3M 2550, 2573 manual Receiver Keypad and Display Definitions

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[15]Serial Port: RS232 port to connect the receiver to a PC via serial cable or USB-to- Serial Adapter cable.

[16]Earphone Jack: Will fit standard 1/8 inch (3.175 mm) mini-jack mono earphone plug (not included).

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[1]On/Off (Power): Turns unit on and off.

[2]TRACE (Locate) MODE: Toggles between Cable View locate mode and the four other locate modes (cycles through available modes via the Mode soft key when in the Cable/Pipe Locate display.

[3]GAIN: Adjusts the sensitivity of the receiver either up (+) or down (-) to maintain a satisfactory signal level.

[4]DEPTH: Measures depth of target.

[5]Menu / OK: Sets the receiver to trace mode for locating cable or pipe and displays Locate options, 3M iD Marker templates and writing mode options, setup screens for configuration of the unit, i.e.: clock, language, depth units, marker data and frequencies, COM settings and Help files. Also acknowledges setup entries (OK).

[SK] Soft Keys: There are four soft keys (yellow keys) on the receiver. The function of each key is shown above the yellow key on the display screen. The functions will change, depending on the operation mode of the receiver. For instruction purposes in this manual, the display command is followed by [SK] to identify it as a soft key.

[6]BULB: Toggles the display backlight low, high, and off.

[7]Gain Level: Displays relative gain level.

[8]Fault Finding Direction Indicators: Corresponds to the Earth Contact Frame (A-Frame) probe (leg) colors.

[9]Signal Strength: Digital reading of the signal strength that the receiver is detecting from the target.

[10]Speaker Volume Icon: Indicates the relative volume level of the receiver. When the third ring is dotted and ‘xpnd' appears below the speaker volume icon, the receiver is in “Expander” mode. This mode is used to pinpoint the target cable or pipe.

[11]Bar Graph: Graphical representation of the received signal.

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Contents 3M Dynatel Cable/Pipe/Fault Locator 2550/2573 Series Contents Aerial Faults Toning Cable Identification Rev C Intended Use Safety InformationAbout This Manual Quick Start Transmitter Battery InstallationReceiver Battery Installation Service and Accessories Cleaning Receiver and Transmitter UnitsTransmitter 2550 Keypad and Connector Definitions Transmitter 2573Keypad and Connector Definitions Maximum Transmitter Output Rechargeable Battery InformationRubber cover Receiver 2550 Keypad and Display DefinitionsReceiver Receiver Keypad and Display DefinitionsMain Menu/Locate Menu Menu DisplaysMain Menu Display Main Menu Display Rev C Setting the Receiver Clock Configuring The ReceiverSelecting Depth Units Selecting a LanguageSelecting Locate Modes Antenna Modes Enabling/Disabling Locating FrequenciesCreating User Defined Frequencies Selecting External Jack Frequencies Tone FrequenciesSelecting Locating Audio Adjusting Display ContrastMenu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + More SK4 + SK5 + SKc Transmitter Connections Locating Buried Cables And PipesDirect Connect Method Rev C 3M Dyna-Coupler Method Induction Method Non-SweepingPassive Induction Mode LocatingPassive Sweeps Sweeping Active Induction Mode LocatingOne-person Active Induction Mode Sweeps Transmitter Set-up Two-person Active Induction Mode SweepsTrace View T-View Receiver Locating Trace ModesInduction Peak Ind Pk Special Peak Spl PkLeft of Target Path Directly Over Target Path Directional Peak Dir PkDirectional Null DirNull Depth and Current Estimate Expanded ModeVOL 13 press up arrow Locating Frequencies Power FrequenciesActive Frequencies Auxiliary Frequencies Passive FrequenciesLocating in Directional Peak Mode Rev C Locating Active Duct Probes Sondes Determining Active Duct Probe Depth Transmitter Setup Locating Buried Sheath Faults And Earth Return FaultsPinpointing the Buried Fault Rev C Locating 3M Electronic Markers and 3M iD Markers Alert ModeEnabling/Disabling Marker Types Single Marker Locate 3M iD Marker Depth Dual Marker LocatePassive Electronic Marker Non-iD Depth Creating New Templates Creating/Editing Templates for 3M iD MarkersRev C Rev C Editing Templates Writing 3M iD Markers Menu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + Write Mode SK11Rev C Modifying Marker Data to be Written Press Menu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + Write Mode SK1Rev C Rev C Reviewing Marker Read/Write History Reading 3M iD MarkersRead History GPS Compatibility Operation Capturing the GPS Coordinates Capture Mode / ModeWrite History SK Menu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + SK3 + NmeaMenu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + SK3 + GIS Path Mapping with GPSMenu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + SK3 + GIS SK or PDA SK Creating Trace TemplatesAdditional Applications Transmitter SetupTransmitter Setup Connection DiagramsCable Identification Receiver Setup Help ModeMenu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + More SK4 + SK7 Self Test of Receiver Dynatel PC Tool Kit and Locator Software UpgradesMenu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + More SK4 + S/N# SK6 Standard Configurations Product Description And Optional AccessoriesProduct Description Locator Coupler Accessory Kit, 4.5 114 mm 4519 Optional 3M Accessories for 3M Dynatel LocatorsLocator Coupler Accessory Kit, 6 150 mm 1196/C 2876Specification Receiver SpecificationsDetection Depth 3M Non-iD Passive Meter mode can display a fault resistance up to 10M Ω Watt Transmitter SpecificationsRechargeable Battery Information Environmental and Regulatory SpecificationsRev C Important Notice Electrical Markets Division