User's Manual

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DigiTrak F5 Operator’s Manual xxxi

Standard Receiver Screen Symbols

Transmitter Roll – Shows the transmitter’s roll position. A line points to the roll position, and

the roll value appears in the center of the clock. The number of roll positions is a function of

the transmitter (12 or 24). When roll offset is used, the letters “RO” appear at the bottom left.

Warning – Appears when there has been a failure in the self-test.

Globe Icon – Identifies the regional designation number that appears on the receiver

startup screen; must match the region number on the transmitter battery compartment.

Roll/Pitch Update Meter – Shows the quality of data reception from the transmitter

(specifically, data rate). This feature lets you know if you are in an area of interference or are

reaching the range limit of the transmitter.

Transmitter Pitch Angle – The number next to this icon on the Locate Mode screen

indicates the transmitter pitch. It is also the menu selection icon for changing the pitch angle

units between percent and degrees.

Transmitter Signal Strength – The number next to this icon on the Locate Mode screen

indicates the transmitter signal strength.

Transmitter Temperature – The number next to either of these icons shows the

temperature of the transmitter. An up or down arrow will accompany a change in

temperature. The icon on the right represents dangerous drilling temperatures.

Receiver Icon – Indicates the position of the receiver relative to the ground for the height-

above-ground (HAG) function, depth readings, the two-point calibration procedure, and the

Target Steering function.

Ground Level – Represents the ground for the HAG function, depth readings, and the two-

point calibration procedure.

Locating Icon – Represents a bird’s-eye view of the receiver. The square at the top of this

icon is referred to as the “box” in the terms target-in-the-box and line-in-the-box locating.

Locate Target – Represents the front and rear locate points (FLP and RLP). See Locating

on page 15.

Locate Line – Represents the locate line (LL), which is perpendicular to the transmitter. The

LL is found at some location between the front and rear locate points only after a reference

point has been obtained. See Locating on page 15.

Reference Lock – Indicates that a reference signal has been obtained for locating the

transmitter. See Locating on page 15.

Transmitter Battery/Drill Head – Depicts the remaining battery life of the transmitter when

alkaline batteries are used (full battery shown here). Also used to represent the position of

the drill head relative to the receiver in the depth screen.