Modifying Marker Data to be Written | 3M 2573, 2550 specification

Step 8. After writing to the 3M™ iD Marker is completed, the following screen will be displayed. The following messages may appear in the writing process.

−− Message 1. If the overwrite option was set to "No" And there was data present on the target market then the following screen will be displayed;

−− Message 2. When writing to a passive marker or the wrong frequency then the following will be displayed.

−− Message 3. This screen indicates that X-Type marker option was incorrectly set to "Yes" or "No". Verify the serial number that is displayed on the marker ends with an “X” to select "Yes" for X-Type, else select "No".

Note: Once the marker data has been locked, the information contained on the marker is PERMANENT. Choosing to permanently lock the marker data is irreversible. Once the data is locked it can not be overwritten. Assure that the data that is being written is correct before proceeding.

A. Modifying Marker Data to be Written

To alter the information to be written into the marker

Press Menu/OK [5:Toggle to MAIN MENU] + 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 receiver.

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3M 2573, 2550 manual Modifying Marker Data to be Written, Press Menu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + Write Mode SK1

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 Service and Accessories Cleaning Receiver and Transmitter UnitsTransmitter 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 Main Menu/Locate Menu Menu DisplaysMain 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 Selecting Locating Audio Adjusting Display ContrastMenu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + More SK4 + SK5 + SKc Transmitter Connections Locating Buried Cables And PipesDirect 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 Depth and Current Estimate Expanded ModeVOL 13 press up arrow Locating Frequencies Power 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 Locating 3M Electronic Markers and 3M iD Markers Alert ModeEnabling/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 Reviewing Marker Read/Write History Reading 3M iD MarkersRead 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 Transmitter Setup Connection DiagramsCable Identification Receiver Setup Help ModeMenu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + More SK4 + SK7 Self Test of Receiver Dynatel PC Tool Kit and Locator Software UpgradesMenu/OK 5Toggle to Main Menu + More SK4 + S/N# SK6 Standard Configurations Product Description And Optional AccessoriesProduct 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