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Directional Drilling Guidance System Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED dci@digital-control.com www.DigiTrak.com DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED 403-2400-00-A, Mar 2016 2015 by Digital Control Incorporated. All rights reserved. Trademarks Aurora, the DCI logo, DigiTrak, F5, and Target Steering are U.S. registered trademarks and the Aurora logo, Ball-in-the-Box, DigiTrak Falcon, F Series, and SuperCell, are trademarks of Digital Control Incorporated. Patents U.S. and foreign patents apply to the product covered by this manual. For details, please visit www.DigiTrak.com/patents. Limited Warranty All products manufactured and sold by Digital Control Incorporated (DCI) are subject to the terms of a Limited Warranty. A copy of the Limited Warranty is included at the end of this manual; it can also be obtained at www.DigiTrak.com. Important Notice All statements, technical information, and recommendations related to DCI products are based on information believed to be reliable. However, DCI does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such information. Before using any DCI product, the user should determine the suitability of the product for its intended use. All statements herein refer to DCI products as delivered by DCI for use with horizontal directional drilling in the ordinary course, and do not apply to any user customizations, third-party products, or any usage of the DCI product outside of the ordinary course. Nothing herein shall constitute a warranty by DCI nor will anything herein be deemed to modify the terms of DCIs existing Limited Warranty applicable to all DCI products. DCI may update or correct the information in this manual from time to time. You may find the most recent version of this manual on DCI's website, www.DigiTrak.com. Under Service & Support, click Documentation and select from the Manuals drop-down menu. Compliance Statement This equipment complies with Part 15 of the Rules of the FCC and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standards and with Australia Class License 2000 for LIPD (low interference potential devices). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this equipment may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. DCI is responsible for FCC compliance in the United States: Digital Control Incorporated, 19625 62nd Ave S, Suite B103, Kent WA 98032;

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+7.499.281.8166 fax dci.russia@digital-control.com DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual iii DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing a DigiTrak guidance system. We are proud of the equipment we have been designing and building in Washington State since 1990. We believe in providing a unique, high-quality product and standing behind it with world-class customer service and training. Please take the time to read this entire manual, especially the section on safety. Please also register your equipment online at access.DigiTrak.com. Or, fill in the product registration card provided with this equipment and either fax it to us at 253-395-2800 or mail it to DCI headquarters. Product registration entitles you to free telephone support (in the USA and Canada), notification of product updates, and helps us provide you with future product upgrade information. Our Customer Service department is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the U.S. to help with problems or questions. International contact information is available in this document and on our website. As the horizontal directional drilling industry grows, were keeping our eye on the future to develop equipment that makes your job faster, easier, and safer. Visit us online any time to see what were up to. We welcome your questions, comments, and ideas. Digital Control Incorporated Kent, Washington 2015 Watch our DigiTrak Training Videos at www.youtube.com/dcikent For system component name and model information, refer to Appendix A on page 72. iv DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions 1 General ........................................................................................................... 1 Pre-Drilling Testing .......................................................................................... 2 Interference ..................................................................................................... 2 Battery Pack Storage ...................................................................................... 3 Equipment Maintenance .................................................................................. 3 General Transmitter Care Instructions ............................................................. 4 Getting Started 5 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 5 Using This Manual ........................................................................................... 6 Powering On.................................................................................................... 7 Receiver .................................................................................................. 7 Transmitter ............................................................................................. 7 Remote Display (Aurora) ........................................................................... 7 Setup Summary ............................................................................................... 8 Run the Frequency Optimizer ..................................................................... 8 Assign Frequency Bands ............................................................................ 8 Interference Check ................................................................................... 9 Calibrate ................................................................................................. 9 Above Ground Range Check....................................................................... 9 Drill ........................................................................................................ 9 Receiver 10 Overview ....................................................................................................... 10 Toggle and Trigger Switches .......................................................................... 11 Audible Tones ................................................................................................. 11 Startup Screen ............................................................................................... 11 Using the Keypad .......................................................................................... 12 Your Remote Display ..................................................................................... 12 Receiver Menus 14 Locate Mode.................................................................................................. 15 Power Off ...................................................................................................... 15 Calibration ..................................................................................................... 16 1 Point Calibration ................................................................................... 16 2 Point Calibration (In Ground) ................................................................. 18 View Calibration ...................................................................................... 19 Above Ground Range (AGR) ..................................................................... 19 50 Foot Calibration (Optional) ................................................................... 21 Height-Above-Ground (HAG) ........................................................................ 21 Settings ......................................................................................................... 23 Depth Units Menu .................................................................................... 23 Pitch Units Menu ..................................................................................... 23 Set Time and Calendar Menu .................................................................... 24 Telemetry Channel Menu .......................................................................... 24 Roll Offset Menu ...................................................................................... 25 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual v DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Error! Bookmark not defined. Pressure Units Menu ................................................................................ 26 Temperature Units Menu .......................................................................... 26 Language Selection Menu ......................................................................... 26 Transmitter Selection and Frequency Optimization ....................................... 26 Frequency Optimization ........................................................................... 27 So I Just Paired, Now What? ..................................................................... 30 Transmitter Selection ............................................................................... 30 View Frequency Optimization .................................................................... 31 Transmitter Information ........................................................................... 31 DataLog ......................................................................................................... 32 Left/Right Offset ..................................................................................... 33 Deviation ............................................................................................... 33 Flags and Pins ......................................................................................... 34 Diagnostics .................................................................................................... 34 Perform Level Check ................................................................................ 35 Perform System Self-Test ......................................................................... 36 Perform Signal Self-Test .......................................................................... 36 System Info ................................................................................................... 37 Locating Basics 38 Locating Screens ........................................................................................... 39 Locate Screen ......................................................................................... 39 Locate Screen Shortcuts .......................................................................... 40 Depth Screen .......................................................................................... 40 Predicted Depth Screen ............................................................................ 42 Depth Screen, Invalid Location ................................................................. 43 Interference ................................................................................................... 43 What is Interference? .............................................................................. 43 Checking for Interference ......................................................................... 44 Roll/Pitch Check ...................................................................................... 45 Suggestions for Dealing with Interference .................................................. 46 Locate Points (FLP & RLP) and Locate Line (LL) .......................................... 46 Effects of Depth, Pitch, and Topography on Distance Between FLP and RLP .... 48 Marking Locate Points .............................................................................. 49 Locating the Transmitter ................................................................................ 49 Finding the Front Locate Point (FLP) .......................................................... 50 Finding the Locate Line (LL) ...................................................................... 52 Finding the RLP to Confirm Transmitter Heading and Position ....................... 54 Advanced Locating 56 Tracking On-the-Fly .................................................................................... 56 Off-Track Locating ......................................................................................... 58 Target Steering .............................................................................................. 59 Feasible Target Steering Area ................................................................... 60 Turning Target Steering On ...................................................................... 61 Positioning the Receiver as the Target ....................................................... 61 Steering to the Target with the Remote Display .......................................... 62 Target Steering in Interference Areas ........................................................ 62 Turn Target Steering Off .......................................................................... 63 Transmitter 64 Batteries and Power On/Off ........................................................................... 65 vi DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Installing Batteries / Power On .................................................................. 65 Transmitter Battery Strength .................................................................... 66 Sleep Mode ............................................................................................ 66 Transmitter Drill Head Requirements ............................................................ 67 Temperature Status and Overheat Indicator .................................................. 68 Transmitter Temperature Warning Tones ................................................... 68 Transmitter Overheat Indicator (Temp Dot) ................................................ 69 Changing Frequency Bands .......................................................................... 69 Above Ground (Pre-Bore) Tilt Method ........................................................ 69 Below Ground (Mid-Bore) Roll Methods ...................................................... 70 Appendix A: System Specifications 72 Power Requirements ..................................................................................... 72 Environmental Requirements ........................................................................ 72 Storage and Shipping Requirements ............................................................. 72 Temperature........................................................................................... 72 Packaging .............................................................................................. 72 Equipment and Battery Disposal ................................................................... 73 Transmitter Pitch Resolution ......................................................................... 73 Appendix B: Receiver Screen Symbols 74 Appendix C: Projected Depth Versus Actual Depth and the Fore/Aft Offset 77 What Happens When the Transmitter Is Steep and Deep ............................. 77 Appendix D: Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between FLP and RLP 82 Appendix E: Reference Tables 83 Depth Increase in Inches per 10-ft. Rod ........................................................ 83 Depth Increase in Inches per 15-ft. Rod ........................................................ 84 LIMITED WARRANTY DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual vii DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED viii DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Important Safety Instructions General The following warnings relate generally to the operation of DigiTrak guidance systems. This is not an exhaustive list. Always operate your DigiTrak guidance system in accordance with the manual and be aware of interference that may affect efforts to retrieve accurate data with this guidance system. Failure to do so can be hazardous. If you have any questions about the operation of the system, please contact DCI Customer Service for assistance. Warning To prevent potentially dangerous conditions, all operators must read and understand the following safety precautions, warnings and instructions before using the DigiTrak Guidance System. DigiTrak guidance systems cannot be used to locate utilities. Failure to use the front and rear locate points technique described in this manual for locating the transmitter can lead to inaccurate locates. Serious injury and death as well as substantial property damage can result if underground drilling equipment makes contact with an underground utility, including natural gas lines, high-voltage electrical cable, or other utilities. DCI equipment is not explosion-proof and should never be used near flammable or explosive substances. Work slowdowns and cost overruns can occur if drilling operators do not use the drilling or locating equipment correctly to obtain proper performance. Directional drilling operators MUST at all times:

Understand the safe and proper operation of drilling and locating equipment, including proper grounding procedures and techniques for identifying and mitigating interference. Ensure all underground utilities and all potential sources of interference have been located, exposed, and accurately marked prior to drilling. Wear protective safety clothing such as dielectric boots, gloves, hard hats, high-visibility vests, and safety glasses. Locate and track the transmitter in the drill head accurately and correctly during drilling. Maintain a minimum distance of 8 in. from the front of the receiver to the users torso to ensure compliance with RF exposure requirements. Comply with federal, state, and local governmental regulations (such as OSHA). Follow all other safety procedures. Remove the batteries from all system components during shipping and prolonged storage. Failure to do so may result in battery leakage, which may lead to risk of explosion, health risks, and/or damage. Store and transport batteries using a suitable protective case that will keep batteries safely isolated from one another. Failure to do so may result in short circuits, which may lead to hazardous conditions including fire. See Appendix A for important restrictions on shipping lithium-ion batteries. Use of this equipment is restricted to internal use at a construction site. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 1 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Pre-Drilling Testing Before each drilling run, test your DigiTrak guidance system with the transmitter inside the drill head to confirm it is operating properly and providing accurate drill head location and heading information. During drilling, the depth will not be accurate unless:

The receiver has been properly calibrated and the calibration has been checked for accuracy so the receiver shows the correct depth. The transmitter has been located correctly and accurately and the receiver is directly above the transmitter in the drill head underground or at the front locate point. The receiver is placed on the ground or held at the correct height-above-ground distance, which has been set correctly. Always test calibration after you have stopped drilling for any length of time. Interference Active interference levels can change with time and location, passive interference (which the system does not detect) may be present, and performance may vary as a result. The Falcon system measures active interference at a given point in time and space, and the frequency optimizer selects frequencies based on these measurements. Noise measurements and frequency selections by the system are not a substitute for prudent operator judgment. If performance drops while drilling, consider switching to the other selected band, using Max mode, or re-optimizing. Potential Interference Received Interference can cause inaccuracies in the measurement of depth and loss of the transmitters pitch, roll, or heading. Always perform a background noise check using your receiver (locator), as well as a visual inspection for possible sources of interference, prior to drilling. A background noise check will not identify all sources of interference, as it can only pick up sources that are active, not passive. Interference, as well as a partial list of sources of interference, are discussed in the section Interference on page 43. Never rely on data that does not display quickly and/or remain stable. Potential Interference Generated Because this equipment may generate, use, and radiate radio frequency energy, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur at a particular location. If this equipment does interfere with radio or television reception, which can be determined by powering the equipment off and on, try to correct the interference using one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the receiver and affected equipment. Consult the dealer, DCI, or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit. 2 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Battery Pack Storage If you plan to store the battery packs for any period of time, please follow these guidelines:

Do not store the battery pack at temperatures greater than 113 F. Do not store the battery pack in a fully discharged state. Do not store the battery pack in the battery charger. Do not store multiple batteries together where their terminals or other loose conductive materials may contact one another and cause a short circuit. If a lithium-ion battery pack will be stored for an extended period of time, pre-charge the battery to a charge level of 30% to 50% (two or three LEDs illuminated on the meter). Do not store the battery pack for more than one year unless it is periodically recharged to the 30% to 50% level. Equipment Maintenance Turn off all equipment when not in use. Store the equipment in cases, away from extremes of heat, cold, and moisture. Test to confirm proper operation prior to use. Clean the glass screens on the receiver and remote display only with a cleaner specifically formulated to not harm the protective coatings on the glass. If in doubt, use only warm water and a microfiber cloth. Do not use household or commercial window cleaning products that include chemicals such as ammonia, alcohol, or any acidic liquid; these cleaners can contain microscopic abrasive granules that will damage the anti-reflective coating and may cause the display to spot. Clean equipment cases and housings using only a soft moist cloth and mild detergent. Do not steam clean or pressure wash. Inspect the equipment daily and contact DCI if you see any damage or problems. Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the equipment. Do not store or ship this equipment with batteries inside. Always remove the batteries from the equipment before shipping or periods of non-use. The battery charger provided with your DigiTrak guidance system is designed with adequate safeguards to protect you from shock and other hazards when used as specified within this document. If you use the battery charger in a manner not specified by this document, the protection provided may be impaired. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery charger, it contains no user-serviceable parts. The battery charger shall not be installed into caravans, 4recreational vehicles, or similar vehicles. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 3 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED General Transmitter Care Instructions Periodically clean the spring and threads inside the battery compartment as well as the spring and threads of the battery end cap to ensure a proper power connection with the batteries. Use an emery cloth or wire brush to remove any oxidation that has built up. Be careful not to damage the battery cap O-ring; remove it while cleaning if necessary. After cleaning, use a conductive lubricant on the battery cap threads to keep it from binding in the battery compartment. Note For better battery performance, all DCI battery-powered transmitters ship with both a special battery contact spring and a nickel-based anti-seize lubricant on the battery end cap to aid in electrical contact. Before use, inspect the battery cap O-ring for damage that may allow water to enter the battery compartment. Replace the O-ring if the one installed becomes damaged. Do not use chemicals to clean the transmitter. Placing tape around the fiberglass tube of the transmitter, if space allows, will keep the fiberglass protected from most corrosive and abrasive environmental wear. Do not tape over the IR window as this will interfere with IR communication. Falcon transmitters have a threaded hole (1/4-20 thread) in the battery cap to allow the use of an insertion/extraction tool for installing and removing the transmitters in end-load housings. Ensure this hole remains clear of debris. Send in the Product Registration Card or register online at access.DigiTrak.com for the 90-day Limited Warranty. 4 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual Getting Started Introduction Aurora remote display DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Receiver Transmitter Li-ion/NiMH Battery charger Typical DigiTrak Falcon F5 Guidance System with Aurora Remote Display Congratulations on your purchase of the DigiTrak Falcon F5 guidance system. The Falcon wideband technology represents an important advancement in the detection of active interference at the jobsite. Falcon extends the performance range of the F5 receiver with a durable system that can be programmed to address the variability in jobsite interference. Historically, walkover guidance systems have used a single frequency to transmit the underground signal to the receiver above ground. DCI pioneered this method with its earliest guidance systems to deliver roll and pitch readings to the operator. As trenchless techniques have advanced, sources of active interference have increased at jobsites and interference has emerged as one of the primary obstacles to completing HDD installations on time. One of the unique attributes of interference is that it varies from jobsite to jobsite. A single frequency that works well at one site may not be useable at another. Using a single frequency to carry the guidance signal limits the operators efficiency in areas with high interference and can delay the completion of the job. The Falcon approach uses a simple procedure of walking the jobsite to measure noise and then optimizing the band of frequencies that will be most effective. A Falcon F5 wideband transmitter can be programmed with two optimized bands for maximum productivity around high interference. The optimizing process is easy and takes only minutes to perform at the beginning of each pilot bore. A Falcon system with a wideband transmitter substantially outperforms other guidance systems in its class and enables more efficient installations. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 5 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED The Falcon system comes standard with a remote display, batteries, and battery charger. The separate operator's manuals for these devices are located on the flash drive that accompanied your guidance system and also at www.DigiTrak.com. Using This Manual This manual is an important tool for you as the operator of a Falcon guidance system. You can find it on the flash drive that accompanied your system or at www.DigiTrak.com. We encourage you to load it onto your mobile device and keep it handy so the information you need is always close at hand. What if I have a question about this topic?

As you read this manual, you may have questions. We've already answered some of them right at the source in boxes like this. If the topic isn't for you, skip it and read on. You might need this Page 6 Sometimes it's handy to have some extra information at your fingertips. While it may be discussed in detail elsewhere in the manual, we've extracted and placed some important data right where you need it, with a page link if you want to read more. Go watch some TV Subjects with training videos available online will be marked with this icon. To help find those distant details, the manual includes hyperlinks that will take you right there, like this example:

Prior to use, the receiver must be paired to and calibrated with the transmitter. Calibration Page 16 6 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Powering On The regional designation number in the globes on the receiver startup screen and transmitter body must match. If they dont, contact your DigiTrak dealer. Toggle, trigger, go Page 11 At the Locate screen, toggle down to open the Main menu. Toggle in any direction to reach the icon you want. Click the trigger to make a selection. In some cases, hold the trigger for additional information, such as a depth reading at the Locate screen. Receiver 1. Install a fully charged battery pack. 2. Power on the receiver by holding the trigger briefly. 3. Click to accept the Read the manual before using statement. 4. First time use: from the Main > Settings menu, set the depth units, pitch units, and telemetry channel. Settings Page 23 5. On the Main menu, set the optional Height-Above-Ground. Height-Above-Ground (HAG) Page 21 Transmitter Do not power on the transmitter until after running the frequency optimizer (see next section). After that, or after resuming work (such as after lunch) using the same frequency bands, simply install batteries with the positive end first and completely fasten the battery cap. Batteries and Power On/Off Page 65 Remote Display (Aurora) The Aurora remote display powers on automatically with the drill rig. 1. First time use: tap Main Menu in the taskbar, then Device to set the depth and pitch units. 2. Tap to return to Settings, then Receiver to set your receiver model and telemetry channel. Use the same settings as on the receiver. It is also good practice to use the same system of units (English or metric) on both devices. 3. Verify data is being received from receiver. If not, verify proper region is set on both devices. If you are using an existing DigiTrak remote display, select F5 to receive data from the locator, and refer to the separate operator's manual located on the flash drive that accompanied your guidance system and also at www.DigiTrak.com. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 7 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Setup Summary Getting started with a Falcon F5 receiver is easy: run the frequency optimizer, walk and scan the bore path, pair the receiver with the transmitter, calibrate, check Above Ground Range, and check for active interference. It's all summarized in the following several paragraphs, with links to the details later in this manual. If you're hungry for the details now, skip to Receiver on page 10. Run the Frequency Optimizer 1. With the transmitter off (batteries not installed), take the receiver to the point along the intended bore that might create the biggest locating challenge, like the deepest point of the bore or where there is obvious active interference such as a railway crossing, transformer, traffic lights, or power lines. 2. Power on the receiver and from the Main menu select Transmitter Selection, then Frequency Optimizer (FO). Transmitter Selection Page 26 3. With the FO results active, walk the entire intended bore path with the receiver and note areas of high background noise (active interference). The higher a frequency band's bar is on the graph, the greater the interference. Note which band remains consistently low, since the band with the lowest level of interference will likely be the one you want to use. Assign Frequency Bands 1. On the receiver, toggle the selector on the bottom of the frequency optimizer graph to the band you want to use and click to select. 2. Assign as the Up or Down band. 3. Optional: select and assign a second frequency band. 4. Select Pair

. 5. Insert batteries in the transmitter, positive end first, install the battery cap, and allow several seconds for the transmitter to fully power on and begin sending data to the receiver. 6. Align the receiver and transmitter IR windows within two inches of each other. Select to open the pairing menu, then again to pair. 8 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Are high frequency bands better than low frequency bands?

Different bands are better for different kinds of interference. Lower frequency bands like 7 and 11 are typically better around rebar, passive interference, and salt water. The middle frequency bands have slightly stronger signal strengths that can perform better in deeper bores, plus have longer Target Steering capability. The highest bands have slightly less signal strength but tend to perform better around active interference such as power lines. Interference Check Now that your transmitter is paired with your receiver, walk the bore with both the receiver and transmitter powered on to check for active interference on both frequency bands. Interference Page 43 Changing Frequency Bands Page 69 Calibrate Perform a separate 1-point calibration for each newly optimized frequency band in a low-noise area with the transmitter in a housing. Always calibrate after assigning a new frequency band. Calibration Page 16 If you paired two bands and want to be able to switch between them later (you do), calibrate both bands. Above Ground Range Check Perform an Above Ground Range check (located on the Calibration menu) on the new optimized frequency band (or bands) before drilling. The AGR screen displays automatically after calibration. Above Ground Range (AGR) Page 19 If the above-ground AGR distance at 50 ft. is not accurate, conduct a 50 ft calibration (which also uses only one point) to improve the accuracy of the above-ground distance measurement. A 50 ft. calibration (located on the AGR screen) is not necessary for drilling. 50 ft. Calibration Calibration Page 21 Drill What are you waiting for? Start drilling. Or read on for more details and cool acronyms to know about the best locator on the planet. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 9 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Receiver I know what a toggle switch is; can I skip this?

Page 14 This section is like shaking hands with your Falcon for the first time. If you and your receiver already have a solid relationship, you can probably jump ahead to Receiver Menus. Front Infrared window Screen Toggle switch Trigger switch Battery tab Serial number Battery compartment Falcon F5 Receiver Overview The DigiTrak Falcon F5 receiver (locator) is a handheld unit used for locating and tracking a Falcon wideband transmitter. It converts signals from the transmitter to display depth, pitch, roll, temperature, and battery level, plus sends this information to the remote display on the drill rig. The receiver and transmitter must meet specific operational require-

ments for different global regions. A regional designation number is located on the receivers startup screen. This number must match the one stamped on the transmitter for proper communication. Receiver Startup Screen Figure, Page 11 Prior to use, the receiver must be paired to and calibrated with the transmitter. Calibration Page 16 10 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Toggle and Trigger Switches The Falcon F5 receiver has two switches for operating the system: a toggle switch located on the top of the unit and a trigger located under the handle. Toggle Switch Use to access and navigate menus. Trigger Switch Use to turn on the receiver, select (click on) menu options, and change the screen view for depth readings. Pull and release

(click) once, hold briefly and release, or use in combination with the toggle switch, depending on the desired action. Audible Tones The Falcon F5 receiver beeps to signal power on/off, confirm menu changes, and acknowledge the pass/fail status of actions. The receiver also beeps with transmitter temperature increases. Transmitter Temperature Warning Tones Page 68 Two long beeps indicate a problem with the menu option selected and a failure screen will appear until you click the trigger or remove the battery (in the case of a critical failure). Verify your setup and try the operation again or contact DCI Customer Service for assistance. Startup Screen Insert a charged battery pack. To power on the receiver, click the trigger. After you have read the warning screen, click again to acknowledge you have read and understand this manual. The receiver displays the startup screen:

Receiver ID number Customer service phone numbers Regional designation number must match that of transmitter Software version Receiver Startup Screen Click to exit the startup screen and open the Main menu. If an item of the self-test fails, a warning displays and a failure message appears in place of the system name. Please contact DCI Customer Service. Note Receiver Menus Page 14 Calibration Page 16 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 11 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Can I change the screen brightness?

No. The display is pre-tuned for optimal contrast and visibility in all conditions. Using the Keypad Use the keypad for setting the height-above-ground (HAG) value, a target depth for Target Steering, date and time, and for programming rod lengths and survey points in the DataLog function. Display window Backspace Enter Standard Keypad To input a value, toggle to and select the desired digits from left to right. When a decimal value is required (such as for feet only or meters), then the last two digits entered will be to the right of the decimal point. To enter a whole value, enter two zeros at the end of the value. Use backspace to delete the last digit entered. Once the desired number is in the display window, select Enter to lock in the value and turn on the function. Your Remote Display The Falcon F5 receiver is compatible with the following remote displays:

Minimum Software Select on Remote Remote Display Version Falcon Compact Display - FCD all Multi-Function Display - MFD 3.0, F5 compatible F Series Display - FSD Aurora - AP8, AF8, AF10 all all Display Falcon F5 F5 F5 Falcon F5 or F5 A remote display that accompanied your Falcon F5 receiver will already be set to communicate with your receiver. 12 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED If you purchased your Falcon F5 receiver by itself, your existing remote display may not include the required F5 option. If so, contact your regional DCI office or Customer Service for a software upgrade. The operator's manuals for these remote displays are located on the flash drive that accompanied your Falcon F5 guidance system and also at www.DigiTrak.com. For an MFD, use the FSD manual. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 13 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Receiver Menus I am already familiar with DigiTrak receiver menus; can I skip this?

Page 26 If you have used a DigiTrak F5 receiver, you are well on your way to mastering a Falcon F5. Read the section on Frequency Optimization, then come back here later if you feel lonely. To access the Main menu from the Locate screen, toggle down. The Locate Mode icon is shown selected below; clicking the trigger would return you to the Locate screen. 1 2 3 4 5 7 Locate Mode Power Off Calibration HAG Settings Transmitter Selection DataLog Diagnostics System Information 6 1. Telemetry Channel 2. Transmitter type and frequency band 3. Band Up or Down 4. Receiver battery strength 5. Blue background = selected 6. Down arrow indicates second page below (toggle down to view) 7. Second page Receiver Main Menus The top of the Main menu displays the transmitter frequency band, telemetry channel, and receiver battery strength. The following sections describe the Main menu items in order. Use the links in the menu above to jump straight to a section. 14 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Is there a faster way to get to the menu item I want?

Yes, it's called screen wrapping. If you're at the top of a menu page, toggle up to jump to the bottom, or if you're at the left side, toggle left to jump to the right, and so on. To get from the top-left icon to the bottom right on the next page, you could toggle right-right-

down-down, or just left-up. Yeah. Pretty cool. Locate Mode When the receiver is detecting a signal from a transmitter, the Locate screen provides real-

time data about the transmitters location, temperature, pitch, roll, fluid pressure (when a fluid pressure transmitter is used), and signal strength. See Locate Screen on page 39 for more information. 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. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 15 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Calibration Use the Calibration menu to calibrate the receiver to a transmitter. Calibration is required prior to first-time use and before using a different transmitter, receiver, drill head, or transmitter band. Calibrate each band separately If you select an optimized band that has not been calibrated yet, indicator. Calibrate separately for each optimized frequency band prior to each job. Calibration affects depth readings, but not roll/pitch. appears in the roll Do not calibrate if:

You are within 10 ft. of metal structures, such as steel pipe, chain-link fence, metal siding, construction equipment, automobiles, etc. The receiver is over rebar or underground utilities. The receiver is in the vicinity of excessive interference, as shown by high background noise readings on the frequency optimizer graph, or an A (Attenuation) at the bottom left of the graph. Also, the receiver will not allow calibration with a flashing red signal strength value on the locate screen or a flashing red A at the top right of the roll indicator. The receiver is not displaying transmitter data. The signal strength from the transmitter is less than 300 points (too low) or greater than 950 points (too high). Outside this range, a calibration failure screen will indicate low or high signal strength (see step 6 on page 17). Check your setup and try again. Frequency Optimizer Results Page 27 Installing Batteries /

Power On Page 65 Attenuation Page 74 The transmitter must be installed in a drill head during calibration. During calibration, Height-Above-Ground (HAG) is automatically turned off. After calibration, HAG must be turned back on manually. HAG Page 21 1-Point Calibration This is the most common method of calibrating depth readings and is accomplished above ground, prior to drilling. 1. Place the receiver and the transmitter (in a drill head) parallel to each other on level ground, with both devices powered on. 2. With the receiver at the Locate screen, verify that roll and pitch values are being displayed and that a steady signal is being received from the transmitter. The transmit-

ters signal strength at calibration is available under View calibration. A change in signal strength later can indicate you are currently in an interference environment or there is a problem with your equipment. 3. Move the locator within 2 ft. of the transmitter to enable signal attenuation, indicated by an A at the top right of the roll indicator. Move the locator back to 10 ft. away and verify 16 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED attenuation turns off. If it does not, excessive noise may be present. Due to its higher signal strength, a 19 in. transmitter must be moved more than 10 ft. away from the receiver before attenuation will turn off. 4. At the Main menu, select Calibration, then 1 pt calibration. 1 pt calibration View Calibration Above Ground Range (AGR) If you just completed AGR after calibration, don't forget to turn Height-Above-Ground (HAG) back on, if necessary. Calibration Menu 5. Use a tape measure to ensure the distance from the center of the transmitter to the inside edge of the receiver is 10 ft. as shown below, then click Continue calibration. to begin the Calibration Screen 6. Do not move the receiver. A successful calibration yields a check mark and four beeps. An unsuccessful calibration displays as either "signal too low"

and sounds two beeps. Calibration will fail when the signal from the transmitter is below 300 or above 950 points, or when signal attenuation is in effect. Review the items mentioned in the question titled "Why do I keep getting calibration errors?" below, then click Retry to try calibrating again. or "signal too high"

After a successful calibration of one band, before proceeding to the AGR screen to verify above-ground distances for this calibration, the Above Ground Range (AGR) Page 19 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 17 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED receiver briefly displays this icon:

This simply means that one band has been calibrated, but one has not. After checking AGR for the current band, remember to calibrate and check the AGR of the other band. Why do I keep getting calibration errors?

Carefully review the items under "Do not calibrate if" at the beginning of this section. Try calibrating in a different location. Make sure the transmitter is on and paired (data showing on the Locate screen). Check your batteries. If you're still having trouble, give us a call, we'll get you going. Note If depth data does not display, hold the trigger while over the transmitter to display the locate line. For additional information on obtaining this reference lock (R), see step 4 in the discussion under Finding the Front Locate Point (FLP) beginning on page 50. If you just completed AGR after calibration, don't forget to turn Height-Above-Ground (HAG) back on, if necessary. HAG Page 21 In-Ground Calibration This calibration procedure is rarely needed. If you find it necessary to calibrate with the transmitter in the ground, contact DCI customer service for information on this option, and perform this procedure with caution. 18 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED View Calibration Use this feature to check the most recent calibrations for your transmitter(s). The data will include the model of transmitter, type of calibration (1-point or 2-point), signal strength, and a timestamp. Though this window lists all transmitters compatible with the Falcon F5 receiver, only transmitters calibrated to your receiver will display data in the Signal and Timestamp columns. View Calibration Window After calibrating a fluid pressure transmitter, turning the fluid pressure feature on or off does not require a new calibration. However, a separate calibration is required for each frequency band if you want the option of switching between them mid-bore. Changing Frequency Bands Page 69 Click to return to the Calibration menu. Above Ground Range (AGR) After successfully completing a 1-point calibration, the receiver displays the Above Ground Range screen, which is an active measurement between the transmitter and receiver. You can also access this tool directly from the Main menu > Calibration > Above Ground Range

. Use this screen along with a tape measure to verify calibration of the transmitter

(AGR) at different depths/distances. With the transmitter level, the depth readings should be within 5% of the measured distance. AGR: It's Just What You Do Page 18 Performing an AGR test on both frequency bands at every jobsite is just good practice. Note that because AGR intentionally does not consider pitch when 5 calculating range, it displays a symbol indicating "Warning, pitch is unknown, assume zero". It also ignores any HAG setting. Pitch Assumed Zero Page 40 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 19 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Use AGR at least daily, and ideally in both frequency bands, to verify proper depth/distance measurements. AGR Pitch assumed zero 50 ft. calibration Above Ground Range (AGR) If you just completed AGR after calibration, don't forget to turn Height-

Above-Ground (HAG) back on, if necessary. HAG Page 21 20 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED 50 Foot Calibration (Optional) This feature is primarily used for demonstrations of the locating system above ground and is not necessary for drilling. Above ground range (AGR) measurements beyond 40 ft. often read shallower (shorter) than they actually are due to variations in ground conditions, and this feature calibrates these measurements to account for these variations. Using this feature is substantially similar to the procedure described for 1 pt calibration; if you require further information, please contact DCI customer service. Height-Above-Ground (HAG) Use HAG to set a height measurement on the receiver so you dont have to set the receiver on the ground for a depth reading. Raising the receiver above the ground also provides separation from underground interference, which can reduce the transmitters range or cause variable readings. To prevent incorrect readings, Falcon F5 always powers on with the HAG function off (disabled). HAG also automatically shuts off during calibration and is ignored during an AGR test and Target Steering. Until you enable HAG, the receiver must be placed on the ground for accurate depth readings. Calibration Page 16 Depth Units Page 23 Above Ground Range (AGR) Page 19 Target Steering Page 59 Warning Prior to enabling HAG, verify accurate range/depth readings at a minimum of two points using AGR or a regular depth reading (hold the trigger). If the transmitter is not properly calibrated, inaccurate depth readings will be made worse by an inaccurate HAG distance. Above Ground Range (AGR) Page 19 1. 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. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 21 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED 2. From the Main menu, select HAG. The HAG menu displays with Enable HAG highlighted and the current or 24 in. default HAG setting shown in the description line at the bottom of the screen. If the HAG had previously been enabled, Disable HAG would be highlighted. Disable HAG Set HAG Enable HAG HAG Menu 3. If the HAG value shown at the bottom of the screen is acceptable, select Enable HAG. Skip the next step. 4. To change the HAG value shown at the bottom of the screen, select Set HAG and enter a new value. After you press the execute button on that screen, the receiver beeps four times and returns to the Main menu with the new HAG setting enabled. Using the Keypad Page 12 Depth readings (holding the trigger) must now be taken with the receiver held at this height. As noted above, to prevent incorrect readings, HAG must be manually turned on each time the Falcon F5 receiver is powered on. 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. 22 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Settings Use this menu to set the following options:

Depth Units Pitch Units Date/Time Telemetry Channel Roll Offset Pressure Units Temperature Units Language Second page Settings Menu DCI recommends that you program the receiver and the remote display Depth and Pitch settings to use the same units of measure. Depth Units Menu Choose between xx" inches, x'xx" feet and inches, x.xx' decimal feet, and x.xx m metric units (meters and centimeters). Pitch Units Menu Choose between percent (x%) and degrees (x). Typical HDD bores use percent pitch instead of degrees. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 23 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Set Time and Calendar Menu Set the time and date on your receiver. This is necessary when you are using the DataLog function. Time value

(date displays here when calendar is the active function) Time

(shown active) Calendar Enter arrow Time and Calendar Keypad Setting the Time The time function runs on a 24-hour clock. To set the time:

1. Select the time icon so it is the active function

. 2. Enter the time one digit at a time from left to right. For example, to set the clock to 13:39

(1:39 pm), select 1, then 3, 3, and 9. 3. Select the blue Enter arrow. Setting the Calendar The calendar function displays the date by month/day/year. To set the date:

1. Select the calendar icon so it is the active function

. The display window on the keypad changes to show a date format. 2. Enter the date one digit at a time from left to right. The date format is MM/DD/YYYY. For example, to set the date to January 2, 2016 (01/02/2016), select 0, then 1, 0, 2, 2, 0, 1, and 6. 3. Select the blue Enter arrow. Telemetry Channel Menu This menu has five telemetry settings (1, 2, 3, 4, and 0). For communication to occur between the receiver and remote display, both devices must be set to the same telemetry channel. The current telemetry setting is highlighted when this menu opens. Select the desired telemetry channel on the receiver. To conserve receiver battery life, select 0 to turn telemetry off. 24 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Roll Offset Menu Use Roll Offset to electronically match the 12:00 position of the transmitter to that of the drill head. Enable Roll Offset 1. Select Set and enable the roll offset. Disable roll offset Set and enable the roll offset Roll Offset Menu 2. Ensure the drill head is at its 12:00 position and that the transmitter is on. Transmitters true roll position with housing at 12:00 Set the roll offset Set Roll Offset Menu 3. Select Set the roll offset. If you need to know the original roll value later (perhaps to change a transmitter frequency in-

bore as discussed on page 70), simply toggle to the Roll Offset option in the Settings menu, and if Roll Offset is enabled, the original roll value displays at the bottom of the screen after "Roll offset enabled". When the roll offset function is enabled, the roll indicator will change to a circle and RO appears at the bottom left of the roll indicator. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual Roll Offset Activated 25 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Disable Roll Offset To turn off roll offset, select Disable the roll offset from the Roll Offset menu. The receiver beeps four times as the screen returns to the Settings menu. The value that displays for roll on the Locate screen will now be that of the transmitter, not necessarily the drill head. Pressure Units Menu Choose between pounds per square inch (psi) and kilopascals (kPa). Temperature Units Menu Choose between Fahrenheit (F) and Celsius (C). Language Selection Menu This menu has multiple language options. Selecting a new language will cause the receiver to restart. Transmitter Selection and Frequency Optimization This section addresses Falcon technology's ground-breaking Frequency Optimizer (FO) feature, which finds the lowest-noise (optimal) group of frequencies available in each of nine bands. When the results display in graph form showing the levels of active interference in each band, choose the one or two bands you want to use, pair, and you're ready to calibrate and start drilling. You can switch the transmitter between the two optimized bands at any time, either pre-bore or mid-bore. Start in the optimized band that works best for the normal-interference portion of the bore and switch to the other band that works better for the portion that has higher interference. Or use one optimized band for the whole bore, or start drilling in one optimized band and switch only if you need to. The choice is yours. Do I have to optimize every time I power the receiver on?

Page 65 No, the receiver remembers both optimized bands until you pair it to a new band. Power the transmitter on horizontally to use the last active band. But don't forget to optimize at your next bore. If my optimized band worked great at my last jobsite, can I keep using it at my next one?

Because sources of interference differ at every jobsite, DCI recommends optimizing at every job site to obtain the best selection of frequencies for the current conditions. 26 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Frequency Optimization To optimize and select a frequency band:

1. Ensure all transmitters are powered off or are more than 100 ft. away from the receiver. 2. Take your receiver to the point along the proposed bore that you expect to have the greatest amount of noise (active interference). 3. With the receiver parallel to the bore path, open the Main menu, select Transmitter Selection

, then Frequency Optimization (FO)

. The Falcon F5 receiver scans and measures the background noise (active interference) in multiple frequencies. The display will cycle through each band for about 15 seconds while it is scanning. When frequency optimization is complete, the receiver shows active noise readings in each of the nine frequency bands using an optimized selection of the lowest-noise frequencies within each band. The shorter the bar on the graph, the less interference present in that band.

-90 to -72 dB

-72 to -54 dB

-54 to -18 dB Low interference levels Moderate interference Interference will become an issue as depth increases Maximum noise reading Current optimized noise readings Band selector Median kHz of each band Current Up band Current Down band Pair Exit Frequency Optimizer Results 4. To measure noise readings from the entire intended bore, simply walk the bore with the frequency optimization results displayed. As the receiver continues sampling background noise, it marks the maximum noise reading of each band at the top of each bar. Optimize as often as you want. You can't wear it out. If noise levels rise substantially at any point along the bore, consider selecting and pairing one band (see next step) that performed well up to this point. Then select Exit and restart FO at this point to perform a new scan and select and pair a second band for use in this higher-interference area. Optimize as often as you want and wherever you want before assigning a band. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 27 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED

"Up"

5. Toggle to the band you want to use and click to select. Typically this will be a band with a low interference level that did not experience high maximum noise readings along the bore path. Band Number 7 11 16 20 25 29 34 38 43 Range in kHz 4.59.0 9.013.5 13.518 1822.5 22.527 2731.5 31.536 3640.5 40.545 6. Select whether to assign this as the Up or Down band (the band the Tx powers on with when facing Up or Down). Battery compartment Note Up Down If the band number you want to use is already displayed at the right edge of the screen and marked in red on the bottom of the graph, select it anyway. The band you select now will be optimized with different frequencies than the last time that band was used.

"Down"

7. Optional: toggle to select a second band, then assign as the opposite (Up or Down) band;

changing both bands is not required. 8. Select Pair

, then Transmitter Pairing Request

. If you assigned two new bands, both will pair at the same time. 9. The receiver displays the transmitter pairing screen. Insert batteries in the transmitter, install the battery cap, and wait 15 seconds for the transmitter to fully power on. Transmitter Page 64 10. Hold the recessed infrared (IR) port of the transmitter within 2 in. of and facing the IR window on the front of the receiver. Transmitter IR port 11. Select again (we really like this icon) to pair the transmitter frequency band(s) to the receiver. Hold the transmitter in place for up to ten seconds for pairing. A blue circling icon indicates the receiver and transmitter are not yet connected; check alignment and proximity of the IR ports. Moving the transmitter during pairing may cause an error code to display on the screen; if this happens, simply exit and restart the pairing process. 28 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Can I exit the pairing screen and go back to the optimizer results without running it again?

Yes. Toggle left and select Return to frequency graph reset and you can continue observing the noise readings of the last optimized frequency bands. Exiting from the frequency graph will erase optimization results. Maximum readings will be When the pairing is successful, the receiver/transmitter icon briefly shows a happy green check mark and the receiver beeps. Both the receiver and transmitter are now using the new optimized band(s) you selected. If you assigned two new bands, the system defaults to using the Down band first. If the pairing is unsuccessful, the receiver/transmitter icon shows an unhappy red X. and try pairing a second time. If still unsuccessful, ensure you Select Repeat have the correct transmitter selected (page 30), remove and reinstall the transmitter batteries (positive end first) and battery cap, realign the two IR windows, and try again. If still unsuccessful, give us a call and we'll get you going. If the pairing doesn't complete, no new optimized frequency is stored in the receiver. Upon exiting the Frequency Optimizer screen, the receiver remains paired to the transmitter at the last optimized bands used. The last frequency optimization is saved and viewable under View Frequency Optimization

. As mentioned at the end of step 4, the second band can be paired to a completely different optimization. If you just paired one band but want to re-optimize at a different location for the other band, simply run the frequency optimizer at the new location

(step 1), select a band, and assign as the opposite (Up or Down) band. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 29 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED 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. 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. To change between bands mid-bore, both bands must be separately selected and calibrated prior to drilling. Calibration Page 16 Calibration Required Before or during drilling, switch between bands any time if interference is compromising the current band. Changing Frequency Bands Page 69 After pairing optimized frequency bands, for typical operations your next steps before drilling would be:

Above Ground Range (AGR) Page 19 calibrate check Above Ground Range check for background Interference Complete each of these checks on both optimized frequency bands. Interference Page 43 Transmitter Selection Use this option to select between a Falcon F5, Falcon F2, or DucTrak transmitter, as well as select the other band on your current transmitter. Transmitter Selection Menu After you select a different transmitter than is currently in use, the display returns to the previous screen. 30 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED If you select the same transmitter that is currently in use, the display continues to the Band Selection menu, where you can switch between the Up and Down bands, as well as enable or disable fluid pressure monitoring on an FT5p transmitter. Up band Down band Fluid pressure Band Selection Menu To reach this menu directly from the Locate screen, hold the toggle right briefly. Select to return to the Locate screen. View Frequency Optimization Want to see what the active interference is right now on your optimized band? Sure you do. Select either the Up or Down band icon. Falcon displays the current interference levels for the current optimized frequencies in that band. You may optionally select and pair a different optimized band from this screen. If so, remember to calibrate again prior to drilling. Transmitter Information Use this option to read the details of your transmitter. It's also a handy to way to double-

check that the receiver is able to communicate (pair) with the transmitter. Hold the infrared (IR) port of the transmitter within 2 in. of and facing the IR window on the front of the receiver, then select Transmitter information request communication, the receiver provides the following information about the transmitter:

. Upon a successful Serial number Up band Down band Current (Amps) Voltage (V) Temperature Maximum temperature attained (lifetime) Software version Region (1 6) DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 31 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Model number Click to return to the Main menu. DataLog Use this menu to record pilot hole drill data, set up new drill jobs, view and delete drill jobs from the receiver, and upload drill jobs via Bluetooth to a computer for analysis with DCI's Log-While-Drilling (LWD) 3.0 software. Second page Set up job Upload Delete Enable Survey Pt. View jobs L/R Offset Deviation Exit Drill DataLog Menus The LWD software has a variety of options for analyzing, editing, and displaying DataLog drill data. Complete instructions for using the advanced DataLog feature and the supporting LWD software are provided in the separate operator's manual and quick start guides available for DataLog/LWD at www.DigiTrak.com. If you are already familiar with the DataLog feature, Falcon F5 includes four new functions requested by users like you: Left/Right Offset, Deviation, Flags, and Pins. 32 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Right deviation Right offset Fire hydrant Sidewalk Set pin marking fire hydrant Right pin distance Intended bore path Actual bore path Set flag marking gas line crossing Marked gas line Flags and Pins, Offset and Deviation Left/Right Offset On the DataLog menu, L/R Offset lets you specify a given horizontal distance you intend to maintain from a feature beside the bore path, such as curb, guardrail, or surveyed path. Think of this as a "running waypoint" that is recorded as long as the offset is in effect. In the image above, the offset is a "right" offset, meaning the intended bore path is to the right of the sidewalk feature. Deviation Also on the DataLog menu, Deviation lets you mark how far the drill head is deviating from the intended bore path. If an offset is in effect, it is how far the drill head is deviating from the offset. Each time you log a rod at the Locate screen (hold trigger, toggle right), this feature lets you also record your current deviation from the bore path. For example, if you know you are supposed to be a certain distance from a guardrail but locate the drill head at a slightly farther distance, or are following a surveyed path and locate the drill head slightly to one side of the path, enter the difference as a left or right deviation. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 33 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Flags and Pins While recording a DataLog, at the Locate screen, toggle right to set a Flag or Pin. Match flags and pins later with entries in your drilling log book to add important detail to your Log-While-

Drilling report. Flags Select a Flag when crossing any item of interest along the bore path, like a sidewalk, marked utility line, or river bank. The receiver internally assigns a sequential flag number starting at 1. Enter the approximate distance along the current rod; the receiver will calculate the total horizontal distance of the flag based on the total number of rods already logged. Pins Select a Pin to mark the location of a nearby land feature point (survey flag, fire hydrant, light post) that can help locate the bore path later. Setting a pin requires three pieces of data:

1. An identifying number. Use any number, like a survey station mark. 2. The approximate distance along the current rod (if halfway along a 10 ft. rod, enter 5 ft.). 3. The distance of the drill head to the right or left of the feature (perpendicular). In the preceding image, because the drill head is to the right of the fire hydrant "feature", the pin is recorded as to the right. Diagnostics This menu lets you check the performance of your F5 receiver. Level Check System Self-

Signal Self-

Test Test Exit Diagnostics Menu 34 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Perform Level Check This check confirms that the internal sensors that measure the inclination of the receiver are working correctly. An inaccurate sensor would cause erroneous depth and location readings. Place the receiver on generally level ground and click Continue have to be perfectly level. The ground does not Level Test Screen 1 Rotate the receiver 180 degrees so it faces the opposite direction, as illustrated by the icon on the screen, and click Continue again. Level Test Screen 2 The receiver beeps four times, flashes a confirmation message, and returns to the Main menu. If the level check fails, the receiver beeps twice and displays an error screen. Click Retry and repeat the test as described above. If the check fails again, contact DCI Customer Service. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 35 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Perform System Self-Test This self-test performs a system check on internal components. Ensure no transmitters are powered on during this test. The receiver beeps four times after a successful test and displays the Receiver Startup Screen shown on page 11. Click to return to the Diagnostics menu. If the receiver returns any other results, contact DCI Customer Service. Perform Signal Self-Test This self-test tests antenna gain calibration for all transmitter frequencies. Ensure no transmitters are powered on during this test. Perform this test only in a low-noise environment with minimal interference. The transmitter signal strength as displayed on the Locate Screen on page 39 must be less than 55 counts. The receiver beeps four times after a successful test and displays the Receiver Startup Screen shown on page 11. Click to return to the Diagnostics menu. If the receiver returns any other results, contact DCI Customer Service. Potential test failures Background noise If the test begins in an area with too much background noise, the test stops and the receiver displays a warning similar to Background signal is too high. Find a lower-noise area and try the test again. Test Loop If there is a problem with the depth antenna in the receiver, the receiver displays the error message Fault: Depth Antenna Failure on the Locate screen and locks the receiver. Contact DCI Customer Service. DSP channel failure In the event of a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) channel failure, the receiver displays the error message Critical: DSP channels on the Locate screen and locks the receiver. Contact DCI Customer Service. 36 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED System Info This menu displays technical system information such as ID, region, and numerous firmware versions. The numbers for BT (Bluetooth) and ID (serial number) are necessary to move DataLog files to a PC. Click to return to the Main menu. Serial number Primary software Second page System Info Screens Region Bluetooth DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 37 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Locating Basics Are you ready?

Page 43 If you're new to locating and first want to know everything about the locating screens, you've come to the right place. If you already know locators and want to jump right in and start locating with your Falcon F5 system, skip down to Interference. Locating in a High-Interference Area This section covers locating basics:

Locating screens Checking for interference and suggestions for dealing with it Performing a roll/pitch check Finding and marking front and rear locate points (FLP and RLP) and the locate line (LL) to pinpoint the transmitter The geometry of the FLP, RLP, and LL with respect to the transmitter Methods to verify depth readings Refer to the DigiTrak YouTube site at www.youtube.com/dcikent for helpful videos on these and many other locating topics. 38 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Locating Screens The Locate, Depth, and Predicted Depth screens are the primary screens you will use for locating. The type of depth screen that displays depends on the position of the receiver relative to the transmitter at the time of the depth reading. Do I have to know all this?

Page 49 Yes. Get this down first, then you'll be ready to locate like a professional. If you want to skip to Locating the Transmitter and feel like you're missing a little background information, come back here for a refresher. For a description of the icons on the Locate screens, see Appendix B. Locate Screen The first option in the Main menu is Locate Mode, which displays the Locate screen. The Locate, Depth, and Predicted Depth screens are the primary screens you will use for locating. The type of depth screen that displays depends on the position of the receiver relative to the transmitter at the time of the depth reading. When the receiver is detecting a signal from a transmitter, the Locate screen provides real-

time data about the transmitters location, temperature, pitch, roll, and signal strength. Locating target ball

(FLP or RLP) Transmitter yaw Receiver Roll indicator Roll/pitch update meter Transmitter pitch Transmitter signal strength Transmitter temperature Locate Screen with Transmitter in Range If the transmitter is on and there is no roll or pitch data, hold the trigger for 10 seconds to engage Max mode and the data should appear. If it doesn't:

The transmitter and receiver may not be on the same frequency band. Hold toggle right at the locate screen to select the other frequency band. You may have the wrong transmitter model selected, such as FT2 instead of FT5p. From the Main menu, select Transmitter selection to choose a different transmitter. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 39 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED How do I check which frequency bands are assigned?

The current band in use is listed at the top of the Main menu (page 14). Hold toggle right at the Locate screen to see and switch between bands. The roll/pitch update meter displays the quality of roll/pitch data being received from the transmitter. When the meter is empty, no roll/pitch data is being received, and none will appear on either the receiver or the remote display. Depth and predicted depth readings may still be taken, but the receiver will assume the transmitter has a pitch of zero, as indicated by the image to the right appearing on the Depth or Predicted Depth screen. Pitch Assumed Zero Locate Screen Shortcuts The following shortcuts are available from the Locate screen. Task Operation Page DataLog (if enabled) Hold trigger, toggle right Depth Screen Hold trigger at locate line Flag or Pin during DataLog Toggle right Receiver Menus Toggle down Predicted Depth Screen Hold trigger at front locate point Target Steering Toggle up Band Selection Menu Hold toggle right 32 40 34 14 42 59 31 Depth Screen Hold the trigger with the receiver at the locate line (LL) to display the Depth screen. Locate Points (FLP & RLP) and Locate Line (LL) Page 46 Locate point

(front or rear) Bird's-eye view Locate line (LL) Ground level Transmitter depth Tx battery strength Height-Above-Ground

(HAG) setting on Depth Screen at LL with HAG On 40 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED When the HAG setting is disabled, the receiver will be shown on the ground and must be placed on the ground during depth readings. Height-Above-

Ground (HAG) Page 21 Max Mode Noise Filtering The purpose of Max mode noise filtering is to stabilize erratic roll/pitch data, depths, and locates 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 erratic, hold the trigger for longer than five seconds to enter Max mode, indicated by a magnifying glass around the pitch icon. Depth Tx battery strength Max mode timer Max mode icon 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 with a red bar. 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 more than five seconds to restart. The timer bar will turn green as data is confirmed. Always take three Max readings; all three readings must be identical and stabilize before the Max mode timer is full. Warning 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. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 41 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Predicted Depth Screen Warning Because both front and rear locate points 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 at the front locate point (FLP) produces a valid predicted depth. Locate Points (FLP & RLP) and Locate Line (LL) Page 46 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. Reference Lock indicator Ball-in-the-Box at FLP Tx battery strength HAG on Predicted depth of transmitter Horizontal distance between transmitter and FLP Predicted Depth Screen at FLP with HAG On Hold the trigger for longer than five seconds to enter Max mode, as described in the previous section (use of Max mode has special requirements and restrictions). In this example, if the drill head travels an additional 3'08" at -0.6 pitch, it will be directly below the locator at 2'08". 42 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Depth Screen, Invalid Location Hold the trigger at any time during locating to display the Depth screen. No depth or predicted depth will appear if the receiver is not positioned at the locate line or front or rear locate point. However, holding the trigger more than five seconds to enter Max mode may obtain more stable roll/pitch data (use of Max mode has special requirements and restrictions). Max Mode Page 41 Slanted line indicates receiver is not at FLP, RLP, or LL Receiver Depth Screen with HAG Enabled (not at FLP, RLP, or LL) Interference Interference can compromise a transmitter's signal even when drilling with an optimized frequency band. It is important to the success of your bore that, after pairing your transmitter at a newly optimized frequency, you check how the transmitter's signal will perform along the intended bore path. Warning To best overcome interference, find and deal with it above ground, before you start drilling. What is Interference?

Interference can reduce the transmitters range or cause variable readings and possibly result in job slowdowns. Interference is classified as either active or passive. Active interference, also known as electrical interference or background noise, can have varying effects on locating equipment. Most electrical devices emit signals that can inhibit the ability to locate the transmitter accurately or get good roll/pitch readings. Examples sources of active interference include traffic signal loops, buried dog fences, cathodic protection, radio communications, microwave towers, cable TV, fiber-trace lines, utility data transmissions, security systems, power lines, and phone lines. Interference at the remote display may also occur from other sources operating nearby on the same frequency. The following section describes how to use the receiver to test for the presence of active interference. Passive interference can reduce or increase the amount of signal received from the transmitter, which results in incorrect depth readings, a completely blocked signal, or locates in the wrong position. Example sources of passive interference include metal objects such as pipes, rebar, trench plate, chain-link fence, vehicles, saltwater/salt domes, and conductive earth such as iron ore. The receiver cannot test for the presence of passive interference. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 43 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Conducting a thorough site investigation prior to drilling is the best method of identifying passive interference sources. To familiarize yourself with the interference potential along your intended bore path, check for background noise as discussed in the following section. Warning A receiver cannot detect sources of passive interference; this can only be accomplished with a visual inspection of the jobsite. A background noise check can only find active interference. I thought the frequency optimizer did all this for me?

The frequency optimizer finds the lowest-noise frequencies to use in each band. You choose which bands to use and pair the transmitter. As best practice, now test those bands above ground to ensure the receiver can receive data for the entire length of the bore. A good background noise check is vital to a job free of interference surprises. Checking for Interference Ensure the receiver is on, optimized, and paired. Remove the batteries from the transmitter to turn it off and wait 10 seconds for it to fully power off. Now walk the intended bore path while viewing the current frequency optimization in the frequency band you intend to drill with. Take note of the bar graph height in the selected band. With no transmitter on, this signal strength is in fact background noise (active interference). Extreme background noise

(interference) may cause signal attenuation. In the following figure, the red flag area denotes an increase in background noise detected on the optimized band while walking the intended bore path. Intended bore path Red flag area Background noise signal One-Person Background Signal Strength Check (Transmitter Off) Return to the area of highest interference (between the red flags above) and from the Locate screen, take a depth reading (hold the trigger) and note the signal strength. Now power on the transmitter and place it the same distance to the side of the receiver as the intended bore depth. Verify that the roll/pitch data is consistent and correct in the flagged area. The transmitters signal strength should generally be a minimum of 150 points greater than the background noise reading. For example, if this area of greatest interference produced a 44 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual LL DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED reading of 175, the reading with the transmitter on at this location, and at a distance from the receiver equal to the maximum intended bore depth, should be a minimum of 325 (175 +

150). Areas where the background noise level is too high may make it difficult to obtain roll and pitch data and accurate locates and depth readings. If the signal strength readings with the transmitter on were not at least 150 points greater than the background noise level, conduct a roll/pitch check as described in the following section. Note that the transmitters signal strength will be slightly higher in this test than while drilling because it is currently not encased in the drill head below ground, which will diminish the signal strength slightly. Roll/Pitch Check At the exit of the bore, turn the receiver to face the entry and install batteries in the paired transmitter to turn it on. Have a coworker hold the transmitter and stand beside you. Walk together in parallel back toward the entry, keeping the receiver over the bore path and the transmitter at a distance of 1 to 1.5 times the current intended bore depth; where the bore is deeper, your coworker will be farther away. Periodically stop and change the transmitters roll and pitch orientation so you can verify the speed and accuracy of these readings on the receiver. It is good practice to also have a coworker monitor the readings at the remote display at the same time. Note any locations where the receiver or remote display information becomes erratic or disappears. If roll/pitch data or signal strength become unstable, hold the trigger to see if Max mode can stabilize the data. Max Mode Page 41 Red flag area Intended bore path Intended depth Two-Person Roll/Pitch Test with Transmitter If the desired depth/data range in a red flag area is not sufficient, you may able to increase the range by performing another frequency optimization here and pairing to a new band specifically for use in this high-interference location. If you do this, check for interference in the high-interference area again using the newly-optimized band. Use the other optimized band (Up or Down) for the non-flagged portion of the bore. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 45 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Suggestions for Dealing with Interference If roll/pitch information becomes erratic or is lost while drilling or during a roll/pitch check (see previous section), try one or more of the following:

Try Max mode. Move the receiver away from the interference source while staying within range of the transmitter. Max Mode Page 41 Off-Track Locating Page 57 Physically separate the receiver from both passive and active interference to reduce or eliminate interference-related problems. Height-Above-Ground (HAG) Page 21 Switch to the transmitter's other frequency band. To overcome interference at the remote display, ensure the telemetry Changing Frequency Bands Page 69 antenna is vertical and that the front of the receiver is facing the remote display. Set the receiver and remote display to use a different telemetry channel. An optional extended-range telemetry antenna may help overcome some forms of interference. Never rely on the receiver as the sole means of communication between the receiver operator and drill operator. In cases where data is not available on the remote display, both operators must be able to communicate with each other. Warning In environments with extreme interference, the Falcon signal strength on the receiver may begin to flash red along with a flashing red A

(Attenuation) at the top right of the roll indicator. This will also happen when the locator is too close to the transmitter (less than two ft.). Any depth, data, or locate information obtained when signal attenuation is in effect should be considered an estimate. Locate Points (FLP & RLP) and Locate Line (LL) The Falcon F5 receiver locates the transmitter by detecting three specific places in the transmitters magnetic field: the front locate point (FLP) ahead of the transmitter, the rear locate point (RLP) behind the transmitter, and the locate line above the transmitter itself. The locate points are indistinguishable from one another by the receiver as they represent similar points in the transmitters field in front of and behind the transmitter (see Appendix C on page 77 for more information about the transmitters magnetic field). The locate line (LL) extends 90 to the left and right of the transmitter (perpendicular) when the transmitter is at 0% pitch. It represents the location of the transmitter between the FLP and RLP. If you think of the transmitter being the body of an airplane, its wings are the locate line. 46 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Locate line does not equal the location of the transmitter Being over the locate line does not mean you are over the transmitter, which may be to the left or right anywhere along the locate line. You must find the front and rear locate points to find the transmitter, as is detailed on the next couple pages. The most accurate tracking requires the use of all three locations to determine the position, heading, and depth of the transmitter. A line passing through the FLP and RLP reveals the heading and left/right position of the transmitter. The LL determines the position of the transmitter when the receiver is properly aligned between the FLP and RLP (on the line). Bird's-eye view

(looking down) LL RLP FLP Drill rig Transmitter Bore path Side view Surface of ground LL RLP FLP Drill rig Bore path 70 Transmitter Geometry of FLP, RLP, and LL from Top (Birds-Eye) and Side Views Note how the RLP and FLP are equal distances from the LL when the transmitter is level. The line marked LL in the birds-eye view image suggests the receiver will display a locate line any time it is positioned on this plane. To prevent inaccurate locates and potentially dangerous conditions, it is imperative to first find the front and rear locate points. Do not rely on the peak signal along the locate line. Note Whenever the transmitter is pitched, the position of the locate line will be somewhat slightly ahead of or behind the transmitters actual position. This slight fore/aft offset will increase with depth (see Appendix C). In these cases, the depth displayed on the receiver is referred to as the projected depth. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 47 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Effects of Depth, Pitch, and Topography on Distance Between FLP and RLP The deeper the transmitter is, the farther apart the FLP and RLP will be. The distance between the FLP and RLP with respect to the location of the LL is also affected by transmitter pitch and the topography. When the transmitter pitch is negative, the FLP will be farther from the LL than the RLP. When the pitch is positive, the RLP will be further from the LL than the FLP. If the ground surface or topography slopes significantly, the locations of the FLP and RLP will also be affected with respect to the LL even if the transmitter itself is level. Bird's-eye view

(looking down) Side view RLP Drill rig Transmitter LL LL Surface of ground Drill rig RLP 30 40 Transmitter at negative pitch FLP Bore path FLP Bore path Effect of Pitch on Distance Between FLP, RLP, and LL For a detailed explanation of how to track the transmitter when it is steep and deep, read the information provided in Appendix C: Projected Depth Versus Actual Depth and the Fore/Aft Offset on page 77. To calculate depth (for comparison to the receivers depth reading) using the distance between the locate points and the pitch of the transmitter, see Appendix D: Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between FLP and RLP on page 82. 48 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Marking Locate Points The locate points (FLP and RLP) and the locate line (LL) must be found and accurately marked during the locating procedure. To mark a locate point, stand with the receiver level at the locate point. Look down the vertical axis that runs through the center of the display to project a plumb line to the ground. Mark where this plumb line hits the ground. Center of display Plumb line or vertical axis Front of receiver Place marker straight down on ground Plumb Line for Marking Locate Points Locating the Transmitter Falcon F5 can locate the transmitter and its heading while it moves, whether in front of the transmitter, behind it, or beside it. It can locate the transmitter while facing toward or away from the drill rig. The standard method described in this section guides the receiver to the transmitter while standing in front of it, facing the drill rig. This is the recommended method for locating. As you continue to drill or as the bore path curves, you may be facing the last marked locate point rather than the drill rig. Move forward Move forward FLP LL LL RLP FLP RLP Drill Drill Standard Locating Curved Path Locating DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 49 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED If necessary, set Height-Above-Ground (HAG) and Roll Offset. Height-Above-Ground (HAG) Roll Offset Page 25 Page 21 Go watch some TV You can find a training video on Basic Locating at www.youtube.com/dcikent. Finding the Front Locate Point (FLP) The locating procedure described here assumes that (a) you are facing the drill, (b) the transmitter is below ground and between you and the drill, and (c) the FLP is in front of you. 1. With the receiver on and in Locate mode, stand in front of the drill head at a distance of approximately the depth of the drill head. 2. Observe the position of the locating ball (

) relative to the receiver box on the display. The figures below show the FLP ahead of and to the left of the receiver; as the drill head gets deeper, the FLP will be found farther in front of the transmitter. Locating target ball Box Drill rig Bore path Receiver Locate Screen Actual Position of Receiver and Transmitter 3. Move the receiver to guide the ball into the box. 50 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED 4. When the ball is centered in the box (Ball-in-the-Box), hold the trigger for at least one second so the receiver can lock onto the reference signal. The R symbol will appear at the top of the Depth screen. The locate line (LL) will not display later without this reference. Reference lock indicator Target Ball-in-

the-Box Drill rig Bore path Receiver Predicted Depth Screen Actual Position of Receiver at FLP with HAG On and Transmitter Warning When setting a reference signal, do not hold the trigger unless you are Ball-in-the-Box at the FLP. If you are ahead of the FLP, you could set an incorrect reference that causes a ghost locate line. This typically happens when the head is shallower than 3 ft. In this case, you must reference again at the FLP. If you hold the trigger for longer than five seconds, the receiver will enter Max mode, which performs differently than a normal depth reading. Reference Lock Page 51 Max Mode Page 41 The depth value given at the FLP is the predicted depth, which is the depth the transmitter is calculated to be at when it reaches the location beneath the receiver. If the pitch or heading of the transmitter changes before it reaches the location under the receiver, the predicted depth reading will no longer be accurate. Quick receiver self-check To verify that the signal is balanced through the receivers antenna, carefully rotate the receiver 360 about the center of the display while keeping the receiver level. The locating ball should stay centered in the box. If it does not, do not continue to use the receiver and contact DCI Customer Service. 5. With the ball centered in the box, mark the ground directly below the receivers display screen as the FLP. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 51 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Finding the Locate Line (LL) 6. Continue walking toward the drill rig or the last known transmitter location. Keep the locating ball on the vertical crosshair and observe that the signal strength is increasing as you get closer to the transmitter. Drill rig Bore path Locating ball moving along vertical crosshair Signal strength higher than at FLP Receiver Locate Screen, Moving Toward LL, FLP Behind If the signal strength decreases, you may actually have just located the RLP. Position yourself farther away from the drill and start over at step 2. 7. When the locating ball reaches the bottom of the screen, the locate line appears and the ball turns solid black to indicate your focus should now be on the LL. If the locate line does not appear and the ball flips to the top of the screen, hold the trigger while moving the receiver in a forward/backward direction over where the ball flips. This action should re-reference the receiver to the transmitters signal and bring up the locate line. If it does not, return to the FLP to re-reference (see step 1). Locate line Locating ball Drill rig Bore path Receiver Locate Screen, Approaching LL Actual Position of Receiver and Transmitter Do not rely on the alignment of the ball with the vertical crosshair to identify the left/right position of the transmitter. Accurately locating the front and rear locate points is required to determine the transmitters lateral position (heading) and take accurate depth readings. 52 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED 8. Position the receiver so the LL aligns with the horizontal crosshair. Line-in-the-Box Drill rig Bore path Receiver Locate Screen at the LL Actual Position of Receiver and Transmitter 9. Take a depth reading and mark the LL directly below the receivers display screen. If the FLP is to the left or right of the previous marksindicating some steering actionlocate the RLP as described in the next steps to verify proper positioning of the LL between the Locate Points. If the bore path is straight, do I have to keep finding the RLP for every rod?

No. If a new FLP is directly in line with the previously marked FLPs (a straight bore line), it is unnecessary to find a new RLP since it will be directly in line with the previous marks. After the drill head moves forward another rod, find the new FLP and then the LL. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 53 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Finding the RLP to Confirm Transmitter Heading and Position Finding the RLP will allow you to confirm the transmitters heading and position. Like the FLP, the RLP is represented as a ball (

) on the receiver display. Continue locating:

10. From the LL, facing toward the drill or last transmitter location, walk forward while keeping the ball aligned on the vertical crosshairs. Notice how the signal strength decreases as you move away from the transmitter. Drill rig Bore path Receiver Locate Screen, Approaching RLP from LL Actual Position of Receiver and Transmitter 11. Position the receiver so the ball is centered in the box (Ball-in-the-Box). Drill rig Bore path Receiver Locate Screen at RLP Actual Position of Receiver and Transmitter 12. Mark the ground directly below the receivers display screen as the RLP. A line between the RLP and FLP represents the transmitters heading. 54 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED 13. Position the receiver at the intersection of this heading line with the LL passing through the center of the box on the display and hold the trigger to take a depth reading. This is the current location of the transmitter. HAG on Corrected depth Drill rig Bore path With LL aligned in box, receiver may face toward RLP or FLP during depth readings Receiver Depth Screen at LL Actual Position of Receiver and Transmitter Three Methods to Verify Depth Reading Disable HAG, set the receiver on the ground, and take another depth reading. This reading should be within 5% of the depth reading obtained with the HAG on and the receiver lifted. In the prior example, the reading should be 11 ft. 6 in. or With HAG on, set the receiver on the ground and add the HAG to the depth shown. It should also be 11 ft. 6 in. or If HAG is not being used, note the depth on the ground and then raise the receiver exactly 3 ft. The depth reading should increase this same distance. In the example above, the depth would be 14 ft. 6 in. See Appendix C on page 77 and Appendix D on page 82 for more information on depth. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 55 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Advanced Locating When you're ready to push the envelope Here are some techniques that will help you drill more productively and get past the bore that had everyone else scratching their heads and calling the home office. Tracking On-the-Fly Go watch some TV You can find a training video on Tracking on the Fly at www.youtube.com/dcikent. If you are running at 0% (0) pitch under level ground, the predicted depth will be the actual depth. In this case, all locating can be done at the FLP while the drill head is moving. Once the transmitter has been located and it is moving in the correct direction, place the receiver relatively level on the ground one rod length in front of the FLP, in line with the path created by the FLP and RLP. Turn HAG off. Height-Above-Ground (HAG) Page 21 One rod length LL FLP LL RLP One rod length FLP RLP Drill Drill Tracking "On-the-Fly"

with a Straight Path Tracking "On-the-Fly"

with a Curved Path 56 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED As the drill head advances, the FLP should travel along the receivers vertical crosshairs, indicating the drill head is still on line. Once the FLP is in the box, hold the trigger and confirm that the predicted depth reading is as expected. Drill rig Bore path Receiver Screen Tracking "On-the-Fly"

Actual Position of Receiver and Transmitter Move ahead the length of another drill rod and wait for the FLP to continue advancing down the vertical crosshair. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 57 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Off-Track Locating Go watch some TV You can find a training video on Off-Track Locating at www.youtube.com/dcikent. Use off-track locating when it is not possible to walk above the transmitter due to a surface obstruction or interference. Using the locate lines perpendicular relationship to the transmitter, it is possible to track the transmitters heading and also determine if it is maintaining its intended depth. The off-track locating method is only effective when the pitch of the transmitter is 0% (0) and traveling under flat ground. To explain how the off-track locating method works, consider the example of an obstruction that is on the intended bore path, as shown in the figure below. The transmitter is about to go under the obstruction. 1. Stop drilling and find the locate line (LL) of the transmitter by putting the line in the box. 2. While holding the receiver in the same orientation, step to the side until you reach a predetermined distance (P1). Move the receiver forward and backward until the ball jumps between the top and bottom of the screen, then mark this location and note the signal strength. While still holding the receiver in the same orientation, do this two more times for off-track points P2 and P3. Bore path Obstruction Path around obstruction LL P1 P2 P3 Predetermined distances Drill Preparing for Off-Track Locating 3. Connect points P1, P2, and P3 with a line. This is the locate line. Because the LL runs perpendicular (at a 90 angle) to the transmitter when the transmitter is level, you can determine the heading of the drill head. By comparing the signal strength at the 58 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED predetermined distances of P1, P2, and P3, as the drill head progresses, you can verify it is moving away from or maintaining the intended bore path. It is important to monitor the pitch of the transmitter to ensure the drill head is maintaining the desired depth. 4. As drilling continues, steer the drill head to maintain a constant signal strength at each of the points P1, P2, and P3. If the signal strength decreases, the drill head is moving away;

if it increases, the drill head is moving toward the side position. Differences in pitch and topology elevations will also affect the signal strength and LL position as the drill head progresses. Using three (or more) off-track points gives you more information to help recognize the potential adverse effects of interference at any one point. Bore path Obstruction Path around obstruction LL P1 P2 P3 Predetermined distances Drill Off-Track Locating Target Steering The Target Steering locating method allows the receiver to be placed ahead of the drill head and used as a steering target. In general, Target Steering should be used to maintain a bore path, not to bring a significantly off-course bore back on track. If needed, use front and rear locate methods to get back on course. Locate Points (FLP &

RLP) and Locate Line (LL) Page 46 In situations with significant pitch changes, such as during the entry/exit or areas with changing topography and elevations, the up/down steering information on the remote display may not be accurate. In these situations, only the left/right steering information should be considered accurate. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 59 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED After learning the concepts of Target Steering, practice its use before using on a jobsite where time and money are at a premium. If you need further assistance, please contact DCI Customer Service. Note Go watch some TV You can find a training animation on Target Steering at www.youtube.com/dcikent. Using the receiver for Target Steering requires a stable signal from the transmitter. Target Steering will not work properly with passive interference in the vicinity of the bore. Interference Page 43 Feasible Target Steering Area The maximum distance the receiver can be placed ahead of the drill head for Target Steering is 35 ft. Beyond this distance, depth information becomes less accurate. Within this range, starting with the drill head approximately level, the following parameters apply to depth data:

The maximum depth change is approximately 4 ft. The maximum pitch change is approximately 14%. For the most conservative Target Steering operation, assume the ideal drill path is a circular arc with a radius that accommodates the bend radius of most drill strings and products being installed. As shown in the diagram below, the feasible steering area is limited to the shaded region bounded by the two circular arcs. Surface of ground Horizontal distance 35 ft. max Current depth Transmitter Target Feasible target steering area Minimum target depth Depth change 4 ft. max Depth change 4 ft. max Maximum target depth Target Feasible Target Steering Area The Target Steering procedure requires correct placement of the receiver at less than 35 ft. in front of the transmitter, on the bore path, with its back end (where the battery pack is inserted) facing the drill. 60 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Turning Target Steering On The target depth is the depth at which you want the transmitter when it reaches the location under the receiver. To set the desired target depth on the receiver, toggle up at the Locate screen to open the Target Steering menu. Transmitter in ground pointing toward target below receiver Turn on programmed target depth Receiver Programmed target depth Program new target depth Target Steering Menu The Target Steering menu displays either the last set target depth or the 1.5 ft. default value. To use the displayed value as the desired target depth, click the trigger. To enter a new target depth, select the keypad, enter the value in the appropriate units, and select Enter

. Positioning the Receiver as the Target Setting a target depth on the receiver activates Target Steering, and the Locate screen on the receiver now displays depth and distance from transmitter to receiver. The remote display on the drill automatically changes to Target Steering mode. Locating target (FLP) Transmitter temperature Roll indicator Roll/pitch update meter Transmitter pitch Fluid pressure Approximate transmitter depth Horizontal distance between transmitter and receiver Target Steering Locate Screen on the Receiver (with pressure data) DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 61 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Ensure that the location you would like to steer to beneath the receiver is feasible for the bend radius of the drill string and product being installed. Feasible Target Steering Area Page 60 Place the receiver on the intended drill path beyond the FLP but within 35 ft. of the transmitter with its back end (battery pack) facing the transmitter's current location. Position the receiver with the understanding that Target Steering is designed to ensure the transmitter is perpendicular to the rear of the receiver by the time the drill head reaches the target beneath the receiver. 35 ft. max FLP LL RLP Drill Positioning the Receiver for Target Steering Note Depths are calculated based on the bottom of the receiver. The HAG value is still used in Target Steering mode when taking a depth at the Locate Line (LL) or Front Locate Point (FLP). Steering to the Target with the Remote Display Refer to the operator's manual for your remote display for details on its Target Steering or Remote Steering screen. Manuals are located on the flash drive that accompanied the equipment or online at www.DigiTrak.com. Target Steering in Interference Areas Warning Interference can cause inaccuracies in the measurement of depth and placement of the locating ball, and loss of the transmitters pitch, roll, or heading. In areas of passive and/or active interference, it may help to physically elevate the receiver above the ground. If raising the receiver above the ground, adjust the target depth to include the elevated height. 62 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Turn Target Steering Off To turn off Target Steering on the receiver, toggle down from the Target Steering screen to return to the Locate screen. The receiver will now no longer act as a steering target. This also causes the remote display to exit Target Steering mode. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 63 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Transmitter A transmitter generates a magnetic field detected by the Falcon F5 receiver. The transmitter and receiver must have matching regional designation numbers to communicate with each other and comply with local operating requirements. The transmitters regional designation number is located inside the globe icon (

paired to the receiver prior to use.

) near the serial number. The transmitter must be The Falcon F5 wideband transmitter provides pitch readings in as low as 0.1% or 0.1 increments at level and displays roll in 24 clock positions (CP) with fluid pressure. The transmitter broadcasts in nine bands encompassing frequencies from 4.5 to 45.0 kHz. Battery compartment Front end cap with temp dot, and index slot, and fluid ports Falcon F5 Wideband Transmitter with Fluid Pressure (BTP) Calibration is required prior to first-time use and before using a different transmitter, receiver, drill head, or transmitter band. Calibration is not necessary, however, when switching between bands on a transmitter that are already paired and calibrated. Calibration Page 16 A detailed pitch resolution table is located in Appendix A. Can I use other DigiTrak transmitters with my Falcon?

No. The technology behind Falcon's use of multiple optimized frequencies requires a DigiTrak Falcon F5, Falcon F2, or DucTrak transmitter. Can I use DigiTrak transmitters rebuilt by other companies?

DCI recommends avoiding the use of "repaired" or "rebuilt" transmitters for any reason. Untrained technicians, poor quality of workmanship, and the re-use of stressed electronic components introduces unnecessary risk to your project that far outweighs any perceived short-term cost savings. DigiTrak Falcon transmitters incorporate recent advances in architecture and durability that provide an even longer expected lifetime under typical conditions. 64 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Batteries and Power On/Off DigiTrak Falcon F5 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. The 19 in. BTPL transmitter requires use of a SuperCell battery due to its greater power requirements. Warning 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 DCI transmitters power on as soon as the batteries and battery cap are properly installed. To install the batteries:

1. Remove the battery cap from the transmitter using a large slotted screwdriver or coin and rotating the cap 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:

Battery contact spring Battery cap Battery Battery Housing C-Cell Batteries Installed with Battery Contact Spring Note Do NOT use the battery contact spring at either end of a single SuperCell battery. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 65 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED 3. Select the startup frequency of the transmitter by installing the batteries with the transmitter pointing either up or down:

Load batteries with transmitter pointing UP to power on in the last Up optimized band Load batteries with transmitter pointing DOWN to power on in the last Down optimized band Selecting the Startup Frequency of the Transmitter To power on the transmitter in the last band used, install the batteries with the transmitter horizontal. 4. Replace the battery cap and maintain orientation for at least 10 seconds for the transmitter to fully power on. Starting the frequency optimizer will not change the transmitter's optimized frequency bands until the receiver and transmitter are paired. Once paired, the transmitter automatically begins using the new optimized frequency band. With two new bands, the system defaults to using the Down band first. Transmitter Battery Strength The battery strength icon the battery life remaining for alkaline batteries. at the bottom of the receivers Depth screen indicates Warning Because the battery strength for a SuperCell battery will appear full until just before it is fully depleted, you must track its hours of use. Sleep Mode All battery-powered DigiTrak transmitters go into sleep mode and stop transmitting to conserve battery power if they are stationary for longer than 15 minutes. To wake the transmitter, rotate the drill string a half turn; a transmitter will not awaken if it lands on the same roll position at which it went to sleep. 66 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 1.5 V1.5 VSuperCell 3.6 V1.5 V1.5 VSuperCell 3.6 V DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED A small amount of charge will continue to drain from the batteries while the transmitter is in sleep mode so it can monitor roll position. To conserve battery life, do not leave batteries in the transmitter when they can be easily removed. Always remove batteries when the transmitter is not being used to turn it off. Note A transmitter will continue sending data for up to 10 seconds after the batteries are removed. If you have removed the batteries and intend to restart the transmitter in another frequency, wait until data has stopped displaying on the receiver before reinstalling the batteries. Transmitter Drill Head Requirements For maximum transmitter range and battery life, the slots in the drill head must meet minimum length and width requirements and be correctly positioned. DCI's transmitters require three slots equally spaced around the circumference of the drill head for optimal signal emission and maximum battery life. Measure slot lengths on the inside of the drill head; slots must be at least 1/16 in. wide. DCI transmitters fit standard housings but may require a battery cap adapter in some cases. Battery cap Slot position Front end cap A - slot length B C - transmitter length A Minimum B Maximum*

C Falcon F5 Wideband BTP 9.0 in.*

1.0 in. 15 in. Falcon F5 Wideband BTPL 13.0 in. 1.0 in. 19 in.

* Ideal measurement. The DCI standard slot length of 8.5 in. and B distance of 2 in. remain acceptable. A transmitter must fit snugly in its drill head. It may be necessary to wrap the transmitter with tape or O-rings and/or use a drill head adapter for larger drill heads. Contact DCI Customer Service for more information. The index slot in the front end cap of the transmitter should fit onto the anti-roll pin (key) in the drill head for proper alignment. Use roll offset if the transmitters 12:00 position does not match that of the drill head. Roll Offset Page 25 Use only the battery cap that accompanied the Falcon F5 transmitter; other battery caps may look similar but crush the batteries or make the transmitter too long to fit in a standard housing. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 67 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Temperature Status and Overheat Indicator All DigiTrak transmitters are equipped with an internal digital thermometer. The temperature displays on the bottom right of the receiver and remote display screens next to the transmitter temperature symbol

. Normal drilling temperatures range from 64 to 104 F. Suspend drilling when temperatures exceed 97 F to permit cooling. A small triangle beside the temperature icon indicates whether the temperature is trending up since the last reading. or down Note Because the digital thermometer is inside the transmitter, temperature increases due to external drilling conditions will take time to transfer to the transmitter. Resolve increases in temperature quickly to avoid irreversible damage. If the temperature reaches 118 F, the thermometer icon will change to show that the transmitter is becoming dangerously hot

. The transmitter must be allowed to cool immediately or it will be damaged. To cool the transmitter, stop drilling and retract the drill bit a few feet and/or add more drilling fluid. Transmitter Temperature Warning Tones The Falcon F5 receiver and remote display emit the following audible tones to indicate increases in the transmitter temperature:

Icon Temperature Warning Tones Below 61 F None flashing 6197 F 104111 F 118133 F Above 140 F Double-beep sequence (beep-beep) for every 7 F increase in temperature. Two double-beep sequences (beep-beep, beep-beep) for every 7 F increase in temperature. Action is required to cool the transmitter. Three double-beep sequences (beep-beep, beep-beep, beep-

beep) for every 7 F increase in temperature. Cooling is critical to avoid irreversible damage. Three double-beep sequences every 5 seconds on the remote display, and every 20 seconds on the receiver. This warning signifies dangerous drilling conditions; irreversible damage may have already been done to the transmitter. 220 F None: transmitter overheat indicator (temp dot) turns black. 68 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Transmitter Overheat Indicator (Temp Dot) Each transmitter has a temperature overheat indicator (temp dot) on the front end cap. The temp dot has an outer yellow ring with a 1/8 in. white dot in the center. Black temp dot voids warranty 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 over-

heating 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 reach 220 F and turn black before the internal temperature reaches 220 F. Transmitter Information Page 31 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. Band Selection Menu Page 31 On the transmitter, use the following procedures to switch between the two optimized frequency bands, such as when performing an interference check, or an AGR test in both bands with the transmitter in the drill head prior to drilling. Installing Batteries /

Power On Page 65 Above Ground (Pre-Bore) Tilt Method Do not roll the transmitter more than two clock positions (CP) during this procedure. 1. Place the transmitter on an approximately level surface (010) for at least five seconds with the receiver at the Locate screen and transmitter data being displayed. 2. Tilt the transmitter up at approximately 65 (over 100%, or nearly vertical). 3. Hold the transmitter steady for 1018 seconds. 4. Return the transmitter to level within 10 seconds. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 69 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED 5. After 1018 seconds, all transmitter data disappears from the receivers screen, indicating the transmitter frequency has changed. 6. Select the new frequency band in the Band Selection Menu. The new band displays at the top of the Main menu. It may take up to 30 seconds for the transmitter to begin sending data on the new frequency; return to the Locate screen and verify that transmitter data appears on the display. Below Ground (Mid-Bore) Roll Methods Switching between bands on the Falcon F5 transmitter may provide better data results while drilling in a section of the bore with a high level of interference. Use these methods to switch between transmitter frequency bands mid-bore. Practice these roll methods before sending the drill head below ground. Frequency Change, 10-2-7 1. Ensure roll offset is disabled and transmitter roll data is displayed on the receiver. Roll Offset Page 25 2. Position the transmitter at 10:00 (1 clock position, or CP) for 1018 seconds. 3. Roll the transmitter clockwise to its 2:00 position (1 CP) within 10 seconds and remain there for 1018 seconds. 4. Roll the transmitter clockwise to its 7:00 position (1 CP) within 10 seconds. 5. When transmitter data disappears from the receiver, the transmitter frequency has changed. This will take approximately 1018 seconds. 6. Select the new frequency band in the Band Selection Menu. The new band displays at the top of the Main menu. It may take up to 30 seconds for the transmitter to begin sending data on the new frequency; return to the Locate screen and verify that transmitter data appears on the display. 7. Re-enable roll offset, if applicable. Frequency Change, Repeating Roll Sequence (RRS3) 1. Remain at any clock position (CP) for at least 40 seconds to clear all timers. 2. Make a reference mark on the drill string. 3. Complete one full clockwise rotation (2 CP) of the reference mark within 0.530 sec., then wait 1020 seconds. 4. Repeat step 3 two more times, for a total of three rotations (RRS3). 5. After the third rotation, leave the drill string at rest for a total of 60 seconds, after which the transmitter changes frequency. 6. Select the new frequency band in the Band Selection Menu. The new band displays at the top of the Main menu. It may take up to 30 seconds for the transmitter to begin sending data on the new frequency; return to the Locate screen and verify that transmitter data appears on the display. If any rotation is not completed within the prescribed time, or if any rotation continues for more than one full revolution, the transmitter frequency change is cancelled. 70 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Warning A warning symbol in the roll indicator after changing bands on the receiver means the transmitter has not yet been calibrated in this band. While locate positions and roll/pitch data will be correct, depth readings will be incorrect. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 71 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Appendix A: System Specifications Power Requirements Device (Model) Operational Voltage Operational Current DigiTrak Falcon F5 Receiver (FAR5) 14.4 V 390 mA max DigiTrak F Series Battery Charger (FBC) DigiTrak F Series Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

(FBP) DigiTrak Falcon F5 Transmitter (BTP, BTPL) DigiTrak Falcon F2 Transmitter (BTWL) Input Output 19.2 V 1028 V 14.4 V

(nominal) 5.0 A max 1.8 A max 4.5 Ah 65 Wh max 1.24.2V 1.75 A max Environmental Requirements Device (Model) Relative Humidity Operating Temperature DigiTrak Falcon F5 Receiver (FAR5) with Lithium Battery Pack DigiTrak Aurora Remote Display

(AF8/AF10) DigiTrak Falcon F5 Transmitter

(BTP, BTPL, BTWL) DigiTrak F Series Battery Charger (FBC) DigiTrak F Series Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (FBP) System working altitude: up to 6561 ft.

<90%

-4 to 140 F

<100%

-4 to 220 F

<99% for 3250 F

<95% for 5095 F

<99% for <50 F

<95% for 5095 F

<75% for 95140 F 32 to 95 F

-4 to 140 F Storage and Shipping Requirements Temperature Storage and transportation temperature must remain within -40 to 149 F. Packaging Ship in original carrying case or packaging of sufficient durability to prevent mechanical shock to equipment during transportation. Approved for transportation by vehicle, boat, and aircraft. 72 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED SuperCell batteries are regulated UN3090 lithium metal batteries and F Series FBP batteries are regulated UN3480 and UN3481 lithium-ion batteries. Lithium batteries are considered Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods under International Air Transportation Association

(IATA) regulations; IATA regulation and Ground Transportation regulations 49 CFR 172 and 174 apply. These batteries must be packaged and shipped by trained and certified personnel only. Never ship damaged batteries. Equipment and Battery Disposal This symbol on equipment indicates that the equipment must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of such equipment at a designated collection point for the recycling of batteries or electrical and electronic equipment. If the equipment contains a banned substance, the label will show the pollutant

(Cd = Cadmium; Hg = Mercury; Pb = Lead) near this symbol. Before recycling, ensure batteries are discharged or the terminals are covered with adhesive tape to prevent shorting. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the equipment. U.S.: Contact the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporations (RBRC) Battery Recycling Program at 800.8.BATTERY or visit www.rbrc.org to recycle your used battery. Transmitter Pitch Resolution Transmitter pitch resolution decreases with increased grade.

% Grade Degrees Grade

% Resolution 0 3%

3 9%

9 30%

30 50%

50 90%

0 1.7 1.7 5.1 5.1 16.7 16.7 26.6 26.6 42.0 0.1%

0.2%

0.5%

2.0%

5.0%

DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 73 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Appendix B: Receiver Screen Symbols Symbol Description A Attenuation Indicates signal attenuation is in effect due to the presence of excessive interference, or when locating within a few feet of the transmitter. The receiver automatically attenuates the transmitter signal when locating at shallow depths to reduce excessive signal strength. The A displays at the bottom-left of the frequency optimization graph, or at the top-right of the roll indicator on the locate screen, or beneath the Calibration Failure icon. Attenuation while locating in close proximity to the transmitter is normal; attenuation during calibration or frequency optimization is a warning to relocate to a location with less interference. The receiver will not calibrate when signal attenuation is in effect. Page 16 Band Up or Down Indicates whether the receiver is currently using the Up or Down optimized band. Located in the title bar of the Locate screen. Page 14 Calibration Signal High Displays after a failed calibration, often because the transmitter is too close to the receiver. Page 17 Calibration Signal Low Displays after a failed calibration, often because the transmitter is not powered on or is on a different (Up or Down) frequency band than the receiver. Globe Icon Shown on the receiver startup screen, the number inside (shown blank here) identifies the regional designation, which must match that on the transmitter battery compartment. Ground Level Represents the ground for the HAG function, depth readings, and the two-point calibration procedure. Locate Line Represents the locate line (LL), which always displays perpendicular to the actual transmitter. The LL is found at some location between the front and rear locate points only after a reference lock (see below) has been obtained. It is yellow at a distance, red when close, and black when the receiver approaches directly over the transmitter. During target steering, the locate line is black only.

, Locating Icon (Receiver) Represents a birds-eye view of the receiver. The square at the top of this icon is referred to as the box in the terms Ball-in-the-

Box and Line-in-the-Box locating. Locating Target Ball Represents the front and rear locate points (FLP and RLP). When the locate line appears, the locating ball will become a solid circle

(ball) representing the approximate locate point. Max mode Max mode begins when the trigger is held longer that five seconds during a depth reading. Max mode will not engage when the roll/pitch update meter is full (no signal loss). Max Mode Timer Provides a visual indication that Max mode is active (trigger held). Replaces the roll/pitch update meter. It will remain red if no stable signal can be found. Page 17 Page 7 Page 40 Page 52 Page 39 Page 39 Page 41 Page 41 74 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Symbol Description Pitch Assumed Zero Indicates that since no pitch data is currently available, the pitch is assumed to be zero for depth, predicted depth, and AGR calculations. Page 40 R RO Pressure When using a fluid pressure transmitter, the number next to this icon on the Locate screen indicates the pressure reading. If the pressure reaches an over-limit condition (from 100250 psi), the value will appear red. When the pressure reaches the overload condition (over 250 psi), the value will display as +OL. Receiver Battery Strength Shows the remaining battery life of the receiver

(shown 80% full here). Appears above the main menu. When battery life is low, the icon will flash empty on the top left of the Locate screen. Receiver Represents the position of the receiver relative to the ground for the height-above-ground (HAG) function, depth readings, the two-point calibration procedure, and the Target Steering function. Reference Lock Indicates a reference signal has been obtained for displaying the locate line. Displays at the top of the Locate screen. Roll Offset Indicates roll offset is enabled. Displays at bottom left of the roll indicator. Roll/Pitch Update Meter Shows the quality of data reception from the transmitter (specifically, data rate). A full bar indicates the best signal. A shorter bar indicates the receiver is in an area of interference or you are reaching the range limit of the transmitter, relative to interference. Telemetry Channel The channel used to communicate with the remote display on the drill rig. Select whichever channel offers the best performance. Select channel 0 to turn telemetry off. Transmitter Battery Strength/Drill Head Depicts the remaining battery life of the transmitter when alkaline batteries are used. Also represents the position of the drill head relative to the receiver in the Depth screen. Transmitter Pitch The number next to this icon on the Locate screen is the transmitter pitch angle. It is also the menu selection icon for changing the pitch angle units between percent and degrees. Transmitter Roll Indicator Shows the transmitters roll position. A line points to the roll position, and the roll value appears in the center of the clock. When roll offset is enabled, the letters RO appear at the bottom left and the line becomes a circle. Transmitter Signal Strength The number next to this icon on the Locate screen is the transmitter signal strength. Maximum signal strength is 1200. or Transmitter Temperature The number next to this icon shows the transmitter temperature. An up or down arrow indicates the trend from the last reading. The icon will glow red and flash when the transmitter becomes dangerously hot, indicating the transmitter must be cooled immediately or it will be damaged. Page 61 Page 14 Page 21 Page 51 Page 25 Page 39 Page 24 Page 40 Page 40 Page 40 Page 40 Page 68 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 75 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Symbol Description Warning This error symbol indicates a failure in a self-test or a need to calibrate the receiver to one or both transmitter bands. Page 71 76 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Appendix C: Projected Depth Versus Actual Depth and the Fore/Aft Offset What Happens When the Transmitter Is Steep and Deep The signal field emitted by the transmitter consists of a set of elliptical signals, or flux lines. The flux lines indicate the position of the transmitter. When the transmitter is level with respect to the ground, the locate line (LL) is directly over the transmitter, the depth displayed on the receiver is the actual depth, and the locate points (FLP and RLP) are at equal distances from the transmitter. The location of the LL is found at the intersection of the ground and the horizontal component of the flux field; the FLP and RLP are found where the vertical components of the flux field intersect with the ground. Some of the horizontal and vertical components are identified below by short yellow lines. RLP LL FLP Side View of Flux Field and Geometry of FLP, RLP, and LL Due to the shape of the transmitters signal field, when it is at a pitch greater than 10%

(5.7) and/or a depth of 15 ft. or more, the position of the locate line will be some distance ahead of or behind the transmitters actual position. In this case, the depth displayed on the receiver becomes what is called the projected depth. The transmitters distance ahead of or behind the locate line is called the fore/aft offset. The projected depth and fore/aft offset must be accounted for when the transmitter is steep and/or deep. See Table C1 and Table C2 to determine the actual depth and fore/aft offset when you know the displayed (projected) depth and pitch of the transmitter. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 77 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED LP LL LP Fore/aft offset Projected depth Actual depth 30% (17) pitch Side View of Actual Depth due to Fore/Aft Offset When Steep and Deep The above figure shows a transmitter positioned in a drill string that is drilling at either a positive or a negative pitchthe pitch is positive if you are drilling left to right, negative if you are drilling right to left. The transmitters signal field is also pitched at the same angle as the transmitter. The locate line (LL), which is where the depth measurement is taken, is the horizontal component of the transmitters signal field flux lines. That is, the LL is found where the flux lines are horizontal, illustrated by short horizontal yellow lines above. The locate points (FLP and RLP) are also shown above. These points are located at the vertical components of the signal field illustrated by short vertical yellow lines above. Note how the locate points are not the same distance from the LL when the transmitter is pitched. Again, this situation requires compensation for the projected depth and the fore/aft offset. Using the following tables to find:

actual depth based on the receivers depth reading (projected depth) and the transmitter pitch Table C1 fore/aft offset based on the receivers depth reading (projected depth) and the transmitter pitch Table C2 projected depth that you will see on the receiver during drilling if you know the required depth (actual depth) of your installation Table C3 conversion factors for determining the projected depth from the actual depth, or the actual depth from the projected depth at various transmitter pitches Table C4 These "steep and deep" calculations for projected depth are important when using a bore plan that has specified target depths on steeper and deeper bores. 78 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Table C1: Determining Actual Depth from Displayed (Projected) Depth and Pitch Pitch Displayed Depth 10%

(5.7) 20%

(11) 30%

(17) 40%

(22) 50%

(27) 60%

(31) 75%

(37) 90%

(42) 100%

(45) 5'

10'

15'

20'

25'

30'

35'

40'

45'

50'

5'

4' 11"

4' 9"

4' 6"

4' 4"

4' 2"

3' 10"

3' 6"

2' 6"

9' 11"

9' 9"

9' 5"

9' 1"

8' 8"

8' 3"

7' 7"

7'

5'

14' 11"

14' 8"

14' 2"

13' 7"

13'

12' 5"

11' 5"

10' 6"

7' 6"

19' 11"

19' 6"

18' 10"

18' 1"

17' 4"

16' 6"

15' 3"

14'

10'

24' 11"

24' 5"

23' 7"

22' 8"

21' 8"

20' 8"

19'

17' 6"

12' 6"

29' 10"

29' 3"

28' 3"

27' 2"

26'

24' 9"

22' 10"

21'

15'

34' 10"

34' 2"

33' 1"

31' 8"

30' 4"

28' 11"

26' 8"

24' 6"

17' 6"

39' 10"

39'

37' 9"

36' 2"

34' 8"

33'

30' 5"

28'

20'

44' 9"

43' 11"

42' 5"

40' 9"

39'

37' 2"

34' 3"

31' 7"

22' 6"

49' 9"

48' 9"

47' 2"

45' 3"

43' 4"

41' 3"

38' 1"

35' 1"

25'

Use the projected/displayed depth values in the first column and transmitter pitches in the first row to find actual depth. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 79 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Table C2: Determining Fore/Aft Offset from Displayed (Projected) Depth and Pitch Pitch Displayed Depth 5'

10'

15'

20'

25'

30'

35'

40'

45'

50'

10%

(5.7) 20%

(11) 30%

(17) 40%

(22) 50%

(27) 60%

(31) 75%

(37) 90%

(42) 100%

(45) 4"

8"

1'

8"

11"

1' 3"

1' 7"

1' 9"

2' 1"

2' 5"

2' 6"

1' 4"

1' 11"

2' 6"

3' 1"

3' 6"

4' 2"

4' 9"

5'

2'

2' 11"

3' 9"

4' 7"

5' 4 "

6' 3"

7' 1"

7' 6"

1' 4"

2' 7"

3' 10"

5'

6' 1"

7' 1"

8' 4"

9' 6"

10'

1' 8"

3' 3"

4' 10"

6' 3"

7' 7"

8' 10"

10' 5"

11' 10"

12' 6"

2'

3' 11"

5' 10"

7' 6"

9' 2"

10' 7"

12' 6"

14' 2"

15'

2' 4"

4' 7"

6' 9"

8' 9"

10' 8"

12' 5"

14' 8"

16' 7"

17' 6"

2' 8"

5' 3"

7' 9"

10'

12' 2"

14' 2"

16' 9"

18' 11"

20'

3'

5' 11"

8' 8"

11' 4"

13' 8"

15' 11"

18' 10"

21' 3"

22' 6"

3' 4"

6' 7"

9' 4"

12' 7"

15' 3"

17' 8"

20' 11"

23' 8"

25'

Use the projected/displayed depth values in the first column and transmitter pitches in the first row to find fore/aft Max mode timer offset values. Table C3: Determining Projected Depth from Actual Depth and Pitch Pitch Actual Depth 5'

10'

15'

20'

25'

30'

35'

40'

45'

50'

10%

(5.7) 20%

(11) 30%

(17) 40%

(22) 50%

(27) 60%

(31) 75%

(37) 90%

(42) 100%

(45) 5'

5' 2"

5' 3"

5' 6"

5' 8"

5' 11"

6' 3"

6' 6"

7' 6"

10' 1"

10' 3"

10' 7"

10' 11"

11' 4"

11' 9"

12' 5"

13'

15'

15' 1"

15' 5"

15' 10"

16' 5"

17'

17' 8"

18' 7"

19' 6"

22' 6"

20' 1"

20' 6"

21' 2"

21' 11"

22' 8"

23' 6"

24' 9"

26'

30'

25' 2"

25' 8"

26' 5"

27' 5"

28' 4"

29' 5"

31'

32' 6"

37' 6"

30' 2"

30' 9"

31' 9"

32' 10"

34'

35' 3"

37' 2"

39'

45'

35' 2"

35' 11"

37'

38' 4"

36' 8"

41' 2"

43' 4"

45' 6"

52' 6"

40' 2"

41'

42' 3"

43' 10"

45' 4"

47'

49' 7"

52'

60'

45' 3"

46' 2"

47' 7"

49' 3"

51'

52' 2"

55' 9"

58' 6"

67' 6"

50' 3"

51' 3"

52' 10"

54' 9"

56' 8"

58' 9"

61' 11"

64' 11"

75'

Use the actual depth values in the first column and transmitter pitches in the first row to find projected depth values. 80 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Table C4: Conversion Factors for Calculating Exact Projected Depth or Actual Depth Pitch 10%

(5.7) 20%

(11) 30%

(17) 40%

(22) 50%

(27) 60%

(31) 75%

(37) 90%

(42) From Actual to Projected Depth From Projected to Actual Depth 1.005 1.025 1.06 1.105 1.155 1.212 1.314 1.426 0.995 0.975 0.943 0.905 0.866 0.825 0.761 0.701 Table C4 helps calculate the exact projected depth reading as well as the actual depth using a multiplier (conversion factor) at different transmitter pitches. For example, if you have a required (actual) depth of 24 ft. and want the receivers projected depth reading at a 30% (17) pitch, use the first row of conversion factors to select the corresponding value for a pitch of 30%, which is 1.06. Multiply this value by the required depth of 24. The result, 25 ft. 5 in., is what the receivers projected depth reading should be at the locate line. Using the projected depth displayed on the receiver, you can calculate the actual depth of the transmitter using the second row of conversion factors. For example, if your pitch is 30% and your projected depth reading is 24 ft., multiply depth 24 by conversion factor 0.943. The result, 22 ft. 8 in., is the actual depth of the transmitter. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 81 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Appendix D: Calculating Depth Based on Distance Between FLP and RLP If you know the transmitter pitch, the positions of the front locate point (FLP) and the rear locate point (RLP), and if the ground surface is level, you can still estimate the transmitter depth even if the depth information displayed on the receiver becomes unreliable. To estimate the transmitter depth, first measure the distance between the FLP and the RLP. The pitch of the transmitter must also be reliably known. Using the Depth Estimation Table below, find the divider that most closely corresponds to the transmitter pitch. Then use the following formula to estimate the depth:

Depth = Distance between FLP and RLP / Divider For example, if the transmitter pitch is 34% (or 18.8) then the corresponding divider value

(from the table) is 1.50. In this example, the distance between the FLP and the RLP is 11.5 ft.. The depth would be:

Depth = 11.5 ft. / 1.50 = 7.66 ft. Depth Estimation Table Pitch ( % / ) Divider Pitch ( % / ) Divider Pitch ( % / ) Divider 0 / 0.0 2 / 1.1 4 / 2.3 6 / 3.4 8 / 4.6 10 / 5.7 12 / 6.8 14 / 8.0 16 / 9.1 18 / 10.2 20 / 11.3 22 / 11.9 24 / 13.5 26 / 14.6 28 / 15.6 30 / 16.7 32 / 17.7 1.41 1.41 1.42 1.42 1.42 1.42 1.43 1.43 1.43 1.44 1.45 1.45 1.46 1.47 1.48 1.48 1.49 34 / 18.8 36 / 19.8 38 / 20.8 40 / 21.8 42 / 22.8 44 / 23.7 46 / 24.7 48 / 25.6 50 / 26.6 52 / 27.5 54 / 28.4 56 / 29.2 58 / 30.1 60 / 31.0 62 / 31.8 64 / 32.6 66 / 33.4 1.50 1.51 1.52 1.54 1.55 1.56 1.57 1.59 1.60 1.62 1.63 1.64 1.66 1.68 1.69 1.71 1.73 68 / 34.2 70 / 35.0 72 / 35.8 74 / 36.5 76 / 37.2 78 / 38.0 80 / 38.7 82 / 39.4 84 / 40.0 86 / 40.7 88 / 41.3 90 / 42.0 92 / 42.6 94 / 43.2 96 / 43.8 98 / 44.4 100 / 45.0 1.74 1.76 1.78 1.80 1.82 1.84 1.85 1.87 1.89 1.91 1.93 1.96 1.98 2.00 2.02 2.04 2.06 82 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Appendix E: Reference Tables Depth Increase in Inches per 10-ft. Rod Percent Depth Increase 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1 in. 2 in. 4 in. 5 in. 6 in. 7 in. 8 in. 10 in. 11 in. 12 in. 13 in. 14 in. 15 in. 17 in. 18 in. 19 in. 20 in. 21 in. 22 in. 24 in. 25 in. 26 in. 27 in. 28 in. 29 in. 30 in. 31 in. Percent Depth Increase 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 50 55 60 70 80 90 100 32 in. 33 in. 34 in. 36 in. 37 in. 38 in. 39 in. 40 in. 41 in. 42 in. 43 in. 44 in. 45 in. 46 in. 46 in. 47 in. 48 in. 49 in. 50 in. 51 in. 54 in. 58 in. 62 in. 69 in. 75 in. 80 in. 85 in. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 83 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED Depth Increase in Inches per 15-ft. Rod Percent Depth Increase 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 2 in. 4 in. 5 in. 7 in. 9 in. 11 in. 13 in. 14 in. 16 in. 18 in. 20 in. 21 in. 23 in. 25 in. 27 in. 28 in. 30 in. 32 in. 34 in. 35 in. 37 in. 39 in. 40 in. 42 in. 44 in. 45 in. 47 in. Percent Depth Increase 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 50 55 60 70 80 90 100 49 in. 50 in. 52 in. 53 in. 55 in. 56 in. 58 in. 59 in. 61 in. 62 in. 64 in. 65 in. 67 in. 68 in. 70 in. 71 in. 72 in. 74 in. 75 in. 77 in. 80 in. 87 in. 93 in. 103 in. 112 in. 120 in. 127 in. 84 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual 85 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED 19625 62nd Ave S, Suite B103 Kent Washington 98032, USA 425.251.0559 / 800.288.3610 dci@digital-control.com, www.DigiTrak.com LIMITED WARRANTY Digital Control Incorporated ("DCI") warrants that, when shipped from DCI, each DCI product (other than software products) will conform to DCIs current published specifications in existence at the time of shipment and will be free, for the warranty period (Warranty Period) specified below, from material defects in materials and workmanship. In addition, DCI warrants that each DCI software product will perform in substantial accordance with the specifications set forth in the documentation for such software for the Warranty Period specified below. The following limited warranty (Limited Warranty) is made solely to and for the benefit of the first end-user (User) purchasing the DCI product from either DCI or a dealer expressly authorized by DCI to sell DCI products (Authorized DCI Dealer) and is not assignable or transferable. The foregoing Limited Warranty is subject to the following terms, conditions and limitations:

1. A Warranty Period of twelve (12) months shall apply to the following new DCI products: receivers/locators, remote displays, battery chargers and rechargeable batteries, and software programs and applications. A Warranty Period of ninety (90) days shall apply to all other new DCI products, including transmitters and accessories. A Warranty Period of ninety (90) days shall also apply to services provided by DCI, including testing, servicing, and repairing an out-of-warranty DCI product. The Warranty Period shall begin from the later of: (i) the date of shipment of the DCI product from DCI, or (ii) the date of shipment (or other delivery) of the DCI product from an Authorized DCI Dealer to User. 2. If a DCI product (excluding software products) does not perform as warranted during the Warranty Period, DCI will inspect the product and if DCI determines such product to be defective, DCI will, at its sole option and discretion, either repair or replace the product. If a software product does not perform as warranted during the Warranty Period, DCI will, at its sole option and discretion, either bring the defective software into material compliance with the specifications for such software or refund the purchase price paid for the defective software. THE FOREGOING ARE USERS SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. All warranty inspections, repairs and adjustments must be performed either by DCI or by a warranty claim service authorized in writing by DCI. All warranty claims must include proof of purchase, including proof of purchase date, identifying the DCI product by serial number, and be submitted before the end of the Warranty Period. 3. The Limited Warranty shall only be effective if: (i) within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the DCI product, User registers the DCI product with DCI through its product registration website at access.DigiTrak.com; (ii) User makes a reasonable inspection upon first receipt of the DCI product and immediately notifies DCI of any apparent defect; and (iii) User complies with all of the Warranty Claim Procedures described below. 4. The service period for this equipment is five years from the date of manufacture. During this period, DCI will support the repair or replacement of the products featured in this manual. A fee for repairs and replacements may be charged if the product is outside the warranty period. What is not covered This Limited Warranty excludes all damage, including damage to any DCI product, due to: failure to follow DCIs operators manual and other DCI instructions; use of a DCI product outside the specifications for which the DCI product is designed (including, without limitation, temperature); abuse; misuse; neglect; accident; fire; flood; Acts of God; improper applications; connection to incorrect line voltages and improper power sources; use of incorrect fuses; overheating; contact with high voltages or injurious substances; use of batteries or other products or components not manufactured or supplied by DCI; or other events beyond the control of DCI. This Limited Warranty does not apply to any equipment not manufactured or supplied by DCI nor, if applicable, to any damage or loss resulting from use of any DCI product outside the designated country of use. User agrees to carefully evaluate the suitability of the DCI product for Users intended use and to thoroughly read and strictly follow all instructions supplied by DCI (including any updated DCI product information which may be obtained from the DCI website). In no event shall this Limited Warranty cover any damage arising during shipment of the DCI product to or from DCI. User agrees that the following will render the above Limited Warranty void: (i) alteration, removal or tampering with any serial number, identification, instructional, or sealing labels on the DCI product, or (ii) any unauthorized disassembly, repair or modification of the DCI product. In no event shall DCI be responsible for the cost of or any damage resulting from any changes, modifications, or repairs to the DCI product not expressly authorized in writing by DCI, and DCI shall not be responsible for the loss of or damage to the DCI product or any other equipment while in the possession of any service agency not authorized by DCI. DCI does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of data generated by HDD locating systems. The accuracy or completeness of such data may be impacted by a variety of factors, including (without limitation) active or passive interference (including from salt water) and other environmental conditions, failure to calibrate or use the device properly and other factors. DCI also does not warrant or guarantee, and disclaims liability for, the accuracy and completeness of any data generated by any external source or derived from data generated by any external source that may be displayed on a DCI device, including (without limitation) data received from any HDD drill rig. DCI reserves the right to make changes in design and improvements upon DCI product from time to time, and User understands that DCI shall have no obligation to upgrade any previously manufactured DCI product to include any such changes. DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual - Warranty 1 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS DCIS SOLE WARRANTY AND IS MADE IN PLACE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING, OR USAGE OF TRADE, ALL OF WHICH ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED. If DCI has substantially complied with the warranty claim procedures described below, such procedures shall constitute Users sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the Limited Warranty. Limitation of remedies and liability In no event shall DCI or anyone else involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the DCI product be liable for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use the DCI product, including but not limited to indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, or for any cover, loss of information, profit, revenue or use, based upon any claim by User for breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if DCI has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall DCIs liability exceed the amount User has paid for the DCI product. To the extent that any applicable law does not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential or similar damages, the foregoing limitations regarding such damages shall not apply. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington. Warranty claim procedures 1. If you are having problems with your DCI product, you must first contact the Authorized DCI Dealer where it was purchased. If you are unable to resolve the problem through your Authorized DCI Dealer, contact DCIs Customer Service Department in Kent, Washington, USA at 1.800.288.3610 (or, for international markets, the corresponding telephone number for that market) between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time and ask to speak with a customer service representative. Prior to returning any DCI product to DCI for service, you must obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Failure to obtain an RMA may result in delays or return to you of the DCI product without repair. 2. After contacting a DCI customer service representative by telephone, the representative will attempt to assist you in troubleshooting while you are using the DCI product during actual field operations. Please have all related equipment available together with a list of all DCI product serial numbers. It is important that field troubleshooting be conducted because many problems do not result from a defective DCI product, but instead are due to either operational errors or adverse conditions occurring in Users drilling environment. 3. If a DCI product problem is confirmed as a result of field troubleshooting discussions with a DCI customer service representative, the representative will issue an RMA number authorizing the return of the DCI product and will provide shipping directions. You will be responsible for all shipping costs, including any insurance. If, after receiving the DCI product and performing diagnostic testing, DCI determines the problem is covered by the Limited Warranty, required repairs and/or adjustments will be made, and a properly functioning DCI product will be promptly shipped to you. If the problem is not covered by the Limited Warranty, you will be informed of the reason and be provided an estimate of repair costs. If you authorize DCI to service or repair the DCI product, the work will be promptly performed and the DCI product will be shipped to you. You will be billed for any costs for testing, repairs and adjustments not covered by the Limited Warranty and for shipping costs. In most cases, repairs are accomplished within 1 to 2 weeks. 4. DCI has a limited supply of loaner equipment available. If loaner equipment is required by you and is available, DCI will attempt to ship loaner equipment to you by overnight delivery for your use while your equipment is being serviced by DCI. DCI will make reasonable efforts to minimize your downtime on warranty claims, limited by circumstances not within DCIs control. If DCI provides you loaner equipment, your equipment must be received by DCI no later than the second business day after your receipt of loaner equipment. You must return the loaner equipment by overnight delivery for receipt by DCI no later than the second business day after your receipt of the repaired DCI product. Any failure to meet these deadlines will result in a rental charge for use of the loaner equipment for each extra day the return of the loaner equipment to DCI is delayed. Product demonstrations DCI personnel may be present at a jobsite to demonstrate basic usage, features, and benefits of DCI products. User acknowledges that DCI personnel are present only to demonstrate a DCI product. DCI does NOT provide locating services or other consulting or contracting services. DCI does not assume any duty to train User or any other person, and does not assume responsibility or liability for the locating or other work performed at a jobsite at which DCI personnel or equipment are or have been present. This document is a translation of the original English language version of this document. The purpose of this translation is to assist the product user. However, in the event of any discrepancy in meaning or interpretation between the translation and the original English language version, the original English language version shall control. A copy of the original English language version of this document may be found at www.DigiTrak.com. Under Service & Support, click Documentation and select from the Manuals drop-down menu. 2 DigiTrak Falcon F5 Operators Manual - Warranty