User's Manual

DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED
DigiTrak F5 Operator’s Manual xi
Receiver
F5 Receiver – Side and Back Views
General Description
The F5 receiver is a handheld unit used for locating, tracking, and mapping the path of an F5
or F Series transmitter. The receiver converts signals from the transmitter and displays depth,
pitch, roll, temperature, battery level, and fluid pressure if applicable. The F5 receiver sends
this same information to the remote display at the drill rig.
To meet regional requirements and for proper communication, the telemetry frequency
designation for the receiver must match that for the remote display. The telemetry frequency
designation is identified on the receiver’s serial number label, which is located inside the
battery compartment. It must match one of those listed on the remote display’s serial number
label located on the back of the unit (see Remote Display on page xliv).
The receiver and transmitter must also meet specific operational requirements for different
global regions. A regional designation number is provided in the receiver’s software (see
figure titled Receiver Startup Screen on page xiii). This number must match the one stamped
on the transmitter for proper communication. In addition, the receiver must be set to detect
the transmitter being used and be calibrated for use with that transmitter (see Calibrate
Receiver to Transmitter on page 6).
Trigger switch
Front
panel
Boot
Battery
tab
Display
screen
Grip
Battery
compartment
Toggle (thumb switch)
Telemetry
frequency
designation
Serial
number
Handle