User's Manual

DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED

DigiTrak Falcon

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Appendix B: Receiver Screen Symbols

Symbol

Description

Attenuated Signal – The receiver automatically enters Attenuation mode when

locating at shallow depths of about 1 m or less to reduce excessive transmitter

signal strength. Displays at bottom left of roll indicator. Page 30

Globe Icon – Shown on the receiver startup screen, the number inside (shown

blank here) identifies the regional designation, which must match that on the

transmitter battery compartment. Page 7

Ground Level – Represents the ground for the HAG function, depth readings,

and the two-point calibration procedure. Page 31

Locate Line –The locate line (LL) is found between the front and rear locate

points only after a reference lock has been obtained. May also include the

transmitter yaw angle in degrees. Page 31

Locating Ball – Represents the front and rear locate points (FLP and RLP).

When the locate line appears, the locating ball will become a solid circle (ball)

representing the approximate locate point. Page 29

Locating Icon (Receiver) – Represents a bird’s-eye view of the receiver. The

square at the top of this icon is referred to as the “box” in the terms Ball-in-the-

Box™ and Line-in-the-Box locating. Page 29

Max mode – Max mode begins when the trigger is held longer that five seconds

during a depth reading. Page 31

Max mode timer – Provides a visual indication that Max mode is in effect

(trigger held). Replaces the roll/pitch update meter. Page 31

Pitch Assumed Zero – Indicates that since no pitch data is currently available,

the pitch is assumed to be zero for depth and distance calculations. Page 22

Receiver Battery Strength – Shows the remaining battery life of the receiver.

Appears above the main menu. When battery life is low, the icon will flash on

the Locate screen. Page 13

Receiver Icon – Indicates the position of the receiver relative to the ground for

the HAG function, depth readings, and the Target Steering function. Page 18

Reference Lock – Indicates a reference signal has been obtained for

displaying the locate line. Displays at the top of the Locate screen. Page 33

Roll Offset – Indicates roll offset is enabled. Displays at bottom right of roll

indicator. Page 25

Roll/Pitch Update Meter – Shows the quality of data reception from the

transmitter (specifically, data rate). Five bars is the best signal. Fewer bars

indicates the receiver is in an area of interference or you are reaching the range

limit of the transmitter. Page 29