DigiTrak Falcon F5+ Locator

Description

DigiTrak Falcon F5+ Locator – Advanced Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Guidance System

The DigiTrak Falcon F5+ Locator is an advanced electronic locating receiver designed for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) applications. It receives and interprets information from compatible DigiTrak transmitters installed in the drill head, providing operators with information such as transmitter location, depth, pitch, roll, temperature and signal strength.

The Falcon F5+ is part of DigiTrak’s Generation 3 locator line and is designed to help HDD crews work in areas where electromagnetic interference can make underground drilling difficult. It supports a wide frequency range from 4.5–45 kHz, as well as a 0.33–0.75 kHz Sub-kHz range. DCI lists up to 180 ft (55 m) depth range and 220 ft (67 m) data range when paired with the applicable 24-inch transmitter.

Main Benefits

Advanced HDD locating receiver
Wide frequency selection for interference management
Wideband range of 4.5–45 kHz
Sub-kHz range of 0.33–0.75 kHz
Up to 1,000 wideband frequencies
Up to 300 Sub-kHz frequencies
Depth and predicted-depth information
Target steering capability
Real-time transmitter information
Full-color LCD display
Compatible with multiple Falcon transmitters
Suitable for demanding directional-drilling applications
Supports Aurora and FCD remote displays

Key Features

Advanced HDD Locating
The Falcon F5+ is designed specifically for locating and monitoring compatible transmitters during horizontal directional drilling. The receiver provides real-time information needed to follow the drill head and manage the bore path.

Wide Frequency Selection
The system offers a wideband frequency range of 4.5–45 kHz and a Sub-kHz range of 0.33–0.75 kHz. DCI lists 1,000 wideband frequencies and 300 Sub-kHz frequencies for the Falcon F5+.

This broad frequency selection helps operators choose suitable operating frequencies in environments where electromagnetic interference may affect locating performance.

Depth and Location Information
The Falcon F5+ can display transmitter location and depth information along with pitch, roll, temperature and signal strength.

Target Steering
The system supports Target Steering, allowing compatible HDD workflows to use the locator’s information to guide the drilling operation toward a selected target.

Full-Color Display
The receiver incorporates a full-color LCD display with menu-driven controls and trigger/toggle operation.

Remote Display Compatibility
The Falcon F5+ can communicate with compatible remote displays, including Aurora and FCD systems.

Key Specifications

Brand: DigiTrak
Manufacturer: Digital Control Incorporated (DCI)
Model: Falcon F5+
Product Type: HDD Locator / Drill Head Locator
Primary Application: Horizontal Directional Drilling
Generation: Generation 3
Wideband Frequency Range: 4.5–45 kHz
Sub-kHz Frequency Range: 0.33–0.75 kHz
Wideband Frequencies: Up to 1,000
Sub-kHz Frequencies: Up to 300
Depth Range: Up to 180 ft / 55 m with applicable 24-inch transmitter
Data Range: Up to 220 ft / 67 m with applicable 24-inch transmitter
Depth Accuracy: 5% of depth reading
Telemetry Channels: 4
Telemetry Range: Up to 3,000 ft / 900 m
Target Steering Range: 35 ft / 10.6 m
Power Source: Lithium-ion battery pack
Display: Full-color LCD
Controls: Trigger and toggle switches
Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C
Dimensions: Approximately 27.94 × 13.97 × 38.1 cm
Weight with Battery: Approximately 3.81 kg
Compatible Remote Displays: Aurora and FCD
Compatible Transmitters: Compatible DigiTrak Falcon transmitters

Applications

The DigiTrak Falcon F5+ is suitable for:
Horizontal directional drilling
Underground utility installation
Fiber-optic installation
Pipeline installation
Telecommunications construction
Water-line installation
Gas-line installation
Electrical conduit installation
HDD bore-path guidance
Drill-head locating
Target steering
Underground construction

Typical Users
HDD contractors
Directional drilling companies
Utility contractors
Pipeline contractors
Telecommunications contractors
Underground construction teams
Civil engineering contractors
Drilling equipment operators

What is the DigiTrak Falcon F5+ used for?
The Falcon F5+ is used to locate and monitor compatible transmitters installed in HDD drill heads, providing information about position, depth, pitch, roll and other transmitter data.

What is the maximum depth range?
DCI lists a maximum depth range of 180 ft (55 m) when using the applicable 24-inch transmitter.

What is the data range?
The listed data range is up to 220 ft (67 m) with the applicable 24-inch transmitter.

What frequency range does the Falcon F5+ support?
It supports 4.5–45 kHz wideband frequencies and 0.33–0.75 kHz Sub-kHz frequencies.

Can the Falcon F5+ help with interference?
Yes. Its broad frequency selection is designed to help HDD operators manage challenging locating environments where interference can affect underground transmitter signals.

Can the Falcon F5+ connect to a remote display?
Yes. The Falcon F5+ is compatible with DigiTrak Aurora and FCD remote displays.