User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- This device complies with Part 15 of the Rules of the FCC. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference tha...
- Safety Precautions and Warnings
- Dear Customer:
- Introduction
- Receiver
- Transmitter
- Remote Display
- Battery Charger
- 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
- Appendix E: EU Required Documentation
- LIMITED WARRANTY
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Operator’s Manual 37
Transmitter
Types of F2 Transmitters
DCI manufactures six different transmitters for use with the F2 system: the long-range FX transmitter, in
12-kHz and 19-kHz versions; the extended long-range FXL transmitter, in 12-kHz and 19-kHz versions;
the short-range FS transmitter, which is only available with a 12-kHz signal; and the FC cable transmitter,
also only available with a 12-kHz signal. All F2 transmitters provide pitch readings in 0.1% or 0.1°
increments (from 0% to 100% or 0° to 45°). This section presents information for operating the battery-
powered F2 transmitters. For information on operating the FC cable transmitter, see the DigiTrak Multi-
Function Cable Box (MFCB) Operator's Manual.
The transmitter fits inside the drill housing and emits electromagnetic signals that the F2 receiver “hears”.
The receiver converts these signals to display the drill head location, position, and heading on the
receiver and remote display screens. Be sure the receiver is calibrated to the transmitter being used and
verify depth data before drilling.
The transmitter and receiver must have matching regional designation numbers to ensure that they
comply with local operating requirements. The transmitter’s regional designation number is located inside
the globe icon (
) near the serial number on the FX and FXL battery compartment and on the front end
cap of the FS transmitter. This number must match that of your receiver for proper communication (see
Receiver section).
Long-Range FX Transmitter
The long-range FX transmitter provides a depth range of approximately 65 ft (19.8 m). It measures 15 in.
(38.1 cm) long and 1.25 in. (3.175 cm) in diameter. The extended long-range FXL transmitter provides a
depth range of approximately 85 ft (25.9 m). It measures 19 in. (48.26 cm) long and 1.25 in. (3.175 cm) in
diameter. The 19-kHz transmitters have the same dimensions as the 12-kHz versions, except they are
colored black rather than gray.
Extended Long-Range FXL Transmitter
Transmitter Serial
Number
Regional Designation Number
(Must Match that of Receiver)
Battery Compartment
Front End Cap with
Temp Dot and Index Slot