3M 2250M-iD, 2273M-iD manual Locating Active Duct Probes Sondes, Determining ADP Depth

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Note: In order to measure the depth and current accurately, the operator must pinpoint the target pipe or cable, and the receiver handle should be in-line with the target path.

−− While in Dir Pk mode, find the highest Signal Strength [10].

−− Lower the tip of the receiver to the ground. Twist the receiver left and right while watching the signal strength.

−− When the highest Signal Strength [10] reading is displayed, the handle of the receiver is in line with the target pipe or cable.

Occasionally, a signal will appear on adjacent cables or pipes. Compare the relative and actual current readings (value that is under the relative current value and in mA units) over each path to help determine the target path. Current readings will be significantly less on the adjacent cable compared to the target path.

19.As tracing proceeds, remember that the most powerful signal is near the transmitter. As the receiver gets farther away from the transmitter the Signal Strength [10] decreases. It may be necessary to readjust the gain as needed to ensure that there is adequate signal for the receiver to operate. Press the Gain [4] up or down when the Bar Graph [11] is no longer visible (too little signal) or when the Bar Graph [11] is closed (too much signal).

20.Trace the path until you reach a logical termination point (i.e.: terminal, meter, cabinet, etc).

11. Locating Active Duct Probes (Sondes)

1.Press On/Off [1] on the receiver.

2.Press Locate/OK [5].

3.Press Cable/Pipe [SK].

4.Press Mode [SK Toggle] to select Special Peak (Spl Pk).

5.Press Freq [SK].

6.Press Active [SK Toggle] to select the 33kHz frequency (for a 33 kHz Sonde or Active Duct Probe (ADP)).

7.Press Locate/OK [5].

8.With the receiver handle perpendicular to the conduit path, locate the ADP position by moving along the path until the strongest signal is found. Adjust Gain [4] up or down when the bar graph remains either fully open or fully closed.

9.Refer to the ADP operating instructions for further information.

A. Determining ADP Depth

1.Place the tip of the receiver on the ground directly above the located ADP position.

2.Maintain the handle orientation perpendicular to the target path.

3.Press Depth [SK] in the Cable Locate display.

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Contents 3M Dynatel Contents Rev G Rev G Rev G Intended Use Safety InformationAbout This Manual Quick Start Transmitter Battery InstallationReceiver Battery Installation Service and Accessories Cleaning3M Dynatel Transmitter 2273 Keypad and Connector Definitions Maximum Transmitter Output Rechargeable BatteryDynatel 3M Dynatel Receiver 2250M Key Pad and Display Definitions3M Dynatel Receiver 2273M Key Pad and Display Definitions Main Menu Menu DisplaysRev G Rev G Selecting a Language Configuring The ReceiverSetting the Receiver Clock Select Depth UnitsCreating User Defined Frequencies Menu 6 + More SK4 + Setup SK6 + More SK6d + Tone Freq SK6jEnabling/Disabling Frequencies Selecting Locating Audio Filtering Power Frequency InterferenceDirect Connect Method Buried Cables And Pipes Transmitter ConnectionsRev G Dyna-Coupler Method Induction Method Non-Sweeping Passive Induction Mode LocatingPassive Sweeps Sweeping Active Induction Mode LocatingOne-person Active Induction Mode Sweeps Transmitter Set-up Two-person Active Induction Mode SweepsDirectional Peak Dir Pk Locate/OK 5 + Cable/Pipe SK + Mode SK + Dir Pk SK ToggleLocate/OK 5 + Cable/Pipe SK + Mode SK + DirNull SK Toggle Receiver ModesSpecial Peak Spl Pk Locate/OK 5 + Cable/Pipe SK + Mode SK + Spl Pk SK ToggleInduction Peak Ind Pk Expanded ModeLocate/OK 5 + Cable/Pipe SK + Mode SK + Ind Pk SK Toggle Depth and Current EstimateActive Frequencies Locating FrequenciesAuxiliary Frequencies Power FrequenciesPassive Frequencies Locating in Directional Peak Mode Rev G Determining ADP Depth Locating Active Duct Probes SondesTransmitter Setup Locating Buried Sheath Faults and Earth Return FaultsPinpointing the Buried Fault Green Band Enabling/Disabling Marker Types Alert ModeLocating 3M Electronic Markers 3M iD Markers Press Locate/OK Single Marker Locate3M iD Marker Depth Dual Marker LocatePassive 3M Electronic Marker Non-iD Depth Menu 6 + Data/Templat SK2 + User Templat SK2c Creating/Editing Templates for 3M iD MarkersCreating New Templates Rev G Editing Templates Writing 3M iD Markers Menu 6 + Write Mode SK1Press Start Write SK Modifying Marker Data to be Written Press Menu 6 + Write Mode SK1Rev G Reading 3M iD Markers Menu 6 + Data/Templat SK2 + Read History SK2a Reviewing Marker Read/Write HistoryRead History Communicating with the GPS Device Capturing the GPS Coordinates Capture Mode / ModeGPS Operation Write History SKPath Mapping with GPS Menu 6 + COM Setup SK3 + GISMenu 6 + Com SK3 + GIS SK or PDA SK Creating Trace TemplatesAdditional Applications Aerial Faults ToningCable Identification Connection DiagramsMenu 6 + More SK4 + Help SK8 Help ModeMenu 6 + More SK4 + Self Test SK7 Self Test Of ReceiverDirect Connect Cables Earth Contact Frame Product Description And Optional AccessoriesStandard Configurations Product DescriptionOptional 3M Accessories for 3M Dynatel Locators Specification Receiver SpecificationsDetection Depth 3M Non-iD Passive Mode can display a fault resistance up to 10M Ω Transmitter SpecificationsRechargeable Battery Information Environmental and Regulatory SpecificationsRev G Important Notice Electrical Markets Division
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