3M 2573, 2550 manual Enabling/Disabling Locating Frequencies, Selecting Locate Modes Antenna Modes

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D. Enabling/Disabling Locating Frequencies

Menu/OK [5:Toggle to MAIN MENU] + >>More [SK:4] + [SK:5] + >>More [SK:d] + Locate Freq [SK:f]

The user can select the frequencies that the receiver will detect. All the available frequencies are listed in four groups (Left to Right: Active, Power, Passive, and Auxiliary). The Auxiliary group also contains the User Defined Frequencies. (See 5G. Creating User Defined Frequencies.) The box below the Auxiliary group allows the selection of filtering for 50 Hz or 60 Hz passive signals when User Defined frequencies have been chosen for locating.

•Press the right arrow [SK] to move the highlight bar to the section of frequencies to enable, or disable.

•Press the up/down arrows [SK] to highlight the specific frequency.

•Press Enabl/Disabl [SK]. (Enable denoted by )

•Repeat steps 2 & 3 to enable/disable other frequencies.

•Press Menu/OK [5] to save.

E. Selecting Locate Modes (Antenna Modes)

Menu/OK [5: Toggle to MAIN MENU] + More>> [SK:4] + [SK:5] + More>> [SK:d] + Locate Modes [SK:e]

The user can select the locate modes (antenna modes) that the receiver utilizes. There are five locate modes that are available; Trace View (T-View), Directional Peak (Dir Pk), Directional Null (DirNull), Special Peak (Spl Pk) and Induction Peak (Ind Pk).

All five modes are activated when shipped. The user can deactivate any of the modes that will not be used.

•Press the up/down arrows [SK] to highlight a specific locate mode in the first column.

•Press the right arrow [SK] to move the highlight bar to the second column, or back to the first column.

•Press Enabl/Disabl [SK]. (Enable denoted by )

•Repeat steps 2 & 3 to enable/disable other locate modes.

•Press Menu/OK [5] to save.

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Contents 3M Dynatel Cable/Pipe/Fault Locator 2550/2573 Series Contents Aerial Faults Toning Cable Identification Rev C Safety Information Intended UseAbout This Manual Transmitter Battery Installation Quick StartReceiver Battery Installation Cleaning Receiver and Transmitter Units Service and AccessoriesTransmitter 2550 Keypad and Connector Definitions Transmitter 2573Keypad and Connector Definitions Rechargeable Battery Information Maximum Transmitter OutputReceiver 2550 Keypad and Display Definitions Rubber coverReceiver Keypad and Display Definitions ReceiverMenu Displays Main Menu/Locate MenuMain Menu Display Main Menu Display Rev C Selecting Depth Units Configuring The ReceiverSetting the Receiver Clock Selecting a LanguageEnabling/Disabling Locating Frequencies Selecting Locate Modes Antenna ModesSelecting External Jack Frequencies Tone Frequencies Creating User Defined FrequenciesAdjusting Display Contrast Selecting Locating AudioMenu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + More SK4 + SK5 + SKc Locating Buried Cables And Pipes Transmitter ConnectionsDirect Connect Method Rev C 3M Dyna-Coupler Method Non-SweepingPassive Induction Mode Locating Induction MethodSweeping Active Induction Mode Locating Passive SweepsOne-person Active Induction Mode Sweeps Two-person Active Induction Mode Sweeps Transmitter Set-upReceiver Locating Trace Modes Trace View T-ViewSpecial Peak Spl Pk Induction Peak Ind PkDirectional Peak Dir Pk Left of Target Path Directly Over Target PathDirectional Null DirNull Expanded Mode Depth and Current EstimateVOL 13 press up arrow Power Frequencies Locating FrequenciesActive Frequencies Passive Frequencies Auxiliary FrequenciesLocating in Directional Peak Mode Rev C Locating Active Duct Probes Sondes Determining Active Duct Probe Depth Locating Buried Sheath Faults And Earth Return Faults Transmitter SetupPinpointing the Buried Fault Rev C Alert Mode Locating 3M Electronic Markers and 3M iD MarkersEnabling/Disabling Marker Types Single Marker Locate Dual Marker Locate 3M iD Marker DepthPassive Electronic Marker Non-iD Depth Creating/Editing Templates for 3M iD Markers Creating New TemplatesRev C Rev C Editing Templates Menu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + Write Mode SK11 Writing 3M iD MarkersRev C Press Menu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + Write Mode SK1 Modifying Marker Data to be WrittenRev C Rev C Reading 3M iD Markers Reviewing Marker Read/Write HistoryRead History Write History SK Capturing the GPS Coordinates Capture Mode / ModeGPS Compatibility Operation Menu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + SK3 + NmeaPath Mapping with GPS Menu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + SK3 + GISCreating Trace Templates Menu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + SK3 + GIS SK or PDA SKTransmitter Setup Additional ApplicationsConnection Diagrams Transmitter SetupCable Identification Help Mode Receiver SetupMenu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + More SK4 + SK7 Dynatel PC Tool Kit and Locator Software Upgrades Self Test of ReceiverMenu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + More SK4 + S/N# SK6 Product Description And Optional Accessories Standard ConfigurationsProduct Description Locator Coupler Accessory Kit, 6 150 mm 1196/C Optional 3M Accessories for 3M Dynatel LocatorsLocator Coupler Accessory Kit, 4.5 114 mm 4519 2876Receiver Specifications SpecificationDetection Depth 3M Non-iD Passive Watt Transmitter Specifications Meter mode can display a fault resistance up to 10M ΩEnvironmental and Regulatory Specifications Rechargeable Battery InformationRev C Electrical Markets Division Important Notice