Satloc Falcon User manual

Section Two: General Setup
Section One: Overview
WHAT’S INSIDE!
USER MANUAL

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1. is device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Read and Follow Safety Messages
Satloc GPS systems are intended for VFR (visual ight rules) use only. Information provided is intended solely for recording aerial ap-
plication activities and enhancing application guidance. Satloc is not a replacement for best pilot practices. Follow required procedures,
ight rules, and regulations during use.
• In these instructions, you may see the heading and/or the safety alert symbol . ey indicate a
hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. e safety messages provide informa-
tion to identify a hazard associated with potential injury.
• Read and understand this manual and all the warnings below before installing, operating, or performing maintenance
or service. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO YOUR SYSTEM.
• Keep this manual and all related safety information with the manuals for your aircra.

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS & NOTES
Warning: e altitude calculated by GPS receivers is a geometric height above Mean Sea Level and could vary signicantly
from the altitude displayed by pressure altimeters. Always use the pressure altitude displayed by the aircra altimeter when
determining or selecting aircra altitude.
Warning: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of the Falcon’s User Guide and
the Pilot’s Operating Handbook of the aircra. Thoroughly practice basic functions before actual use. During ight opera-
tions, carefully compare indications from the Falcon to all available navigation sources, including the information for other
NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.
Warning: For safety reasons, Falcon operational procedures must be learned on the ground.
Warning: The United States government operates the Global Positioning System and is solely responsible for its accuracy
and maintenance. The GPS system is subject to changes that could aect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equip-
ment.
Warning: Do not use background maps for primary navigation. Basemap data is intended only to supplement other ap-
proved navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to enhance situational awareness.
Caution: Avoid using any chemical or abrasive cleaners on the touchscreen and/or plastic casing. Clean the touchscreen
with a so, clean, lint-free cloth. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner if needed.
Caution: The Falcon GPS does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Satloc
Dealer. Unauthorized repairs or modications could void the warranty and the pilot’s authority to operate this device under
FAA/FCC regulations.
Note: All visual depictions in this document, including screen images of the GPS panel and displays, are subject to change
and may not reect the most current GPS system and aviation databases. Depictions of equipment may dier slightly from
the actual equipment.
Note: Interference from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can cause an intermittent loss of attitude and
heading displays while the aircra is on the ground. Moving the aircra more than 100 yards away from the source of the
interference should alleviate the condition.
Note: Polarized eyewear may cause the ight displays to appear dim or blank.
Warning: Satloc GPS systems are intended for VFR (visual ight rules) use only. Information provided is intended solely
for recording aerial application activities and enhancing application guidance. Satloc is not a replacement for best pilot
practices. Follow required procedures, ight rules, and regulations during use.

1.4 Navigate the Falcon Models
1.3 Touchscreen Display Overview
1.2 A New Way of Doing ‘Jobs’
1.1 Overview of Models
WHAT’S INSIDE!
SECTION 1: OVERVIEW
1.6 Moving Map Screen Overview
1.5 Startup Screen for Falcon Models
1.8 Navigating Submenus
1.7 Main Menu Overview
1.9 System Diagnostics

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1.1 OVERVIEW OF MODELS
Satloc oers two versions of the next generation GPS system — Satloc® Falcon™ and Satloc Falcon Pro™. ese aerial
guidance GPS systems provide precise and exible guidance technology for today’s aerial spray market.
Technical Specications
Wireless Data Communications:
WiFi, 802.11 AC, 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz
Memory (RAM): 4 GB @ DDR4 SO
DIMM
Mount Style: Horizontal or Rack
Main CPU: Intel Core i5-8365UE, 8th
generation @ 1.60 GHz with Turbo up
to 4.1 GHz
Power Input: 12-30 VDC, reverse in-
put, fault output and surge protection
Footprint:
Rack Mount - 6” x 3.9” (23.3 sq in)
Horizontal Mount - 6” x 6” (36 sq in)
Solid State Drive:
256 GB for Falcon
512 GB for Falcon Pro (Western digi-
tal M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3)
Screen: 7” or 9” Touchscreen with
multi-function display
20Hz SBAS GPS with optional
GLONASS enhanced
by 100 Hz inertial measurement
Satloc Falcon GPS system will meet
all your liquid application needs.
Features include Wi-Fi connection
capability, basic patterns, log les,
guidance modes, real-time back-
ground maps, Satloc Cloud connec-
tion, and optional upgrade unlock
codes for enhanced features.
BASIC MODEL
Satloc Falcon Pro GPS system is
equipped with all the right tools and
ready for all liquid and dry jobs! The
Falcon Pro includes all the basics
and more. The additional features
are enhanced patterns, enhanced
guidance modes, top hat control,
hopper ll meter, boom control, all
the unlocks, auto dispersal, PMAPs
,and dry controller.
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Below is a quick comparison of the two models as of July 2023.
Quick Comparison Chart

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Both Falcon models are compatible with Satloc Cloud. Satloc Cloud is a Satloc soware product that can be used in
conjunction with Falcon and Falcon Pro to perform more advanced tasks. Satloc Cloud is a real-time web-based asset
tracking tool that enables companies to track the position and position-related data of aircra and other assets, such as
spotter vehicles and loader trucks.
e Satloc Cloud symbol will appear in this user manual when there is a function that requires integration with
the Falcon Models and Satloc Cloud.
Visit www.Satloc.com for more information about Satloc Cloud, or contact your local Satloc dealer.
Satloc Cloud
1.2 A NEW WAY OF DOING ‘JOBS’
In the Falcon system, all your data is contained in a Job. is means that all that data is contained in the Job no matter
what day you applied, how many patterns you used during an application, or how many times or even days you returned
to apply.
Jobs can be created in real-time. Additionally, Jobs can be made from a polygon(s) or prescription maps and then loaded
into the Falcon through USB or the Cloud. ey all behave the same.
A Job and all the related paint and swathing data are opened on the Falcon by 1) loading the Job (through the menu or a
Hotkey) or 2) by returning to a Mark (created while that Job was previously open).
If the user creates a new job on the Falcon, a default job name is suggested with the Falcon’s serial number, date of
application, and daily job counter as the job name. e user could instead name the Job something meaningful: “Farmer
Brown Field.” e job name would be followed by the date and the log counter.
Jobs Are Everything
The Falcon contains all swathing data (pattern, swath number,
A-B Line, etc.) within the Job even when a Mark is not set. So, any
swathing can be restored as active to continue.
All Job data is exported as one log le from the Falcon. Within
the Satloc Cloud, all Job data has a common log name for a
group export. Any export can then be loaded in MapStar or other
programs.
All paint and swathing data is loaded each time a Job is loaded.
Pilots do not need to remember all the logs that make a whole
application together.
CONTAINED IN JOBS
BENEFITS OF ALL DATA
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When to start a new Job?
The answer is based on how much data you want to be grouped.
Jobs are also how data is shared between Falcons. When released, this feature will allow two or more Falcons
(within the same Cloud company) to open the same Job and apply synchronously, sharing all the paint and
swathing data.
1.3 TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY OVERVIEW
Every Satloc Falcon/Falcon Pro touchscreen display
features LED light indicators to give the user
information about the current state of the Falcon/
Falcon Pro and the systems it communicates with.
e LED lights represent power, power distribution,
soware, CPU / IF3, GPS, ADS-B In, Cloud, and 3rd
party connections.
• Red LED indicates – system error
• Green LED indicates - no system error
• Orange LED indicates – system warning
LED Light Indicators
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1 Job
Per Day
Small Group
of Fields in 1
Area or with
1 Product
Polygons or
Prescription
Maps
As-Applied
Maps to
Customers
If you use the same
material and y all over
your area, applying to
multiple elds back and
forth all day, then maybe
one Job per day makes
sense. This will retain all
the paint data for all that
application on the screen.
When applying to a
small group of elds in
one area or one product,
consider placing all the
data in one Job.
When sending as-
applied maps to your
customers, a new job
for each customer might
make the export and as-
applied generation easier
since you won’t have to
sort through multiple
elds.
The Job is already set
when you start with
polygons or prescription
maps.
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Use your nger(s) or a stylus to touch the screen and interact with all Falcon models.
Zooming refers to increasing or decreasing (zooming in or zooming out) the magnication of the screen. Use two
ngers on the screen, and move them apart to move in, or together to zoom out.
Scrolling refers to moving or shiing the screen in a specic direction (such as up or down) so you can see detail that
may not be currently visible.
e Falcon/Falcon Pro soware has on/o slider buttons. Single tap to turn the function on or o. If the button is green,
the function is ON. When the button is greyed out, the function is OFF.
1.4 NAVIGATING THE FALCON MODELS
Using the Touchscreen
Using the Encoder Knob
e Falcon model has a single encoder knob that performs the basic functions of dimming, brightening, and zooming.
A duel encoder knob comes with the Falco Pro model, which gives pilots more options to customize and use to their
preferences. Quick proles can be created for both encoder knobs to perform a selected function. Examples of the dual
encoder knob are application rate, center map, swath width, open menu, open setup, etc. Click here to view a video on
how-to use and customize the encoder knob. Also, how-to use and customize the encoder knob is explained later in this
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Upon launch or when changing ow modes, the Falcon needs direction on how to handle the new data.
is startup menu displays for the pilot to have a quick pick of the next step.
1.5 STARTUP SCREENS FOR FALCON SYSTEMS
Startup Screens
Every time a Falcon system initially starts, a warning is displayed. Select ‘OK’ to acknowledge the statement.
Opens a menu to load an existing job.
Opens a menu to select a previous mark.
Returns to Mark Zero. (Mark Zero is the last time you stopped applying.)
Opens a menu to create a new Job and name it.
Automatically creates a new Job with a default name based on the serial number, date, and daily job counter.
Opens a menu to import a Job from a USB.
Opens up the main menu.