3M Electrical Markets Division
3M™ Electronic Marking System (EMS) Caution Tape 7600 Series
3M
™ Dynatel™ Cable/Pipe/Fault/EMS Tape Locators 7000 Series
Locate Plastic
Pipe &
Conduit
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3M™ Electronic Marking System (EMS)
iD Ball Marker
Installation Instructions
1.0 Introduction
1.1 3M™ iD Ball Markers provide an accurate,
convenient, long lasting method of marking
underground facilities during construction or
maintenance. They also make the job of precisely
locating underground facilities easier. Other
buried markers can be disturbed by backfill
dirt or installed improperly so they don't stay
positioned correctly. The 3M iD Ball Markers
unique self-leveling design...
3M™ Electronic Marker System (EMS)
Ball Markers
The 3M™ Ball Marker makes the job of precisely locating underground facilities
easier. Other buried markers can be disturbed by backfill dirt or installed improperly
so they don’t stay positioned correctly. The 3M ball marker’s unique self-leveling
design ensures the marker is always in an accurate, horizontal position regardless of
how it is placed into the ground.
The addition of the new 3M-iD markers provides additional functionality by
enabling...
September 2010
78-9000-0281-3-A
Recommendations for
Marking Communication \facilities
with \bse of 3M
™ EMS Electronic Markers
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Near-Surface Marker
A small marker which is well-suited for \fore holes
in concrete or asphalt for marking \bush-mount
facilities prior to repaving.
Ball Marker
Ideal for most applications, with a
unique self-leveling feature. The core of
the marker \boats in a non-toxic, non-
freezing liquid inside the \fall; so the
marker can \fe dropped in a trench, and
the...
3M™ Electronic Marker System (EMS)
Disk Markers (Do Not Direct Bury)
The 3M™ Disk Marker provides an easy and accurate method of precisely locating
flush-mounted facilities, which become covered by backfill. The four-inch disk
marker is easily fastened to the underside of non-metallic lids or covers over
flush-mounted facilities, such as hand holes, manholes and other grade-level
enclosures during construction and maintenance. Disk Markers are not intended
for direct burial.
The addition of the...
3M™ Dynatel™
Electronic Marking System (EMS)
Marker Locator 1420-iD
Operator’s Manual
1420-iD Marker Locator
1420E-iD Marker Locator
September 2015
78-8130-6741-6 Rev G3
3M™ Dynatel™
Electronic Marking System (EMS)
Marker Locator with iD Read/Write 7420
Operator’s Manual
7420 EMS Marker/Tape Locator with iD Read/Write
7420E EMS Marker/Tape Locator with iD Read/Write
September 2012
78-9000-0431-4-C
3
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3M™ Electronic Marking Syste\f (EMS)
F\bll-Range iD Marker
Installation Instructions
1.0 Introduction
1.1 3M™ Full-Range iD Marker\f provi\be an accurate,
convenient, long la\fting metho\b of marking
un\bergroun\b facilitie\f \buring con\ftruction or
maintenance. They al\fo make the job of preci\fely
locating un\bergroun\b facilitie\f ea\fier. Electronic
marking \fave\f time an\b money \fpent \fearching for
burie\b facilitie\f prior to excavation. 3M iD Marker\f
enable...
3M™ Electronic Marker System (EMS)
Full-Range Markers
The 3M™ Full-Range Marker provides an accurate, convenient, long-lasting method
of marking underground facilities. Electronic marking saves time and money spent
searching for buried facilities prior to excavation. The marker also acts as a digging
shield over buried facilities, lessening the chances of damage. And, unlike surface
markers such as stakes, flags or paint, the full-range marker cannot be inadvertently
moved or worn away by weather....
3M™ Dynatel™ Locating and Marking
Electronic Marker System
The 3M™ Electronic Marker System (EMS) helps save gas
utilities time and money by enabling utility field crews to quickly
pinpoint the location of main stubs, buried valves, pipeline paths
and road crossings. Using EMS markers during construction,
installation and maintenance virtually eliminates the time
consuming search for hard-to-locate facilities.
Marker
Solutions
for theGas Industry
Second Generation iD Markers with
4X Memory...
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3M™ Electronic Marking System (EMS)
Mid-Range Marker
Installation Instructions
1.0 Introduction
1.1 3M™ Mid-Range Markers provide an accurate,
convenient, long lasting method of marking
underground facilities during construction or
maintenance. They also make the job of precisely
locating underground facilities easier. Electronic
marking saves time and money spent searching for
buried facilities prior to excavation. 3M Electronic
Markers enable you to return to the exact location
of the...
1 78-8140-6224-2
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3M™ Electronic Marking System (EMS)
Near-Surface iD Marker
Installation Instructions
1.0 Introduction
1.1 3M™ Near-Surface iD Markers provide an accurate,
convenient, long lasting method of marking
underground and street-access facilities. Its size
and shape allow for easy installation in asphalt,
concrete or dirt, without extensive digging or
drilling. 3M iD Markers enable you to return to
the exact location of the marked underground
feature and ensure positive...
3M™ Electronic Marker System (EMS)
Near-Surface Markers
The 3M™ Near-Surface Marker provides an accurate, convenient, long-lasting
method of marking underground and street-access facilities. Its size and shape
allow for easy installation in asphalt, concrete or dirt, without extensive digging or
drilling. The Near-Surface Marker is three inches long and 0.78 inches in diameter,
and has a range of up to three feet (0.9 m) from marker to locator.
The addition of the new 3M-iD markers provides...
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3M™ Electronic Marking System (EMS)
Extended Range (XR) Ball Marker
Installation Instructions
1.0 Introduction
1.1 3M™ Extended Range (XR) Ball Markers provide
an accurate, convenient, long lasting method of
marking underground facilities during construction
or maintenance. They also make the job of
precisely locating underground facilities easier.
Other buried markers can be disturbed by backfill
dirt or installed improperly so they don’t stay
positioned correctly. The 3M XR Ball Markers...
September 2010
78-9000-0282-1-A
Recommendations for Marking
Power \facilities Using 3M
\b EMS
Electronic Markers
3
Near-Surface Marker
A small marker which is well-suited for \fore holes
in concrete or asphalt for marking \bush-mount
facilities prior to repaving.
Ball Marker
Ideal for most applications, with a
unique self-leveling feature. The core of
the marker \boats in a non-toxic, non-
freezing liquid inside the \fall; so the
marker can \fe dropped in a trench, and
the self-leveling feature...
3M™ Dynatel™ Locating and Marking
Electronic Marker System
The 3M™ Electronic Marker System (EMS) helps save electric
utilities time and money by enabling utility field crews to
quickly pinpoint the location of buried facilities including cable
runs, splices, vaults, conduits and road crossings. Using EMS
markers during construction, installation and maintenance
virtually eliminates the time consuming search for hard-to-
locate facilities.
Marker
Solutions
Second Generation iD Markers with
4X Memory...
