Writing 3M iD Markers | 3M 2573, 2550 manual

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/OK [5:Toggle to MAIN MENU] + Write Mode [SK:1:1]

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] 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.

Step 3. Press Menu/OK

−− The selected template will be displayed. The arrow on the right side of the display indicates there is more information than can be displayed on the screen (scroll down by pressing the down arrow [SK]).

Step 4. Enter user information that will be written to this marker. (See 15.A Modifying Marker Data to be Written)

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3M 2573, 2550 manual Writing 3M iD Markers, Menu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + Write Mode SK11

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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 Transmitter 2550 Keypad and Connector Definitions Cleaning Receiver and Transmitter UnitsService and Accessories 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 Main Menu Display Menu DisplaysMain Menu/Locate Menu 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 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 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 VOL 13 press up arrow Expanded ModeDepth and Current Estimate Active Frequencies Power FrequenciesLocating 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 Enabling/Disabling Marker Types Alert ModeLocating 3M Electronic Markers and 3M iD Markers 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 Read History Reading 3M iD MarkersReviewing Marker Read/Write 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 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 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