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DigiTrak Falcon F5® Operator's Manual
Transmitter Temperature Warning Tones
The Falcon receiver and remote display emit the following audible tones to indicate increases in the
transmitter temperature:
Transmitter Overheat Indicator (Temp Dot)
Most DigiTrak transmitters have a temperature overheat indicator (temp dot) on the front end cap. The temp
dot has an outer yellow ring with a 3 mm (
1
/
8
in.) white dot in the center.
1.
Black temp dot voids
warranty
2.
Normal temp dot
Transmitter Temp Dot
If the temp dot changes to silver or gray, the transmitter has been exposed to heat but not in excess of
specifications. If the temp dot is black, the transmitter has been exposed to excessive temperatures and can
no longer be used. The DCI warranty does not cover any transmitter that has been overheated (black dot) or
had its temp dot removed.
Avoid transmitter overheating by practicing proper drilling techniques. Abrasive soils, clogged jets,
inadequate mud flow, and improperly mixed mud all contribute significantly to the overheating of a
transmitter.
The Falcon transmitter stores the maximum temperature, which you can view using
the Transmitter Info function. Note that the external temp dot can overheat and turn
black before the
internal
temperature reaches the maximum allowed.
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Transmitter Warranty Timer
The timer used for the transmitter hours-based warranty is viewable under
on page 28 beside the
icon.
Runtime hours accrue whenever the transmitter is sending data; they do not accrue when the transmitter is in
Sleep mode. The 3-year/500-hour warranty requires that the transmitter be registered at
within 90 days of purchase. See the warranty at the end of this manual for additional
information.
Changing Frequency Bands
With the receiver at the Locate screen, hold toggle right to open the Band Selection
menu, where you can switch between the Up and Down frequency bands and
enable or disable fluid pressure monitoring.
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Use these procedures to switch between the two optimized frequency bands, such
as when performing an
(page 40), or an
(page 17) in
both bands with the transmitter in the drill head prior to drilling. Both optimized
bands remain stored on both the receiver and transmitter even after a power cycle.
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