3M Dynatel 2210E Operator's Manual

3M Dynatel 2210E Operator's Manual

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Dynatel
2210E
Cable Locator
Operators Manual
September 1999
78-8097-6519-7-Revision B

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  • Page 1 Dynatel 2210E ™ Cable Locator Operators Manual September 1999 78-8097-6519-7-Revision B...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ................2 Installing or Replacing the Batteries ........2 Initial Receiver Configuration ..........3 Receiver Battery Test ..............3 Transmitter Battery Test ............4 Locating a Buried Cable ............4 Transmitter Setup ..............4 Direct Connect Method ............5 Dyna-Coupler Method ............
  • Page 3: Introduction

    The depth of buried cables or sondes may also be displayed. Note: For more detailed locating instructions and advanced locating techniques, ask your 3M sales representative for a free publication called Cable and Pipe Locating Techniques. INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE BATTERIES...
  • Page 4: Initial Receiver Configuration

    INITIAL RECEIVER CONFIGURATION Display depth units (inches, feet and inches, or centimeters) may be changed while holding and pressing . For each press, one of three units will display. To change the passive Power frequency, press and hold then press to toggle between 50 or 60 Hz as displayed in the lower left corner of the display.
  • Page 5: Transmitter Battery Test

    TRANSMITTER BATTERY TEST To test the Batteries, hold down and listen to the tone (solid tone=good; beeping tone=low; no tone=replace batteries). Note: The battery test indicates battery condition for normal output levels. If the unit resets when the high output level is selected, use the normal output level or replace the batteries.
  • Page 6: Direct Connect Method

    Direct Connect Method Make sure the Transmitter is off. Plug the direct connect cable into the front panel jack. Connect the Black clip to the ground rod. Place the ground rod in the earth perpendicular to the suspected cable path. If necessary, extend the black lead with the Ground Extension Cable.
  • Page 7: Dyna-Coupler Method

    Dyna Coupler Method Connect the Dyna-Coupler to the Transmitter front panel jack using the coupler cable. Clamp the Dyna-Coupler around the cable below any bonds just before the cable enters the earth. The jaws of the coupler must fully close. Press to apply Tracing signal and select the 33 kHz frequency.
  • Page 8: Induction Method

    Induction Method Place the transmitter on the ground over the target cable with the lid hinge in line with the cable path. Press to turn the transmitter on and select the 33 kHz frequency. LED indicates the frequency selection. For greater tracing range, select high output level by pressing Transmitter setup is finished, now go to LOCATING A BURIED CABLE - Receiver Setup (P Page 7...
  • Page 9: Receiver Setup

    LOCATING A BURIED CABLE Receiver Setup Note: Key descriptions can be found on the side of the Receiver. Press to turn the Receiver on. Press to select the 50/60 Hz power frequency (see section on Selecting Passive Power Frequencies Page 9) or LF for passive locating; otherwise, select the same frequency as the Transmitter.
  • Page 10: About Trace Modes

    About Trace Modes Peak: In this mode, as the antenna crosses the cable, the Receiver speaker volume increases to a maximum and the bar graph fills from both sides toward the middle. As the antenna moves off the cable path, the speaker volume decreases and the bar graph opens.
  • Page 11: Determining Cable Depth And Current

    DETERMINING CABLE DEPTH AND CURRENT Place the Receiver Antenna on the ground directly above the cable with the handle parallel to the path. Press and the display will indicate the cable depth and relative current . Current is displayed in the lower left corner of the display.
  • Page 12: Locating Ems Markers

    LOCATING EMS MARKERS ™ EMS markers may be detected and located using either the 3M Dynatel 2205 or 2206 EMS Marker Locating Accessory. To attach the accessory, slide the Receiver horizontally into the EMS Marker Locating Accessory mounting slot. Make sure the locking button holds the Receiver securely in the slot.
  • Page 13: Cable Or Pair Identification

    CABLE OR PAIR IDENTIFICATION Transmitter Setup Transmitter setup is the same to identify cables or pairs. However, Receiver setups are different. Perform a battery test; then, connect the Dyna-Coupler to the Transmitter front panel jack using the coupler cable. Note: Cable Identification requires two Dyna-Couplers: one at the Transmitter and one at the Receiver.
  • Page 14: Pair Identification Receiver Setup

    PAIR IDENTIFICATION Receiver Setup Connect the inductive probe to the Receiver accessory jack using the probe cable. Press to turn the Receiver on. Press to select the 33 kHz frequency. Insert the Probe into the bundle of pairs (or the group, if known) and press .
  • Page 15: Technical Information

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION Transmitter Frequencies: Trace mode: 577 Hz, 33 kHz Output Power: 3 watts maximum Battery Life: 50 hours, typical (Normal output level) 10 hours, typical (High output level) Recommended Batteries: Six Duracell™ Alkaline LR14 "C" (MN1400) Receiver Frequencies: Active Trace/Tone: 577 Hz, 33 kHz Passive VLF: 15 - 30 kHz Passive Power:...
  • Page 16 3M’s option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product. Except where prohibited by law, 3M...
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