3M Electronic Marking System EMS Marker Locator 1420iD User Manual

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7. Reading 3M™ iD Markers
The operator can retrieve the data from the iD marker by pressing Read [SK] on the 3M 
Dynatel™ Electronic Marking System (EMS) Marker Locate screen.
The locator tip should be lowered to the ground to reach maximum read depth.
If more than one 3M iD Marker of the same utility is detected, the locator will read the 
first marker and display the data from the marker.
The fourth yellow command key will be labeled 
“Read Next”. Press this key to extract the...

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B. Write History [SK]
Menu [6] + Data Templat [SK:2] + Write History [SK:2b]
• Select the 3M™ Marker data to be viewed by 
pressing the up/down arrows [SK].
• Press Write Details [SK] to view all data that was 
sent to the marker.
• Press Write History [SK] to return to the list of 
written data.
• Press Exit [SK] to return to Data/Template review 
display.
For additional information concerning writing to 3M™ iD Markers, refer to 
www.3M.com/dynatel - Instruction Manual M-Series...

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When the locator is communicating with a GPS 
device, the LAT and LONG coordinates received from 
the device will appear on the marker locate display.
Step 1. Locate a marker. (See 4. D. Single Marker Locate.)
Step 2. Press Read [SK].
The information from the 3M™ iD Marker, as well as the GPS coordinates, will display 
on the locator display. This information is saved automatically in the Read Marker 
History. (See 8.A. Reviewing Marker Read/Write History.)
If the marker is a...

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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 3M™ 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...

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13. Locator Specifications: 3M™ Dynatel™ 
Electronic Marking System (EMS) Marker Locator 
1420-iD
ItemSpecification
Frequencies / MarkersTelephone, Power, Gas, Water, Waste Water, Communication (CATV), General Purpose
Maximum Writing Range 3M iD Markers:
 Near-Surface
 Ball Marker
 Full-Range
 
6 in (15 cm)
12 in (30 cm)
24 in (61 cm)
Maximum Read Range 3M iD Markers:
 Near-Surface
 Ball Marker
 Full-Range
 
3 ft (0.9 m)
5 ft (1.5 m)
8 ft (2.4m)
Maximum Detection Depth 3M Passive...

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15. Locator Specifications: 3M™ Dynatel™ 
Electronic Marking System (EMS) Marker Locator 
1420E-iD
ItemSpecification
Frequencies / MarkersTelephone, Power, Gas, Water, Waste Water, Communication (CATV), General Purpose
Maximum Writing Range 3M iD Markers:
 Near-Surface
 Ball Marker
 Full-Range
15 cm (6 in)
30 cm (12 in)
61 cm (24 in)
Maximum Read Range 3M iD Markers:
 Near-Surface
 Ball Marker
 Full-Range
60 cm (24 in)
1.2 m (48 in) (Telephone, CE Power, Gas, Waste Water,...

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