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DigiTrak Falcon F1™ Operator's Manual
So I Just Paired, Now What?
After pairing, the receiver proceeds to the calibration screen as a
reminder that with the selection of a new frequency band, the
transmitter and receiver need to be calibrated. Install the transmitter in
the drill head and calibrate.
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Prior to calibration, "Calibration required" is indicated on the Locate screen by an error symbol in the
roll indicator in place of the roll value.
After pairing the optimized frequency band, for typical operations your next steps
before drilling would be:
l
calibrate
l
check Above Ground Range
l
check for background interference
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Power Off
Select
Power Off
from the Main menu to turn the receiver off. The receiver automatically shuts down after 15
minutes of inactivity, or after 30 minutes when in Target Steering mode.
Is it okay to power off by pulling the battery out?
Yes, your Falcon can handle it.
Height-Above-Ground (HAG)
Use
Height-Above-Ground
(HAG) to set a height measurement on the receiver so you don’t have to set it
on the ground for a depth reading. Raising the receiver above the ground also provides separation from
underground interference that might otherwise reduce the transmitter’s range or cause variable readings.
To prevent incorrect readings, Falcon always powers on with
the HAG function off (disabled). HAG also automatically
shuts off during calibration and when you change depth units,
and is ignored during Target Steering and AGR tests. Until
you enable HAG, the receiver must be placed on the ground
for accurate depth readings.
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I use HAG all the time; can I set it to turn on automatically?
No. In the name of safety, HAG must be turned on manually for each use. However, the feature
does remember the last height value used.
To determine your desired HAG distance, hold the receiver comfortably at your side, maintaining 8 in. of
separation from the front of the receiver to your torso as specified in the Safety section on page 1. Measure
the distance from the bottom of the receiver to the ground. HAG may be set from 12 to 36 inches.
