Writing 3M iD Markers, Menu 6 + Write Mode SK1 | 3M 2273M-iD, 2250M

Cancel: Clears all modifications made to any unsaved template.

15. Writing 3M™ iD Markers

The Write Mode enables the user to write information into 3M™ iD markers. It is also possible to edit the information to be written into an iD Marker.

Menu [6] + Write Mode [SK:1]

Step 1. Select a template from the list on the display to be written into the marker by pressing the up/down arrows

−− [SK] to highlight the preferred template. ‘Last Written /Read’ is the most recent data that was written to/read from a marker by the locator.

Step 2. Press View/Edit [SK].

−− Four Write Mode options will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.

−− [SK1] Overwrite: Will overwrite any data existing on an unlocked marker if ‘Yes’ is selected and ‘No’ will prevent overwrite.

−− [SK2] X-Type: Choose ‘Yes’ if writing to a Gen 2 marker and ‘No’ if writing to a Gen 1 marker. Gen 2 markers will have an “X” following the serial number that is printed on the attached tag.

−− [SK3] Marker: Select type of marker to be written by repeatedly pressing Marker [SK Toggle]. [SK4] Lock/Unlocked: Press

−− [SK4] Lock/Unlocked: Press [SK4] to toggle between locking and unlocking the marker. The default setting is unlocked and note that a locked unit cannot be modified once locked. If the marker will be locked then a verification screen will appear to ensure that the marker is locked intentionally.

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3M 2273M-iD, 2250M-iD manual Writing 3M iD Markers, Menu 6 + Write Mode SK1

Contents

3M Dynatel Contents Rev G Rev G Rev G Safety Information Intended Use About This Manual Transmitter Battery Installation Quick Start Receiver Battery Installation Cleaning Service and Accessories 3M Dynatel Transmitter 2273 Keypad and Connector Definitions Rechargeable Battery Maximum Transmitter Output 3M Dynatel Receiver 2250M Key Pad and Display Definitions Dynatel 3M Dynatel Receiver 2273M Key Pad and Display Definitions Menu Displays Main Menu Rev G Rev G Select Depth Units Configuring The ReceiverSetting the Receiver Clock Selecting a Language Enabling/Disabling Frequencies Menu 6 + More SK4 + Setup SK6 + More SK6d + Tone Freq SK6jCreating User Defined Frequencies Filtering Power Frequency Interference Selecting Locating Audio Buried Cables And Pipes Transmitter Connections Direct Connect Method Rev G Dyna-Coupler Method Non-Sweeping Passive Induction Mode Locating Induction Method Sweeping Active Induction Mode Locating Passive Sweeps One-person Active Induction Mode Sweeps Two-person Active Induction Mode Sweeps Transmitter Set-up Receiver Modes Locate/OK 5 + Cable/Pipe SK + Mode SK + Dir Pk SK ToggleLocate/OK 5 + Cable/Pipe SK + Mode SK + DirNull SK Toggle Directional Peak Dir Pk Locate/OK 5 + Cable/Pipe SK + Mode SK + Spl Pk SK Toggle Special Peak Spl Pk Depth and Current Estimate Expanded ModeLocate/OK 5 + Cable/Pipe SK + Mode SK + Ind Pk SK Toggle Induction Peak Ind Pk Locating Frequencies Active Frequencies Passive Frequencies Power FrequenciesAuxiliary Frequencies Locating in Directional Peak Mode Rev G Locating Active Duct Probes Sondes Determining ADP Depth Locating Buried Sheath Faults and Earth Return Faults Transmitter Setup Pinpointing the Buried Fault Green Band Locating 3M Electronic Markers 3M iD Markers Alert ModeEnabling/Disabling Marker Types Single Marker Locate Press Locate/OK Dual Marker Locate 3M iD Marker Depth Passive 3M Electronic Marker Non-iD Depth Creating New Templates Creating/Editing Templates for 3M iD MarkersMenu 6 + Data/Templat SK2 + User Templat SK2c Rev G Editing Templates Menu 6 + Write Mode SK1 Writing 3M iD Markers Press Start Write SK Press Menu 6 + Write Mode SK1 Modifying Marker Data to be Written Rev G Reading 3M iD Markers Read History Reviewing Marker Read/Write HistoryMenu 6 + Data/Templat SK2 + Read History SK2a Write History SK Capturing the GPS Coordinates Capture Mode / ModeGPS Operation Communicating with the GPS Device Menu 6 + COM Setup SK3 + GIS Path Mapping with GPS Creating Trace Templates Menu 6 + Com SK3 + GIS SK or PDA SK Aerial Faults Toning Additional Applications Connection Diagrams Cable Identification Help Mode Menu 6 + More SK4 + Help SK8 Self Test Of Receiver Menu 6 + More SK4 + Self Test SK7 Product Description Product Description And Optional AccessoriesStandard Configurations Direct Connect Cables Earth Contact Frame Optional 3M Accessories for 3M Dynatel Locators Receiver Specifications Specification Detection Depth 3M Non-iD Passive Transmitter Specifications Mode can display a fault resistance up to 10M Ω Environmental and Regulatory Specifications Rechargeable Battery Information Rev G Electrical Markets Division Important Notice