DigiTrak Falcon F2+ User manual

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Falcon Quick Start Guide

1. IRport

2. Toggle

3. Trigger

Power On the Locator

1. Install the battery pack and

hold the trigger for one

second.

2. Click to acknowledge the

warning.

3. Click to open the Main menu.

Main Menu

1. Telemetry channel

2. Transmitter (Tx) band up/down

3. Tx Power Mode

4. Locator battery strength

5. Locate Mode

6. Tx Quick Scan Pair

7. Calibration

8. HAG and TrakStand

9. Settings

10. Tx Selection/Frequency

Optimization (Tx/FO)

Toggle to menu options and click trigger to select. Toggle down

to find Power Off.

Steps Required Before Drilling

1. Scan and Pick Optimized Bands

There are two methods to pick frequency bands:Quick Scan Pair

and Scan, Pick, and Pair. To decide which method to use, visually

inspect entire site for sources of interference, such as traffic loops

and other utilities. Pay attention to the deepest part of the bore.

Basic Method:Quick Scan Pair

At jobsites with minimum active interference, optimize the two

most commonly used bands preset for your region.

a. With the Tx off, go to the spot on the bore path with the highest

noise or the deepest part of the bore.

b. Select Quick Scan Pair from the Main menu.

The screen displays the preset bands and power modes and is ready to

pair. The presets may not be the best choice for many situations. You can

use the Advanced:Scan, Pick, and Pair instead.

To learn more about changing the preset bands and power modes, see the

DCI DigiGuide App.

Advanced Method:Scan, Pick, and Pair

At jobsites with challenging interference, use Frequency Optimization

(FO) to show the active interference (noise) The FO will show noise levels

for nine optimized bands.

a. With the Tx off, select Tx/FO from the Main menu, click FO , and

then click Scan .

b. Walk and scan the drill path to find areas with the highest noise levels.

1. Currently paired Up and Down bands

2. Selected band

3. Maximum noise reading line

4. Band numbers

5. Quick Select Up and Down bands

6. Up band (*Quick Select option)

7. Down band (*Quick Select option)

8. Rescan

9. Pair

10. Exit

FO Results

c. It is important to return to the point on the drill path with the highest

noise. Rescan to optimize the bands. The lowest noise bands are

marked with up and down arrows .

d. You can do one of the following:

• To continue using the currently selected bands (the two on the far

left), click Cancel .

• To use both of the Quick Select bands with the lowest noise

(marked by arrows), click Pair . Up and Down bands are

assigned to those bands with one click.

• To manually select one or both bands, toggle to the band, click to

select, and then select the Up or Down Band icon to assign the

band. If needed, repeat to select the other band. Click Pair to

assign your selected band(s).

For passive interference, such as rebar, select band 7 or 11. To learn more about

passive interference, search the DCIDigiGuide App.

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2. Pair the Locator with the Transmitter (Tx)

a. Install transmitter (Tx) batteries and endcap.

b. Confirm the Up and Down bands that will be paired to the Tx and their

power mode level (low , standard , or high ). To change the

level, click Tx Power Mode . For more information on power modes,

see the DCI DigiGuide App.

c. Position the Tx's infrared (IR) port within five cm of the locator's IR

port.

Falcon+ locators set the V2 Tx power mode based on menu

selections. This overrides any other selection method.

d. Select Tx Pairing and hold the Tx in place until the

check mark appears (4 to 5 seconds) and the locator

beeps.

e. After a successful pairing, the locator displays the Up and Down bands

with their power mode.

f. Click to confirm the bands and power level. The 1 pt calibration menu

opens.

3. Calibrate the Up Band

Calibrate in an interference-free environment

after any pairing, band change, or Tx Power

Mode change. If you change both bands, the

locator and Tx calibrates the Up band first.

a. Place the Tx in a housing on level ground

and measure 3m from the nearest edge of

the locator to the center of the drill head.

b. Click Continue to calibrate. Do NOTmove the locator during

calibration. The AGRscreen opens.

c. Check the default Above Ground Range (AGR) with a tape measure to

verify depth readings on each band at least two depths (1.5 m and 4.6

m). Distance readings should be within ±5%. Click Exit .

4. Change Tx and Locator Bands to Repeat Calibration and AGR

a. To calibrate the Down band, first change the band on the Tx. Use one

of the methods described in Changing Transmitter Frequency Band

section on page 5.

b. At the Locate Mode screen, toggle right and hold to the Band Selection

screen, select the Down band.

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c. When the data appears on the Locate Mode screen, toggle down to the

Main menu, and select Calibration and then 1 pt calibration .

d. Repeat Step 3 to calibrate and check AGR. The bands are optimized,

the Tx paired, and the locator is ready to use.

e. At the Locate Mode screen, have a coworker hold the transmitter a

distance equal to the bore depth and walk the bore path together. If

data is lost on both bands, rescan with the Advanced Method.

If the roll indicator on the Locate Mode screen displays a triangle error symbol, that

band has not been calibrated. Go to the Calibration menu and complete a 1 pt

calibration for that band.

Settings Menu

Use the Settings menu to set the depth units, pitch units, telemetry

channel, roll offset, temperature units, and LOC security settings. Set the

remote display to match locator settings.

Height-Above-Ground (HAG) Menu

Height-Above-Ground (HAG) is the distance from the ground to the

bottom of the locator while it is held or on a TrakStand. Enabling HAG

on the Main menu lets you take accurate below-ground depth

measurements without having to place the locator on the ground.

Target Steering assumes the locator is on the ground unless TrakStand HAGis

enabled. For more information, search the DCI DigiGuide App.

Locate Mode Screen

Select Locate Mode from the Main menu to start locating.

1. Locate point (ball)

2. Locator (box)

3. Roll indicator and value

4. Roll/pitch update meter

5. Tx pitch

6. Tx Power Mode and signal

strength

7. Tx temperature

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Transmitter and locator must be Paired and on the same band before

data will display. For DigiTrak remote displays, see the DCI DigiGuide

App.

Locate Mode Screen Shortcuts

• Toggle down to return to the Main Menu.

• Toggle up to set and enter Target Steering.

• Toggle right and hold to switch between up and down locator bands

and view calibration settings.

• Hold the trigger for depth readings.

For more information on these features, see the DCI DigiGuide App.

Basic Locating

1. Find the Front Locate Point (FLP) and Rear Locate Point (RLP) by

centering the target ball in the box. Mark the positions.

2. At the FLP, hold trigger for predicted depth reading. The Reference

indicator Ricon will appear. The Locate Line (LL) may not appear if

this step is skipped.

3. Find the LL by centering the line in the box between the FLP and RLP

(see Locate Mode screen on next page).

4. View depth by holding the trigger at the LL on the line between the

FLP and RLP.

5. To improve depth/data readings, hold the trigger five or more seconds

to enable Max Mode. See the DCI DigiGuideApp for more information.

Changing Transmitter Frequency Band

Switch between Up and Down bands during pre-bore calibration or mid-

bore to overcome interference. See page 6 to change bands on the locator.

Above Ground – Power-On Method

Insert transmitter (Tx) batteries and battery cap with the Tx pointing

down (battery compartment on top) to power on in the Down band. Insert

batteries with the Tx pointing up to power on in the Up band.

Above Ground – Tilt Method (In or out of drill head)

Hold the Tx at the same (±2) general clock position (CP) for

this whole procedure. Hold Tx powered on at level (0±10°)

for at least five secs. Tilt Tx up at approx. +65° (almost

vertical) for 10–18 secs., then return to level for 10–18 secs.

When the Tx changes bands, data disappears from the

locator.

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Below Ground (Mid-Bore) – 10/2/7 Roll Method

Temporarily disable Roll Offset (if enabled).

1. Roll clockwise to approx.

10 ± 1 CP. Wait 10-18 seconds.

2. Roll clockwise to approx.

2 ± 1 CP. Wait 10-18 seconds.

3. Roll clockwise to approx.

7 ± 1 CP. Wait 10-18 seconds.

The Tx changes bands within 20 seconds and data disappears from the

locator. After changing locator band, re-enable Roll Offset, if needed.

Changing Locator Frequency Band

If you change bands on your transmitter, you must also do so on your

locator. At the Locate Mode screen, hold the toggle right briefly to open

the Band Selection screen. Select the Up or Down band. The Locate Mode

screen opens. Data will begin displaying as transmission resumes in the

new band.

For detailed information, install the DCI DigiGuide App from your smart device's

App store or download the Operator's Manuals from digital-control.com.

Printed manuals are available upon request.

If you have questions, contact your regional DCI office or Customer Service

at1.425.251.0559 or 1.800.288.3610 US/CA.

Watch our DigiTrak training videos at

www.YouTube.com/DCIKent

DCI, the DCIlogo, DigiTrak, DigiTrak Falcon, F2, andTarget Steeringare registered trademarks and

Ball-in-the-Box, Ball logo, Box logo, DigiGuide, Falcon Logo, HAG, andMax Mode are common law

trademarks of Digital Control Incorporated. Additional trademark registrations are pending. U.S. and

foreign patents apply tothe product covered by this guide. For details, please visit

www.DigiTrak.com/patents.

Printed:

11/2/2020

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Signal Attenuation

If the signal strength flashes, this indicates extreme interference. Depth

and locate points may be comprised and the locator will not calibrate.

If the signal strength is not flashing but an Aicon appears in the roll

indicator at depths shallower than 2.4m, this is normal and you can ignore

the Awarning.

Transmitter Signal Field Geometry

Level Transmitter

1. Side view

2. RLP: Rear Locate Point

3. LL: Locate Line

4. FLP: Front Locate Point

Pitched Transmitter

1. Bird's-eye view (top down)

2. Drill rig

3. Side view (underground)

4. RLP: Rear LocatePoint

5. LL:Locate Line

6. Transmitter (Tx)

7. Bore path

8. FLP:Front Locate Point

FLP and RLP are not equidistant from the LL when the transmitter is

pitched. For more information, search the DCI DigiGuide App for "Steep

and Deep."

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Bird’s-Eye View on Locate Mode Screen

1. Locate Line Yaw

2. Locator (box)

3. Locate Line (LL)

4. Attenuation

5. Tx

6. Locator

Locate Mode Screen

(Line-in-the-box at LL)

Actual Position of

Locator and

Transmitter

Depth and Predicted Depth Readings

Trigger held at LL

1. HAG on

2. Tx depth

Depth Screen (Line-in-the-Box atLL)

Trigger held at FLP

1. HAGoff

2. Pitch

3. Predicted depth of Tx*

4. Tx battery strength

5. Horizontal distance between

Tx and FLP*

* Only valid at FLP. Invalid at RLP.

Predicted Depth Screen (Ball-in-the-Box at FLP only)

The predicted depth is the depth the transmitter is calculated to be when

it reaches the Front Locate Point (FLP) if it continues on the current path

and pitch.

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