User's Manual

DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED
36 DigiTrak Falcon
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F5
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Operator’s Manual
Perform System Self-Test
This self-test performs a system check on internal components. Ensure no transmitters are
powered on during this test. The receiver beeps four times after a successful test and
displays the Receiver Startup Screen shown on page 11. Click to return to the Diagnostics
menu.
If the receiver returns any other results, contact DCI Customer Service.
Perform Signal Self-Test
This self-test tests antenna gain calibration for all transmitter frequencies. Ensure no
transmitters are powered on during this test. Perform this test only in a low-noise environment
with minimal interference. The transmitter signal strength as displayed on the Locate Screen
on page 39 must be less than 55 counts.
The receiver beeps four times after a successful test and displays the Receiver Startup
Screen shown on page 11. Click to return to the Diagnostics menu.
If the receiver returns any other results, contact DCI Customer Service.
Potential test failures
Background noise
If the test begins in an area with too much background noise, the test stops and the receiver
displays a warning similar to Background signal is too high. Find a lower-noise area and
try the test again.
Test Loop
If there is a problem with the depth antenna in the receiver, the receiver displays the error
message Fault: Depth Antenna Failure on the Locate screen and locks the receiver.
Contact DCI Customer Service.
DSP channel failure
In the event of a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) channel failure, the receiver displays the
error message Critical: DSP channels on the Locate screen and locks the receiver. Contact
DCI Customer Service.