Locating 3M Electronic Markers and 3M iD Markers | 3M 2573, 2550

13.Locating 3M™ Electronic Markers and 3M™ iD Markers

(3M™ Dynatel™ Models 2550-iD and 2573-iD only)

A. Enabling/Disabling Marker Types

Menu/OK [5:Toggle to MAIN MENU] + >>More [SK:4] + [SK:5] + >>More [SK:d] + >>More [SK:h] + Marker Type [SK:j]

The unit will default with all markers enabled ().

Step 1. Press the up/down arrows [SK] to highlight a utility to enable or disable.

Step 2. Press Enabl/Disabl [SK].

−− Only the markers that are enabled () will be available in the locate mode.

Step 3. Press Menu/OK [5] to save settings or Exit [SK] to cancel.

B. Alert Mode

While tracing a cable or pipe, it is possible to search for iD markers.

Step 1. Press Alert [SK].

−− If the unit is in Dir Pk, DirNull, Ind Pk or T-View modes, a prompt will notify the operator that alert mode only functions in Special Peak (Spl Pk) mode.

Step 2. Press Mode [SK Toggle] for Spl Pk. Step 3. Press Alert On [SK Toggle].

−− The receiver display will add the Alert bar graph and the type of marker to the display with a prompt to adjust the marker gain. (Note: The marker utility type will default to the last utility type of marker selected in Marker Locate mode. To change the utility type of marker to locate see Step 6 below.)

Step 4. Press the Gain [3] until only a small mark on the marker bar graph is visible.

Step 5. Press Menu/OK [5] to save the marker gain setting.

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3M 2573, 2550 manual Locating 3M Electronic Markers and 3M iD Markers, Enabling/Disabling Marker Types, Alert Mode

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 Selecting Depth Units Configuring The ReceiverSetting the Receiver Clock 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 Write History SK Capturing the GPS Coordinates Capture Mode / ModeGPS Compatibility Operation 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 Locator Coupler Accessory Kit, 6 150 mm 1196/C Optional 3M Accessories for 3M Dynatel LocatorsLocator Coupler Accessory Kit, 4.5 114 mm 4519 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