3M 2273ME-iD, 2250ME-iD manual 78-8130-6151-8-E

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2.Remove the grounding from the near-end of the target cable/pipe.

Note: Never connect, or disconnect the transmitter when the unit is on.

3.Connect the red lead of the transmitter to the shield, neutral, or deenergized target conductor.

4.Connect the black lead of the transmitter to the ground rod.

5.Perform a battery check by pressing and holding OFF [T-1].

6.Turn the power on the transmitter by pressing OHMS [T-2].

a.A solid tone from the transmitter indicates a complete circuit with a good ground.

b.A beeping tone from the transmitter indicates a usable ground. An attempt should be made to improve the ground.

c.No tone from the transmitter indicates a poor, or no ground. The transmitter will display ‘OL’ in this instance. An attempt should be made to improve the ground. Verify that the far end is grounded.

7.Press TRACE [T-3] to set the transmitter to Trace mode.

8.Select a frequency on the transmitter by pressing TRACE [T-3]. The unit will cycle through the available frequencies (577, 8K, 33K, 133K, and ALL).

9.Press Power [1] to turn on the receiver.

10.Press Locate [5].

11.Press Cable/Pipe [SK].

12.Set the Frequency and mode of the receiver.

a.Press Freq [SK]

b.Select the same frequency on the receiver as the transmitter by pressing Active [SK Toggle].

c.Press Locate [5] to save the setting and return to locate mode.

d.Press Mode [SK Toggle] until DirPk is displayed.

13.Stand away from the suspected target path and adjust the Gain Down [4] until the bar graph opens completely.

14.Walk in a wide circle with your back toward the transmitter (about 3 to 4.5 meters away).

−−Watch the receiver screen and listen to the signal. Take note of where the receiver detects the strongest signals.

−−The bar graph will close when the unit detects a signal, and the arrows will reverse.

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Contents 3M Dynatel Contents 78-8130-6151-8-E Intended Use Safety InformationAbout This Manual Quick Start Transmitter Battery InstallationAA Alkaline Batteries Twist cap to open battery compartment Receiver Battery InstallationCleaning Transmitter Keypad and Connector Definitions Service and AccessoriesMaximum Transmitter Output Rechargeable BatteryReceiver Key Pad Definitions Main Menu Menu Screens78-8130-6151-8-E Selecting a Language Configuring The ReceiverSetting the Receiver Clock Select Depth UnitsSelecting External Jack Frequencies Tone Frequencies Menu 6 + MoreSK + Setup SK + + More» SK + Locate Freq SKMenu 6 + MoreSK + Setup SK + + More» SK + Tone Freq SK Enabling/Disabling FrequenciesSelecting Locating Audio Filtering Power Frequency InterferenceDirect Connect Method Buried Cables And PipesTransmitter Connections Dyna-Coupler Method Induction Method Directional Peak Mode + Directional Peak DirPk SK ToggleMode + DirNull SK Toggle Receiver ModesInductive Peak IndPk Mode + Spl Pk SK ToggleMode + IndPk SK Toggle Special PeakDepth and Current Estimate Expanded ModeActive PowerFrequencies Auxiliary Locating in Directional Peak ModePassive 78-8130-6151-8-E 78-8130-6151-8-E Determining ADP Depth Locating Active Duct Probes SondesPinpointing the Buried Fault Buried Sheath Faults Earth/Return FaultsTransmitter Setup Green Band 3M Electronic Markers 3M EMS iD Markers Model Initial ConfigurationEnabling/Disabling Marker Types Alert Mode 3M Dynatel Models 2250ME-iD and 2273ME-iD onlyMenu 6 + Setup SK + Marker Type SK Locating 3M EMS MarkersDual Marker Locate Single Marker LocateID Marker Depth Marker Depth EstimateDepth of Passive, Non-iD Marker Menu 6 + Data/Templat SK + User Templat SK Creating New Templates78-8130-6151-8-E Editing Templates Writing iD Markers Menu 6 + Write Mode SKModifying Marker Data to be Programmed Reading iD Markers Inputting the GPS Activation Key GPS OperationActivation Key Serial Number and Software VersionCommunicating with the GPS unit Capturing the GPS Coordinates Capture Mode / ModeMenu SK + Setup SK + More SK + More SK + Com SK Toggle Create Trace Templates Path Mapping with GPSMenu6 + Com SK + GIS SK or PDA SK Select Com Port SettingSending Path Information to GPS Device Menu 6 + Data/Templat SK + Read History SK Reviewing Marker HistoryRead History Write History SKOther Applications Aerial Faults ToningConnection Diagrams Cable Identification Menu 6 + More SK + Help SK Help ModeReceiver Setup 3M Dynatel PC Tool KitMenu 6 + More SK + Self Test SK Product Description And Optional AccessoriesSelf Test Of Receiver Product DescriptionOptional 3M Dynatel Accessories Package ContentsSpecification Receiver SpecificationsM 40 in Pwr, Wtr Near-Surface 60 cm 24 Ball Marker40% Transmitter SpecificationsExternal DC source Max w/external DC sourceTrack and Trace Solutions