User's Manual

DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED
DigiTrak F5 Operator’s Manual ix
Introduction
DigiTrak F5 Locating System
The DigiTrak F5 Locating System is used during horizontal directional drilling operations to
locate and track a transmitter installed in the drill head. A complete F5 system consists of a
handheld receiver, a transmitter, a remote display with battery and cable power options, a
battery charger system, and three rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs for powering
the receiver and remote.
There are several transmitter options available for use with the F5 system. These include five
frequency options (1.3 kHz, 8.4 kHz, 12 kHz, 18.5 kHz, and 19.2 kHz), dual-frequency
transmitters, and a cable transmitter. The options also include fluid pressure transmitters
(FPTs) that monitor the pilot hole annular mud pressure, the TensiTrak transmitter that
monitors the pullback force between the reamer and the product being pulled, and the
Steering Tool (SST) transmitter for drilling where walkover tracking is not possible.
The F5 system also has a DataLog function that allows you to record data points along the
bore path. The drill data can then be uploaded to a computer with DigiTrak LWD (Log-While-
Drilling) software installed, which allows you to format, analyze, view, and print DataLog files.
See the DigiTrak LWD DataLog System Operator’s Manual for complete information.
Brace insert
Battery
packs
Receiver
FSD remote
display
Transmitters
Battery
charger
Adapter and
power cords
for Battery
charger