Locating in Directional Peak Mode | 3M 2550, 2573 manual

10. Locating in Directional Peak Mode

The following are instructions for locating a buried pipe or cable using the direct connect method and the Directional Peak (Dir Pk) mode. Other methods of connection and tracing modes/features are explained in previous sections.

Step 1. Insert the ground rod into the ground, perpendicular to the suspected target path.

Step 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.

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

Step 4. Connect the black lead of the transmitter to the ground rod. Step 5. Perform a battery check by pressing and holding off [T-1].

Step 6. Power on the transmitter by pressing on [T-2] once. This will place the transmitter in Ohm-meter mode. An Indicator Flag will be displayed above the ohm symbol, Ω, in the Digital Display [T-4].

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.

Step 7. Press on Trace (Frequency on 2550 locator) [T-3] to set the transmitter to Trace mode.

Step 8. Select a frequency on the transmitter by pressing Trace (Frequency on 2550 locator) [T-3]. The unit will cycle through the available frequencies (577, 1K, 8K, 33K, 82K, 200K and ALL).

Step 9. Press On/Off [1] to power on the receiver.

Step 10. Press Menu/OK [5] (you may have to press Menu/OK [5] twice to toggle to the LOCATE MENU display).

Step 11. Press Cable/Pipe [SK].

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Contents

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