3M™ Dynatel™ Cable/Pipe/Fault Advanced Locator 2250ME/2273ME Series (With 3-watt, 5-watt, or 12-watt Transmitter) Operator’s Manual 2250ME 2250ME-iD 2273ME 2273ME-iD February 2009 78-8130-6151-8-E 3
Contents Safety Information................................................................................................. 4 About This Manual................................................................................................ 4 Quick Start............................................................................................................. 5 Menu Screens....................................................................................................... 10 Configuring The Receiver...
Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest, most advanced locating devices available today! The 3M™ Dynatel™ Cable/Pipe/Fault Locators 2250ME-iD/2273ME-iD are designed with all of the functionality of previous Dynatel models, and iD versions have the enhanced capability to read and write user information into the 3M EMS iD markers.
Safety Information Please read, understand and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to the use of the 3M Cable/Pipe/Fault Advanced ME-Series Locator. Retain these instructions for future reference. Intended Use The 3M Cable/Pipe/Fault Advanced ME-Series Locator is used to identify the placement of underground utility lines. The system must be installed as specified in the 3M Cable/ Pipe/Fault Advanced Locator 2250ME/2273ME Series Operator Manual.
Quick Start Transmitter Battery Installation Loosen the six screws on the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the transmitter. Remove the cover. Install six ‘C’ cell batteries (LR14) into the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –). Replace the cover and tighten the screws. Press and hold OFF [T-1] to manually test the batteries.
Receiver Battery Installation Remove cap from receiver handle. Install eight ‘AA’ 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 into the handle. Replace the cap. 8 “AA” Alkaline Batteries 1. Twist cap to open battery compartment. 2. Slide battery compartment out of handle.
Service and Accessories Information regarding service, accessories, or replacement parts can be obtained by contacting your local 3M Sales Office or 3M Sales Representative. This equipment does not require annual calibration or maintenance. Transmitter Keypad and Connector Definitions T-1 T-2 T-3 T-4 T-5 T-6 T-7 OFF: [T-1] Turns unit off and performs battery test. OHM / FAULT / TONE: [T-2] Turns the unit on and cycles through the following commands when pressed repeatedly.
Maximum Transmitter Output An external 12V DC source is required for 12-Watt Output. Connecting the rechargeable battery (2200RB) to the external jack [T-7] will provide this external source, or the cigarette lighter adapter cable (included with high powered units) can be used to connect the DC power from a vehicle’s battery source to the transmitter’s external jack {T-7}. Press Output [T-5] twice for maximum output mode. The indicator flag will flash when the transmitter is in max output mode.
Receiver Key Pad Definitions POWER: [1] Turns unit off and on. SPEAKER: [2] Adjusts the volume of the receiver (off, low, med, high, and Xpand). SPEAKER ICON [2A]: Indicates the relative volume level of the receiver. When the third ring is dotted and ‘xpnd' appears below the speaker icon, the receiver is in “Expander” mode. This mode is used to pinpoint the target cable or pipe. CONTRAST: [3] The arrows located above and below the contrast icon will adjust the contrast of the screen.
Menu Screens Main Menu When the Menu [6] button is pressed, the Main Menu screen appears. The function appears on the screen above each soft key. 1. Write Mode: System used to write information to RFiD Markers 2. Data/Template: Displays marker history and template creation/selection screens: a. Read History – 100 memory locations for Read RFiD Markers b. Write History – 100 memory locations for Programmed RFiD Markers c. User Templates – Create and edit RFiD templates for RFiD Markers (max =32) d.
5. Back<<: Returns to previous screen 6. Setup: Displays second and third level screens for receiver configuration a. Depth Units – Choose unit of measure; in, ft-in, or cm b. Clock – Date and time stamped on marker information and depth readings. c. Language – Toggles between English and alternate language d. More>> - Advances to next menu screen e. Back<< - Returns to previous screen f. Marker Type – enable and disable marker utility types g.
7. Self Test: Displays information about unit and performs a self check test 8. Help: Offers the user on-screen instructions 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. User defined frequencies can be programmed, language of the receiver can be selected, and tone frequencies set.
Enabling/Disabling Frequencies MENU [6] + More>>[SK] + Setup [SK] + + More» [SK] + Locate Freq [SK] The user can select the frequencies that the receiver will detect. All the available frequencies are listed in four groups (Left to Right: Active, Power, Passive, and Auxiliary). The Auxiliary group also contains the User Defined Frequencies. (See Creating User Defined Frequencies.) 1. Press the right arrow [SK] to move the highlight bar to the section of frequencies to enable, or disable. 2.
Press the left/right arrows [SK] to move the square cursor to a digit. Press Select [SK] to enter the number in the frequency field. Press OK [5] to save the programmed frequency, or press Exit [SK] to cancel. The frequency will appear in the locate frequency screen as U ###. Note: To redefine a previously programmed user frequency, highlight the frequency, press enabl/ disabl, select the back arrow with the cursor, and press select to delete the previous entry.
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. Direct Connect Method Plug the direct connect cable into the output jack [T-6] of the transmitter. Connect the black clip to the ground rod. Place the ground rod in the earth perpendicular to the suspected cable/pipe path. If necessary, extend the black lead with the Ground Extension Cable (#9043 available separately). 1.
Note: In the ohms mode, the transmitter can detect voltage as well as ohms. If a low voltage is detected, the display will alternate between displaying ohms and volts. When displaying ohms, the flag over the Ω symbol will be visible. When displaying volts, the flag over the ‘V' will be visible. When the voltage magnitude is sufficient to impair the accuracy of the ohms measurement, only voltage will be displayed. If the voltage is AC, a sine wave will be visible on the display [T--4].
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. This is the least preferred method of applying a signal on a target conductor because it can easily be picked up by other non-target conductors in the area.
Receiver Modes Directional Peak MODE + Directional Peak (DirPk) [SK Toggle] In DirPk mode, four peak antennas are used to analyze the magnetic field pattern. The bar graph indicates signal strength and the directional arrows sense the edges of the magnetic field. The left/right arrows will indicate the direction to the nearest cable that is in-line with the receiver handle.
For example: Figure 1: If the target path is to the right of the receiver, and running parallel to the operator, the right arrow will display. Figure 2: If the target path is to the left and in front of the operator (not running parallel to the receiver) the arrow will point toward the top left side of the screen. Figure 3: When the receiver crosses the target path, a solid line will appear, instead of arrows, indicating the target path and its orientation to the receiver.
Expanded Mode When the third ring of the speaker icon is dotted or broken and ‘xpnd’ appears below the speaker icon, the receiver is in “Expanded” mode. This mode is used for pinpointing a target cable or pipe. The area of response of the receiver narrows, allowing the locator to detect very small signal changes. Depth and Current Estimate Verifying the target path, depth and current can be helpful tools. 1. Pinpoint the cable or pipe being located. 2.
4. Press Clear All [SK] to delete all stored depth information. −− The operator may select the memory location to store the depth readings by pressing Mem Select [SK]. When the preferred location appears on the screen, press Save [SK]. The screen and memory location will populate with the current information. −− Each memory location can be reviewed by pressing Mem Select [SK]. 5. Press Locate [5] to return to Locate Mode.
4. Press Power [SK Toggle] until the desired frequency is displayed in the soft key command [9] (“Power” 50, 50L, 50H, or 100). 5. Press Locate [5] to return to Locate mode. All export receivers default to 50 Hz. To set the receiver to detect 60 Hz signals refer to Enabling/Disabling Frequencies section of this manual. Passive The receiver (without a 3M Dynatel Transmitter 2200) can be used to detect some CATV cables (31.5 KHz).
2. Remove the grounding from the near-end of the target cable/pipe. Note: Never connect, or disconnect the transmitter when the unit is on. 3. Connect the red lead of the transmitter to the shield, neutral, or deenergized target conductor. 4. Connect the black lead of the transmitter to the ground rod. 5. Perform a battery check by pressing and holding OFF [T-1]. 6. Turn the power on the transmitter by pressing OHMS [T-2]. a.
−− Adjust the Gain Down [4] if the bar graph closes completely. −− The numbers on the display will change with the signal strength (smaller, as you walk away from the target path; larger, as you approach the target path). −− Make a complete circle around the transmitter. Return to each point in the circle that the receiver detected. 15. Measure the depth and current of each to identify the target path.
Locating Active Duct Probes (Sondes) 1. Turn the Receiver on [1]. 2. Press Locate [5] 3. Press Cable/Pipe [SK]. 4. Press Mode [SK Toggle] to select Special Peak (SplPk). 5. Press Freq [SK] 6. Press Active [SK Toggle] to select the 33kHz frequency (for a 33 KHz Sonde or ADP) 7. Press Locate [5]. 8. With the receiver handle perpendicular to the conduit path, locate the ADP position by moving along the path until the strongest signal is found.
Buried Sheath Faults And Earth/Return Faults Note: Remove both the near-end and far-end grounding from the test section. Transmitter Setup Note: Do not make any connections while the transmitter is on. 1. Attach the red clip to the earth-faulted conductor of the cable or conductor under test. 2. Place the ground rod behind the transmitter and in parallel with the target path. 3. Connect the black clip to the ground rod behind the transmitter and in parallel with the target path. 4.
7. Continue along the cable/pipe path, re-inserting the frame probes every few steps while watching the receiver bar graphs. The bar graph on the receiver will fill toward the right side of the screen (green), indicating that the fault is ahead of the operator (in the direction of the green-banded leg of the 3M™ Dynatel™ Earth Contact Frame). Green Band Red-and-White-Striped Band Transmitter Signal 8.
3M™ Electronic Markers and 3M™ EMS iD Markers E-Model Initial Configuration Attention: All E-Model iD Locators must run the initial configuration setup found in the 3M™ Dynatel™ Locator PC Tools software. Download the 3M™ Dynatel™ Locator PC Tools software at www.3M.com/dynatel. Activating the Marker Locate Feature In order to enable the electronic marker location feature of this receiver, you must identify the country in which the locator will be used.
Enabling/Disabling Marker Types Menu [6] + Setup [SK] + Marker Type [SK] The unit will default with all markers enabled (✓). 1. Press the up/down arrows [SK] to highlight a utility to enable or disable. 2. Press Enabl/Disabl [SK]. −− Only the markers that are enabled (✓) will be available in the locate mode. 3. Press OK [5] to save settings or Exit [SK] to cancel.
−− The screen will return to Special Peak Cable Locate / Alert On. −− If the selected type of utility marker is detected, a second audio tone will emit from the unit and the marker bar graph will fill. The marker utility will default to the last type of marker set in marker locate mode. 6. Press Locate [5] + Marker [SK] + Marker 1 [SK Toggle] to change the type of marker that the unit will detect in alert mode, Single Marker Locate 1. Press Locate [5] 2. Press Marker [SK] 3.
5. Adjust the Gain Down [4] until the bar graphs open. −− The bar graph will close, the audio will increase, and the signal strength will be maximum when the receiver detects a marker of the specified utility. −− When one of the two markers is detected, press the “XXX Only” [SK] for the detected utility marker. −− The unit will switch to Single Marker Locate in order to pinpoint the marker. 6. Press Markr 2 [SK Toggle] to return to Dual Marker Locate. Marker Depth Estimate ID Marker Depth 1.
Depth of Passive, Non-iD Marker 1. Lower the tip of the receiver to the ground over the targeted marker. 2. Press Depth [SK]. −− The receiver will examine the targeted marker. −− The screen will instruct the operator to raise the unit 15.2 cm (6 inches) from the ground. Note: This 15.2 cm (6-inch) rise must be exact for the depth reading to be accurate. 3. Raise the unit 15.2 cm (6 inches). Press Depth [SK] key again. The estimated depth of the marker from ground level will display on the screen.
Creating/Editing Templates for 3M™ EMS iD Markers In the User Template screen, the operator can create and modify templates to program iD markers. Creating New Templates Menu [6] + Data/Templat [SK] + User Templat [SK] 1. Select Create New by pressing the up/down arrows [SK]. 2. Press View/Edit [SK]. 3. Name the template. 4. Press Modify [SK] to manually enter the name of the template. 5. Select UserEdit. 6. Press OK [5] 7.
11. Navigate through the fields by pressing the left/ right arrows [SK]. 12. Press Modify [SK] to populate the highlighted field. 13. When modifying the Labels (left hand side of template information) there are three options for editing that are presented: a. UserEdit b. Choosing one of the common (compressed) terms from the available list of terms. c. Del Row (delete row) 14. When modifying the Descriptions (right hand side of template information) there are four options for editing that are presented: a.
17. Navigate to the next field by pressing the left/ right arrow [SK]. 18. Press Modify [SK] to populate the highlighted field. Editing Templates The operator can select an existing template and make changes to it in the same manner describe in Creating Templates. The following save screen will appear. Over Write: Saves all modifications that have been made to the original template. Rename: Overwrites the old template with the new name and all modifications. Screen will return to the template name field.
Writing iD Markers The Write Mode enables the user to write or program information into 3M™ EMS iD Markers. It is also possible to edit the information to be programmed. Menu [6] + Write Mode [SK] 1. Select a template from the list on the screen to be programmed into the marker by pressing the up/down arrows [SK] to highlight the preferred template. ‘Last Written’ is the most recent data that was programmed to a marker by the receiver. 2. Press View/Edit [SK].
9. Select No [SK] or Yes [SK]. The receiver will write the data to the marker. 10. After writing to the iD Marker is completed, the following screen will displayed. Note: Once the marker data has been locked, the information contained on the marker is PERMANENT. Choosing to permanently lock the marker data is irreversible. Once the data is locked it can not be overwritten. Assure that the data that is being written is correct before proceeding.
5. Press Modify [SK]. The percentage displayed in the upper right portion of the screen indicates the remaining memory available on the marker. 6. The operator may select User Edit in order to ‘type’ the modification, or Delete Row to remove the entire row from the template, or select Show All to display a list of common terms. Note: Using a common term requires less memory in the marker. 7. Select an option from the list by pressing the up/ down arrows [SK]. Press OK [5]. 8.
The fourth yellow command key will be labeled “Read Next”. Press this key to extract the data from the other marker. All the information retrieved from the marker, including the date and time read, is saved into the ‘Read History’ file of the receiver. If a hand-held GPS unit is used in conjunction with the receiver, coordinates can be saved into the Read History.
Communicating with the GPS unit Menu [SK] + Setup [SK] + More>> [SK] + More>> [SK] + Com [SK Toggle] After the GPS interface has been activated, the Com [SK] will toggle through several options to configure the RS232 port of the receiver (depending on the application, or capabilities of the GPS unit). Select from the following options. NMEA – The RS232 Port is configured to receive NMEA signals from a GPS unit (4800 Baud Rate).
Sending iD Data to GPS (Capture-Transmit Mode / Mode 2) Menu [SK] + Setup [SK] + More>> [SK] + More>> [SK] + Com [SK Toggle] + GIS Receivers that have marker locating capability (indicated by ‘iD’ in the model number) can be configured to send 3M™ EMS iD Marker data directly to some GPS devices. When a marker is located and read, the information read from the iD marker with feature and attribute data is sent to the GPS device and is stamped with latitude, longitude and date/time data.
Select Com Port Setting Menu[6] + Com [SK] + GIS [SK] (or PDA [SK]) If the GPS has the ability to send NMEA coordinates on its com port and has the ability to receive information at 4800 baud, set the receiver’s com port to GIS. If the GPS only has the ability to receive information, set the com port of the receiver to PDA mode.
Reviewing Marker History Read History The Read History mode is a historical file of all information that has been read from targeted markers (100 memory locations). Menu [6] + Data/Templat [SK] + Read History [SK] The Read History screen displays the date and time that each marker was read, and its unique identification number. 1. Select the marker data to be viewed by pressing the up/down arrows [SK] 2. Press Marker Details [SK] to view all data that was retrieved from the marker. 3.
Other Applications Aerial Faults (Toning) Transmitter Setup 1. Connect the transmitter (based on type of fault) as described in Connection Diagrams in the following section. 2. Press and hold [T-1] to perform a battery test. 3. Press OHMS/FAULT/TONE [T-2] to turn the Transmitter on and to verify the fault. 4. Press OHMS/FAULT/TONE [T-2] twice more to select the Tone mode. 5. The display [T-4] will alternately flash between 577 and 133K. 6. Press OUTPUT [T-5] for high output level.
Cross: Figure #2 Red clip to the crossed conductor of one pair; Black clip to the crossed conductor of the other pair. Ground: Figure #3 Red clip to the faulted conductor; Black clip to ground. Split: Figure #4 Red clip to Tip of Pair 1; Black clip to Ring of Pair 1. Verify Split: Figure #5 Red clip to good conductor of Pair 1; Black clip to split conductor of Pair 2 Cable Identification Transmitter Setup 1.
Receiver Setup 1. Press ON/OFF [1] to turn the receiver on. 2. Press Locate [5]. 3. Press Tone/Ext [SK] to select Tone mode. 4. Connect a second coupler to the Receiver’s EXTERNAL JACK [13] using the earth frame cable or another coupler cable. 5. Press Freq [SK Toggle] to select the highest transmitter frequency (133K). 6. Check the first cable in the group by clamping the coupler around the cable. 7. Press Gain/Down [4] and observe the numerical signal strength [10]. 8.
• Download marker data that has been programmed or read by the receiver for documentation databases. Embedded in the desktop software is the most current software for the receiver, which affords the user the option of upgrading the unit without returning the unit to the 3M Repair Center. Please refer to operating instructions included with the software. Self Test Of Receiver Menu [6] + More>> [SK] + Self Test [SK] This operation performs a self-test on the receiver.
Package Contents • 2273ME-iD • 2273ME Receiver w/o EMS 2250ME-iD Transmitter 2250ME Standard Packages 2250E; 3 or 12 Watt • • • 2273E; 3 or 12 Watt 2250M-ER • 2273M-ER • Receiver w/EMS Part Number 2250M-iD/ER • 2273M-iD/ER Ground Rod • • • • 8006 Dyna-Coupler Kit (3" [76 mm] Dyna-Coupler, Coupler Cable, & Pouch) • • • • 3019 Direct Connect Cables • • • • Earth Contact Frame • • 3014 Earth Contact Frame Cable • • 9026 2876 (Utility - 10' [3 m]) 9012 (Communicatio
Receiver Specifications Item Specification Modes Directional Peak Directional Null Special Peak Induction Peak Frequency Response: Active 577 Hz 8 KHz 33 KHz 133 KHz Passive 31.5 KHz (CATV) 9 – 30 KHz (LF) Power 50 Hz (5th and 9th harmonic) 60 Hz (5th and 9th harmonic) (100 / 120 Hz) rectified power Auxiliary 333 Hz 512 Hz 560 Hz User Defined Frequencies Four Display LCD Gain Control Manual and Automatic Weight w/batteries 1.8–2.3 kg (4–5 lbs.) (model dependent) Battery Qty.
Item Read Range 3M EMS iD Markers Near-Surface Ball Marker Full-Range Detection Depth 3M Passive Markers Near Surface Ball Marker Mid-Range Full-Range Specification 60 cm (24 in) 1.2 m (48 in) (Tel, Gas, WW, Comm) 1.0 m (40 in) (Pwr, Wtr) 2.0 m (78 in) 60 cm (24 in) 1.5 m (60 in) 1.8 m (72 in) 2.
Transmitter Specifications Item Specification Trace Mode 577 Hz 8 KHz 33 KHz 133 KHz Fault Mode 10/20 Hz -Fault signal 577 Hz / 33 KHz -Trace signal Tone Mode 577 Hz and 133 KHz @ 8 Hz Induction Mode 33 KHz 133 KHz Output Power 3 Watt Transmitter - .5W (normal), 3W (high) 5 Watt Transmitter - .5W (normal), 3W (high), 5W (max) w/external DC source 12 Watt Transmitter - .
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