Advanced Pipe/Cable Locator 2220M Operator Manual . It has not been evaluated for other uses or locations . If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by 3M, the protections provided by the equipment may be impaired .
78-9000-0021-3-D November 2016 Introduction Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest, most advanced locating devices available today! When you choose a quality 3M Dynatel Advanced Pipe/Cable Locator 2220M, you ™ ™ get outstanding performance and reliability. The 2220M locator with the 3-watt transmitter is an excellent instrument for tracing underground utilities .
November 2016 78-9000-0021-3-D Standard Equipment Packages Model Number Included in Equipment Package 2220M-U3W 2220M Receiver 3 Watt Transmitter Direct Connect Cable (Utility size clip 5/8" [15 .8 mm]) Ground Rod RS232 Serial Port Cable RS232-to-USB Adapter Cable Operator Manual Carrying Bag 2220M-U3W-CPLR 2220M Receiver 3 Watt Transmitter...
Output and High Output modes. Flag will flash over output icon on the LCD display when in High Output mode. No flag is present when in Normal Output mode . 4. Output Jack – Direct Connect and 3M Dynatel Dyna-Coupler ™...
78-9000-0021-3-D November 2016 12-Watt Transmitter Overview Induction Direction ➐ Dynatel 2220M Frequency on on Output Level ➊ ➋ ➌ ➍ ➎ ➏ Power OFF / Battery Level Indicator – Press and hold . Display reads: “OK” with solid tone = good “LO”...
November 2016 78-9000-0021-3-D 5. Output Jack – Direct Connect and 3M Dynatel Dyna-Coupler ™ ™ Clamp port . 6. External Jack - Port to connect cigarette lighter adapter cable or rechargeable battery (2200 RB) . Input voltage level: 9 - 18 VDC 7.
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• Ensure batteries are installed with the correct polarity . • Do not allow batteries to get wet . • Only use the supplied charger or purchase a new charger from 3M . • Only charge batteries in an indoor environment, with a temperature range of 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) .
November 2016 78-9000-0021-3-D Receiver Overview ➊ ➒ ➍ ➎ ➋ ➑ ➌ ➏ ➐ Volume Control – Adjusts the volume of the receiver through three levels of audio and off. 2. Power Key – Powers the receiver on and off. 3.
78-9000-0021-3-D November 2016 Transmitter Operations There are three different methods of applying the transmitter’s locating signal to the target conductor: Direct Connection, 3M Dynatel Dyna- ™ ™ Coupler Clamp, and Induction . Direct Connection This is the preferred mode of operation because the transmitter is connected directly to a metallic portion of the target conductor (hydrant, meter, riser, valve, sheath, or tracer wire) .
November 2016 78-9000-0021-3-D Dynatel Dyna-Coupler Clamp ™ ™ If a direct connection to the target facility is not possible, use the Dyna-Coupler clamp to apply the locating frequency on the metallic target conductor . In order to trace a target using this method, both ends of the target must be well grounded .
78-9000-0021-3-D November 2016 Induction Method If you cannot make a direct connection, or use the 3M Dynatel ™ ™ Dyna-Coupler clamp to apply a locating signal on the target, use the induction method . This method uses the internal coil of the transmitter to generate a magnetic field.
Live or One-Shot One-Shot The setup function will allow you to enable or disable additional locating and sonde frequencies . Receiver Setup Any of the available frequencies of the 3M Dynatel Advanced ™ ™ Pipe/Cable Locator 2220M can be activated or deactivated . When a frequency is activated, a check mark will appear beside the frequency in the middle of the setup screen .
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78-9000-0021-3-D November 2016 Contrast Adjust Press the up or down arrows ( or ) to adjust the screen contrast . 512 Hz – Sonde frequency indicated by sonde icon . Press the down key to enable/ disable the frequency . A check mark will appear in the box when the frequency is enabled .
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November 2016 78-9000-0021-3-D CATV – 31 .5 kHz indicated by line locate icon . Press the down key to enable/ disable the frequency . A check mark will appear in the box when the frequency is enabled . CPS – Cathodic Protection System–...
78-9000-0021-3-D November 2016 Depth Units Select the up (inch) or down (cm) key to select the preferred units of measure . The selection will appear in the box at the center of the screen . Information This screen provides important information including the product serial number, as well as the software and hardware versions...
November 2016 78-9000-0021-3-D Directional Peak icon Induction Peak icon Special (Single) Peak icon 4. Selected Line Locating Frequency – Displays the frequency the receiver will detect 5. Line Locating Icon – Indicates line locating mode vs . sonde mode 6. Battery Icon – Indicates battery level of receiver 7.
78-9000-0021-3-D November 2016 Depth and Current To measure the depth of a target, place the tip of the receiver on the ground . Press the DEPTH key . The depth to the target conductor and the current will display for five seconds .
November 2016 78-9000-0021-3-D Sonde Locating Screen ➊ ➏ ➋ ➌ ➐ ➍ ➎ Speaker Icon – Indicates audio level 2. Bar graph – Graphical representation of received signal 3. Antennae Icon – Indicates Special (Single) Peak mode 4. Selected Sonde Frequency – Toggles through activated sonde frequencies (512, 640, or 33 k) 5.
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78-9000-0021-3-D November 2016 Set the receiver to sonde mode by pressing the SONDE key until the frequency of the sonde appears on the locate screen . 2 . Holding the receiver perpendicular to the suspected path, walk the path until the receiver detects the first peak signal of the sonde. 3 .
November 2016 78-9000-0021-3-D Specifications Receiver Locating Modes Dual Peak w/Direction, Special (Single) Peak, Induction Peak, Depth & Current Gain Adjustment Automatic with Manual override Frequencies Active 8 kHz, 82 kHz Passive Power 50 Hz or 60 Hz Passive LF VLF 15 k – 30 kHz Passive CATV 31 .5 kHz * Cathodic Protection...
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78-9000-0021-3-D November 2016 Transmitter: 12-Watt Output Frequencies Trace Mode 8 kHz, 82 kHz Induction mode 8 kHz, 82 kHz Output voltage (max) Trace 60 Vrms Output Power, U-Model Normal setting: 0 .5 W (Direct Connection Method) High setting: 3 W @ 8 kHz, 1 W @ 82 kHz Output Power up to 12 Watts for the 12 Max setting: 12W @ 8 kHz, 1 W @ 82 kHz Watt Transmitter is achieved using the...
November 2016 78-9000-0021-3-D Physical Specification Size (H x W x D) in (cm) Weight w/ alkaline batteries only : 5 .2 lb (2 .4 kg) 6 . 7 5 x 11 .25 x 7 . 7 5 w/ rechargeable battery and alkaline Transmitter (17 .2 x 28 .6 x 19 .
2220M-Series Locator PC Tools x.x.x (EXE x.xMB). Once downloaded to your PC, double click the file and an auto-installer will install the PC Tool desktop software . Double click the Dynatel 2220M Series PC Tool kit icon on the desktop . Using the provided RS232 cable, or RS232-to- USB adapter cable, connect the RS232 port on the locator to the PC and turn the locator on .
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