User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Important Safety Instructions
- Getting Started
- Receiver
- Receiver Menus
- Locating Basics
- Advanced Locating
- Transmitter
- Appendix A: System Specifications
- Appendix B: Receiver Screen Symbols
- Appendix C: Projected Depth Versus Actual Depth and the Fore/Aft Offset
- Appendix D: Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between FLP and RLP
- Appendix E: Reference Tables
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Transmitter Temperature Warning Tones
The Falcon receiver and remote display emit the following audible tones to indicate increases in the
transmitter temperature:
Icon Temperature Warning Tones
Below 16°C None
16–36°C Double-beep sequence (beep-beep) for every 4°C increase in temperature.
40–44°C Two double-beep sequences (beep-beep, beep-beep) for every 4°C increase in
temperature. Action is required to cool the transmitter.
48–56°C Three double-beep sequences (beep-beep, beep-beep, beep-beep) for every 4°C
increase in temperature. Cooling is critical to avoid irreversible damage.
flashing
Above 60°C Three double-beep sequences every 5 seconds on the remote display, and every 20
seconds on the receiver. This warning signifies dangerous drilling conditions;
irreversible damage may have already been done to the transmitter.
104°C None: transmitter overheat indicator (temp dot) turns black.
Transmitter Overheat Indicator (Temp Dot)
Each transmitter has a temperature overheat indicator (temp dot) on the front end cap. The temp dot has an
outer yellow ring with a 3 mm (
1
/
8
in.) white dot in the center.
1. Black temp dot
voids warranty
2. Normal temp dot
Transmitter Temp Dot
If the temp dot changes to silver or gray, the transmitter has been exposed to heat but not in excess of
specifications. If the temp dot is black, the transmitter has been exposed to excessive temperatures and can
no longer be used. The DCI warranty does not cover any transmitter that has been overheated (black dot) or
had its temp dot removed.
Avoid transmitter overheating by practicing proper drilling techniques. Abrasive soils, clogged jets,
inadequate mud flow, and improperly mixed mud all contribute significantly to the overheating of a
transmitter.
The Falcon transmitter stores the maximum temperature, which you can view using
the Transmitter Info function. Note that the external temp dot can reach 104°C and
turn black before the internal temperature reaches 104°C.
Transmitter
Information
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