Reading 3M iD Markers, Read History | 3M 2550, 2573 manual

16. Reading 3M™ iD Markers

The operator can retrieve the data from the iD marker by pressing Read [SK] on the Marker Locate display.

The receiver tip should be lowered to the ground to reach maximum read depth.

If more than one 3M™ iD Marker of the same utility is detected, the receiver will read the first marker and display the data from the marker.

The fourth yellow command key will be labeled

“Read Next”. Press this key to extract the data from the other marker.

All the information retrieved from the marker, including the date and time read, is saved into the ‘Read History’ file of the receiver. If a hand-held GPS device is used in conjunction with the receiver, coordinates will be saved into the "Read History" file also. (See 17. Reviewing Marker Read/Write History.)

17. Reviewing Marker Read/Write History

A. Read History

The Read History mode is a historical file of all information that has been read from targeted markers (100 memory locations).

Menu/OK [5:Toggle to MAIN MENU] + Data/Template [SK:2] + Read History [SK:a]

The Read History screen displays the date and time that each marker was read, and its unique identification (serial) number.

•Select the marker data to be viewed by pressing the up/down arrows [SK]

•Press Marker Details [SK] to view all data that was retrieved from the marker.

•Press Read History [SK] to return to list or press Exit [SK] to return to Data/Template review display.

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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 Service and Accessories Cleaning Receiver and Transmitter UnitsTransmitter 2550 Keypad and Connector Definitions 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/Locate Menu Menu DisplaysMain Menu Display 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 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 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 Depth and Current Estimate Expanded ModeVOL 13 press up arrow Locating Frequencies Power FrequenciesActive 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 Locating 3M Electronic Markers and 3M iD Markers Alert ModeEnabling/Disabling Marker Types 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 Reviewing Marker Read/Write History Reading 3M iD MarkersRead 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 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 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