User's Manual

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screen is the default screen for locating and where transmitter data is displayed.
When the receiver is detecting a signal from a transmitter, the Locate Mode screen
provides real-time data about the transmitter’s location, temperature, pitch, roll,
fluid pressure (when a fluid pressure transmitter is used), and signal strength. See
Locate Mode Screen on page xxviii for more information.
Power Off
Select Power Off to turn the receiver off. Four short beeps will sound as the unit powers off.
Automatic Shutdown The receiver automatically shuts down after 15 minutes of
inactivity or 30 minutes when in Target Steering mode.
Calibration Menu
Use this menu to calibrate the receiver to a transmitter with the transmitter above
ground (1-point calibration) or below ground (2-point calibration). When you select
this option, the calibration method previously used is highlighted for selection.
Calibration is necessary prior to first-time use and before using a different
transmitter, receiver, or drill head. See Calibrate Receiver to Transmitter on page 6 for more
information.
Height-Above-Ground (HAG) Menu
The height-above-ground (HAG) function lets you program a height measurement
into the receiver so you do not have to set the receiver on the ground for a depth
reading.
The HAG menu has three options: enable, disable, and set. The set option allows you to
change, enable, or disable the HAG setting. See Set Height-Above-Ground (HAG) Distance
on page 13 for more information.
The F5 always powers up with the HAG function off (disabled). Until you enable HAG, the
receiver must be placed on the ground for accurate depth readings. HAG also
automatically shuts off during calibration and must be re-enabled.
Settings Menu
Use this menu to set the following options: