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DigiTrak Falcon F1™ Operator's Manual
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Batteries and Power On/Off
15-inch Transmitters
DigiTrak Falcon 15-inch wideband transmitters require two C-cell alkaline batteries or one DCI SuperCell
™
lithium battery providing a maximum of 3.6 VDC. Alkaline batteries will last up to 20 hours, whereas a
SuperCell battery will last up to 70 hours.
8-inch Transmitters
DigiTrak Falcon 8-inch wideband transmitters require a single lithium 123 3V battery. Insert the positive end
first. This battery will last up to 12 hours.
Never use damaged or non-DCI lithium batteries. Never use two C-cell lithium batteries
providing a combined voltage above 3.6 VDC.
DCI SuperCell lithium batteries are manufactured to military specifications. The use of damaged
or lower-quality lithium batteries may damage the transmitter and/or housing and will void the
DCI warranty.
Installing Batteries / Power On (15-inch)
DCI transmitters power on as soon as the batteries and battery cap are properly installed and remember the
last band of optimized frequencies used. To install the batteries:
1. Remove the battery cap from the transmitter using a large slotted screwdriver or coin and rotating
counterclockwise.
2. Insert the battery or batteries into the transmitter with the positive terminals first. When using two
C-cell batteries, include the battery contact spring that came with the transmitter as shown below:
1.
Battery cap
2.
Battery
3.
Battery contact spring
4.
Housing
C-Cell Batteries Installed with Battery Contact
Spring
Do NOT use the battery contact spring at either end of a single SuperCell
™
battery.
Falcon transmitters should be held by the stainless steel battery compartment tube while
installing or removing the battery cap. Holding the green fiberglass tube could potentially damage
the seal between the two sections.