3M 2550, 2573 manual Special Peak Spl Pk, Induction Peak Ind Pk

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Display 3. As the receiver antenna crosses the target, the receiver volume increases to a maximum, the signal strength will be at its maximum and the directional arrow will become a straight line that is closely lined up with the target line on the display. See following examples;

On Target Path

Display 4. A circle consisting of two arrows appears when the orientation of the receiver is not at the optimum position in relation to the target. The arrows indicate that the receiver should be twisted to obtain the optimum position. See following examples;

Twist Receiver

B. Special Peak (Spl Pk)

TRACE [2] + Mode [SK] + Spl Pk [SK Toggle] or

Menu/OK [5] + Cable/Pipe [SK] + Mode [SK] + Spl Pk [SK Toggle]

Special Peak mode turns on only the peak antenna closest to the ground. Special Peak Mode is used in applications such as very deep cables or pipes, or when the signal is too weak for Directional Peak (Dir Pk) or Trace View (T-View) mode tracing.

Left or Right of Target Path

Directly Over Target Path

C. Induction Peak (Ind Pk)

TRACE [2] + Mode [SK] + Ind Pk [SK Toggle]

or Menu/OK [5] + Cable/Pipe [SK] + Mode [SK] + Ind Pk [SK Toggle]

If you cannot make a direct connection, or use the 3M™ Dyna-Coupler clamp to apply a locating signal on the target, use the induction method. This method uses the internal coil of the transmitter to generate a magnetic field.

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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 Transmitter 2550 Keypad and Connector Definitions Cleaning Receiver and Transmitter UnitsService and Accessories Transmitter 2573Keypad and Connector Definitions Maximum Transmitter Output Rechargeable Battery InformationRubber cover Receiver 2550 Keypad and Display DefinitionsReceiver Receiver Keypad and Display DefinitionsMain Menu Display Menu DisplaysMain Menu/Locate Menu 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 FrequenciesMenu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + More SK4 + SK5 + SKc Adjusting Display ContrastSelecting Locating Audio Direct Connect Method Locating Buried Cables And PipesTransmitter Connections 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 VOL 13 press up arrow Expanded ModeDepth and Current Estimate Active Frequencies Power FrequenciesLocating 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 Enabling/Disabling Marker Types Alert ModeLocating 3M Electronic Markers and 3M iD Markers 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 Read History Reading 3M iD MarkersReviewing Marker Read/Write 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 SetupCable Identification Connection DiagramsTransmitter Setup Menu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + More SK4 + SK7 Help ModeReceiver Setup Menu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + More SK4 + S/N# SK6 Dynatel PC Tool Kit and Locator Software UpgradesSelf Test of Receiver Product Description Product Description And Optional AccessoriesStandard Configurations 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