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DIGITRAK FALCON F2 TOP TOGGLE
USER MANUAL
DCI DigiGuide
05.18.2024
DIGITRAK FALCON F2 TOP TOGGLE
DCI DigiGuide User Manual
05.18.2024
Important Safety Info
Bootcamp
Initial Setup
Jobsite Setup
During Drilling
Post Drilling
Advanced Topics
19625 62nd Ave S Suite B103 Kent, WA 98032 U.S.
DIGITAL CONTROL, INC
dci@digital-control.com | digital - control.com
1.800.288.3610 | 1.425.251.0559

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  • Page 1 DCI DigiGuide User Manual 05.18.2024 Important Safety Info Bootcamp Initial Setup Jobsite Setup During Drilling Post Drilling Advanced Topics 19625 62nd Ave S Suite B103 Kent, WA 98032 U.S. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC dci@digital-control.com | digital - control.com 1.800.288.3610 | 1.425.251.0559...

  • Page 2: General Safety Warnings

    Also, when drilling steep and/or deep, the locate line may indicate a position behind or ahead of the transmitter. Please see "Steep and Deep" under Advanced Topics for important information about accurately locating the drill head when drilling steep and/or deep. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 3 Interference levels change with time and with even minor changes in location. The frequency optimizer is not a substitute for prudent operator judgment. If performance drops while drilling, consider switching to the other selected band (not available on the Falcon F1) or use Max Mode. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 4 Traffic signal loops Buried dog fences Cathodic protection Radio communications Security systems Microwave towers Power, phone, fiber-trace and cable TV lines Passive Metal pipes Rebar Trench plates Chain-link fences Vehicles Saltwater/salt domes Conductive earth, such as iron ore DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...

  • Page 5: Environmental Requirements

    fire. Lithium-ion batteries must be packaged and shipped by trained and certified personnel only. Never ship damaged batteries. If you have any questions about the operation of your guidance system, please contact DCI Customer Service for assistance. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 6 DCI invented the Ball-in-the-Box user interface to make it quick and intuitive to find a locate point, speeding up drilling jobs: just move the locator so the ball moves into the box on the screen. Finding a locate point also helps you find the drill head itself. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 7 Active interference, or “noise”, consists of anything that emits a signal that interferes with the transmitter signal. Example sources include power lines, radio towers, cathodic protection, fiber tracer lines, invisible dog fences, security systems, and traffic signal loops. Falcon’s frequency optimizer finds the best frequencies to avoid noise. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 8 Select two bands and switch between them mid-bore if needed (not available on the Falcon F1 with singleband). The Falcon Plus locators with Quick Scan Pair offer features to make the selection of bands faster and easier. Two clicks select the two preset bands selected for your region. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...

  • Page 9: Menu Navigation

    Depth data appears when the trigger is held at the Locate Line (LL) and predicted depth appears when held at the Front Locate Point. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...

  • Page 10: Depth Screen

    6. Transmitter pitch 7. Power Mode (not available in legacy F1/F2) and Transmitter signal strength 8. Transmitter temperature DEPTH SCREEN The Depth screen displays when the trigger is held with the locator at the Locate Line (LL). DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...

  • Page 11: Predicted Depth Screen

    When the HAG setting is disabled, the locator displays at ground level and must be placed on the ground during depth readings. PREDICTED DEPTH SCREEN The Predicted Depth screen displays when the trigger is held with the locator at the Front Locate Point (FLP). DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 12 The Predicted Depth screen displays when the trigger is held with the locator at the Front Locate Point (FLP). The predicted depth is how deep the transmitter is calculated to be when it reaches the front locate point if it continues on its current path. The DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 13 DIGITRAK FALCON F2 TOP TOGGLE USER MANUAL DCI DigiGuide 05.18.2024 predicted depth will also display when the locator is at the Rear Locate Point (RLP), but it will not be correct. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 14 You will need the equipment serial number and your company contact information. Here’s where to find your serial number: Locator: in the battery compartment Transmitter: engraved on the steel body Remote display: decal on the back POWER ON DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 15 Check the charge level of your battery; each of the five lights on a li-ion battery represents about 20% capacity. NiMH batteries do not have a power meter. You can view battery life in the top banner of the Main menu. STEP 2 OF 5 Insert battery in the locator. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...

  • Page 16: Transmitter Setup

    Install one spring between C-cell batteries to help prevent chatter. Alkaline batteries are not sufficient for High Power Mode. The locator will display a warning. Do not use a spring with a SuperCell. The transmitter is powered once batteries are inserted and the cap is installed. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 17 Hold the locator at your side as if you were holding a suitcase. STEP 3 OF 7 Measure the distance between the ground and the bottom of the locator using a tape measure. STEP 4 OF 7 From the Main menu, select HAG. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 18 HAG must be turned on manually each time after the receiver is powered on or calibrated. Target Steering assumes that the locator is on the ground or on a TrakStand with HAG enabled. The locator ignores the handheld Height-Above-Ground (HAG) setting. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 19 Check the charge level of your battery; each of the five lights on a li-ion battery represents about 20% capacity. NiMH batteries do not have a power meter. You can view battery life in the top banner of the Main menu. STEP 2 OF 5 Insert battery in the locator. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 20 STEP 5 OF 5 Click again to continue. SCAN STEP 1 OF 5 Ensure all transmitters are powered off or more than 30.5 m away from the locator. STEP 2 OF 5 From the Main menu, select Transmitter/FO menu. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 21 Up and Down bands. If after rescanning for noise they are still your best bands with the least noise, you can click Cancel. If there are bands with less noise, go to the next step. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 22 Toggle the selector to the band with the least noise, or band 7 for passive issues and then click to select the Up band. STEP 2 OF 2 Toggle to the next-lowest band, click to select, and then click again to assign as the Down band. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 23 The FO noise bars will spike when the transmitter is powered on. STEP 3 OF 4 Align the transmitter so its IR port is within 2 in (5 cm) of and facing the round IR port on the front of the locator. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 24 To calibrate any other time, from the Main menu select Calibration, then 1PT CAL before continuing with the following steps. CALIBRATE, UP STEP 1 OF 6 From the Main menu, select Calibration. Select 1 pt calibration. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 25 STEP 5 OF 6 Use the Above Ground Range (AGR) that displays next to check the accuracy of your calibration. Move the locator to at least two different distances (including maximum bore depth) and verify distance readings match the measurement. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 26 There are other methods to change transmitter bands. See Advanced Topics. STEP 2 OF 4 While holding the transmitter vertical with the index cap end pointing down, insert the batteries and reinstall the battery cap to power on the transmitter in the Down band. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 27 Transmitter Selection menu and select the Down band. You will return to the Locate Mode screen. STEP 4 OF 4 Verify you see clock, pitch, and signal strength. The error icon in the roll indicator shows calibration is needed. CALIBRATE, DOWN DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 28 STEP 4 OF 7 Using a tape measure, place the near edge of the locator parallel to and exactly 3 m from the center of the drill head. STEP 5 OF 7 Click to calibrate the Down band. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 29 For accurate readings ensure the transmitter is approximately level. Select Exit to return to the Locate Mode screen, where you will see clock, pitch, and signal strength. Fasten the drill head cover properly before drilling. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...

  • Page 30: Locating The Transmitter

    The locator must now be held at this height for accurate depth readings. HAG must be turned on manually each time after the receiver is powered on or calibrated. LOCATING THE TRANSMITTER STEP 1 OF 12 Find the Rear Locate Point (RLP) DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 31 Mark this position on the ground as the Rear Locate Point (RLP). STEP 4 OF 12 Find the Front Locate Point (FLP) Walk forward. As you pass the transmitter, the ball jumps to the top of the screen. You are now tracking the Front Locate Point (FLP). DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 32 Depth screen. The locate line (LL) will not display later without this reference. STEP 6 OF 12 Mark this position on the ground as the Front Locate Point (FLP). STEP 7 OF 12 predicted depth * Hold the trigger to show the of the transmitter at this location. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 33 Ensure the locator is on the line connecting the two marked locate points. Position the locator so the LL passes through the center of the box. The drill head should be beneath this point as long as the transmitter is relatively level (see Steep and Deep under Advanced Topics). DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 34 Max Mode, which can help with unstable data caused by interference or extreme depths. STEP 12 OF 12 Continue Locating as the Drill Head Moves After the drill head moves forward another rod, find the new RLP, FLP, and then the LL. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 35 Stuff you should know Switching bands on the transmitter may provide better data, better depth, and/or better locate results as interference conditions change. Calibrate BOTH bands before drilling so you get accurate depth readings on both bands. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 36 STEP 3 OF 5 From the Locate screen, hold toggle right to open the Band Selection shortcut menu. STEP 4 OF 5 Toggle to and select the transmitter band without the X in the box (in this case, B34). DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 37 Contact DCI Support for suggestions. STEP 5 OF 5 Select Locate Mode. If you did not calibrate the depth, you may also see the warning in the Roll Clock. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 38 Store the battery and locator in the original system carry case safe from impact, moisture, and excessive temperatures. Do not store the battery in the battery charger or locator. Storage and transportation temperature must remain within -40° – 65°C. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 39 Clear any debris and replace the battery cap. Use conductive lubricant on the threads if the battery cap is difficult to turn. STEP 5 OF 6 Store batteries so they do not contact metallic objects or terminals of other batteries. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 40 DCI DigiGuide 05.18.2024 STEP 6 OF 6 Store the transmitter in the original system carry case where it will be safe from impact and excessive temperatures. Storage and transportation temperature must remain within -40 – 65 °C. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 41 When the transmitter is pitched up (positive pitch, shown below), the locate line on the screen reflects a position behind the transmitter. The depth reading on the locator is based on the projected depth point, which is not the same as the actual depth of the transmitter. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 42 2 m ahead of the transmitter. You can use the pitch and the projected depth reading on your locator to determine the actual depth and the position (fore/aft) of the locate line: Actual Depth DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 43 For a given pitch, you can calculate actual or projected depth: GET TRANSMITTER INFO STEP 1 OF 6 On the Locate Mode screen, verify that the transmitter has power by clicking the trigger and observing either the battery level or that there is data being displayed. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 44 STEP 4 OF 6 Select Transmitter Information. STEP 5 OF 6 Check important information such as runtime hours for warranty coverage, current band, operating current, battery voltage, watts, and max recorded temperature. For V2 Tx the power mode is displayed. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 45 The normal below ground temp range is 17° – 40°C. The Tx temperature displays on the bottom right of the locator screen and remote display screens. 1. Temperature status icon 2. Temp trend up/down arrows 3. Temperature DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 46 Watch for an upward trend in temperatures. STEP 3 OF 6 Tx temp: 40° – 44°C Warning tones: Two double beeps (Beep-beep; Beep-beep) for every 4°C increase. Cool the transmitter. STEP 4 OF 6 Tx temp: 48° – 56°C DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 47 V2 transmitters have three power modes to balance signal strength and battery life. V2 transmitters are etched with a "V2" on the stainless battery compartment (not on the label) and have a multipower mode sticker around the IR port. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 48 Depth/data range for Up Band is similar to Standard power; Down band is similar to Low power mode. You can see the power mode selected for each band on the Transmitter Info screen. See " Get Transmitter Info" for steps. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...

  • Page 49: Transmitter Overheat Indicator (Temp Dot)

    The temp dot has an outer yellow ring with a temperature-sensitive 3.15 mm white dot in the center. If the center temp dot is black, the transmitter has been exposed to excessive heat and should no longer be used. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 50 See the V2 Transmitter Multipower Mode Introduction article for more information about power modes. STEP 2 OF 4 To pair in High Power mode, hold the Tx with the index cap pointing up. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...

  • Page 51: Max Mode

    To pair in Standard Power mode, hold the Tx horizontally. STEP 4 OF 4 To pair in Low Power mode, hold the Tx with the index cap pointing down MAX MODE STEP 1 OF 4 Before You Get Started DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 52 Continue holding the trigger until depth and data stabilize. If the Max Mode timer fills up before depth and data stabilize, move to a different location near the drill head and hold to restart. The timer bar will fill as data is confirmed. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...

  • Page 53: Target Steering

    If the issue continues, contact DCI Customer Support. TARGET STEERING STEP 1 OF 5 Before You Get Started The Target Steering guidance method allows the Falcon locator to be placed ahead of the drill head and used as a steering target. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 54 Any Height-Above-Ground (HAG) setting is ignored by the locator when Target Steering is used. Target Steering is not supported by the Falcon Compact Display. STEP 2 OF 5 Toggle up from the Locate Mode screen to switch to Target Steering menu. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 55 For accurate depth information, use the horizontal distance reading on the Target Steering display to ensure the locator is no more than 10.7 m in front of the transmitter. 1. Horizontal distance from transmitter to locator DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 56 Note: If using a Falcon Compact Display, only left/right steering information is available. The locator used with the Falcon Compact Display must still have a target depth set. This target depth can be any value. USE DIFFERENT SCANS FOR UP AND DOWN BANDS DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 57 Ensure all transmitters are powered off or more than 30.5 m away from the locator. STEP 3 OF 10 From the Main menu select Transmitter options. STEP 4 OF 10 Frequency optimization, and continue. STEP 5 OF 10 Click the arrow to start the scan. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 58 Before assigning the down band, pair the Up band to the transmitter. Otherwise, rescanning will erase the current frequencies. STEP 8 OF 10 Move to the other location with high noise, return to Frequency Optimization, and scan again. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 59 Middle bands can perform better in deeper bores and may have longer Target Steering capability. Higher frequency bands have slightly less signal strength but tend to offer better performance around active interference such as power lines. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 60 All numbers are based on math only and do not take into account extremely soft or extremely hard soil conditions, which may cause depth values to vary. DEPTH INCREASE IN CM PER 4.6 M ROD Depth Increase in Centimetres (cm) DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 61 Slopes between 50% and 100% are provided for reference only and do not represent typical drilling condi tions. All numbers are based on math only and do not take into account extremely soft or extremely hard soil conditions, which may cause depth values to vary. DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 62 US & CANADA AUSTRALIA 1.800.288.3610 +61.7.5531.4283 INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL 1.425.251.0559 +61.7.5531.2617 DCI China DCI Europe DCI.China@digital-control.com DCI.Europe@digital-control.com CHINA EUROPE 400-100-8708 +49.9391.810.6100 INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL +86.21.6432.5186 +49.9391.810.6109 DCI India DCI Philippines DCI.India@digital-control.com DCI.Philippines@digital-control.com INDIA PHILIPPINES +91.11.4507.0444 (02)79802647 INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL +91.11.4507.0440 +632-79802647 DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...
  • Page 63 DIGITRAK FALCON F2 TOP TOGGLE USER MANUAL DCI DigiGuide 05.18.2024 DIGITAL CONTROL, INC...