CablePipeFault Advanced Locator 2250M2273M Series User Manual

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The fourth yellow command key will be labeled 
“Read Next”. Press this key to extract the data from 
the other marker.
All the information retrieved from the marker, including the date and time read, is 
saved into the ‘Read History’ file of the receiver. If a hand-held GPS device is used in 
conjunction with the receiver, coordinates can be saved into the Read History also. (See 
Reviewing Marker Read/Write History, Section 17)
17. Reviewing Marker Read/Write History
A. Read...

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B. Write History [SK]
Menu [6] + Data Templat [SK:2] + Write History [SK:2b]
1.  Select the marker data to be viewed by pressing 
the up/down arrows [SK].
2.  Press  Write Details [SK] to view all data that 
was sent to the marker.
3.  Press  Write History [SK] to return to the list of 
written data.
4.  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...

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When the receiver is communicating with a GPS 
device, the LAT and LONG coordinates received 
from the GPS device will appear on the marker 
locate display.
1. Locate a marker (See 13.C, Single Marker Locating.)
2.  Press  Read [SK]
The information from the 3M
™ iD Marker, as well as the GPS coordinates, will display 
on the receiver display. This information is saved automatically in the Read Marker 
History. (See 17. Reviewing Marker Read/Write History.)
If the marker is a...

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1. Creating Trace Templates
The easiest way to create a Trace template is using the 3M™ Dynatel™ PC Tools 
Software. The 3M™ Dynatel™ PC Tools software is available free of charge at www.3M.
com/dynatel under the Software section; 2550/2573/2250M/2273M/1420 Locator PC 
Tools xx.x.x (EXE xx.xMB).
•  Create a TRACE template.
•  Save and download the template to the receiver.
Up to four Trace Templates can be stored on the Receiver.
Each Trace template is limited to 132 user...

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19. Additional Applications
A. Aerial Faults (Toning)
1. Transmitter Setup
1.  Connect the transmitter (based on type of fault) as described in Connection 
Diagrams in the following section.
2.  Press and hold off [T-1] to perform a battery test.
3.  Press  on: Ohm-meter/Fault Locate/Tone [T-2] to turn the Transmitter on and to 
verify the fault.
4.  Press  on: Ohm-meter/Fault Locate/Tone [T-2] twice more to select the Tone mode.
5.  The Digital Display [T-4] will alternately...

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3. Connection Diagrams
Short: Red clip to Tip; Black clip to ring.
Figure 1
Cross: Red clip to the crossed conductor of one 
pair; Black clip to the crossed conductor of the 
other pair.
Figure 2
Ground:  Red clip to the faulted conductor; 
Black clip to ground.
Figure 3
Split: Red clip to Tip of Pair 1; Black clip to 
Ring of Pair 1.
Figure 4
Verify Split: Red clip to good conductor of 
Pair 1; Black clip to split conductor of Pair 2
Figure 5
B.  Cable Identification
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2. Clamp the 3M™ Dyna-Coupler around the cable or both the tip and ring of a pair. 
Make sure the jaws fully close.
3.  Press and hold off [T-1] to perform a battery check.
4.  Press  on: Ohm-meter/Fault Locate/Tone [T-2] three times to set the transmitter to 
Tone mode.
 
− The indicator flag will light in the Digital Display [T-4] under the Tone icon.
5.  Press  Output Level [T-5] for high or maximum output power level.
 
− The indicator flag will light in the Digital Display...

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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 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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− Press Exit [SK] to return to the Menu.
23.  Product Description And Optional Accessories
A. Product Description
T= Transmitter
R=Receiver
Transmitter Output Power: 3W=3 Watt. 5W=5 Watt, 12W=12 Watt
Direct Connect Cable Clip Size: For 3 Watt and 5 Watt Transmitters only:
C= Communication Clip only; U=Utility Clip only;
For 12 Watt Transmitters only: CU=Communication and Utility Clips; W=Utility Clip only
U=US Version; E=Export Version
iD=Locates electronic markers, including...

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C. Optional 3M™ Accessories for 3M Dynatel™ Locators
Item Part Number
Direct Connect Cables, Small Clip, 1/4" (6.4 mm), 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...