User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Safety Precautions and Warnings
- Dear Customer:
- Introduction
- Receiver
- General Description
- Toggle and Trigger Switches
- Audible Tones
- Installing and Removing the Battery Pack
- Power On
- Power Off
- Main Menu
- Locate Mode
- Calibration Menu
- Height-Above-Ground (HAG) Menu
- Settings Menu
- Transmitter Selection Menu
- Drill DataLog Menu
- Pressure-Tension DataLog Menu
- Using the Keypad
- Display Screens
- Standard Receiver Display Screen Symbols
- Transmitter
- Remote Display
- Battery Charger
- System Setup
- Locating
- The Target Steering Function
- Appendix A: System Specifications and Maintenance Requirements
- Appendix B: Projected Depth Versus Actual Depth and the Fore/Aft Offset
- Appendix C: Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between FLP and RLP
- Appendix D: Reference Tables
- LIMITED WARRANTY
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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
Additional steps are required when using the drill DataLog or pressure-tension DataLog function (see
DigiTrak LWD DataLog System Operator’s Manual), the F5 TensiTrak system (DigiTrak F5 TensiTrak
Pullback and Pressure Monitoring System Operator’s Manual), or a cable transmitter system (see
DigiTrak Multi-Function Cable Box (MFCB) Operator's Manual).
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.).