3M 2550, 2573 manual Help Mode, Receiver Setup, Menu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + More SK4 + SK7

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Step 6. Press Output Level [T-5] for high or maximum output level.

Step 7. The Indicator Flag will light in the Digital Display [T-4] above the Output Level icon when in high output power level and flash when in maximum output power level.

Step 8. The Digital Display [T-4] will alternately flash between 577 and 200K.

2. Receiver Setup

Step 1. Press On/Off [1] to power the receiver on. Step 2. Press Menu/OK [5].

Step 3. Press Tone/Ext [SK] to select Tone mode.

Step 4. Connect a second coupler to the Receiver’s External Jack [15] ([14] for 2550) using the Earth Contact Frame cable (4 ft. (1.2m) cable) or another coupler cable.

Step 5. Press Freq [SK Toggle] to select the highest transmitter frequency (200K). Step 6. Check the first cable in the group by clamping the coupler around the cable.

Step 7. Press Gain [3] down and observe the numerical Signal Strength [9] ([8] for 2550).

Step 8. Remember the Signal Strength [9] ([8] for 2550 locator) value and continue by clamping the coupler around the next cable in the group.

−− If the Signal Strength [9] ([8] for 2550 locator) is greater than the previous observation, press Gain [3] down.

−− If the Signal Strength [9] ([8] for 2550 locator) is less than before, ignore it.

−− After checking all the cables in the group, the cable with the highest Signal Strength [9] ([8] for 2550 locator) reading is the target cable.

20. Help Mode

Menu/OK [5:Toggle to MAIN MENU] + >>More [SK:4] + [SK:7]

The help display contains basic information about the unit and its operation. It is designed to be a quick reference guide.

Press the double up/down arrows [SK] to navigate between sections. −− The single up/down arrows [SK] will scroll the display line by line.

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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