3M 2250ME, 2273ME Help Mode, 3M Dynatel PC Tool Kit, Receiver Setup, Menu 6 + More SK + Help SK

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Receiver Setup

1.Press ON/OFF [1] to turn the receiver on.

2.Press Locate [5].

3.Press Tone/Ext [SK] to select Tone mode.

4.Connect a second coupler to the Receiver’s EXTERNAL JACK [13] using the earth frame cable or another coupler cable.

5.Press Freq [SK Toggle] to select the highest transmitter frequency (133K).

6.Check the first cable in the group by clamping the coupler around the cable.

7.Press Gain/Down [4] and observe the numerical signal strength [10].

8.Remember the number and continue by clamping the coupler around the next cable in the group.

−−If the signal strength [10] is greater than the previous observation, press Gain/ Down [4].

−−If the signal strength is less than before, ignore it.

−−After checking all the cables in the group, the cable with the highest reading is the target cable.

Help Mode

Menu[ 6] + More>> [SK] + Help [SK]

The help screen contains basic information about the unit and its operation. It is designed to be a quick reference guide.

1.Press the double up/down arrows [SK] to navigate between sections.

−−The single up/down arrows [SK] will scroll the screen line by line.

3MDynatelPC Tool Kit

The Dynatel PC Tool Ksoftware is available for download, at no cost, at www.3M.com/ dynatel.

The Dynatel PC Tool Kit provides the user an excellent interface between the receiver and a PC. This software utility provides the tools by which the user can:

Upgrade the receiver to the latest software revision

Program the receiver to best suit specific applications

Load an alternate language in the receiver

Provide a 3MEMS iD Marker utility.

The 3MEMS iD Marker utility can be used to:

Create templates for programming iD markers

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Contents 3M Dynatel Contents 78-8130-6151-8-E About This Manual Safety InformationIntended Use Transmitter Battery Installation Quick StartCleaning Receiver Battery InstallationAA Alkaline Batteries Twist cap to open battery compartment Service and Accessories Transmitter Keypad and Connector DefinitionsRechargeable Battery Maximum Transmitter OutputReceiver Key Pad Definitions Menu Screens Main Menu78-8130-6151-8-E Select Depth Units Configuring The ReceiverSetting the Receiver Clock Selecting a LanguageEnabling/Disabling Frequencies Menu 6 + MoreSK + Setup SK + + More» SK + Locate Freq SKMenu 6 + MoreSK + Setup SK + + More» SK + Tone Freq SK Selecting External Jack Frequencies Tone FrequenciesFiltering Power Frequency Interference Selecting Locating AudioTransmitter Connections Buried Cables And PipesDirect Connect Method Dyna-Coupler Method Induction Method Receiver Modes Mode + Directional Peak DirPk SK ToggleMode + DirNull SK Toggle Directional PeakSpecial Peak Mode + Spl Pk SK ToggleMode + IndPk SK Toggle Inductive Peak IndPkExpanded Mode Depth and Current EstimateFrequencies PowerActive Passive Locating in Directional Peak ModeAuxiliary 78-8130-6151-8-E 78-8130-6151-8-E Locating Active Duct Probes Sondes Determining ADP DepthTransmitter Setup Buried Sheath Faults Earth/Return FaultsPinpointing the Buried Fault Green Band Model Initial Configuration 3M Electronic Markers 3M EMS iD MarkersLocating 3M EMS Markers Alert Mode 3M Dynatel Models 2250ME-iD and 2273ME-iD onlyMenu 6 + Setup SK + Marker Type SK Enabling/Disabling Marker TypesSingle Marker Locate Dual Marker LocateMarker Depth Estimate ID Marker DepthDepth of Passive, Non-iD Marker Creating New Templates Menu 6 + Data/Templat SK + User Templat SK78-8130-6151-8-E Editing Templates Menu 6 + Write Mode SK Writing iD MarkersModifying Marker Data to be Programmed Reading iD Markers Serial Number and Software Version GPS OperationActivation Key Inputting the GPS Activation KeyMenu SK + Setup SK + More SK + More SK + Com SK Toggle Capturing the GPS Coordinates Capture Mode / ModeCommunicating with the GPS unit Path Mapping with GPS Create Trace TemplatesSending Path Information to GPS Device Select Com Port SettingMenu6 + Com SK + GIS SK or PDA SK Write History SK Reviewing Marker HistoryRead History Menu 6 + Data/Templat SK + Read History SKConnection Diagrams Aerial Faults ToningOther Applications Cable Identification 3M Dynatel PC Tool Kit Help ModeReceiver Setup Menu 6 + More SK + Help SKProduct Description Product Description And Optional AccessoriesSelf Test Of Receiver Menu 6 + More SK + Self Test SKPackage Contents Optional 3M Dynatel AccessoriesReceiver Specifications SpecificationNear-Surface 60 cm 24 Ball Marker M 40 in Pwr, WtrMax w/external DC source Transmitter SpecificationsExternal DC source 40%Track and Trace Solutions