User's Manual

DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED
DigiTrak Falcon
™
F5
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Operator’s Manual 65
Batteries and Power On/Off
DigiTrak Falcon F5 wideband transmitters require two C-cell alkaline batteries or one DCI
SuperCell
™
lithium battery providing a maximum of 3.6 VDC. Alkaline batteries will last up to
20 hours, whereas a SuperCell battery will last up to 70 hours. The 19 in. BTPL transmitter
requires use of a SuperCell battery due to its greater power requirements.
Warning Never use damaged or non-DCI lithium batteries. Never use two C-cell lithium
batteries providing a combined voltage above 3.6 VDC.
DCI SuperCell lithium batteries are manufactured to military specifications. The
use of damaged or lower-quality lithium batteries may damage the transmitter
and/or housing and will void the DCI warranty.
Installing Batteries / Power On
DCI transmitters power on as soon as the batteries and battery cap are properly installed. To
install the batteries:
1. Remove the battery cap from the transmitter using a large slotted screwdriver or coin and
rotating the cap counterclockwise.
2. Insert the battery or batteries into the transmitter with the positive terminals first. When
using two C-cell batteries, include the battery contact spring that came with the
transmitter as shown below:
C-Cell Batteries Installed with Battery Contact Spring
Note Do NOT use the battery contact spring at either end of a single SuperCell
™
battery.
Battery contact spring
Battery cap
Battery
Battery
Housing