3M CablePipeFault Locator 25502573 Series User Manual

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Step 6. Press Output Level [T-5] for high or maximum output level.
Step 7.  The Indicator Flag will light in the Digital Display [T-4] above the Output 
Level  icon when in high output power level and flash when in maximum output 
power level.
Step 8.  The Digital Display [T-4] will alternately flash between 577 and 200K.
2. Receiver Setup
Step 1.  Press On/Off [1] to power the receiver on.
Step 2.  Press Menu/OK  [5].
Step 3.  Press Tone/Ext  [SK] to select  Tone mode.
Step 4....

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21. 3M™ Dynatel™ PC 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 Dynatel M-Series Locator PC Tools. To download the software, 
click on the link and then select 3M
™ Dynatel™ M-Series Underground Locator PC Tools. 
Selecting this link will display the latest software downloads as well as any Release...

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23. Product Description And Optional Accessories
A. Product Description
2550
2573
12-watt transmitter
Direct Connect Cable Clip Size: For U.S. models only: C= Communication Clip only; 
U=Utility Clip only; For Export models only: U for 2550E or CU for 2573E=Communication and Utility Clips
iD=Locates electronic markers, including read/write 3M
™ iD Marker capability.
2550 Pipe/Cable Locator; 2573 Cable/Pipe/Fault LocatorE = Export version; no designation = U.S. version
Example:...

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C. Optional 3M™ Accessories for 3M Dynatel™ Locators
Item Part Number
Direct Connect Cables, Small Clip, 1/4" (6.4mm), 
Communications version, 10' (3 m) cable length 2892
Direct Connect Cables, Large Clip, 5/8" (15.8 mm), Utility 
version, 10’ (3 m) cable length 2876
Direct Connect Cables, Small Clip, 1/4" (6.4 mm), 
Communications version, 5’ (1.5 m) cable length 9012
Ground Extension Cable 9043
Dyna-Coupler Clamp 3" (75 mm) 3001
Dyna-Coupler Clamp 4.5"...

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24. Receiver Specifications
Item Specification
Modes Trace View 
Directional Peak
Directional Null
Special Peak 
Induction Peak
Frequency Response:
 Active 577 Hz
1 kHz
8 kHz
33 kHz
82 kHz
200 kHz
 Passive 31.5 kHz (CATV)
15 – 30 kHz (LF)
 Power 50 Hz, 5th and 9th harmonic of 50 Hz
60 Hz, 5th and 9th harmonic of 60 Hz
(100 / 120 Hz) rectified power
 Auxiliary 333 Hz
512 Hz
560 Hz
User Defined Frequencies Four
Display LCD
Gain Control Manual and Automatic
Weight w/batteries 4–5...

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ItemSpecification
Read Range 3M
™ iD Markers
 Near-Surface
  Ball Marker
 Full-Range  3 ft (0.9 m)
5 ft (1.5 m)
8 ft (2.4 m)
Detection Depth 3M Non-iD (Passive) 
Markers
  Near Surface
  Ball Marker
 Mid-Range
 Full-Range  
2 ft (0.6 m)
5 ft (1.5 m)
6 ft (1.8 m)
8 ft (2.4 m) 

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25. 12-Watt Transmitter Specifications
Item Specification
Trace Mode  577 Hz
1 kHz
8 kHz
33 kHz
82 kHz
200 kHz
Fault Mode   
(2573 models only) 10/20 Hz -Fault signal 
577 Hz / 33 kHz -Trace signal
Note: The fault locating limit is 2.0MΩ
, although the transmitter's ohm-
meter mode can display a fault resistance up to 10MΩ .
Tone Mode   
(2573 models only) 577 Hz and 200 kHz pulsing at 8 Hz
Induction Mode  8 kHz 
33 kHz
82 kHz
200 kHz
Output Power 
(in Direct Connect mode)...

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26. Environmental and Regulatory Specifications
Item Specification
Standard IP54
Regulatory FCC compliant, FCC Part 15
Operating Temperature -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
Storage Temperature -4°F to 158° F (-20°C to 70°C)
27. Rechargeable Battery Information
UN2800 classification as “Batteries, wet, Non-Spillable, and electric storage” 
as a result of passing the Vibration and Pressure Differential Test described in 
DOT [49 CFR 173.159(d) and IATA/ICAO [Special Provision A67].
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