User's Manual

DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED
26 DigiTrak F5 Operator’s Manual
Tracking “On-the-Fly”
If you are running at 0% (0°) pitch over level ground, the predicted depth will be the actual
depth. In this case, all locating can be done at the FLP while the tool is moving.
Once the transmitter has been found and its heading is on line, position yourself the distance
of one rod length in front of the FLP on the intended bore path with the receiver facing the
drill and sitting level on the ground (see Set Height-Above-Ground (HAG) Distance on
page 13 if you need to turn HAG off).
Tracking "On-the-Fly" with a
Straight Path
Tracking "On-the-Fly" with a
Curved Path
Depth readings and data points for the drill DataLog function may be taken at the FLP or at
the LL. Hold the trigger in to view the depth or predicted depth, to send the depth reading to
the remote display, and to log data points. See the DigiTrak LWD DataLog System
Operator’s Manual for more information on logging data points.
Warning Do not hold the trigger in unless you are precisely at the FLP (target
centered in box). If you are ahead of the FLP, you could set an
incorrect reference that causes a ghost locate line. In this case, you
must reference again at the FLP.
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RLP
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