3M Electronic Marking System EMS Marker Locator 1420iD User Manual
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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
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Contents
1. Safety Information ........................................................................\
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A. Intended Use ........................................................................\
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3. Quick Start ........................................................................\
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A. Locator Battery Installation ........................................................................\
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1. Safety Information ........................................................................\
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3. Quick Start ........................................................................\
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78-8130-6741-6 Rev G 3 Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest, Electronic Marker locating devices available today! The 3M™ Dynatel™ Electronic Marker System (EMS) Marker Locators 1420-iD and 1420E-iD are designed with all of the functionality of previous Dynatel models, with the enhanced capability to read from, and write user information into, 3M iD Markers. Information such as a pre-programmed unique identification number, facility data, application type, placement date and...
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4 78-8130-6741-6 Rev G 1. Safety Information Please read, understand and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to the use of the 3M™ Dynatel™ Electronic Marking System (EMS) Marker Locators 1420-iD and 1420E-iD. Retain these instructions for future reference. A. Intended Use The 3M Dynatel 1420-iD and 1420E-iD Electronic Marker Locators are designed and tested for use in locating 3M Buried Markers. 3M markers are used to identify buried utilities and structures. The...
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78-8130-6741-6 Rev G 5 2. Quick Start A. Battery Installation 1. Twist cap to open battery compartment. 2. Slide battery compartment out of handle. ! Caution To reduce the risks associated with fire and explosion: • Do not short, excessively heat, or dispose of batteries in fire. • Install batteries with proper polarity. • Use only Alkaline "AA" (LR 6) sized batteries. • Do not charge batteries. • Do not use leaking batteries. To reduce the risks associated with environmental contamination: •...
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D. 3M™ Dynatel™ Electronic Marking System (EMS) Marker Locator
1420-iD Keypad and Display Definitions
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[1] On/Off (Power): Turns unit on and off.
[2] Speaker Volume Control: [2] Adjusts the volume of the locator (off, low, medium,
and high).
[2A] Speaker Volume Icon: Indicates the relative volume level of the locator.
[3] Contrast: The arrows located above and below the contrast icon will adjust the
contrast of the display.
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D. 3M™ Dynatel™ Electronic Marking System (EMS) Marker Locator
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[1] On/Off (Power): Turns unit on and off.
[2] Speaker Volume Control: [2] Adjusts the volume of the locator (off, low, medium,
and high).
[2A] Speaker Volume Icon: Indicates the relative volume level of the locator.
[3] Contrast: The arrows located above and below the contrast icon will adjust the
contrast of the display.
[4] Gain Adjust:...")
6 78-8130-6741-6 Rev G D. 3M™ Dynatel™ Electronic Marking System (EMS) Marker Locator 1420-iD Keypad and Display Definitions 6 5 3 2 1 7 9 4 2A 11 8 10 12 [1] On/Off (Power): Turns unit on and off. [2] Speaker Volume Control: [2] Adjusts the volume of the locator (off, low, medium, and high). [2A] Speaker Volume Icon: Indicates the relative volume level of the locator. [3] Contrast: The arrows located above and below the contrast icon will adjust the contrast of the display. [4] Gain Adjust:...
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3. Menu Displays
A. Main Menu
When the Menu [6] button is pressed, the Main Menu display appears.
The function appears on the display above each soft key.
1. Write Mode: System used to write information to 3M™ iD Markers
2. Data/Template: Displays marker history and
template creation/selection displays:
a. Read History – 100 memory locations for
Read 3M iD Markers.
b. Write History – 100 memory locations for
Written 3m iD Markers.
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3. Menu Displays
A. Main Menu
When the Menu [6] button is pressed, the Main Menu display appears.
The function appears on the display above each soft key.
1. Write Mode: System used to write information to 3M™ iD Markers
2. Data/Template: Displays marker history and
template creation/selection displays:
a. Read History – 100 memory locations for
Read 3M iD Markers.
b. Write History – 100 memory locations for
Written 3m iD Markers.
c. User Templates – Create and edit 3M iD...")
78-8130-6741-6 Rev G 7 3. Menu Displays A. Main Menu When the Menu [6] button is pressed, the Main Menu display appears. The function appears on the display above each soft key. 1. Write Mode: System used to write information to 3M™ iD Markers 2. Data/Template: Displays marker history and template creation/selection displays: a. Read History – 100 memory locations for Read 3M iD Markers. b. Write History – 100 memory locations for Written 3m iD Markers. c. User Templates – Create and edit 3M iD...
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8 78-8130-6741-6 Rev G 5. More - Advances to next menu display. e.
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78-8130-6741-6 Rev G 9 4. Locating 3M™ Electronic Markers and 3M™ iD Markers A. E-Model Initial Configuration (Applies only to 1420E model.) Attention: All E-Model (Export) iD Locators must run the initial configuration setup found in the 3M™ Dynatel™ Locator PC Tools software. The 3M™ Dynatel™ PC Tools software is available free of charge at www.3M.com/dynatel under the Software Updates section by clicking the Dynatel(TM) M-Series Locator PC Tools link.. Note: U-Model Locators ship with all marker...
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Step 11. The prompt line will display: Download Completed Successfully, when
finished. The marker types legally allowed in the country selected in Step 6
above will be activated at this time.
Step 12. Multiple units may be configured at this point by simply connecting the next
locator, powering it on, and clicking Download.
Step 13. Click Exit when all locators have been updated.
C. Enabling/Disabling 3M™ Marker and Path Frequencies
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Step 11. The prompt line will display: Download Completed Successfully, when
finished. The marker types legally allowed in the country selected in Step 6
above will be activated at this time.
Step 12. Multiple units may be configured at this point by simply connecting the next
locator, powering it on, and clicking Download.
Step 13. Click Exit when all locators have been updated.
C. Enabling/Disabling 3M™ Marker and Path Frequencies
Menu [6] + >>More [SK:4] + Setup [SK:6] +...")
10 78-8130-6741-6 Rev G Step 11. The prompt line will display: Download Completed Successfully, when finished. The marker types legally allowed in the country selected in Step 6 above will be activated at this time. Step 12. Multiple units may be configured at this point by simply connecting the next locator, powering it on, and clicking Download. Step 13. Click Exit when all locators have been updated. C. Enabling/Disabling 3M™ Marker and Path Frequencies Menu [6] + >>More [SK:4] + Setup [SK:6] +...