3M 2273E, 2250E manual Selecting Passive Power Frequencies, Selecting Auxiliary Frequencies

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Selecting Passive Power Frequencies

See section Initial Receiver Configuration (page 3) to set the power frequency to 50 Hz or 60 Hz. The Receiver can be tuned to locate 3 different harmonics of the chosen power frequency.

H50 Hz or H60 Hz (high harmonic): Best for general locating of passive power.

L50 Hz or L60 Hz (low harmonic): Works best on primary power cables. May be used when high harmonic is weak or erratic.

100 Hz or 120 Hz : For locating rectified AC power signals, often found on pipelines using impressed current cathodic protection.

When the Power frequency is selected, the Hz symbol will flash, indicating that alternate frequencies are available. To change the selected power

frequency, press and hold then press to select the next Power frequency.

Selecting Auxiliary Frequencies

Auxiliary frequencies are used to trace cables without using frequencies supplied by the Transmitter (2273E only). The Receiver may be able to detect these auxiliary frequencies, depending on the model:

LF: General VLF locating

Other frequencies for locating cables connected to a remote location transmitter with that frequency.

If your Receiver has multiple auxiliary frequencies, the HZ symbol will flash when one is selected. To change the selected auxiliary frequency,

press and hold the then press to select the next auxiliary frequency.

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Contents Dynatel 2250E/2273E Advanced Cable Fault Locator Table of Contents Introduction Installing or Replacing the BatteriesReceiver Battery Test Initial Receiver ConfigurationUsing External DC Power and 5 Watt Output Transmitter Battery TestWatt Output Locating a Buried Cable Transmitter SetupDirect Connect Method Cable Receiver Setup DYNA-COUPLER Method Now go to Locating a Buried Cable Receiver SetupInduction Method Receiver Setup About Trace Modes Selecting Auxiliary Frequencies Selecting Passive Power FrequenciesDetermining Cable Depth and Current Using Current Indications During LocatingLocating Sheath Faults 2273E only Cable path Red leg Determining ADP Depth Locating AN Active Duct Probe ADPLocating EMS Markers Locating Markers using the ReceiverLocating Markers while Tracing Cable Path Toning Aerial Faults Cable Identification Cable or Pair IdentificationPair Identification Optional Accessories Transmitter Technical InformationReceiver EnvironmentalImportant Notice Telecom Systems Division