Multi-Function Display

&

F Series Display

Operator’s Manual

DIGITAL
CONTROL dci@digital-control.com
INCORPORATED www.DigiTrak.com
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403-3200-00-C5, Aug 2013

© 2009–2013 by Digital Control Incorporated. All rights reserved.

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trademarks of Digital Control Incorporated.

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 by contacting DCI Customer Service, 425-251-0559 or 800-288-3610, or at DCI's website,
www.digitrak.com.

Important Notice

All statements, technical information, and recommendations related to the products of DCI are based on
information believed to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness thereof is not warranted. Before
utilizing 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 and do not apply to any user customizations
not authorized by DCI nor to any third-party products. Nothing herein shall constitute any warranty by DCI
nor will anything herein be deemed to modify the terms of DCI’s existing Limited Warranty applicable to all
DCI products. The most recent version of this manual is available on DCI's website.

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; phone 425-251-0559 or 800-288-
3610.

Changes or modifications to any DCI equipment not expressly approved and carried out by DCI will void
the user’s Limited Warranty and the FCC’s authorization to operate the equipment.

CE Requirements

DigiTrak receivers are classified as Class 2 radio equipment per the R&TTE Directive and
may not be legal to operate or require a user license to operate in some countries. The list of restrictions
and the required declarations of conformity are available on DCI’s website, www.digitrak.com, under the
Service & Support tab. Click on DOWNLOADS and select from the CE Documents pull-down menu to
download, view, or print the documents.

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Contact Us

United States 19625 62nd Ave S, Suite B103

DCI Headquarters Kent, Washington 98032, USA
+1.425.251.0559 / 1.800.288.3610
+1.425.251.0702 fax
dci@digital-control.com

Australia 2/9 Frinton Street

Southport QLD 4215
+61.7.5531.4283
+61.7.5531.2617 fax
dci.australia@digital-control.com

China 368 Xingle Road

Huacao Town
Minhang District
Shanghai 201107, P.R.C.
+86.21.6432.5186
+86.21.6432.5187 fax
dci.china@digital-control.com

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97828 Marktheidenfeld
Germany
+49.9391.810.6100
+49.9391.810.6109 fax
dci.europe@digital-control.com

India DTJ 1023, 10th Floor

DLF Tower A, DA District Center
Jasola, New Delhi 110044
+91.11.4507.0444
+91.11.4507.0440 fax
dci.india@digital-control.com

Russia Molodogvardeyskaya Street, 4

Building 1, Office 5
Moscow, Russia 121467
+7.499.281.8177
+7.499.281.8166 fax
dci.russia@digital-control.com

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a DigiTrak locating system. We are extremely 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 superior customer service and training.

Please take the time to read this entire manual, especially the section on safety. Also, please fill
in the product registration card provided with this equipment and either mail it to DCI
headquarters, fax it to us at 253-395-2800, or complete and submit the form online at our
website, www.digitrak.com. We will put you on the Digital Control mailing list and send you
product upgrade information and our FasTrak newsletter.

Feel free to contact us if you have any problems or questions. Our Customer Service department
is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. International contact information is available on our
website.

As the horizontal directional drilling industry grows, we’re keeping our eye on the future to
develop equipment that will make your job faster and easier. Visit us online any time to see what
we’re up to.

We welcome your questions, comments, and ideas.

Digital Control Incorporated

Kent, Washington
2013

See our DigiTrak Training Videos on YouTube at www.youtube.com/dcikent.

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Table of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS................................................................................................ 6
General ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
Equipment and Battery Disposal ............................................................................................................... 7
Pre-Drilling Testing .................................................................................................................................... 7
Interference ............................................................................................................................................... 7
Equipment Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 8
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................... 9
BASIC INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 11
Power Options ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Connecting DC Power Cable ............................................................................................................... 12
Installing Battery Pack into MFD Remote ............................................................................................ 12
Installing FSD Battery Pack or Brace Insert ........................................................................................ 13
Keypad .................................................................................................................................................... 13
Power On/Off ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Adjusting Screen Contrast ....................................................................................................................... 13
Adjusting Viewing Angle .......................................................................................................................... 14
Attaching and Removing Visor ................................................................................................................ 14
Speaker and Audible Tones .................................................................................................................... 15
Main Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Contrast Adjustment ............................................................................................................................ 16
Settings Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 17
REMOTE MODES ....................................................................................................................................... 18
F5, F2, and Eclipse Modes ...................................................................................................................... 18
Main Display Screens .......................................................................................................................... 18
Depth Display Screens ........................................................................................................................ 19
Target Steering Display Screen ........................................................................................................... 20
TensiTrak Mode (Eclipse and F5 Only) ............................................................................................... 21
SE Series Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Main Display Screen ............................................................................................................................ 22
Depth Display Screens ........................................................................................................................ 22
Remote Steering Display Screen......................................................................................................... 24
Mark Series Mode ................................................................................................................................... 25
Main Display Screens (Mark II, III, IV, and V) ...................................................................................... 25
Depth Display Screens (Mark IV/V) ..................................................................................................... 26
APPENDIX: SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................. 28
Power Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 28
Environmental Requirements .................................................................................................................. 28

LIMITED WARRANTY

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Safety Precautions and Warnings

Carefully review this manual and be sure you always operate your DigiTrak locating system properly to
obtain accurate depth, pitch, roll, and locate points. If you have any questions about the operation of the
system, please contact DCI Customer Service for assistance.

General
Warning All operators must read and understand the following safety
precautions and warnings and must review this operator’s manual
before using the DigiTrak F5 Locating System.

Serious injury and death can result if underground drilling equipment makes
contact with an underground utility such as a high-voltage electrical cable or a
natural gas line.
Substantial property damage and liability can result if underground drilling
equipment makes contact with an underground utility such as a telephone, cable
TV, fiber-optic, water, or sewer line.
Work slowdowns and cost overruns can occur if drilling operators do not use the
drilling or locating equipment correctly to obtain proper performance.

DCI equipment is not explosion-proof and should never be used near flammable
or explosive substances.

In the event of electrostatic shock, the display screen may go blank. No data loss
will occur. Click the trigger to reset the receiver, or toggle down to reset the
remote display.
Hot surfaces can occur on cable transmitters if housing requirements are not met.
Always ensure the transmitter is installed properly in the housing during use.

Directional drilling operators MUST at all times:

 Understand the safe and proper operation of drilling and locating equipment, including the use of
ground mats and proper grounding procedures.
 Ensure that all underground utilities 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. (20 cm) from the front of the receiver to the user’s torso to
ensure compliance with FCC requirements.
 Comply with federal, state, and local governmental regulations (such as OSHA).

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 Follow all other safety procedures.

DigiTrak locating systems cannot be used to locate utilities.

Continued exposure of the transmitter to heat due to frictional heating of the drill head can cause
inaccurate information to be displayed and may permanently damage the transmitter.
Remove the batteries from all system components during shipping and prolonged storage; damage
caused by leakage may occur.

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.
The battery charger provided with your DigiTrak locating 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, recreational vehicles, or similar vehicles.

Pre-Drilling Testing
Before each drilling run, test your DigiTrak locating 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
Interference can cause inaccuracies in the measurement of depth and loss of the transmitter’s pitch, roll,
or heading. Always perform a background noise check prior to drilling.

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 Sources of interference include, but are not limited to, traffic signal loops, invisible dog fences, cable
TV, power lines, fiber-trace lines, metal structures, cathodic protection, telephone lines, cell phones,
transmission towers, conductive earth, salt, salt water, rebar, and radio frequencies.
 Interference at the remote display may also occur from other sources operating nearby on the same
frequency, such as car rental agencies using their remote check-in modules or other directional
drilling locating equipment.
 Background noise must be minimal and signal strength must be at least 150 points above the
background noise during all locating operations.
 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:
o Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
o Increase the separation between the receiver and affected equipment.
o Consult the dealer, DCI, or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
o Connect the DCI equipment to an outlet on a different circuit.

Equipment Maintenance
Turn off all equipment when not in use.

Store the equipment in cases, away from heat, cold, and moisture. Test to confirm proper operation prior
to use.

Clean the screens on the receiver and remote display using a damp soft cloth without chemicals or
cleaning agents.

Clean the receiver, remote, and battery charger case using only a soft moist cloth and mild detergent.

Do not use chemicals to clean the transmitter.

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.

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Introduction

DigiTrak MFD and FSD Remotes Are Compatible with

DigiTrak Mark III, Mark IV, Mark V, Eclipse, F2, F5, and SE Receivers

The DigiTrak Multi-Function Display (MFD) and the DigiTrak F Series Display (FSD) are remote displays
that can accept telemetry signals from your DigiTrak Mark Series, Eclipse, F2, F5, or SE receiver. The
MFD or FSD remote must be set up correctly to receive signals from your receiver. It can also receive
signals from the F Series and Eclipse cable and F5 and Eclipse SST transmitters. Contact DCI for more
information on the cable and SST transmitters, which require additional equipment and instructions.

This manual explains how to use the free-standing MFD and FSD remotes. It provides information on
powering the remotes, navigating the menus, setting up the device to receive signals from your receiver,
and understanding the display screens. The menus and display screens addressed in this manual also
apply to the panel-mounted version of the DigiTrak Multi-Function Display. Specific information is
presented for the different remotes: DigiTrak F2, F5, Eclipse, TensiTrak, SE, and Mark Series.

An internal speaker emits audible tones to warn of transmitter temperature increases and is tested every
time the unit is powered on.

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To meet global requirements and for proper communication with the receiver, one of the frequency desig-
nations shown on the remote display’s serial number label must match that shown on the receiver’s label.

Antenna

Serial
Number

Telemetry
Frequency
Designations

Serial Number Label Serial Number Label

on Back of MFD Remote on Back of FSD Remote

This manual does not give instructions on how to operate the locating systems. You must read the
operator’s manual for your locating system before trying to use it with the MFD or FSD remote. Call DCI if
you have any questions.

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Basic Instructions
Removable Visor
Antenna

Keypad
Display
Screen

Keypad

Display
Screen Execute
Button

Execute
Wing
Button
Nut
Magnetic Base Magnetic Base

MFD Remote FSD Remote

Power Options
The MFD and FSD remotes can be powered with a battery pack or from
another DC power source using the DC power cable. If using the DC
power cable, power the displays with 12–28 VDC. If both a battery pack
and the DC power cable are installed, the remote will draw power from
the battery pack until the battery voltage is below the DC source DC Power Cable
voltage.
Battery
The MFD remote requires a 14 VDC tab
battery pack such as that shown to the
left where the central terminal is negative.
The FSD remote requires the DCI lithium-
ion battery pack shown to the right.

The battery status of the DCI lithium-ion

battery pack can be checked by pressing
the battery status button on the battery
pack.
Battery Status
Button DCI Lithium-Ion
Battery Packs for MFD Battery Pack
(not included)

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Connecting DC Power Cable

DC Cable
DC Power
Pin Holes
Port
Battery or
Brace Insert

Battery Compartment Protective Cap

Connecting DC Power Cable DC Power Cable Installed

to MFD Remote in FSD Remote

To connect the DC power cable:

1. Remove the protective cap on the power port by rotating it counterclockwise.

2. The DC cable and power port are keyed to ensure proper alignment. Line up the keyed slots and
DC cable’s four pin holes with the four pins in the DC power port on the remote.

3. Push in and rotate the cable connector clockwise until the cable is secure.

4. Install the other end of the DC cable into the DC power source.

Note: If the FSD remote’s power is supplied via the DC cable, the brace insert must be installed for
structural integrity. The brace insert looks like and is installed like a DCI lithium-ion battery.

Installing Battery Pack into MFD Remote

To install the battery pack in the MFD remote:

1. Remove the battery compartment cover by rotating the

thumb screws counterclockwise.

2. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment, ter-

minal end in first, as shown.
Thumb
3. Reattach the battery compartment cover by holding it in Screws
place while pushing in and rotating the thumb screws
clockwise.
Inserting Battery into
MFD Remote

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Installing FSD Battery Pack or Brace Insert

To install the DCI lithium-ion battery pack or brace insert in the FSD
remote:

1. Hold the battery/brace insert with the tab up and facing away
from the FSD remote.

2. Insert the battery/brace insert into the FSD remote’s battery

compartment, and push on the battery/brace insert until the tab
latches in place.

Keypad Installing FSD Battery

The keypad to the right of the display window is used to operate the MFD and FSD remotes.

Execute Button – The execute button (curved arrow) turns on the remote and selects a
highlighted menu option. It is also used for adjusting the screen contrast as discussed below.

Direction Buttons – The direction buttons are used to navigate menu options. The down
button is also used to access the main menu from the remote mode screen. (See “Main
Menu” later in this section.)

Power On/Off
Once you have provided power to the remote, either using the battery pack or a DC power source, then
you can operate the unit. The power on and off functions are as follows.

Power On – Press the execute button for a half-second or more to turn on the unit. You will hear a tone
and the main display screen for the last mode used will appear. If you do not hear a tone, there may be a
problem with the internal speaker; call DCI for customer support.

Power Off – To turn off the remote, you must access the main menu by pressing the down button and
selecting the power off option. See the instructions for using the main menu later in this section.

Adjusting Screen Contrast

There are two ways to adjust the screen contrast. The easiest method is to hold in the execute button
while pushing the right arrow (to lighten the display) or the left arrow (to darken the display). Each time
the left or right arrow button is pressed, the contrast will change incrementally. The other way is by using
the contrast adjustment option in the main menu. (See “Main Menu” later in this section.)

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Adjusting Viewing Angle

The MFD remote allows you to adjust the viewing angle through a range of 180° up/down. The FSD
remote allows you to adjust the viewing angle through a range of 180° left/right, 90° up/down, and 270°
about the display’s center.

Up/Down – To adjust the MFD remote’s viewing angle, loosen the large black wing nuts on the sides of
the remote, position the display as desired, and tighten the wing nuts. Do not overtighten to avoid
damaging the housing.

To adjust the FSD remote’s up/down viewing angle, loosen and squeeze the two knobs on the back of the
FSD unit, adjust the screen as desired, and tighten the knobs. If the knobs are loose, the display will hold
its vertical position only until the knobs are squeezed together or the display is vibrated. Thus, DCI
recommends tightening the knobs before drilling.

Squeeze
Knobs

Loosen Display Knobs Adjust Viewing Angle Tighten Display Knobs

Left/Right – When the FSD remote’s magnetic base is secure, adjust the left/right viewing angle by ro-
tating the display about the base.

Center – With the magnetic base secure, take hold of the Rotation for Center
display and rotate it to the desired orientation. Viewing Adjustment Ridge

Attaching and Removing Visor

The removable visor on the FSD remote shields the screen
from environmental conditions such as rain and sun. The
visor is held in place by a ridge on the top of the display
and channels on the sides of the display. The antenna
must be removed when installing or removing the visor.
Peg Channel
To install the visor, slide the visor’s pegs along the peg
channels on the sides of the display until the visor locks
over the ridge.

To remove the visor, push the visor back over the ridge and Rotation for Left/Right
along the channels. Viewing Adjustment

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Speaker and Audible Tones

The audible tones emitted by the MFD and FSD remotes to indicate an increase in the transmitter tem-
perature are summarized in the table below.
Transmitter Temperature Warning Tones
Temperature Warning Tones
Below 61° F (16° C) No tones for temperature increases.
61–97° F (16–36° C) Double-beep sequence (beep-beep) for every 4° C increase in temperature.
104–111° F (40–44° C) Two double-beep sequences (beep-beep, beep-beep) for every 4° C increase in
temperature. NOTE: Action is required to cool the transmitter.
118–133° F (48–56° C) Three double-beep sequences (beep-beep, beep-beep, beep-beep) for every 4°
C increase in temperature. NOTE: Cooling is critical to avoid irreversible
damage.
Above 140° F (60° C) Three double-beep sequences every 5 seconds on the remote display, and
every 20 seconds on the receiver. NOTE: Warning signifies dangerous drilling
conditions; irreversible damage may have already been done.
Above 176° F (80° C) Transmitter shuts down.
180° F (82° C) FS and FC transmitter overheat indicator (temp dot) turns black (see below).
220° F (104° C) Long-range and extended long-range transmitter overheat indicator (temp dot)
turns black (see below).

Normal drilling temperatures range from 64° F (16° C) to 104° F (40° C). Once the temperature reaches
104° F (40° C) the thermometer icon will appear as .

Main Menu
The main menu is accessed by pushing the down direction button.

Settings Menu
Remote Mode
(Shown Highlighted)

Contrast Adjustment Power Off

Information

Description of
Highlighted Option Cable Transmitter
(Only Available in
Eclipse Mode)
Main Menu Screen

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Use the direction buttons to highlight an option, and then press the execute button to select it. The table
below lists the main menu options and the result for selecting each item.

Main Menu Options

Remote Mode – Puts the MFD or FSD unit into remote radio mode. The unit will
then display information including transmitter pitch, roll, temperature, battery
status, depth, predicted depth, and Target Steering information sent from the
receiver. The correct remote mode must be selected to communicate with your
receiver. See the “Settings Menu” to change the remote mode.
Power Off – Turns the unit off with no audible signal.

Settings Menu – Opens the settings menu to select receiver model, telemetry
channels, or pitch and depth units. See “Settings Menu” below.
Cable Transmitter – Puts the MFD or FSD remote in cable mode for reading cable
transmitters. Only accessible from F2, F5, and Eclipse mode; requires a cable box.
Contact DCI for more information about the cable box.
Contrast Adjustment – Allows you to adjust screen contrast. See below for
instructions.

Information – Displays system information such as the software version, the serial
number, and the current display settings.

Contrast Adjustment
When the contrast adjustment option is selected from the main menu, the following screen appears.

Increase Contrast Arrow

Decrease Contrast Arrow (Lightens Screen)
(Darkens Screen)

Curved Arrow Saves

Contrast Setting and
Returns to Main Menu
(Shown Highlighted)

Adjust Screen Contrast

Using the left or right direction button on the remote, highlight the decrease contrast or increase contrast
arrow as shown on the screen above. Then, adjust the contrast by pressing the execute button on the
remote. Each time the execute button is pressed, the contrast will change incrementally. When the

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contrast is adjusted, use the left/right direction buttons on the remote to highlight the curved arrow on the
screen, as shown above, and press the execute button to return to the main menu.

Settings Menu
The settings menu is accessed by selecting the settings menu option at the main menu screen. If you are
using a Mark Series locating system, the depth and pitch unit options will not be available; these units can
only be changed at the receiver.

Telemetry Channel Telemetry Frequency

(Shown Highlighted) Designation

Depth Units Receiver Model

(Not Available in SE
or Mark Series Mode)
Exit

Function of Pitch Units

Highlighted Option (Not Available in SE
or Mark Series Mode)

Settings Menu Screen

The table below shows the menu options as they appear on the display with descriptions of their uses.
Any changes that are made to the settings will be saved when the remote is turned off. DCI recommends
that you program the MFD or FSD settings to match the settings on your receiver.

Settings Menu Options

Telemetry Channel – Opens the telemetry channel options. There are four channel
options for the Mark Series, F5, F2, and SE modes: 1, 2, 3, 4. The Eclipse mode
has eight channel options: A (1, 2, 3, 4) and B (B1, B2, B3, B4). Telemetry option B
is recommended for the Eclipse System. The remote and receiver must have the
same telemetry frequency designation and be set to the same telemetry channel.
Receiver Model – Allows you to program the remote to work with an F5, F2,
Eclipse, SE, or Mark Series receiver. Software updates may be required for older
MFD and FSD remotes to display some mode options. Use Mark Series mode with
an SE receiver if there is not an SE option.
Telemetry Frequency Designation – Opens the telemetry region options. If you
must change this setting, call DCI to determine which setting is required in your area
and to verify that it matches the receiver frequency.
Depth Units – Allows you to select distance units as either English or metric. When
English units are selected, temperature will display in degrees Fahrenheit (° F).
When metric units are selected, temperature will display in degrees Celsius (° C).
Pitch Units – Allows you to select pitch angle units. The options are percent (%) or
degree (°).

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Exit Menu – Exits the settings menu and returns to the main menu screen. After a
setting is changed, the exit option is automatically highlighted for selection.

Remote Modes
The main display screen for the last remote mode setting is the default screen when you turn on the MFD
or FSD remote display. It shows the transmitter pitch, roll, battery status, and temperature. The MFD or
FSD battery status, receiver model, telemetry channel, telemetry update meter, and Target Steering data
(if active) are also displayed on the main screen.

F5, F2, and Eclipse Modes

Main Display Screens
The F5, F2, and Eclipse modes have essentially the same screen display. The only significant difference
between the F5, Eclipse and the F2 display modes is that the F5 and Eclipse modes will display roll at the
½ clock positions as well as the standard 12 clock positions. The number of clock positions that display is
a function of the transmitter.

Telemetry Update
Transmitter Pitch Meter

Receiver Type with

Transmitter Roll Telemetry Channel

Remote Battery Status

Transmitter
Roll Offset Indicator Battery Status
Direction of
Thermometer Temperature Change
for Transmitter
Temperature Transmitter
Temperature

DigiTrak F5, F2, and Eclipse Main Display Screen

The telemetry update meter displays the amount of signal being received. If less data is being received,
then fewer bars are shown on the meter. If the meter is decreasing or low, you should pause before
making steering decisions to ensure you have correct data. When the meter is empty, telemetry data is
not being received and the information will disappear.

The roll offset indicator displays when the receiver has been programmed to compensate for a difference
between the transmitter’s 12 o’clock and the drill head’s 12 o’clock positions.

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Depth Display Screens

The depth or predicted depth of the transmitter can be viewed on the remote display, but only when the
receiver is positioned at the locate line (LL) or at the front locate point (FLP) with its trigger held in. See
the operator’s manual provided with your DCI locating system for information on correctly positioning the
receiver.

When the receiver is positioned at the LL with its trigger held in, the remote’s display will change to show
the depth reading with arrows pointing to the ground and the drill head. When the height-above-ground
(HAG) function is turned on, the receiver is shown elevated with its HAG setting displayed. In the figure
below you can see that the HAG setting is 1'10" to indicate that the receiver is being held that distance
above the ground. See the operator’s manual provided with your DCI locating system for information on
using the HAG function.

HAG Setting

Depth Reading

Depth Display at the Locate Line with HAG On

The depth data will display for 10 seconds after the trigger on the receiver is released, and then the
display will return to the main display screen.

The predicted depth display screen appears when the receiver is positioned at the FLP or the RLP (rear
locate point) and the trigger is held in. However, the predicted depth is only valid at the FLP. The
predicted depth display will show arrows pointing to the receiver and the predicted depth point ahead of
the transmitter.

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Roll Offset Indicator

Predicted Depth (When Activated at
the Receiver)

Horizontal Predicted
Distance Between Depth Point
Transmitter and
FLP

Predicted Depth Display with HAG On

When the transmitter pitch information cannot be obtained at the receiver due to range restrictions or
interference, the remote will assume the transmitter has a pitch of zero for depth and predicted depth
readings. In this case, the following image will appear on the depth or predicted depth mode screen.

Pitch Assumed Zero

Target Steering Display Screen

The Target Steering display screen, shown below, will appear when the receiver has been programmed
with a target depth value.

Steering Target

Steering Indicator

Calculated Horizontal Calculated

Distance Between Transmitter Depth
Transmitter and
Receiver

Target Steering Display

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The calculated horizontal distance and depth shown on the Target Steering display are only correct when
the receiver is properly positioned beyond the front locate point and within the range limits of the
transmitter and remote. See the operator’s manual provided with your DCI locating system for information
on how to activate Target Steering and correctly position the receiver.

TensiTrak Mode (Eclipse and F5 Only)

When using the F5 or Eclipse TensiTrak Pullback and Pressure Monitoring System with the remote
programmed to F5 or Eclipse mode, you will see the TensiTrak data screen shown below.

Instantaneous
Annular Mud
Pressure
TensiTrak
Instantaneous Battery Status
Product Pull Force

Maximum TensiTrak
Recorded Force Temperature

TensiTrak Data Screen

As the product’s maximum recorded force (MaxForce) and instantaneous annular mud pressure
(Pressure) increase, the remote will emit tones as shown in the following table.

TensiTrak Force and Pressure Warning Tones

Event Warning Tones

MaxForce increases by 2000 lb (8.9 kN) Single beep
Pressure increases by 5 psi (34 kPa) up to 40 psi (276 kPa) Single beep
Pressure increases by 5 psi (34 kPa) from 40 to 50 psi Double beep
(276–345 kPa)
Pressure increases by 5 psi (34 kPa) from 50 to 60 psi Triple Beep
(345–414 kPa)

For additional information about the TensiTrak Pullback and Pressure Monitoring System, contact DCI.

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SE Series Mode
The SE mode is used with an SE receiver. Software updates may be required for older MFD and FSD
remotes to display the SE mode option. If you are using an older remote with an SE receiver and have
not yet upgraded the remote to have the SE mode option, then use Mark Series mode; the Mark IV/V
screens will display.

Main Display Screen

After entering the SE mode, confirm that the telemetry channel matches that of the receiver. The same
depth and pitch measurement units as set on the receiver will display on the remote.

Depth/Distance from
Receiver to Transmitter
Transmitter Pitch (Units Are Same as on
Receiver)

Transmitter Roll Telemetry Update Meter

(Shown 80% Full)

Receiver Type with

Telemetry Channel
Roll/Pitch Update
Indicator (Flashes Remote Battery Status
with Updates)
Transmitter
Battery Status

Transmitter
Temperature

DigiTrak SE Main Display Screen

The telemetry update meter displays the amount of signal being received. If less data is being received,
then fewer bars are shown on the meter. If the meter is decreasing or low, you should pause before
making steering decisions to ensure you have correct data. When the meter is empty, all data will
disappear.

A roll offset indicator (RO) will display next to the clock, as shown on the DigiTrak F2 and Eclipse main
display screens, when the receiver has been programmed to compensate for a difference between the
transmitter’s 12 o’clock and the drill head’s 12 o’clock positions.

Depth Display Screens

The depth or predicted depth of the transmitter can be viewed on the remote display when the SE
receiver is positioned at the locate line (LL). See the operator’s manual provided with your SE locating
system for information on correctly positioning the receiver.

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When the receiver is positioned at the LL and its trigger is held in, the remote display screen will change
to show the depth measurement with arrows pointing to the ground and the drill head. When the height-
above-ground (HAG) function is turned on, the receiver icon is shown elevated with its HAG setting
displayed. In the figure below you can see that the HAG setting is 1’ 2” to indicate that the receiver is
being held that distance above the ground. See your SE system operator’s manual for information on
using the HAG function.

HAG Setting

Depth
Measurement

DigiTrak SE Depth Display Screen with HAG On

The depth data will display for 10 seconds after the trigger on the receiver is released, and it will then
return to the main screen display.

The predicted depth display screen appears when the receiver is positioned at the FLP or the RLP (rear
locate point) and the trigger is held in. However, the predicted depth is only valid at the FLP. The pre-
dicted depth display will show arrows pointing to the receiver and the predicted depth point ahead of the
transmitter.

HAG Setting

Predicted Depth
Measurement

DigiTrak SE Predicted Depth Display with HAG On

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When the transmitter pitch information cannot be obtained at the receiver due to range restrictions or
interference, the remote will assume the transmitter has a pitch of zero for depth and predicted depth
readings. In this case, the following image will appear on the depth or predicted depth mode screen.

Pitch Assumed Zero

Remote Steering Display Screen

The remote steering display screen, shown below, will appear when remote steering has been turned on
at the receiver. See the SE system operator’s manual for more information.

Slant Distance from

Receiver to Transmitter

Left/Right Steering Target

(Represents Receiver)

Left/Right Steering Indicator

(Represents Transmitter)

DigiTrak SE Remote Steering Display

The remote steering information is only correct when the receiver is properly positioned beyond the front
locate point and within the range limits of the transmitter and remote. See your SE system operator’s
manual for information on how to activate remote steering and correctly position the receiver.

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Mark Series Mode

The Mark Series mode is used with a DigiTrak Mark II, Mark III, Mark IV, or Mark V receiver. The remote
will automatically detect which receiver is being used and show the appropriate screen.

After entering the Mark Series mode, you should confirm that the telemetry channel on the remote
matches that on the receiver. The same depth and pitch measurement units set on the receiver will
display on the remote.

NOTE: The SE receiver is used with the MFD/FSD remote in Mark Series mode if the remote does
not have updated software with the SE receiver mode option. The Mark IV/V screens will
display.

Main Display Screens (Mark II, III, IV, and V)

When a Mark II or Mark III receiver is used, the data screen shown below will display. The depth/distance
shown for either system may not be the actual depth; it could be the slant distance. For the most accurate
depth reading, the receiver must be positioned over the drill head or at the front locate point (see the
operator’s manual provided with your DCI locating system).

Depth/Distance from
Receiver to Transmitter
Transmitter Pitch (Units Are Same as on
Receiver)

Transmitter Roll Receiver Type with

Telemetry Channel

Remote Battery Status

Transmitter
Battery Status
2D Remote
Steering Indicator Transmitter
Temperature

DigiTrak Mark II/III Main Display Screen

NOTE: If you are using a Mark II receiver, you will still see MK3 as the receiver type.

The telemetry update meter is not active when the remote is in Mark Series mode. Updates from the
transmitter are indicated by the flashing dot in the center of the clock, as illustrated in the Mark IV/V main
display screen shown below. The dot flashes at about 2-second intervals. When telemetry data is not
available, the dot will not appear and no transmitter data will display.

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The Mark IV/V main display screen will appear when a Mark IV or Mark V receiver is used. All symbols
have the same representation as described for the Mark II/III screen shown above.

Depth/Distance from
Receiver to Transmitter
(Units Are Same as on
Roll/Pitch Update Receiver)
Indicator (Flashes
with Updates)

DigiTrak Mark IV/V Main Display Screen

The main display screen is the only screen that will display when using a Mark II or Mark III receiver.
When using a Mark IV or Mark V receiver, depth and predicted depth screens will display as described
below.

Depth Display Screens (Mark IV/V)

Once the Mark IV or Mark V receiver is positioned at the locate line and the trigger is held in, the depth
information will be displayed as shown in the figure below. The vertical arrows pointing to the drill head
and the receiver indicate that the reading is a depth measurement and not the slant distance to the head.

Depth
Measurement

DigiTrak Mark IV/V Depth Screen

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If the DigiTrak Mark IV or Mark V receiver is positioned at the front locate point (FLP) and the trigger is
held in, you will see the predicted depth screen shown below.

Predicted Depth
Measurement

DigiTrak Mark IV/V Predicted Depth Screen

Notice that there are vertical arrows pointing to the target and the receiver in front of the drill head. These
arrows indicate that the depth measurement displayed is the predicted depth of the drill head when it
reaches the point below the receiver at the FLP.

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 DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED

Appendix: Specifications
The power requirements and environmental requirements for the DigiTrak MFD, MFDF and FSD remotes
are listed below.

Power Requirements
Operational
Device (Model Number) Voltage Operational Current
DigiTrak F Series Display (FSD) and DigiTrak 12–28 V 3.2 W max
Multifunction Display Panel-Mounted (MFD)
DigiTrak Multifunction Display Free-standing 12–28 V 3.2 W max
(MFDF)
DigiTrak F Series Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (FBP) 14.4 V 4.5 Ah, 65 Wh max

Environmental Requirements
Relative Operating
Device Humidity Temperature System Working Altitude
DigiTrak F Series Display <90% -4 to 140° F
(FSD) and Multifunction (-20 to 60° C)
Displays (MFD and MFDF)
Up to 6561 ft. (2000 m)
DigiTrak F Series Lithium- <99% for <10° C -4 to 140° F
Ion Battery Pack <95% for 10-35° C (-20 to 60° C)
<75% for 35-60° C

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