™ Operator’s Manual 55
System Setup
This section details the steps required to set up the F5 locating system and prepare for locating. Actual
locating instructions are provided in the Locating section. The following steps are required:
 Power on receiver, remote, and transmitter
 Conduct interference check
 Calibrate receiver to transmitter and/or verify calibration
 Set roll offset, if required
 Set height-above-ground (HAG) distance
Power on Receiver, Remote, and Transmitter
Receiver
1. Before loading a battery pack, note the telemetry frequency designation listed on the serial
number label inside the battery compartment. This number must match that on the remote
display.
2. Install a fully charged battery pack.
3. Turn on the receiver by holding in the trigger switch for at least 2 seconds.
4. Note the regional designation number on the receiver startup screen. This number must match
that on the transmitter.
5. Click the trigger to display the receiver main menu.
6. From the main menu, select the settings menu.
7. Use the settings menu to set the depth units, pitch units, telemetry channel, and time and
calendar (if desired).
Remote Display
1. Note the telemetry frequency designations listed on the back of the remote. Compare with the
number on the receiver’s serial number label to ensure compatibility. If they do not match, contact
DCI Customer Service.
2. Install a fully charged battery pack or connect the DC power cable and install a brace insert in the
battery compartment.
3. Press the execute button to turn on the remote. You will see the main display screen.
4. Press the down arrow button to display the main menu.
5. From the main menu, select the settings menu.
6. Use the settings menu to set the depth units, pitch units, and telemetry channel. Make sure that
you use the same settings on the remote as you are using on the receiver.
7. Set receiver and remote to same system units (English vs. metric, etc.).
Transmitter
1. Compare the regional designation number on the transmitter with that of the receiver to ensure
compatibility. If they do not match, contact DCI Customer Service.
2. Install batteries correctly in the transmitter to power it up (see “Installing Batteries / Power On” in
the Transmitter section).
3. Using the transmitter selection menu, program the receiver to detect the type and frequency of
the transmitter you are using (see “Transmitter Selection” in the Transmitter section).