User's Manual

DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED
2 DigiTrak Falcon
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F2
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Operator’s Manual
Pre-Drilling Testing
Before each drilling run, test your DigiTrak locating system with the transmitter inside the drill
head to confirm it is operating properly and providing accurate drill head location and heading
information.
During drilling, the depth will not be accurate unless:
 The receiver has been properly calibrated and the calibration has been checked for
accuracy so the receiver shows the correct depth.
 The transmitter has been located correctly and accurately and the receiver is directly
above the transmitter in the drill head underground or at the front locate point.
 The receiver is placed on the ground or held at the correct height-above-ground distance,
which has been set correctly.
Always test calibration after you have stopped drilling for any length of time.
Interference
The Falcon Frequency Optimizer recommends frequency bands based on measured active
interference at a given point in time and space. Interference can change, and performance
may vary as a result. If performance drops while drilling, consider switching to the other
selected band or using Max mode.
Potential Interference Received
Interference can cause inaccuracies in the measurement of depth and loss of the
transmitter’s pitch, roll, or heading. Always perform a background noise check using your
receiver (locator), as well as a visual inspection for possible sources of interference, prior to
drilling.
A background noise check will not identify all sources of interference, as it can only pick up
sources of active interference, not passive interference. Interference, as well as a partial list
of sources of interference, are discussed in the section Interference on page 34.
Never rely on data that does not display quickly and/or remain stable.
Potential Interference Generated
Because this equipment may generate, use, and radiate radio frequency energy, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur at a particular location. If this equipment does
interfere with radio or television reception, which can be determined by powering the
equipment off and on, try to correct the interference using one or more of the following
measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the receiver and affected equipment.
 Consult the dealer, DCI, or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit.