User's Manual

DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED

DigiTrak Falcon

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If you select the same transmitter that is currently in use, the display continues to the Band

Selection menu, where you can switch between the Up and Down bands, as well as enable

or disable fluid pressure monitoring on an FT5p transmitter.

Band Selection Menu

To reach this menu directly from the Locate screen, hold the toggle right briefly. Select

to return to the Locate screen.

View Frequency Optimization

Want to see what the active interference is right now on your optimized band? Sure you do.

Select either the Up or Down band icon. Falcon displays the current interference levels for

the current optimized frequencies in that band. You may optionally select and pair a different

optimized band from this screen. If so, remember to calibrate again prior to drilling.

Transmitter Information

Use this option to read the details of your transmitter. It's also a handy to way to double-

check that the receiver is able to communicate (pair) with the transmitter.

Hold the infrared (IR) port of the transmitter within 2 in. of and facing the IR window on the

front of the receiver, then select Transmitter information request . Upon a successful

communication, the receiver provides the following information about the transmitter:

 Serial number

 Up band

 Down band

 Current (Amps)

 Voltage (V)

 Temperature

 Maximum temperature attained (lifetime)

 Software version

 Region (1 – 6)

Up band

Down band

Fluid pressure