Buried Cables And Pipes Transmitter Connections | 3M 2250M-iD

6.Buried Cables And Pipes: Transmitter Connections

Perform a battery test. Use one of the following three methods to produce a trace signal on the target pipe or cable.

A. Direct Connect Method

!WARNING

This WARNING applies to the use of the Direct Connect Cables and the Transmitter.

To avoid potential shock, or electrically damaging the Transmitter, when setting up the Transmitter to locate using the Direct Connect method, follow these basic steps;

•ALWAYS plug the Direct Connect Cable into the Transmitter Output Jack [T-6] BEFORE connecting the leads to the cable/pipe to be located and the ground rod.

–Connect the red lead to the cable/pipe.

–Connect the black lead to ground rod.

A POTENTIAL FOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND/OR TRANSMITTER ELECTRICAL DAMAGE, EXISTS WHEN USING THE DIRECT CONNECT CABLE ON CABLES ENERGIZED WITH ELECTRICAL POWER IF THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED. USE APPROPRIATE SAFETY PROCEDURES.

CHECK VOLTAGE BEFORE CONNECTING TRANSMITTER. VOLTAGE HIGHER THAN 240 VOLTS WILL DAMAGE EQUIPMENT. FOLLOW STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR REDUCING THE VOLTAGE.

Plug the direct connect cable into the Output Jack [T-6] of the transmitter. Connect the black clip to the ground rod. Place the ground rod in the earth perpendicular to the suspected cable/pipe path. If necessary, extend the black lead with the Ground Extension Cable (#9043 available separately).

1.Remove the ground bonding and attach the red clip to the shield of the cable, pipe, or target conductor. (If locating power cables, the red clip can be attached to the transformer cabinet, or the meter box). Metal contact must be made between the red clip and the transformer cabinet or meter box. If painted, some paint will need to be removed/scraped off to allow metal-to-metal contact.

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Contents

3M Dynatel Contents Rev G Rev G Rev G Intended Use Safety Information About This Manual Quick Start Transmitter Battery Installation Receiver Battery Installation Service and Accessories Cleaning 3M Dynatel Transmitter 2273 Keypad and Connector Definitions Maximum Transmitter Output Rechargeable Battery Dynatel 3M Dynatel Receiver 2250M Key Pad and Display Definitions 3M Dynatel Receiver 2273M Key Pad and Display Definitions Main Menu Menu Displays Rev G Rev G Setting the Receiver Clock Configuring The ReceiverSelect Depth Units Selecting a Language Menu 6 + More SK4 + Setup SK6 + More SK6d + Tone Freq SK6j Enabling/Disabling FrequenciesCreating User Defined Frequencies Selecting Locating Audio Filtering Power Frequency Interference Direct Connect Method Buried Cables And Pipes Transmitter Connections Rev G Dyna-Coupler Method Induction Method Non-Sweeping Passive Induction Mode Locating Passive Sweeps Sweeping Active Induction Mode Locating One-person Active Induction Mode Sweeps Transmitter Set-up Two-person Active Induction Mode Sweeps Locate/OK 5 + Cable/Pipe SK + Mode SK + DirNull SK Toggle Locate/OK 5 + Cable/Pipe SK + Mode SK + Dir Pk SK ToggleReceiver Modes Directional Peak Dir Pk Special Peak Spl Pk Locate/OK 5 + Cable/Pipe SK + Mode SK + Spl Pk SK Toggle Locate/OK 5 + Cable/Pipe SK + Mode SK + Ind Pk SK Toggle Expanded ModeDepth and Current Estimate Induction Peak Ind Pk Active Frequencies Locating Frequencies Power Frequencies Passive FrequenciesAuxiliary Frequencies Locating in Directional Peak Mode Rev G Determining ADP Depth Locating Active Duct Probes Sondes Transmitter Setup Locating Buried Sheath Faults and Earth Return Faults Pinpointing the Buried Fault Green Band Alert Mode Locating 3M Electronic Markers 3M iD MarkersEnabling/Disabling Marker Types Press Locate/OK Single Marker Locate 3M iD Marker Depth Dual Marker Locate Passive 3M 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 SK1 Press Start Write SK Modifying Marker Data to be Written Press Menu 6 + Write Mode SK1 Rev G Reading 3M iD Markers Reviewing Marker Read/Write History Read HistoryMenu 6 + Data/Templat SK2 + Read History SK2a GPS Operation Capturing the GPS Coordinates Capture Mode / ModeWrite History SK Communicating with the GPS Device Path Mapping with GPS Menu 6 + COM Setup SK3 + GIS Menu 6 + Com SK3 + GIS SK or PDA SK Creating Trace Templates Additional Applications Aerial Faults Toning Cable Identification Connection Diagrams Menu 6 + More SK4 + Help SK8 Help Mode Menu 6 + More SK4 + Self Test SK7 Self Test Of Receiver Standard Configurations Product Description And Optional AccessoriesProduct Description Direct Connect Cables Earth Contact Frame Optional 3M Accessories for 3M Dynatel Locators Specification Receiver Specifications Detection Depth 3M Non-iD Passive Mode can display a fault resistance up to 10M Ω Transmitter Specifications Rechargeable Battery Information Environmental and Regulatory Specifications Rev G Important Notice Electrical Markets Division