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3M ™ Dynatel ™ Cable/Pipe/Fault Adv anced Locator 2250M/2273M Series (With 3-watt, 5-w att, or 12-watt T ransmitter) Operator’ s Manual 2250M 2250M-iD 2273M 2273M-iD June 2014 78-8130-6150-0 Rev.
2 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G Contents 1. Safety Information ............................................................................................ 6 A. Intended Use ......................................................................................
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 3 9. Locating Frequencies ...................................................................................... 31 A. Active Frequencies .................................................................................... 31 B. Power Frequencies .
4 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 19. Additional Applications ................................................................................ 53 A. Aerial Faults (T oning) ................................................................................ 53 B. Cable Identication .
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 5 Congratulations! Y ou have just purchased one of the finest, most advanced locating devices available today! The 3M ™ Dynatel ™ Cable/Pipe/Fault Locators 2250M-iD/2273M-iD a.
6 78-8130-6150-0 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 ™ Cable/Pipe/Fault Advanced M-Series Locator . Retain these instructions for future reference.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 7 ! W ARNING This WARNING applies to the use of the Direct Connect Cables and the T ransmitter . T o avoid potential shock, or electrically damaging the T ransmitter , when settin.
8 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 3 . Quick Start A. T ransmitter Batter y Installation Loosen the six screws on the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the transmitter . Remove the cover . Install six ‘C’ size alkaline cell batteries (LR14) into the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –).
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 9 B. Receiver Batter y Installation Remove cap from receiver handle. Install eight ‘AA ’ size alkaline cell batteries (LR6) into the battery holder as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –). Attach battery holder to the PP3 connector in the receiver handle, and slide holder into the handle.
10 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G The Battery Icon [8] on the Locating Displays will continuously indicate the battery level. C. Cleaning Use a soft damp cloth to clean the product and test leads if necessary . D. Service and Accessories Information regarding service, accessories, or replacement parts can be obtained by contacting 3M at 1-800-426-8688.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 11 NOTE: 12 W att Output Level varies by frequency . Output is limited to 10 watts at 33 kHz and 1 watt at 200 kHz using the direct connection method. [T -6] Output Jack: Port for direct connect cables or Dyna-coupler . [T -7] External Jack: Port to connect cigarette lighter adapter cable, or rechargeable battery (2200RB).
12 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G NOTE: 12 W att Output Level varies by frequency . Output is limited to 10 watts at 33 kHz and 1 watt at 200 kHz using the direct connection method.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 13 I. 3M ™ Dynatel ™ Receiver 2250M Key Pad and Display Definitions ™ Spkr/Xpn d On/Of f Gain Adjust Menu Locat e Dynate l 2250M Cable/Pipe Locato r OK 8 2A 3 1 6 2 5 SK 9 7 12 11 10 4 Access panel on bottom side of Receiver under rubber cover .
14 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G [15] Earphone Jack: W ill fit standard 1/8" (3.175 mm) mini-jack mono earphone plug (not included). J. 3M ™ Dynatel ™ Receiver 2273M Key Pad and Display Definitions Access panel on bottom side of Receiver under rubber cover .
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 15 [13] Fault Finding Direction Indicators: Corresponds to the Earth Contact Frame (A-Frame) probe (leg) colors. [l4] External Jack: Port to connect cables from external devices such as the earth frame (A-Frame), a second 3M ™ Dyna-Coupler , or a toning coil.
16 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 3. COM Setup: Displays second level COM Port setting display to configure RS232 port communication with different devices – a. PC – Receiver will communicate to a computer b. NMEA – Port is configured to accept coordinates from GPS device c.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 17 e. <<Back - Returns to previous display f. Marker T ype – enable and disable marker utility types g. Locate Frequencies – enable and disable receiver frequencies for locate mode h. >>More - Advances to next menu display i.
18 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 5 . Configuring The Receiver In the setup mode, the units of depth measurement, time, date, and date format can be set. The receiver can be configured to detect only certain frequencies and/or specific utility markers (3M ™ Dynatel ™ Receivers 2250M-iD and 2273M-iD only).
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 19 D. Enabling/Disabling Fr equencies MENU [6] + >>More [SK:4] + Setup [SK:6] + >>More [SK:6d] + Locate Freq [SK:6g] The user can select the frequencies that the receiver will detect. All the available frequencies are listed in four groups (Left to Right: Active, Power , Passive, and Auxiliary).
20 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G T o program the user defined frequencies press the right arrow [SK] to highlight the Auxiliary group of frequencies. Press the up/down arrows [SK] to highlight the user frequency to program. Press Enabl/Disabl [SK]. Press the left/right arrows [SK] to move the square cursor to a digit.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 21 6 . Buried Cables And Pipes: T ransmitter Connections Perform a battery test. Use one of the following three methods to produce a trace signal on the target pipe or cable. A. Dir ect Connect Method ! W ARNING This WARNING applies to the use of the Direct Connect Cables and the T ransmitter .
22 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 2. T urn the transmitter on by pressing Ohms [T -2]. The continuity of the circuit will be measured. The results are displayed [T -4] in ohms and as a tone. − If the continuity of the circuit is very good (the reading on the display is less than 3K Ω.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 23 B. Dyna-Coupler Method ! W ARNING This WARNING applies to the following 3M ™ Dyna-Couplers; • 3" (75 mm) - P art number 3001 • 4.
24 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G C. Induction Method If you cannot make a direct connection, or use the 3M ™ Dyna-Coupler clamp to apply a locating signal on the target, use the induction method. When nothing is plugged into the Output Jack [T -6] of the transmitter the unit will be placed into induction mode when it is turned on.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 25 and metal pipes), but would require increased sweep distance separation between the transmitter and receiver . Note: If nothing is plugged into the Output Jack [T -6] of the tr.
26 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G ground. Other passive sources exist, such as Cathodic Protection, LF and CA TV cable (with NTSC TV CR T turned on). W alk in a grid pattern over the sweep area holding the receiver as shown in the following illustration.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 27 E. T wo-person Active Induction Mode Sweeps In two-person active induction mode sweeps, one person holds the transmitter and the other holds the receiver while walking together.
28 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 7 . Receiver Modes A. Dir ectional Peak (Dir Pk) Locate/OK [5] + Cable/Pipe [SK] + Mode [SK] + Dir Pk [SK T oggle] In Dir Pk mode, four peak antennas are used to analyze the magnetic field pattern. The Bar Graph [1l] indicates Signal Str ength [10] and the directional arrows sense the edges of the magnetic field.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 29 For example: Figure 1: If the tar get path is to the right of the receiver , and running parallel to the operator, the right arrow will display . Figure 2: If the tar get path is to the left and in front of the operator (not running parallel to the receiver) the arrow will point toward the top left side of the display .
30 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G D. Induction Peak (Ind Pk) Locate/OK [5] + Cable/Pipe [SK] + Mode [SK] + Ind Pk [SK T oggle] If you cannot make a direct connection, or use the 3M ™ Dyna-Coupler Clamp to apply a locating signal on the target, use the induction method.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 31 − There are two options for measuring depth. Live depth is a continuous measurement. 1-Shot Depth is an averaging of the depth reading over a short period of time. When in 1-Shot mode, the unit will average the depth reading for three seconds, and then display the result on the display .
32 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G B. Power Frequencies Power frequencies refer to 50 or 60 Hz signals, and their harmonics, that can be traced without the use of a transmitter .
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 33 4. Press Aux [SK T oggle] until the desired frequency is displayed in the softkey command [9] (“Aux” 512, 560, 333 Hz, or user defined frequencies).
34 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 12. Set the Frequency and mode of the receiver . a. Press Freq [SK] b. Select the same frequency on the receiver as the transmitter by pressing Active [SK T oggle]. c. Press Locate/OK [5] to save the setting and return to locate mode.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 35 Note: In order to measure the depth and current accurately , the operator must pinpoint the target pipe or cable, and the receiver handle should be in-line with the target path. − While in Dir Pk mode, find the highest Signal Strength [10].
36 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 4. Press Sonde Depth [SK] to read ADP Depth − The depth to the ADP is displayed in units, as specified in the receiver set up menu. − Five Sonde depth readings can be saved with the time and date measured. Press Mem Select [SK] after the Sonde depth displays.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 37 5. Press on: Ohm-meter/Fault Locate/T one [T -2] to turn the transmitter on and place the transmitter in Ohm-meter mode. − The resistance of the fault will be displayed in ohms on the transmitter Digital Display [T -4]. − Resistance less than 50KΩ = Significant fault exists − Resistance 50KΩ to 1.
38 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 7. Continue along the cable path, re-inserting the 3M ™ Earth Contact Frame probes every few steps while watching the receiver bar graph.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 39 10. After a fault is located and pinpointed, move the 3M ™ Earth Contact Frame about one Earth Contact Frame width away from the fault and insert it in the ground with the green-banded leg towards the fault. Compare the numeric signal level with the fault level reference signal indicated in the lower left box labeled Ref .
40 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G − The receiver display will add the Alert bar graph and the type of marker to the display with a prompt to adjust the marker gain. 4. Press the Gain [4] until only a small mark on the marker bar graph is visible. 5. Press Locate/OK [5] to save the marker gain setting.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 41 D. Dual Mark er Locate 1. Press Locate/OK [5]. 2. Press Marker [SK]. 3. Press MARKR 1 [SK T oggle] to select desired utility . 4. Press MARKR 2 [SK T oggle] to select desired utility . Note: Only the marker types enabled in the setup menu will be shown.
42 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 3. T o save the depth reading, press Mem Select [SK]. − Five depth readings can be saved with the time, date, and its identification number . − Save [SK] will place each entry in sequential order in memory (M1 - M5) until five readings have been stored.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 43 6. Press Mem Select [SK] to select a specific memory location (M1–M5) to store the depth readings. When the preferred location appears on the display , press Save [SK]. The display and memory location will populate with the current information.
44 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 7. Move the boxed cursor by pressing the left/ right arrows [SK], or up/down arrow [SK], to move the cursor up or down. 8. Press Select [SK] to enter the alphanumeric character . − Entry will appear at the top of the display .
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 45 15. Populate as many fields as possible from the drop-down list of common (compressed) terms available to conserve marker memory space, or choose UserEdit if a term is not found to meet the user's requirements. Select term by pressing the up/down arrows [SK] and press Locate/OK [5].
46 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G Cancel: Clears all modifications made to any unsaved template. 15. Writing 3M ™ iD Markers The W rite Mode enables the user to write information into 3M ™ iD markers. It is also possible to edit the information to be written into an iD Marker .
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 47 Step 3. Press Menu/OK − The selected template will be displayed. − The arrow on the right side of the display indicates there is more information than can be displayed on the screen (scroll down by pressing the down arrow [SK]).
48 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G Step 8. After writing to the 3M ™ iD Marker is completed, the following screen will be displayed. The following messages may appear in the writing process.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 49 Step 2. Press V iew/Edit [SK]. Four W rite Mode options will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. − [SK1] Overwrite: W ill overwrite any data existing on an unlocked marker if ‘Y es’ is selected and ‘No’ will prevent overwrite.
50 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G Step 6. The operator may select User Edit in order to ‘type’ the modification, or Delete Row to remove the entire row from the template, or select Show All to display a list of common compressed terms. Note: Using a common compressed term requires less memory in the marker .
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 51 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 .
52 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G B. Write Histor y [SK] Menu [6] + Data T emplat [SK:2] + Write History [SK:2b] 1. Select the marker data to be viewed by pressing the up/down arrows [SK]. 2. Press W rite Details [SK] to view all data that was sent to the marker .
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 53 When the receiver is communicating with a GPS device, the LA T and LONG coordinates received from the GPS device will appear on the marker locate display .
54 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 1. Creating T race T emplates The easiest way to create a T race template is using the 3M ™ Dynatel ™ PC T ools Software. The 3M ™ Dynatel ™ PC T ools software is available free of charge at www .3M. com/dynatel under the Software section; 2550/2573/2250M/2273M/1420 Locator PC T ools xx.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 55 19. Additional Applications A. Aerial Faults (T oning) 1. T ransmitter 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.
56 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 3. Connection Diagrams Short: Red clip to T ip; 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.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 57 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/T one [T -2] three times to set the transmitter to T one mode.
58 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 21. 3M ™ Dynatel ™ PC T ool 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 T ools.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 59 − Press Exit [SK] to return to the Menu. 23. Product Description And Optional Accessories A. Product Description T= T ransmitter R=Receiver T ransmitter Output Power: 3W=3 Watt.
60 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 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.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 61 24. Receiver Specifications Item Specification Modes Directional Peak Directional Null Special Peak Induction Peak Frequenc y Response: Active 577 Hz 8 kHz 33 kHz 200 kHz Passive 31.
62 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G Item Specification 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 (P assive) Markers Near Surface Ball Marker Mid-Range Full-Range 2 ft (0.6 m) 5 ft (1.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 63 25. T ransmitter Specifications Item Specification T race Mode 577 Hz 8 kHz 33kHz 200kHz Fault Mode (2273M models only) 10/20 Hz - F ault signal 577 Hz / 33kHz -T race signal Note: The fault loca ting limit is 2.0M Ω although the transmitter's ohmmeter mode can display a fault resistance up to 10M Ω .
64 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 26. Environmental and Regulator y Specifications Item Specification Standard IP54 Regulatory FCC compliant, FCC P art 15 Operating T emperature -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C) Storage T emperature -4°F to 158° F (-20°C to 70°C) 27.
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