User's Manual

DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED
DigiTrak F5 Operator’s Manual 7
Do not calibrate if:
 You are within 10 ft (3 m) of metal structures, such as steel pipe, chain-link fence, metal
siding, construction equipment, automobiles, etc.
 The receiver is over rebar or underground utilities.
 The receiver is in the vicinity of excessive electrical interference.
 The signal strength from the transmitter is less than 300 points (too low) or greater than
950 points (too high). If the signal is not within the specified range during calibration, a
calibration failure screen will display indicating low or high signal strength, as shown
below.
Too Low Too High
Calibration Failure Screen – Signal Strength
Click the trigger to retry the calibration or toggle right to select exit and return to the main
menu. If the calibration failure screen appears, verify your setup and try again or call DCI
Customer Service.
Note The transmitter must be installed in a drill housing during the calibration
procedure.
1-Point Calibration (Above Ground)
1. Place the receiver and the transmitter (in a housing) on level ground, with
both devices powered up. They must be parallel to each other and spaced
10 ft (3 m) apart. Use a tape measure to ensure the distance is 10 ft (3 m)
from the center of the transmitter to the inside edge of the receiver, as
shown below on the calibration screen.
2. With the receiver in locate mode, verify that roll and pitch values are being displayed
and that a steady signal is being received from the transmitter. Record the transmit-
ter’s signal strength at the calibration distance (10 ft or 3 m) so it can be compared to
future signal strength values. A change in signal strength can indicate you are
currently in an interference environment or there is a problem with your equipment.
Retry
Exit