21.3MDynatelPC Tool Kit and Locator Software Upgrades

Locator software upgrades are periodically released and can be downloaded, free of charge, at www.3M.com/dynatel. Located under the Software Updates section, the software link is titled DynatelM-Series Locator PC Tools. To download the software, click on the link and then select 3MDynatelM-Series Underground Locator PC Tools. Selecting this link will display the latest software downloads as well as any Release Notes related to the current software release.

Once downloaded to your PC, double click the file and an auto-installer will install the C Tool desktop software. Double click the Dynatel PC Tool Kit icon on the desktop. Using the provided RS232 cable, or RS232-to-USB adapter cable, connect the Serial Port [14] on the locator to the PC and power the locator on. Click the Upgrade Software button in PC Tools to begin upgrade. Do not disconnect or power off the locator while the upgrade is in progress. Wait until the software indicates that the installation was successful. This will take approximately 6 to 7 minutes to complete.

The Dynaltel PC Tool Kit provides the user an excellent interface between the receiver and a PC. This software utility provides the tools by which the user can:

Upgrade the receiver to the latest software revision

Program one or multiple receivers to best suit specific user configurations

Load an alternate language into the receiver

Utilize the 3MiD Marker utility to:

−− Create templates for writing data to iD markers, or create Trace Templates for GPS path tracing when connected to a GPS device.

−− Download iD marker data that has been written or read by the receiver for documentation databases.

Embedded in the desktop software is the most current software for the receiver, which affords the user the option of upgrading the unit without returning the unit to the 3M Service and Repair Center.

Please refer to the operating instructions included with the software.

22. Self Test of Receiver

Menu/OK [5:Toggle to MAIN MENU] + >>More [SK:4] + S/N# [SK:6]

This operation performs a self-test on the receiver.

The receiver will display current information about the unit (model number, serial number, software revision, and hardware revision).

Press Run [SK] to start the self test.

−− A status bar will appear while the self test is running.

−− Results will appear on the display when the test is complete. −− Press Exit [SK] to return to MAIN MENU.

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