User's Manual

DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED
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F5™ Operator’s Manual 9
Introduction
DigiTrak F5 Locating System
The DigiTrak F5 Locating System is used during horizontal directional drilling operations to locate and
track a transmitter installed in the drill head. The system consists of a handheld receiver, a transmitter, a
remote display with battery and cable power options, a battery charger system, and three rechargeable
battery packs for powering the receiver and remote.
There are several transmitter options available for use with the F5 system. These include five frequency
options (1.3 kHz, 8.4 kHz, 12 kHz, 18.5 kHz, and 19.2 kHz), dual-frequency transmitters, and a cable
transmitter. The options also include a fluid pressure transmitter that monitors the pilot hole annular mud
pressure, a tension monitor that monitors the pullback force between the reamer and the product being
pulled, and a steering tool transmitter for drilling where walkover tracking is not possible.
The F5 system also has a DataLog function that allows you to record data points along the bore path. The
drill data can then be uploaded to a computer with DigiTrak LWD (Log-While-Drilling) software installed,
which allows you to format, analyze, view, and print DataLog files. See the DigiTrak LWD DataLog
System Operator’s Manual for complete information.
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FXL Transmitte
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Remote Display
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Rechargeable
Battery Packs