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DigiTrak Falcon F1™ Operator's Manual
Max Mode
Max Mode can stabilize roll/pitch data and depths readings when drilling at the very limit of the ability of the
transmitter due to extreme depth or interference, which will vary by jobsite.
When the roll/pitch update meter shows low signal level or data is unstable, hold the trigger for longer
than five seconds to enter Max Mode, indicated by a magnifying glass around the pitch icon.
1.
Depth
2.
Max Mode icon
3.
Max Mode timer
4.
Tx battery strength
Depth Screen in Max Mode
Max Mode replaces the roll/pitch update meter with the Max Mode timer. As you hold the trigger and Max
Mode gathers data readings, the timer slowly fills up. Greater interference or deeper bores will require a
higher number of readings before roll/pitch data displays, or may prevent data from displaying altogether. If
the timer is full and data is not yet stable, release the trigger, move to a different location near the drill head,
and hold to restart.
Always take
three
Max Mode readings; all three readings must be consistent and each reading must
stabilize before the Max Mode timer is full.
The drill head must be stationary when taking readings using Max Mode.
If the drill head is
moving, data readings will not be accurate.
Due to the nature of the extreme depth and/or high-interference environment where use of Max
Mode will typically occur, the risk of obtaining unreliable data is higher. Never rely on data that
does not display quickly and remain stable. Max Mode is never a substitute for prudent operator
judgment.
Predicted Depth Screen
Because both
(see page 37) appear identical to the receiver, an
invalid depth prediction can be generated when the receiver is over the rear locate point (RLP).
Only a depth reading over the
front
locate point (FLP) produces a valid predicted depth.
Hold the trigger at the front locate point (FLP) to display the Predicted Depth screen. The predicted depth is
the depth the transmitter is calculated to be at when it reaches the front locate point if it continues on its
current path.