3M 1420E-iD manual Locating 3M Electronic Markers and 3M iD Markers, Click Initial Configuration

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4.Locating 3M™ Electronic Markers and 3M™ iD Markers

A. E-Model Initial Configuration (Applies only to 1420E model.)

Attention: All E-Model (Export) iD Locators must run the initial configuration setup found in the 3M™ Dynatel™ Locator PC Tools software. The 3M™ Dynatel™ PC Tools software is available free of charge at www.3M.com/dynatel under the Software section; 2550/2573/2250M/2273M/1420 Locator PC Tools xx.x.x (EXE xx.xMB).

Note: U-Model Locators ship with all marker types enabled (). U-model users can skip Section B.

B. Activating the Marker Locate Feature (E-Model Only)

In order to enable the electronic marker location feature of this locator, you must identify the country in which the locator will be used. This initial configuration is required for the 1420E locator models only.

Some countries do not allow all marker operating frequencies. Therefore, the E-model locators are shipped with all the marker types/frequencies disabled.

!WARNING

It is unlawful to operate this unit in any country with a configuration setting that is not specific to that country. In order to prevent the user from operating this unit with a configuration setting that is not specific to the country where it is operated, this unit is equipped with configuration software for installing country specific configurations.

Step 1. Download the 3M™ Dynatel™ Locator PC Tools software from www.3M. com/dynatel and install it on your computer. The 3M™ Dynatel™ PC Tools software is available free of charge at www.3M.com/dynatel under the Software section; 2550/2573/2250M/2273M/1420 Locator PC Tools xx.x.x (EXE xx.xMB).

Step 2. Close any programs that may be using the COM ports. Step 3. Start the software program; Dynatel PC Tool kit

Step 4. Connect the locator to the PC via the provided RS232 serial cable or RS232-to- USB Adapter cable.

Step 5. Power the locator on.

Step 6. From the main screen, select the country in which the unit will be operating. (If the country is not listed, select ‘All other countries’.)

Step 7. A communication window will appear. (Baud rate 38400 / Com Port x; select PC COM Port that is connected to the locator.)

Step 8. Click OK .

Step 9. Click Initial Configuration .

Step 10. Click Download .

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Contents 3M Dynatel Electronic Marking System Marker Locator 1420-iD Contents Rev G Intended Use Safety InformationCleaning the Locator Unit Locator Battery InstallationService and Accessories Quick StartID Locator Keypad and Display Definitions Main Menu Menu DisplaysRev G Locating 3M Electronic Markers and 3M iD Markers Click Initial ConfigurationSingle Marker Locate Enabling/Disabling Marker TypesID Marker Depth Dual Marker LocatePassive Electronic Marker Non-iD Depth Creating/Editing Templates for 3M iD Markers Creating New TemplatesMenu 6 + Data/Templat SK2 + User Templat SK2c Rev G Editing Templates Writing 3M iD Markers Menu 6 + Write Mode SK1Rev G Modifying Marker Data to be Written Press Menu 6 + Write Mode SKRev G Rev G Reviewing Marker Read/Write History Reading iD MarkersRead History Menu 6 + Data/Templat SK2 + Read History SK2aGPS Compatibility Operation Capturing the GPS Coordinates Capture Mode / ModeWrite History SK Communicating with the GPS DeviceSending iD Marker Data to GPS Capture-Transmit Mode / Mode Help ModeMenu 6 + COM Setup SK3 + GIS Menu6 + More SK4 + Help SK8Menu 6 + More SK4 + Self Test SK7 Self Test Of LocatorEnvironmental and Regulatory Specifications Locator Specifications 1420-iDM 40 in Power, Water M 78 60 cm 24 M 60 M 72 M 96 Locator Specifications 1420E-iD15 cm 6 30 cm 12 61 cm 24 60 cm 24 Kg 4 lbs HoursRev G Important Notice Electrical Markets Division

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