Receiver 2550 Keypad and Display Definitions | 3M 2573 specification

I. Receiver 2550 Keypad and Display Definitions

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[1]On/Off (Power): Turns unit on and off.

[2]TRACE (Locate) MODE: Toggles between Cable View locate mode and the four other locate modes (cycles through available modes via the Mode soft key when in the Cable/Pipe Locate display.

[3]GAIN: Adjusts the sensitivity of the receiver either up (+) or down (-) to maintain a satisfactory signal level.

[4]DEPTH: Measures depth of target.

[5]Menu / OK: Sets the receiver to trace mode for locating cable or pipe and displays Locate options, 3M iD Marker templates and writing mode options, setup screens for configuration of the unit, i.e.: clock, language, depth units, marker data and frequencies, COM settings and Help files. Also acknowledges setup entries (OK).

[SK] Soft Keys: There are four soft keys (yellow keys) on the receiver. The function of each key is shown above the yellow key on the display screen. The functions will change, depending on the operation mode of the receiver. For instruction purposes in this manual, the display command is followed by [SK] to identify it as a soft key.

[6]BULB: Toggles the display backlight low, high, and off.

[7]Gain Level: Displays relative gain level.

[8]Signal Strength: Digital reading of the signal strength that the receiver is detecting from the target.

[9]Speaker Volume Icon: Indicates the relative volume level of the receiver. When the third ring is dotted and ‘xpnd' appears below the speaker volume icon, the receiver is in “Expander” mode. This mode is used to pinpoint the target cable or pipe.

[10]Bar Graph: Graphical representation of the received signal.

[11]Battery Icon: Indicates battery level.

[12]Speaker Volume Control: Adjusts the volume of the receiver (off, low, medium, high, and xpnd).

[13]Soft Key Commands: Definitions for each of the four soft key functions.

[14]External Jack: Port to connect cables from external devices such as the earth contact frame (A-Frame), a second 3M Dyna-Coupler or a toning coil.

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3M 2573 manual Receiver 2550 Keypad and Display Definitions, Rubber cover

Contents

3M Dynatel Cable/Pipe/Fault Locator 2550/2573 Series Contents Aerial Faults Toning Cable Identification Rev C Safety Information Intended Use About This Manual Transmitter Battery Installation Quick Start Receiver Battery Installation Cleaning Receiver and Transmitter Units Service and AccessoriesTransmitter 2550 Keypad and Connector Definitions Transmitter 2573Keypad and Connector Definitions Rechargeable Battery Information Maximum Transmitter Output Receiver 2550 Keypad and Display Definitions Rubber cover Receiver Keypad and Display Definitions Receiver Menu Displays Main Menu/Locate MenuMain Menu Display Main Menu Display Rev C Configuring The Receiver Setting the Receiver ClockSelecting Depth Units Selecting a Language Enabling/Disabling Locating Frequencies Selecting Locate Modes Antenna Modes Selecting External Jack Frequencies Tone Frequencies Creating User Defined Frequencies Adjusting Display Contrast Selecting Locating AudioMenu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + More SK4 + SK5 + SKc Locating Buried Cables And Pipes Transmitter ConnectionsDirect Connect Method Rev C 3M Dyna-Coupler Method Non-SweepingPassive 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 Locating Trace Modes Trace View T-View Special Peak Spl Pk Induction Peak Ind Pk Directional Peak Dir Pk Left of Target Path Directly Over Target Path Directional Null DirNull Expanded Mode Depth and Current EstimateVOL 13 press up arrow Power Frequencies Locating FrequenciesActive Frequencies Passive Frequencies Auxiliary Frequencies Locating in Directional Peak Mode Rev C Locating Active Duct Probes Sondes Determining Active Duct Probe Depth Locating Buried Sheath Faults And Earth Return Faults Transmitter Setup Pinpointing the Buried Fault Rev C Alert Mode Locating 3M Electronic Markers and 3M iD MarkersEnabling/Disabling Marker Types Single Marker Locate Dual Marker Locate 3M iD Marker Depth Passive Electronic Marker Non-iD Depth Creating/Editing Templates for 3M iD Markers Creating New Templates Rev C Rev C Editing Templates Menu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + Write Mode SK11 Writing 3M iD Markers Rev C Press Menu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + Write Mode SK1 Modifying Marker Data to be Written Rev C Rev C Reading 3M iD Markers Reviewing Marker Read/Write HistoryRead History Capturing the GPS Coordinates Capture Mode / Mode GPS Compatibility OperationWrite History SK Menu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + SK3 + Nmea Path Mapping with GPS Menu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + SK3 + GIS Creating Trace Templates Menu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + SK3 + GIS SK or PDA SK Transmitter Setup Additional Applications Connection Diagrams Transmitter SetupCable Identification Help Mode Receiver SetupMenu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + More SK4 + SK7 Dynatel PC Tool Kit and Locator Software Upgrades Self Test of ReceiverMenu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + More SK4 + S/N# SK6 Product Description And Optional Accessories Standard ConfigurationsProduct Description Optional 3M Accessories for 3M Dynatel Locators Locator Coupler Accessory Kit, 4.5 114 mm 4519Locator Coupler Accessory Kit, 6 150 mm 1196/C 2876 Receiver Specifications Specification Detection Depth 3M Non-iD Passive Watt Transmitter Specifications Meter mode can display a fault resistance up to 10M Ω Environmental and Regulatory Specifications Rechargeable Battery Information Rev C Electrical Markets Division Important Notice