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DigiTrak Falcon F1™ Operator's Manual
Pair with Transmitter
1. On the receiver, click to activate Band 11, then hold briefly to select.
2. Hold the trigger briefly to assign as the Up band.
3. Select
Pair
(flashing).
4. Insert batteries in the transmitter, positive end first, install the battery cap, and allow several
seconds for the transmitter to fully power on and begin sending data to the receiver. Regardless of
whether the batteries are loaded with the transmitter facing up or down, the transmitter will always
power on in band 11.
5. Align the receiver and transmitter IR ports within two inches of each other and select the check
mark
ü
to pair. A successful pairing is indicated by a beep and a check mark.
Why can't I select other bands?
The Falcon F1 is set to use Band 11 because its range of frequencies provide the best
performance in a variety of different interference environments. Interference varies with time
and location, and no band works perfectly in all conditions. Lower frequency bands tend to
perform well despite passive interference. Middle bands can perform better in deeper bores and
may have longer Target Steering capability. High bands have slightly less signal strength but tend
to offer better performance around active interference such as power lines.
An upgrade path is available to Falcon F1 owners who seek the performance advantages that
come with the availability of the additional bands shown. Ask your dealer about upgrading your
guidance system to Falcon F2, or trading up to a Falcon F5 for even more features like fluid
pressure monitoring and DataLog.
Interference Check
Now that your transmitter is paired with your receiver, walk the bore with both the
receiver and transmitter powered on to check for active interference.
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Calibrate
Perform a 1-point (
1PT
) calibration for the newly optimized frequency band in a low-
noise area with the transmitter in a housing. Always calibrate after optimizing
frequencies and pairing with the transmitter.
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Above Ground Range Check
Perform an
Above Ground Range
check on the new optimized frequency band
before drilling. The AGR screen displays automatically after calibration.
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If the above-ground AGR distance at 50 ft. is not accurate, conduct a
50FT
calibration (which also uses only one point) to improve the accuracy of the above-
ground distance measurement. A 50 ft. calibration is
not
necessary for drilling.
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