Page 2 - Contents
2 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G Contents 1. Safety Information ............................................................................................ 6 A. Intended Use ................................................................................................ 6 2. About This Manual...................
Page 3 - Electronic Markers and 3M
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 3 9. Locating Frequencies ...................................................................................... 31 A. Active Frequencies .................................................................................... 31 B. Power Frequencies ...................................
Page 6 - Safety Information; prior to the use of the 3M; Explanation of Signal Word Consequences; Do not throw away in normal trash.; WARNING; This WARNING applies to the following 3M Dyna-Couplers
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. A. Intended Use The 3M Dynatel Cab...
Page 7 - There are two basic models included in the 3M; from the illustrations shown.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 7 ! WARNING This WARNING applies to the use of the Direct Connect Cables and the Transmitter. To avoid potential shock, or electrically damaging the Transmitter, when setting up the Transmitter to locate using the Direct Connect method, follow these basic steps;• ALWAYS plug the...
Page 8 - A. Transmitter Battery Installation; Caution; To reduce the risks associated with fire and explosion:; Alkaline Batteries
8 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 3. Quick Start A. Transmitter Battery 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 –)....
Page 9 - B. Receiver Battery Installation; Twist cap to open battery
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 9 B. Receiver Battery 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 int...
Page 10 - Digital Display
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 o...
Page 11 - 3 kHz and 1 watt at 200 kHz using the direct connection method.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 11 NOTE: 12 Watt 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 ...
Page 12 - G. Maximum Transmitter Output; To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage:; for reducing the voltage.; H. Rechargeable Battery; External Jack
12 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G NOTE: 12 Watt 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 3M ™ Dyna-coupler. [T-7] External Jack: Port to connect cigarette lighter ada...
Page 13 - Access panel on; Speaker Volume Icon; OK
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 13 I. 3M ™ Dynatel ™ Receiver 2250M Key Pad and Display Definitions ™ Spkr/Xpnd On/Off Gain Adjust Menu Locate Dynatel 2250M Cable/Pipe Locator 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. [1] On/Off (Power): Turns unit on and o...
Page 18 - Configuring The Receiver; A. Select Depth Units; Menu; C. Selecting a Language
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). User...
Page 19 - F. Creating User Defined Frequencies
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 19 D. Enabling/Disabling Frequencies 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, Powe...
Page 20 - G. Filtering Power Frequency Interference
20 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G To 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...
Page 21 - Transmitter Connections; on the target pipe or cable.; A. Direct Connect Method; Plug the direct connect cable into the
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 21 6. Buried Cables And Pipes: Transmitter Connections Perform a battery test. Use one of the following three methods to produce a trace signal on the target pipe or cable. A. Direct Connect Method ! WARNING This WARNING applies to the use of the Direct Connect Cables and the Tr...
Page 23 - This WARNING applies to the following 3M; Connect the 3M Dyna-Coupler to the transmitter; The jaws of the coupler must fully close.
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 23 B. Dyna-Coupler Method ! WARNING This WARNING applies to the following 3M ™ Dyna-Couplers; • 3" (75 mm) - Part number 3001• 4.5" (114 mm) - Part number 4001• 6" (150 mm) - Part number 1196• All accessory kits containing any of the listed 3M Dyna-Couplers - Part nu...
Page 25 - large magnetic field radiating from the transmitter.
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 transmitter, the transmitter will automatically turn on the internal antennae, and the last frequency us...
Page 26 - frequency in the receiver and sweep again.; D. One-person Active Induction Mode Sweeps; whose path is directly under the transmitter).
26 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G ground. Other passive sources exist, such as Cathodic Protection, LF and CATV cable (with NTSC TV CRT turned on).Walk in a grid pattern over the sweep area holding the receiver as shown in the following illustration. Stop when there is a response increase, locate the position...
Page 27 - E. Two-person Active Induction Mode Sweeps; Output Jack; Sweeping
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 27 E. Two-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 in a sweep pattern detecting long conductors in the ground when crossed by transmitter and receiver ...
Page 28 - Left of Target Path; the location of the target path in relationship to the receiver.
28 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 7. Receiver Modes A. Directional Peak (Dir Pk) Locate/OK [5] + Cable/Pipe [SK] + Mode [SK] + Dir Pk [SK Toggle] In Dir Pk mode, four peak antennas are used to analyze the magnetic field pattern. The Bar Graph [1l] indicates Signal Strength [10] and the directional arrows sens...
Page 30 - Speaker Volume Control; Depth and Current Estimate; Depth
30 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G D. Induction Peak (Ind Pk) Locate/OK [5] + Cable/Pipe [SK] + Mode [SK] + Ind Pk [SK Toggle] 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. This method uses the internal coil of the...
Page 31 - Locating Frequencies; A. Active Frequencies; Freq
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 t...
Page 33 - [SK Toggle] until the desired frequency is displayed in the softkey; Locating in Directional Peak Mode; Power on the transmitter by pressing
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 33 4. Press Aux [SK Toggle] until the desired frequency is displayed in the softkey command [9] (“Aux” 512, 560, 333 Hz, or user defined frequencies). 5. Press Locate/OK [5] to return to Locate mode. 10. Locating in Directional Peak Mode The following are instructions for locati...
Page 35 - A. Determining ADP Depth
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]. − Lower the tip of the receiver to t...
Page 36 - Note: Do not make any connections while the transmitter is on.
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. − Press Mem Sele...
Page 37 - B. Pinpointing the Buried Fault
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 37 5. Press on: Ohm-meter/Fault Locate/Tone [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 − Re...
Page 38 - Move in direction of red-banded leg of; Fault Finding
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. The bar graph on the receiver will fill toward the right side of the display (green Fault Finding Direction Indicator [13] (See illustrati...
Page 40 - C. Single Marker Locate; Note: Only the marker types enabled in the setup
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. − The d...
Page 43 - iD Markers; A. Creating New Templates
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. 7. Each memory location can be r...
Page 47 - Start Write
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]). Step 4. Enter user information that will be wri...
Page 48 - correct before proceeding.; A. Modifying Marker Data to be Written
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. − Message 1. If the overwrite option was set to "No" And there was data present on the target market then the fo...
Page 49 - Modify
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 49 Step 2. Press View/Edit [SK]. Four Write Mode options will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. − [SK1] Overwrite: Will overwrite any data existing on an unlocked marker if ‘Yes’ is selected and ‘No’ will prevent overwrite. − [SK2] X-Type: Choose ‘Yes’ if writing to a Ge...
Page 52 - A. Communicating with the GPS Device; NMEA
52 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G B. Write History [SK] Menu [6] + Data Templat [SK:2] + Write History [SK:2b] 1. Select the marker data to be viewed by pressing the up/down arrows [SK]. 2. Press Write Details [SK] to view all data that was sent to the marker. 3. Press Write History [SK] to return to the list...
Page 53 - D. Path Mapping with GPS
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 53 When the receiver is communicating with a GPS device, the LAT and LONG coordinates received from the GPS device will appear on the marker locate display. 1. Locate a marker (See 13.C, Single Marker Locating .) 2. Press Read [SK] The information from the 3M ™ iD Marker, as wel...
Page 54 - Exit
54 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 1. Creating Trace Templates The easiest way to create a Trace template is using the 3M ™ Dynatel ™ PC Tools Software. The 3M ™ Dynatel ™ PC Tools software is available free of charge at www.3M. com/dynatel under the Software section; 2550/2573/2250M/2273M/1420 Locator PC Tool...
Page 55 - Additional Applications
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 55 19. Additional Applications A. Aerial Faults (Toning) 1. Transmitter 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. 3. Press on: Ohm-meter/Fault Loc...
Page 56 - Connection Diagrams; Figure 1; B. Cable Identification
56 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 3. Connection Diagrams Short: Red clip to Tip; 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. Figure 3 Split: R...
Page 57 - Dyna-Coupler around the cable or both the tip and ring of a pair.; Make sure the jaws fully close.; Connect a second coupler to the receiver’s; Make; and observe the numerical
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/Tone [T-2] three times to set the transmitter to Tone mode. − The in...
Page 58 - Dynatel PC Tool Kit; Self Test Of Receiver; Run
58 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 21. 3M ™ Dynatel ™ PC Tool 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 ...
Page 59 - Product Description And Optional Accessories; A. Product Description; B. Standard Configurations; Standard Packages; Transmitter
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= Transmitter R=Receiver Transmitter Output Power: 3W=3 Watt. 5W=5 Watt, 12W=12 Watt Direct Connect Cable Clip Size: For 3 Watt and 5 Watt Transmitters only:C= Co...
Page 60 - Item; Ground Extension Cable
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" (15.8 mm), Utility version, 10' (3 m) cable length 287...
Page 61 - Receiver Specifications
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 61 24. Receiver Specifications Item Specification Modes Directional Peak Directional Null Special Peak Induction Peak Frequency Response: Active 577 Hz8 kHz33 kHz200 kHz Passive 31.5 kHz (CATV)9 – 30 kHz (LF) Power 50 Hz, 5th and 9th harmonic of 50 Hz60 Hz, 5th and 9th harmonic ...
Page 62 - Read Range 3M
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 (Passive) Markers Near Surface Ball Marker Mid-Range Full-Range 2 ft (0.6 m)5 ft (1.5 m)6 ft (1.8 m)8 ft (2.4 m)
Page 63 - Transmitter Specifications
78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 63 25. Transmitter Specifications Item Specification Trace Mode 577 Hz8 kHz33 kHz200 kHz Fault Mode (2273M models only) 10/20 Hz - Fault signal 577 Hz / 33 kHz -Trace signal Note: The fault locating limit is 2.0M Ω although the transmitter's ohmmeter mode can display a fault res...
Page 64 - Environmental and Regulatory Specifications; Rechargeable Battery Information; CAUTION; Do not remove vent caps.
64 78-8130-6150-0 Rev G 26. Environmental and Regulatory Specifications Item Specification Standard IP54 Regulatory FCC compliant, FCC Part 15 Operating Temperature -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C) Storage Temperature -4°F to 158° F (-20°C to 70°C) 27. Rechargeable Battery Information UN2800 classifica...
Page 66 - Electrical Markets Division
Important Notice All statements, technical information and recommendations related to 3M Products are based on information believed to be reliable, but the accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. Before using the 3M Product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended ...
