3M CablePipeFault Locator 25502573 Series User Manual
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3M™ Dynatel™ Cable/Pipe/Fault Locator 2550/2573 Series Operator’s Manual 2550 Pipe/Cable Locator 2550-iD Pipe/Cable and Marker Locator 2573 Cable/Pipe/Fault Locator 2573-iD Cable/Pipe/Fault and Marker Locator May 2015 78-9000-0192-2 Rev D 3
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Contents
1. Safety Information ........................................................................\
...................................6
2. About This Manual ........................................................................\
...................................7
3. Quick Start ........................................................................\
...............................................8
A. Transmitter Battery Installation...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/96/1613/w300_cablepipefault-locator-25502573-series-1478511061_d-1.png "Page 2
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Contents
1. Safety Information ........................................................................\
...................................6
2. About This Manual ........................................................................\
...................................7
3. Quick Start ........................................................................\
...............................................8
A. Transmitter Battery Installation...")
2 78-9000-0192-2 Rev D Contents 1. Safety Information ........................................................................\ ...................................6 2. About This Manual ........................................................................\ ...................................7 3. Quick Start ........................................................................\ ...............................................8 A. Transmitter Battery Installation...
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12. Locating Buried Sheath Faults And Earth Return Faults ............................................40
A. Transmitter Setup ........................................................................\
..........................40
B. Pinpointing the Buried Fault ........................................................................\
.........41
13. Locating 3M
™ Electronic Markers and 3M™ iD Markers ............................................43
A. Enabling/Disabling Marker and...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/96/1613/w300_cablepipefault-locator-25502573-series-1478511061_d-2.png "Page 3
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12. Locating Buried Sheath Faults And Earth Return Faults ............................................40
A. Transmitter Setup ........................................................................\
..........................40
B. Pinpointing the Buried Fault ........................................................................\
.........41
13. Locating 3M
™ Electronic Markers and 3M™ iD Markers ............................................43
A. Enabling/Disabling Marker and...")
78-9000-0192-2 Rev D 3 12. Locating Buried Sheath Faults And Earth Return Faults ............................................40 A. Transmitter Setup ........................................................................\ ..........................40 B. Pinpointing the Buried Fault ........................................................................\ .........41 13. Locating 3M ™ Electronic Markers and 3M™ iD Markers ............................................43 A. Enabling/Disabling Marker and...
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4 78-9000-0192-2 Rev D Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest, most advanced locating devices available today! The 3M ™ Dynatel™ Pipe/Cable Locators 2550 Series and 3M™ Dynatel™ Cable/Pipe/ Fault Locators 2573 Series are designed with all of the functionality of previous Dynatel models plus the availability of 6 active locating frequencies and trace view locating mode, while the iD versions have the enhanced capability to read and write user information into the 3M iD markers....
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78-9000-0192-2 Rev D 5 1. Safety Information Please read, understand and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to the use of the 3M™ Dynatel™ Pipe/Cable Locators 2500 Series. Retain these instructions for future reference. Intended Use The 3M Dynatel Cable/Pipe/Fault 2550/2573 Series Locators are used to identify the placement of underground utility lines. The system must be installed as specified in the 3M ™ Dynatel™ Cable/Pipe/Fault Locator 2550/2573 Series...
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! WARNING
This WARNING applies to the use of the Direct Connect Cables and the Transmitter.
To avoid potential shock, or electrically damaging the Transmitter, when setting up the
Transmitter to locate using the Direct Connect method, follow these basic steps;
• ALWAYS plug the Direct Connect Cable into the Transmitter Output Jack [T-6] BEFORE
connecting the leads to the cable/pipe to be located and the ground rod.
– Connect the red lead to the cable/pipe.
– Connect the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/96/1613/w300_cablepipefault-locator-25502573-series-1478511061_d-5.png "Page 6
6 78-9000-0192-2 Rev D
! WARNING
This WARNING applies to the use of the Direct Connect Cables and the Transmitter.
To avoid potential shock, or electrically damaging the Transmitter, when setting up the
Transmitter to locate using the Direct Connect method, follow these basic steps;
• ALWAYS plug the Direct Connect Cable into the Transmitter Output Jack [T-6] BEFORE
connecting the leads to the cable/pipe to be located and the ground rod.
– Connect the red lead to the cable/pipe.
– Connect the...")
6 78-9000-0192-2 Rev D ! WARNING This WARNING applies to the use of the Direct Connect Cables and the Transmitter. To avoid potential shock, or electrically damaging the Transmitter, when setting up the Transmitter to locate using the Direct Connect method, follow these basic steps; • ALWAYS plug the Direct Connect Cable into the Transmitter Output Jack [T-6] BEFORE connecting the leads to the cable/pipe to be located and the ground rod. – Connect the red lead to the cable/pipe. – Connect the...
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3. Quick Start
A. Transmitter Battery Installation
Loosen the six screws on the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the transmitter.
Remove the cover.
Install six ‘C’ size alkaline cell batteries (LR14) into the compartment as indicated by
the polarity symbols (+ and –).
Replace the cover and tighten the screws.
Press and hold off [T-1] to manually test the batteries. The display and audio will
indicate one of the following levels: (OK w/solid tone = good; LO w/beeping...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/96/1613/w300_cablepipefault-locator-25502573-series-1478511061_d-6.png "Page 7
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3. Quick Start
A. Transmitter Battery Installation
Loosen the six screws on the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the transmitter.
Remove the cover.
Install six ‘C’ size alkaline cell batteries (LR14) into the compartment as indicated by
the polarity symbols (+ and –).
Replace the cover and tighten the screws.
Press and hold off [T-1] to manually test the batteries. The display and audio will
indicate one of the following levels: (OK w/solid tone = good; LO w/beeping...")
78-9000-0192-2 Rev D 7 3. Quick Start A. Transmitter Battery Installation Loosen the six screws on the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the transmitter. Remove the cover. Install six ‘C’ size alkaline cell batteries (LR14) into the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –). Replace the cover and tighten the screws. Press and hold off [T-1] to manually test the batteries. The display and audio will indicate one of the following levels: (OK w/solid tone = good; LO w/beeping...
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8 78-9000-0192-2 Rev D B. Receiver Battery Installation Remove cap from receiver handle. Install eight ‘AA’ size alkaline batteries (LR6) into the battery holder as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –). Attach battery holder to the PP3 connector in the receiver handle, and slide holder into the handle. Replace the cap. 8 “AA” (LR6) Alkaline Batteries 1. Twist cap to open battery compartment. 2. Slide battery compartment out of handle. ! CAUTION To reduce the risks associated with fire...
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C. Cleaning Receiver and Transmitter Units
To clean the receiver and transmitter units, wipe with a damp cloth.
D. Service and Accessories
Information regarding service, accessories, or replacement parts can be obtained by
contacting 3M at 1-800-426-8688.
This equipment does not require annual calibration or maintenance.
E. 3M™ Dynatel™ Transmitter 2550 Keypad and Connector Definitions
off
+
-o
Frequency
onon Output Level
DynatelTM255 0
T- 1 T- 2T- 3 T- 4 T- 5 T- 6T- 7
[T-1]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/96/1613/w300_cablepipefault-locator-25502573-series-1478511061_d-8.png "Page 9
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C. Cleaning Receiver and Transmitter Units
To clean the receiver and transmitter units, wipe with a damp cloth.
D. Service and Accessories
Information regarding service, accessories, or replacement parts can be obtained by
contacting 3M at 1-800-426-8688.
This equipment does not require annual calibration or maintenance.
E. 3M™ Dynatel™ Transmitter 2550 Keypad and Connector Definitions
off
+
-o
Frequency
onon Output Level
DynatelTM255 0
T- 1 T- 2T- 3 T- 4 T- 5 T- 6T- 7
[T-1]...")
78-9000-0192-2 Rev D 9 C. Cleaning Receiver and Transmitter Units To clean the receiver and transmitter units, wipe with a damp cloth. D. Service and Accessories Information regarding service, accessories, or replacement parts can be obtained by contacting 3M at 1-800-426-8688. This equipment does not require annual calibration or maintenance. E. 3M™ Dynatel™ Transmitter 2550 Keypad and Connector Definitions off + -o Frequency onon Output Level DynatelTM255 0 T- 1 T- 2T- 3 T- 4 T- 5 T- 6T- 7 [T-1]...
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F. 3M™ Dynatel™ Transmitter 2573 Keypad and Connector Definitions
off
+
-o
Trace
onon Output Level
DynatelTM257 3
T- 1 T- 2T- 3 T- 4 T- 5 T- 6T- 7
[T-1] off: Turns unit off and performs battery test.
[T-2] on: Ohm-meter/Fault Locate/Tone: Turns the unit on and cycles through the
following commands when pressed repeatedly.
Ohm-meter: Measures the continuity of the trace conductor/pipe and its far-end
ground. It is also used to measure the fault resistance to earth....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/96/1613/w300_cablepipefault-locator-25502573-series-1478511061_d-9.png "Page 10
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F. 3M™ Dynatel™ Transmitter 2573 Keypad and Connector Definitions
off
+
-o
Trace
onon Output Level
DynatelTM257 3
T- 1 T- 2T- 3 T- 4 T- 5 T- 6T- 7
[T-1] off: Turns unit off and performs battery test.
[T-2] on: Ohm-meter/Fault Locate/Tone: Turns the unit on and cycles through the
following commands when pressed repeatedly.
Ohm-meter: Measures the continuity of the trace conductor/pipe and its far-end
ground. It is also used to measure the fault resistance to earth....")
10 78-9000-0192-2 Rev D F. 3M™ Dynatel™ Transmitter 2573 Keypad and Connector Definitions off + -o Trace onon Output Level DynatelTM257 3 T- 1 T- 2T- 3 T- 4 T- 5 T- 6T- 7 [T-1] off: Turns unit off and performs battery test. [T-2] on: Ohm-meter/Fault Locate/Tone: Turns the unit on and cycles through the following commands when pressed repeatedly. Ohm-meter: Measures the continuity of the trace conductor/pipe and its far-end ground. It is also used to measure the fault resistance to earth....