3M 2550, 2573 manual Quick Start, Transmitter Battery Installation

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3. Quick Start

A. Transmitter Battery Installation

Loosen the six screws on the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the transmitter. Remove the cover.

Install six ‘C’ size alkaline cell batteries (LR14) into the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –).

Replace the cover and tighten the screws.

6 'C' size (LR14) Alkaline Batteries

Press and hold off [T-1] to manually test the batteries. The display and audio will indicate one of the following levels: (OK w/solid tone = good; LO w/beeping tone = low; "--" w/no tone = replace)

!CAUTION

To reduce the risks associated with fire and explosion:

•Do not short, excessively heat, or dispose of batteries in fire.

•Install batteries with proper polarity.

•Use only Alkaline "C" (LR14) sized batteries.

•Do not charge batteries.

•Do not use leaking batteries.

To reduce the risks associated with environmental contamination:

•Dispose of batteries and electronic components in accordance with all regulations.

•Ensure batteries are installed with correct polarity.

•Always remove batteries when storing the units for long periods of time.

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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 Selecting a Language Configuring The ReceiverSetting the Receiver Clock Selecting Depth UnitsSelecting 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 Menu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + SK3 + Nmea Capturing the GPS Coordinates Capture Mode / ModeGPS Compatibility Operation Write History SKMenu/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 2876 Optional 3M Accessories for 3M Dynatel LocatorsLocator Coupler Accessory Kit, 4.5 114 mm 4519 Locator Coupler Accessory Kit, 6 150 mm 1196/CSpecification 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