Table Of Contents - 3M Dynatel 2250M Series Operator's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About This Manual..................................................................................................... 4
Quick Start .................................................................................................................. 4
Battery Installation ................................................................................................. 4
Setting the Receiver Clock..................................................................................... 5
Transmitter Keypad & Connector Definitions....................................................... 6
Receiver Keypad, Screen Icons, and Port Definitions........................................... 9
Configuring the Receiver ......................................................................................... 10
Selecting Depth Units........................................................................................... 10
Selecting a Language ........................................................................................... 10
Enabling/Disabling Frequencies .......................................................................... 10
Creating User Defined Frequencies ..................................................................... 11
Buried Cables & Pipes ............................................................................................. 13
Transmitter Connection ........................................................................................ 13
Receiver Modes .................................................................................................... 16
Depth & Current Estimate.................................................................................... 18
Frequencies........................................................................................................... 19
Locating in Directional Peak Mode ..................................................................... 21
Locating Active Duct Probes (Sondes) ................................................................ 24
Buried Sheath Faults and Earth-Return Faults.................................................... 26
Transmitter Setup ................................................................................................. 26
Pinpointing the Buried Fault ................................................................................ 26
Electronic Markers & EMS-iD Markers............................................................... 28
Enabling/Disabling Marker Types ....................................................................... 28
Locating EMS Markers ........................................................................................ 28
Marker Depth Estimate ........................................................................................ 32
Creating/Editing Templates for iD Markers ........................................................ 35
Writing iD Markers .............................................................................................. 38
Modifying Marker Data to be Programmed ........................................................ 40
Reading iD Markers ............................................................................................. 42
GPS Operation...................................................................................................... 43
Activation Key................................................................................................ 43
Serial Number and Software Version............................................................. 43
Inputting GPS Activation Key........................................................................ 43
Communicating with GPS Unit ..................................................................... 44
Capturing the GPS Coordinates ..................................................................... 44
Sending iD Data Sheet ................................................................................... 45
Reviewing Marker History................................................................................... 45
Other Applications.................................................................................................... 47
Aerial Faults (Toning) .......................................................................................... 47
Cable Identification .............................................................................................. 49
Help Mode ................................................................................................................. 50
3M Dynatel PC Tool Kit...................................................................................... 50
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Self Test of Receiver ................................................................................................. 51
Product Description And Optional Accessories .................................................... 51