DigiTrak FALCON F5 - Perform System Self-Test; Perform Signal Self-Test

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Operator's Manual 33
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10). 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 must be less than55 counts.
Locate Screen
Page36
The receiver beeps four times after a successful test and displays the startup
screen. Click to return to the Diagnostics menu.
Startup Screen
Page10
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.