DIGITRAK Falcon LWD Mobile User Guide

DIGITRAK Falcon LWD Mobile User Guide

Introduction

The DataLog system on an F5 or Falcon F5+ locator records depth, pitch, and pressure data. Use LWD software on your computer to import this data to display, annotate, and create drill logs and graphs.

Install Software

DigiTrak Log-While-Drilling (LWD) Mobile for Windows software is compatible with Windows 10 and later.

1. On your Windows computer, go to the Microsoft Store. Search for “DCI LWD Mobile” and click Install. The LWD Mobile App shortcut icon
2. Click the LWD shortcut to
   

Authorize Location Services for Windows

To transfer data from the locator to LWD Mobile, you must authorize location services for Windows. An administrative login may be required.

1. Go to Settings, click Privacy, and then click Location.
2. Turn on Allow Apps to Access Your Location, or equivalent. For more information, see the Windows Help on your

Transfer Data to Computer

1. From the Main menu, select Drill DataLog .
2. Select Upload Job .
3. Select a job from the
4. In the LWD Mobile app on your computer, click the + in the top right corner, and then select the type of locator that the data is transferring The DataLog data will be transferred into LWD Mobile. The locator will beep when the transfer is complete.
5. Enter or edit the job information, and then click OK. The fields and charts will be updated with data. For a more detailed report, add utility flags and chart

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Open an LWD file on your computer

LWD Mobile must be installed.

1. Click + and select File from the Import DataLog
2. Locate the file you want to
3. Open the job file.

When the job opens, LWD Mobile will display detailed information about the job and bore data, including a profile view of the bore and pressure data.
The map view shows iGPS data (when present) for the entry and exit points added by a user. If a white line job was created, the job is transferred to the map window and displayed there. For more information, see the LWD Mobile chapter of the DigiGuide Falcon F5+ manual.

Add utility flags

Utilities that were crossed during the pilot bore can be added from the Chart view.

1. On the Chart view, click Edit .
2. Select the Utility Type.
3. Enter the surface Distance, Depth, and any Comments.
4. Click Save.
   

To edit or delete an existing utility in the Chart view, click on it to open the Utility dialog.

Add chart annotations

Chart annotations use shapes and captions to identify features, such as roadways and creeks. Annotations appear on the Chart view and on the printed drill profile.

1. On the Chart view, click Edit .

2. Click Add Annotation.

3. A rectangle with dashed lines is created. Click on the rectangle and drag it to the desired position.

4. Use the Left/Top/Right/Bottom values to set the final size of the annotation and click Continue.

5. Select the shape you want to use.
   Use “basin” to designate rivers or other bodies of water.

6. Click Save.
   

Edit rod data

In the Data view, you can edit rod data, such as depth and pitch, or add details about an individual rod.

1. In the Data view, select the rod.

2. Click the line with the data to edit.

3. Edit data in any field with a single bracket > to the right. Edited data displays the Edit icon and the rod number and data turn purple.
   

4. Click Save.

LWD Mobile for Windows Typical Screen

1. Map View
2. Chart View
3. Chart Scaling Control
4. Data from iGPS
5. Track Ball
6. Rod Data

LWD Chart View

1. Terrain (green line)
2. DrillPath (blue line)
3. Max Fluid Pressure (red area)
4. Avg Fluid Pressure (gray area)
5. Relative Elevation
6. Relative Depth
7. Depth (5+6)

LWD Data View

1. Pitch Only
2. Blank Rod
3. Edited Data
4. Reading Type
5. Bore Length

For detailed information, install the DCI DigiGuide App from your smartdevice’s App store or download the Operator’s Manuals from digitalcontrol.com. Printed manuals are available upon request.
If you have questions, contact your regional DCI office or Customer Service
at 1.425.251.0559 or 1.800.288.3610 US/CA.

Watch our DigiTrak training videos at

www.YouTube.com/DCIKent

The DCIlogo, DataLog, DigiTrak, DigiTrak Falcon, F5, andiGPS are registeredtrademarks andDCI,
LWD, DigiGuide, andFalcon logoare common law trademarks of Digital Control Incorporated.
Additional trademark registrations are pending.

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References

• Control.com - Forum for Automation & Control Professionals
• Homepage | Digital Control Inc. | DigiTrak HDD Locating Systems
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