Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................... 2Installing or Replacing the Batteries ........................................ 2Initial Receiver Configuration .................................................. 3Receiver Battery Test ......
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; For more detailed locating instructions and advanced locating; INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE BATTERIES; Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations
INTRODUCTION The 3M ™ Dynatel 2250E/2273E Advanced Cable and Fault Locator consists of a Transmitter and a Receiver for locating buried cables orActive Duct Probes (sondes). It also measures and pinpoints sheath faultsin buried cables (2273E only) and conductor faults in aerial cables. Thetransmitte...
Page 4 - When batteries are low, the battery test indicator
INITIAL RECEIVER CONFIGURATION Display depth units (inches, feet and inches, or centimeters) may bechanged while holding and pressing . For each press, one of three units will display. To change the passive Power frequency, press andhold then press to toggle between 50 or 60 Hz as displayed in the l...
Page 5 - TRANSMITTER BATTERY TEST; To test the Batteries, press and hold; USING EXTERNAL DC POWER AND 5 WATT OUTPUT; The internal batteries will not be recharged with external DC.; Watt Output; once for high output (3W) and again for 5 watt
TRANSMITTER BATTERY TEST To test the Batteries, press and hold . Listen to the tone and watch the display. • solid tone and 'OK' indicates batteries good;• beeping tone and 'LO' indicates batteries low;• no tone and '- -' indicates replace batteries. Note: The battery test indicates battery conditio...
Page 6 - LOCATING A BURIED CABLE; Transmitter Setup; Key descriptions can be found inside the Transmitter lid.
LOCATING A BURIED CABLE Transmitter Setup Note: Key descriptions can be found inside the Transmitter lid. Perform a battery test and then connect the Transmitter using one of thethree methods below to put tracing signal on a cable. Page 5 Danger! Voltage higher than 240 volts will damage equipment a...
Page 7 - DIRECT CONNECT METHOD; Press
DIRECT CONNECT METHOD Make sure the Transmitter is off. Plug the Direct Connect Cable into thefront panel jack. Connect the Black clip to the ground rod. Place theground rod in the earth perpendicular to the suspected cable path. Ifnecessary, extend the black lead with the Ground Extension Cable. Ne...
Page 8 - LOCATING A BURIED
Press to select Trace mode. Press again to select one or all of the four frequencies. The display will alternate between displaying theselected frequency and the output signal current. It is best to choose thelowest frequency for direct connect with far-end ground and a highfrequency for direct conn...
Page 9 - LOCATING A BURIED CABLE - R
DYNA-COUPLER METHOD Cable Path Page 8 Connect the Dyna-Coupler to the Transmitter front panel jack using thecoupler cable. Clamp the Dyna-Coupler around the cable below any bonds just beforecable enters the earth. The jaws of the coupler must fully close. Press to turn Transmitter on. Press again to...
Page 10 - INDUCTION METHOD; to turn the Transmitter on.
INDUCTION METHOD Place the transmitter on the ground over the target cable with the lid hingein line with the cable path. Press to turn the Transmitter on. Press again to select either 33 kHz or 133 kHz. For greater tracing range,select high output level by pressing . Note: If the Receiver is less t...
Page 11 - 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 Selecting Passive Power Frequencies, page 12) or LF for passive locating; otherwise, select the same frequency as t...
Page 12 - About Trace Modes; Numerical Signal Strength Display Resolution:; While tracing cables, keep the Receiver handle in line with the
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 sidestoward the middle. As the antenna moves off the cable path, the speakervolume decreases and the bar graph opens. Peak with High-Expanded: ...
Page 14 - DETERMINING CABLE DEPTH AND CURRENT; During a depth-current measurement, the display will exhibit
Using Current Indications During Locating Both the Transmitter and Receiver will indicate cable current. Thesecurrent indications will help to select a trace frequency, identify the correctcable and trouble shoot the set up. When using the direct connect method, the Transmitter output currentnumber ...
Page 15 - Since some of the signal in the cable will bleed into the earth, it is
LOCATING SHEATH FAULTS (2273E ONLY) Transmitter Setup Remove both the near-end and far-end shield bonds from the test section.Perform a battery test then with the Transmitter off, connect the Black clipto the ground rod. Place the ground rod behind the Transmitter, away fromthe faulted section, and ...
Page 17 - perpendicular; Determining ADP Depth
LOCATING AN ACTIVE DUCT PROBE (ADP) Press to turn the Receiver on. Press to select the 33 kHz frequency. Press to select the Peak mode . If you find that the received signal is too weak in this mode, try the Special Peak mode. To select Special Peak mode: from Peak mode, press and hold , then press ...
Page 18 - LOCATING EMS MARKERS; Locating Markers while Tracing Cable Path
LOCATING EMS MARKERS EMS markers may be detected and located using either the Dynatel™ 2205or 2206 EMS Marker Locating Accessory. To attach the accessory, slidethe Receiver horizontally into EMS Marker Locating Accessory mountingslot. Make sure the locking button holds the Receiver securely in the s...
Page 19 - TONING AERIAL FAULTS
TONING AERIAL FAULTS Transmitter Setup Perform a battery test; then with the Transmitter off, plug the directconnect cable into the front panel jack. If fault is a shorted pair, connect Red clip to tip and the Black clip to ring. If the fault is a cross (two pair involved), connect the Red clip to c...
Page 20 - CABLE OR PAIR IDENTIFICATION; Cable Identification requires two Dyna-Couplers: one at the; CABLE IDENTIFICATION
CABLE OR PAIR IDENTIFICATION Transmitter Setup Transmitter setup is the same to identify cables or pairs; however, Receiversetups are different. Perform a battery test; then with the transmitter off,connect the Dyna-Coupler to the Transmitter front panel jack using thecoupler cable. Note: Cable Iden...
Page 21 - PAIR IDENTIFICATION
PAIR IDENTIFICATION Receiver Setup Press to turn the Receiver on. Press to select Tone mode . Connect the inductive probe to Receiver accessory jack using probe cable.Press to select the highest toning frequency (133 kHz). Insert Probe into the bundle of pairs (or group, if known) and press . Next, ...
Page 22 - OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1196 6 inch Dyna-Coupler (includes Pouch)2200 Series Carrying Bag2205 EMS Marker Locating Accessory (single frequencies)2206 EMS Marker Locating Accessory (all frequencies)3005 1 inch Dyna-Coupler3011 Inductive Probe3019 3 inch Dyna-Coupler Kit (includes 9011 Coupler Cable and P...
Page 23 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION; Transmitter; watts maximum or 5 watts w/external DC source; Receiver
TECHNICAL INFORMATION Transmitter Frequencies: Trace mode: 577 Hz, 8 kHz, 33 kHz, 133 kHz Sheath Fault mode: 10 and 20 Hz for faults and (2273E only) 577 Hz & 33 kHz for tracing Tone mode: 577 Hz & 133 kHz pulsed at 8 Hz Induction mode: 33 kHz and 133 kHz Output Power: 3 watts maximum or 5 w...
Page 24 - Telecom Systems Division; Litho in USA; Important Notice; If this; Except where prohibited by law, 3M
Telecom Systems Division 6801 River Place Blvd.Austin, Texas 78726-9000 Litho in USA 3M 1999 This product is in accordance with the requirements of theEuropean directive 89/336/EEC Dynatel ™ is a registered trademark of 3M. Duracell ™ is a registered trademark of Duracell Inc. Important Notice All s...
