3M 2573, 2550 manual About This Manual

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!WARNING

This WARNING applies to the use of the Direct Connect Cables and the Transmitter.

To avoid potential shock, or electrically damaging the Transmitter, when setting up the Transmitter to locate using the Direct Connect method, follow these basic steps;

ALWAYS plug the Direct Connect Cable into the Transmitter Output Jack [T-6] BEFORE connecting the leads to the cable/pipe to be located and the ground rod.

Connect the red lead to the cable/pipe.

Connect the black lead to ground rod.

A POTENTIAL FOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND/OR TRANSMITTER ELECTRICAL DAMAGE, EXISTS WHEN USING THE DIRECT CONNECT CABLE ON CABLES ENERGIZED WITH ELECTRICAL POWER IF THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED. USE APPROPRIATE SAFETY PROCEDURES.

CHECK VOLTAGE BEFORE CONNECTING TRANSMITTER. VOLTAGE HIGHER THAN 240 VOLTS WILL DAMAGE EQUIPMENT. FOLLOW STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR REDUCING THE VOLTAGE.

2. About This Manual

There are two basic models included in the 3M Dynatel Locator 2500 loctor Series. The 2550 is designed for pipe/cable locating. The 2573 loctor is designed for cable/pipe and fault locating. The iD option (read/write capability to 3MiD Markers) is available for both models. The 2550/2573 Series transmitters are 12 watt units. They provide .5 watts, 3 watts and 12 watts of output power. 12 watts is attained by utilizing the Cigarette Lighter Adapter or External Rechargeable Battery. This instruction manual will include all features. All instructions are applicable to all products, unless noted.

The 12-watt transmitter offers additional power output levels for improved induction performance and 8 kHz (low frequency) induction for shallow facilities, such as risers. The maximum output power in Direct Connect method is reduced to comply with FCC limits. (FCC limits: 10 watts at 33 kHz and 1 watt at 82 kHz and 200 kHz)

In order to demonstrate all available functions, some illustrations depict the 2573-iD receiver unit. The 2550 receivers and transmitters may vary from the illustrations shown.

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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