DigiTrak FALCON F5 - Receiver Overview and Interface

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DigiTrak Falcon F5
®
Operator's Manual 9
Receiver
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This section is like shaking hands with your Falcon for the first time. If you and your receiver
already have a solid relationship, you can probably jump ahead to Receiver Menus.
1. Screen
2. Toggle Switch
3. Front
4. Infrared port
5. Trigger switch
6. Battery tab
7. Battery compartment
8. Serial number
Falcon F5 Receiver – Side and Back Views
Overview
The DigiTrak Falcon F5
®
receiver (locator) is a handheld unit used for locating and tracking a Falcon
wideband transmitter. It converts signals from the transmitter to display depth, pitch, roll, temperature, and
battery level, plus sends this information to the remote display on the drill rig.
The receiver and transmitter must meet specific operational requirements for
different global regions. A regional designation number is located on the
receiver’s startup screen. This number must match the one stamped on the
transmitter for proper communication.
Startup Screen
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Prior to use, the receiver must be paired to and calibrated with the transmitter.
Calibration
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Toggle and Trigger Switches
The Falcon F5 receiver has two switches for operating the system: a toggle switch located on the top of the
unit and a trigger located under the handle.
l Use the Toggle Switch to access and navigate menus.
l Use the Trigger Switch to turn on the receiver, select (click on) menu options, and change the screen
view for depth readings. Pull and release (click) once, hold briefly and release, or use in combination with
the toggle switch, depending on the desired action.