DigiTrak Falcon F2 HDD Locating System
The DigiTrak Falcon F2 is a walkover locator for horizontal directional drilling (HDD) made by DCI (Digital Control Incorporated). It sits below the Falcon F5 as a more affordable model and it uses wideband frequency reception so drillers can choose the frequency that gives the best signal on each jobsite. It guides the drill head by receiving the signal from the transmitter (sonde) in the bore, and it passes depth, pitch, and roll data to the operator through a compatible remote display.
Key Features
- Wideband frequency reception: receives frequencies from 4.5 to 45 kHz letting drillers select the best frequency for the jobsite a big step up from the fixed 12 or 19 kHz frequencies of the original F2
- Compatible wideband transmitters: the FT2 (15 in.) FT2S (8 in. short range) and FT2L+ (19 in. long range) all covering 4.5 to 45 kHz
- Four telemetry channels: sends data to the remote display with the telemetry range defined by the display used
- Remote display options: works with the DigiTrak Aurora touchscreen remote display (8.4 or 10.4 in.) the FSD remote display and the MFD multi function display
- Lithium-ion battery power: 10 to 14 hours of battery life
- Simple operation: trigger switch controls with an easy to follow interface
- Proven DigiTrak locating: a field tested approach for guiding the bore path and tracking the drill head
- Rugged build: designed for daily jobsite use
Typical Applications
- HDD utility installation, such as electric, gas, water, and telecom conduits
- Road, rail, and river crossings
- Drilling where interference makes fixed-frequency locators unreliable
- Residential and commercial utility boring
- General contractors adding HDD capability at a moderate price
Why Choose It
The Falcon F2 gives drillers frequency flexibility without the cost of top end locators. Being able to move across a wide frequency range helps when interference from traffic loops, power lines or other utilities degrades the signal.
