3M 2573, 2550 manual Dual Marker Locate, 3M iD Marker Depth

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D. Dual Marker Locate

Step 1. Press Menu/OK [5:Toggle to LOCATE MENU display].

Step 2. Press Marker [SK].

Step 3. Press Markr1 [SK Toggle] to select desired Utility.

Step 4. Press Markr2 [SK Toggle] to select desired utility.

Note: Only the marker types enabled in the setup menu will be shown. See 13.A. Enabling/Disabling Marker Types. When scanning for markers, the Gain Level [7] should be set high.

−− The third and fourth soft key commands will populate with the types of utilities selected for Marker 1 and Marker 2.

Step 5. Adjust the Gain [3] downuntil the Bar Graphs [11] ([10] for 2550 locator) open.

−− The Bar Graph [11] ([10] for 2550 locator) will close, the audio will increase, and the Signal Strength [9] ([8] for 2550 locator) will increase when the receiver detects a marker of the specified utility.

−− When one of the two markers is detected, press the “XXX Only” [SK] for the detected utility marker. (“XXX” represents the marker types selected. In the above example, PWR Only and TEL Only.)

−− The receiver will switch to Single Marker Locate in order to pinpoint the marker (maximize the Signal Strength [9] ([8] for 2550 locator).

Step 6. Press Markr2 [SK Toggle] to return to Dual Marker Locate.

E. 3MiD Marker Depth

Step 1. Lower the tip of the receiver to the ground over the pinpointed marker.

Step 2. Press DEPTH [4].

−− The receiver will examine the marker (Calculating, please wait...)

−− If the marker is a 3MiD Marker, the receiver will display the depth of the marker, and its identification (serial) number.

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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 Transmitter 2550 Keypad and Connector Definitions Cleaning Receiver and Transmitter UnitsService and Accessories Transmitter 2573Keypad and Connector Definitions Rechargeable Battery Information Maximum Transmitter OutputReceiver 2550 Keypad and Display Definitions Rubber coverReceiver Keypad and Display Definitions ReceiverMain Menu Display Menu DisplaysMain Menu/Locate Menu Main Menu Display Rev C Configuring The Receiver Setting the Receiver ClockSelecting Depth Units Selecting a LanguageEnabling/Disabling Locating Frequencies Selecting Locate Modes Antenna ModesSelecting External Jack Frequencies Tone Frequencies Creating User Defined 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 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 VOL 13 press up arrow Expanded ModeDepth and Current Estimate Active Frequencies Power FrequenciesLocating 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 Enabling/Disabling Marker Types Alert ModeLocating 3M Electronic Markers and 3M iD Markers 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 Read History Reading 3M iD MarkersReviewing Marker Read/Write History Capturing the GPS Coordinates Capture Mode / Mode GPS Compatibility OperationWrite History SK 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 ApplicationsCable 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 Optional 3M Accessories for 3M Dynatel Locators Locator Coupler Accessory Kit, 4.5 114 mm 4519Locator Coupler Accessory Kit, 6 150 mm 1196/C 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