DigTrack Ares Locator
The DigiTrak ARES (AE02), manufactured by DCI, is an underground pipeline locator designed for trenchless horizontal directional drilling. It features Eagle Tech’s exclusive sweep frequency, target-center positioning, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. It supports multi-mode frequency selection, one-touch dual-band calibration, precise underground depth detection, and real-time data transmission to the cloud during drilling. It comes with a dedicated mobile app and is backed by official after-sales service in multiple regions worldwide. It meets safety operational requirements for construction use, including standardized calibration and differentiated readings.
Introduction
The DigiTrak ARES (AE02), manufactured by DCI, is an underground pipeline locator designed for trenchless horizontal directional drilling. It features Eagle Tech’s exclusive sweep frequency, target-center positioning, and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. It supports multi-mode frequency selection, one-touch dual-band calibration, precise underground depth detection, and real-time data transmission to the cloud during drilling. It comes with a dedicated mobile app and is backed by official after-sales service in multiple regions worldwide. It meets safety operational requirements for construction use, including standardized calibration and differentiated readings.
Hardware Architecture

1. Screen and Bluetooth port
2. D-pad control
3. Trigger
4. Locator battery
Core Features
1. Bluetooth Wireless Pairing Transmitter
2. 3 Frequency Filtering Modes (Adapted to Different Construction Site Interference Environments)
| Pattern | Key Features | Suitable scenarios | Scanning capabilities |
| Eagle Tech Automatic Screening (Exclusive) | Performs a full-range scan along the entire drill hole path and automatically selects the optimal dual-band configuration | Construction sites with high levels of electromagnetic interference | Full-path scanning at 8,000+ frequencies, providing maximum detection depth |
| Manual frequency selection | Manual selection of a single frequency band, fixed-point scanning | Signal interference is only affecting certain locations on the construction site | Single-point scanning at 8,000+ frequencies |
| Transmitter default frequency band | Quick one-click activation – couldn’t be simpler | Simple, small-scale projects; rapid on-site commissioning | Just 2 sets of default bands, 1,000+ frequencies |
3. First-time setup with Automatic selection
4. Calibrate both bands and all power levels at once
5. Supporting Software and Digital Features:
· DCI DigiGuide App: Illustrated operating manuals for all equipment; troubleshooting (keyword search, e.g., “steep slope deep hole”)
· myDCI Cloud Subscription: Cloud storage of equipment data; project management
· Job Site File Storage: Save drilling logs and construction parameters for multiple projects
· LWD (Log-While-Drilling) Data Transmission: Real-time transmission of depth and inclination data to remote displays in the drill rig cab