User's Manual

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DigiTrak F5 Operator’s Manual xxix
When using a fluid pressure (P-T) transmitter, the Locate Mode screen has an additional data
field and recording symbol:
Locate Mode Screen with Fluid Pressure Data (Trigger Released)
When using a TensiTrak monitoring system during the pullback process, the Locate Mode
screen displays the annular mud pressure, pullback force, and number of data points
recorded. See the DigiTrak F5 TensiTrak Pullback and Pressure Monitoring System
Operator’s Manual for complete instructions on using the TensiTrak system.
Depth Mode Screen
The depth mode screen displays when the trigger is held in with the receiver at the locate line
(LL). There are three different depth mode screens, depending on the position of the receiver
relative to the transmitter. Locating on page 15 describes how to position the receiver at the
locate line.
Depth Mode Screen at LL with HAG On (Trigger In)
When the HAG setting is disabled, the receiver is shown on the ground and must be placed
on the ground during depth readings.
Height-above-ground
(HAG) setting
Locate line (LL)
Transmitter depth
Transmitter pitch
Bird's-eye view
Transmitter battery status
and approximate
orientation (will point up
with positive pitch or be
level with 0 pitch)
Fluid pressure on
transmitter (displays
in kPa when using
metric units)
Recording symbol
indicates that P-T data
is being recorded
Reference Lock
indicator