3M
™
Dynatel
™
Cable/Pipe/Fault Advanced Locator
2250M/2273M Series
(With 3-watt, 5-watt, or 12-watt Transmitter)
Operator’s Manual
2250M
2250M-iD
2273M
2273M-iD
June 2014
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Contents
1. Safety Information ............................................................................................ 6
A. Intended Use ................................................................................................ 6
2. About This Manual............................................................................................ 7
3. Quick Start ........................................................................................................ 8
A. Transmitter Battery Installation ................................................................... 8
B. Receiver Battery Installation ....................................................................... 9
C. Cleaning ..................................................................................................... 10
D. Service and Accessories............................................................................. 10
E. 3M™ Dynatel™ Transmitter 2250 Keypad and Connector Definitions....
10
F. 3M Dynatel Transmitter 2273 Keypad and Connector Definitions
............ 11
G. Maximum Transmitter Output ................................................................... 12
H. Rechargeable Battery ................................................................................. 12
I. 3M Dynatel Receiver 2250M Key Pad and Display Definitions
................ 13
J. 3M Dynatel Receiver 2273M Key Pad and Display Definitions
................ 14
4. Menu Displays ................................................................................................ 15
A. Main Menu ................................................................................................ 15
5. Configuring The Receiver
............................................................................... 18
A. Select Depth Units ..................................................................................... 18
B. Setting the Receiver Clock ........................................................................ 18
C. Selecting a Language ................................................................................. 18
D. Enabling/Disabling Frequencies ................................................................ 19
E. Selecting External Jack Frequencies (Tone Frequencies) .......................... 19
F. Creating User Defined Frequencies
............................................................ 19
G. Filtering Power Frequency Interference .................................................... 20
H. Selecting Locating Audio .......................................................................... 20
6. Buried Cables And Pipes: Transmitter Connections ....................................... 21
A. Direct Connect Method ............................................................................. 21
B. Dyna-Coupler Method ............................................................................... 23
C. Induction Method ....................................................................................... 24
7. Receiver Modes .............................................................................................. 28
A. Directional Peak (Dir Pk) .......................................................................... 28
B. Directional Null (DirNull) ......................................................................... 28
C. Special Peak (Spl Pk) ................................................................................. 29
D. Induction Peak (Ind Pk) ............................................................................. 30
E. Expanded Mode ......................................................................................... 30
8. Depth and Current Estimate ............................................................................ 30
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9. Locating Frequencies ...................................................................................... 31
A. Active Frequencies .................................................................................... 31
B. Power Frequencies ..................................................................................... 32
C. Passive Frequencies ................................................................................... 32
D. Auxiliary Frequencies ................................................................................ 32
10. Locating in Directional Peak Mode .............................................................. 33
11. Locating Active Duct Probes (Sondes) ......................................................... 35
A. Determining ADP Depth............................................................................ 35
12. Locating Buried Sheath Faults and Earth-Return Faults ............................. 36
A. Transmitter Setup ....................................................................................... 36
B. Pinpointing the Buried Fault ...................................................................... 37
13. Locating 3M
™
Electronic Markers and 3M
™
iD Markers ............................. 39
A. Enabling/Disabling Marker Types ............................................................. 39
B. Alert Mode ................................................................................................. 39
C. Single Marker Locate................................................................................. 40
D. Dual Marker Locate ................................................................................... 41
E. 3M iD Marker Depth.................................................................................. 41
F. Passive Electronic Marker (Non-iD) Depth ............................................... 42
14. Creating/Editing Templates for 3M
™
iD Markers ......................................... 43
A. Creating New Templates............................................................................ 43
B. Editing Templates ...................................................................................... 45
15. Writing 3M iD Markers ................................................................................ 46
A. Modifying Marker Data to be Written ....................................................... 47
16. Reading 3M iD Markers .............................................................................. 48
17. Reviewing Marker Read/Write History ........................................................ 49
A. Read History .............................................................................................. 49
B. Write History [SK] ..................................................................................... 50
18. GPS Operation .............................................................................................. 50
A. Communicating with the GPS Device ....................................................... 51
B. Capturing the GPS Coordinates (Capture Mode / Mode 1) ....................... 51
C. Sending 3M iD Marker Data to GPS (Capture-Transmit Mode / Mode 2) 52
D. Path Mapping with GPS ............................................................................ 52
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19. Additional Applications ................................................................................ 53
A. Aerial Faults (Toning) ................................................................................ 53
B. Cable Identification
.................................................................................... 55
20. Help Mode .................................................................................................... 56
21. 3M
™
Dynatel
™
PC Tool Kit and Locator Software Upgrades....................... 56
22. Self Test Of Receiver .................................................................................... 57
23. Product Description And Optional Accessories ............................................ 57
A. Product Description ................................................................................... 57
B. Standard Configurations
............................................................................ 58
C. Optional 3M
™
Accessories for 3M Dynatel
™
Locators.............................. 59
24. Receiver Specifications
................................................................................. 60
25. Transmitter Specifications
............................................................................. 62
26. Environmental and Regulatory Specifications
.............................................. 63
27. Rechargeable Battery Information ................................................................ 63
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Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest, most advanced locating
devices available today!
The 3M
™
Dynatel
™
Cable/Pipe/Fault Locators 2250M-iD/2273M-iD are designed with
all of the functionality of previous Dynatel models, and iD versions have the enhanced
capability to read and write user information into the 3M iD markers. Information such
as a pre-programmed identification number, facility data, application type, placement
date and other details can all be read, stored and downloaded to your PC for enhanced
resource management with this revolutionary equipment. The Dynatel Cable/Pipe/Fault
Locators 2250M-iD/2273M-iD will also search for two different types of utility markers
simultaneously. When used in conjunction with a hand-held GPS device the ability to
transmit path and marker coordinates multiplies the potential to the mapping industry.
This equipment provides a simple system for mapping utility information directly into
CAD and GIS systems.
The 2250M/2273M Series transmitters are available in 3-watt, 5-watt and 12-watt units.
12 watts for the 12-watt transmitter, or 5 watts for the 5-watt transmitter, is attained by
utilizing the Cigarette Lighter Adapter or External Rechargeable Battery (2200RB).
3M is dedicated to bringing you premium equipment with outstanding reliability, backed
by one of the best warranties in the business and outstanding service.
Visit our website at
www.3M.com/dynatel
for more application notes and product
information.
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