3M 2250E, 2273E manual Locating a Buried Cable, Transmitter Setup

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LOCATING A BURIED CABLE

Transmitter Setup

Note: Key descriptions can be found inside the Transmitter lid.

Perform a battery test and then connect the Transmitter using one of the three methods below to put tracing signal on a cable.

Danger!

Voltage higher than 240 volts will damage equipment and cause personal injury and death. Make all direct test connections before turning on the Transmitter. Then activate the Transmitter in the Ohms mode and check the display for voltage readings. Follow standard procedures for reducing the voltage.

Warning!

Potential for electrical shock exists when handling connecting cables while the Transmitter is in the TRACE, FAULT or TONE modes. Turn the transmitter off before handling connecting cables.

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Contents Dynatel 2250E/2273E Advanced Cable Fault Locator Table of Contents Installing or Replacing the Batteries IntroductionInitial Receiver Configuration Receiver Battery TestTransmitter Battery Test Using External DC Power and 5 Watt OutputWatt Output Transmitter Setup Locating a Buried CableDirect Connect Method Cable Receiver Setup Now go to Locating a Buried Cable Receiver Setup DYNA-COUPLER MethodInduction Method Receiver Setup About Trace Modes Selecting Passive Power Frequencies Selecting Auxiliary FrequenciesUsing Current Indications During Locating Determining Cable Depth and CurrentLocating Sheath Faults 2273E only Cable path Red leg Locating AN Active Duct Probe ADP Determining ADP DepthLocating Markers using the Receiver Locating EMS MarkersLocating Markers while Tracing Cable Path Toning Aerial Faults Cable or Pair Identification Cable IdentificationPair Identification Optional Accessories Receiver Technical InformationTransmitter EnvironmentalTelecom Systems Division Important Notice