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Cable/Pipe/Fault Advanced Locator
2250ME/2273ME Series

(With 3-watt, 5-watt, or 12-watt Transmitter)

Operator’s Manual

2250ME Pipe/Cable Locator
2250ME-iD Pipe/Cable and Marker Locator
2273ME Cable/Pipe/Fault Locator
2273ME-iD Cable/Pipe/Fault and Marker Locator

September 2015

78-8130-6151-8 Rev G

Summary of Contents for 2250ME-iD

Page 1: ...273ME Series With 3 watt 5 watt or 12 watt Transmitter Operator s Manual 2250ME Pipe Cable Locator 2250ME iD Pipe Cable and Marker Locator 2273ME Cable Pipe Fault Locator 2273ME iD Cable Pipe Fault and Marker Locator September 2015 78 8130 6151 8 Rev G 3 ...

Page 2: ...e Receiver Clock 17 C Selecting a Language 17 D Enabling Disabling Frequencies 17 E Selecting External Jack Frequencies Tone Frequencies 18 F Creating User Defined Frequencies 18 G Filtering Power Frequency Interference 19 H Selecting Locating Audio 19 6 Buried Cables And Pipes Transmitter Connections 20 A Direct Connect Method 20 B Dyna Coupler Method 21 C Induction Method 22 7 Receiver Modes 26 ...

Page 3: ...ding 3M iD Markers 48 17 Reviewing Marker Read Write History 49 A Read History 49 B Write History 49 18 GPS Operation 49 A Communicating with the GPS Device 50 B Capturing the GPS Coordinates 51 C Sending 3M iD Marker Data to GPS 51 D Path Mapping with GPS 51 19 Other Applications 53 A Aerial Faults Toning 53 B Cable Identification 55 20 Help Mode 56 21 3M Dynatel PC Tool Kit and Locator Software ...

Page 4: ...ld GPS device the ability to transmit path and marker coordinates multiplies the potential to the mapping industry This equipment provides a simple system for mapping utility information directly into CAD and GIS systems The 2250M 2273M Series transmitters are available in 3 watt 5 watt and 12 watt units 12 watts for the 12 watt transmitter or 5 watts for the 5 watt transmitter is attained by util...

Page 5: ...protections provided by the equipment may be impaired Explanation of Signal Word Consequences Warning Indicates hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution Indicates hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Explanation of Product Safety Label Symbols Do not throw away in normal trash F Warning Risk of electric sh...

Page 6: ...IPMENT FOLLOW STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR REDUCING THE VOLTAGE 2 About This Manual There are two basic models included in the 3M Dynatel Locator 2200ME Series The 2250ME locator is designed for cable pipe locating The 2273ME locator is designed for cable pipe and fault locating The 3M iD Marker option read write capability to 3MTM iD Markers is available for both models There are three transmitter opt...

Page 7: ...owing levels OK w solid tone good LO w beeping tone low w no tone replace Caution To reduce the risks associated with fire and explosion Do not short excessively heat or dispose of batteries in fire Install batteries with proper polarity Use only Alkaline C LR14 sized batteries Do not charge batteries Do not use leaking batteries To reduce the risks associated with environmental contamination Disp...

Page 8: ...batteries in fire Install batteries with proper polarity Use only Alkaline AA LR 6 sized batteries Do not charge batteries Do not use leaking batteries To reduce the risks associated with environmental contamination Dispose of batteries and electronic components in accordance with all regulations Ensure batteries are installed with correct polarity Always remove batteries when storing the units fo...

Page 9: ...Press Trace T 3 repeatedly to cycle through the transmitter s active frequencies 577 Hz 8 kHz 33 kHz and 133 kHz The selected frequency will be displayed T 4 ALL indicates that the following active frequencies are transmitting simultaneously 577 Hz 8 kHz 33 kHz and 133 kHz T 4 Digital Display Indicator Flags These flags coincide with the operational mode of the transmitter From top left to bottom ...

Page 10: ...he unit in Trace mode Select Frequency Press Trace T 3 repeatedly to cycle the frequency of the transmitter 577 Hz 8 KHz 33 KHz and 133 KHz The selected frequency will be displayed T 4 ALL indicates that the following frequencies are transmitting simultaneously 577 Hz 8 kHz 33 kHz and 133 kHz T 4 Digital Display Indicator Flags These flags coincide with the operational mode of the transmitter From...

Page 11: ...ection cables while the transmitter is ON Make all connections prior to powering on the unit Turn transmitter OFF before handling connection cables Voltage greater than 240 volts will damage equipment and could cause personal injury or death Make all connections before turning on the transmitter Follow standard procedures for reducing the voltage Do not change or modify this product in any way H R...

Page 12: ...s OK 6 Menu Displays setup screen for configuration of the unit i e clock language depth units marker data and frequencies 7 Backlight Toggles the backlight low high and off 8 Battery Icon Indicates battery level SK Soft Keys There are four soft keys yellow keys on the receiver The function of each key is shown above the key on the display screen The functions will change depending on the operatio...

Page 13: ... mode for locating Cable Pipe Markers for iD units only Tone for 2273ME units only Tone Ext is used to activate the External Jack 13 Acknowledges setup entries OK 6 Menu Displays setup screen for configuration of the unit i e clock language depth units marker data and frequencies 7 Backlight Toggles the backlight low high and off 8 Battery Icon Indicates battery level SK Soft Keys There are four s...

Page 14: ...nch 3 175 mm mini jack mono earphone plug not included 4 Menu Screens A 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 3M iD Markers 2 Data Template Displays marker history and template creation selection screens a Read History 100 memory locations for Read 3M iD Marker...

Page 15: ...th information to GPS device and receive coordinates from GPS device d PDA receiver will send 3M iD Marker and path information in ASCII string 4 More Advances to next menu screen 5 Back Returns to previous menu 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 an...

Page 16: ...dio Configuration Select audio response of unit for Directional Peak mode 7 Self Test Displays information about receiver unit and performs a self check test 8 Help Offers the user basic on screen instructions 5 Configuring The 3M Dynatel Advanced Locator 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 cer...

Page 17: ...receiver using the 3M Dynatel PCTools 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 Tools xx x x EXE xx xMB D Enabling Disabling Frequencies 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...

Page 18: ...the far right of the Locate Freq screen Auxiliary frequencies These frequencies once programmed will appear in the Locate mode under the Aux SK frequency list when Freq SK is selected in the Locate mode 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 D...

Page 19: ...cating with user defined frequencies verify the correct frequency is selected for your location default 50 Hz Press Locate OK 5 H Selecting Locating Audio The user can choose the audio response of the receiver when using the Directional Peak mode for path locating Highlight the audio selection and press Locate OK 5 to save ...

Page 20: ...RANSMITTER VOLTAGE HIGHER THAN 240 VOLTS WILL DAMAGE EQUIPMENT FOLLOW STANDARD PROCEDURES FOR REDUCING THE VOLTAGE 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 separat...

Page 21: ...ll 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 Digital Display T 4 If a high AC voltage is detected a rapid beeping tone will be heard 3 Press Trace T 3 repeatedly until the desired frequency appears ...

Page 22: ...er C Induction Method Transmitter Hinge Suspected Cable Path Near end ground Far end ground 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 When nothing is plugged into Output Jack T 6 of the transmitter the unit will be placed into induction mode when it is turned on This method uses the internal coil of the...

Page 23: ...se the Special single Peak or Directional Peak modes Special single Peak can be used for maximum detection depth and range needed for deep conductors 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...

Page 24: ...and 133 kHz The 12 Watt transmitter provides three induction frequencies 8 kHz 33 kHz and 133 kHz The 133 kHz frequency is commonly used for deeper cables pipes and the lower frequencies are used to give longer locate distances The 8 kHz low frequency induction helps in locating shallow facilities such as risers C Passive Sweeps Select Peak mode on the receiver and then select the frequency source...

Page 25: ...e proximity to the transmitter in induction mode there is a direct signal from the induction antenna in the transmitter to the receiver through the air Induction Peak mode is a newly added locate mode for use in closer proximity to a transmitter in Induction mode 60 ft 20 m typically Special single Peak would give the highest sensitivity but is affected by the air signal more than Induction Peak m...

Page 26: ... and receiver is 7 6 20 m 25 60 feet Beyond 20 m 60 feet you can also use the Special single Peak or Directional Peak modes Special single Peak can be used for maximum detection depth and range needed for deep conductors and metal pipes but would require increased sweep distance separation between the transmitter and receiver 7 Receiver Modes A Directional Peak Dir Pk In Dir Pk mode four peak ante...

Page 27: ...h opens the signal strength increases and the speaker volume increases Gain adjust is automatic in DirNull mode The center of the DirNull screen provides a compass view of the target path An arrow will point toward the location of the cable pipe in 45 degree steps A solid line will appear over the cable pipe indicating its orientation to the receiver handle For example Figure 1 If the target path ...

Page 28: ...ic field The Induction Peak mode of the receiver is a mode in which the upper antenna of the receiver is tuned to minimize distortion from the magnetic field of the transmitter Left or Right of Target Path Directly Over Target Path E 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 f...

Page 29: ...ng 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 the screen Press Depth SK to alternate between the two modes Five depth readings can be saved with the time date and relative current measurements 3 Pressing Save SK will place each entry in sequential order in memory M1 M5 until five read...

Page 30: ... then 50H is the second choice for locating of passive power 50L low harmonic Third choice for passive power locating May be used when 50 or 50L is weak or erratic 50L may be the best choice when locating primary power cables 100 Hz Used for locating rectified AC power signals often found on pipelines using impressed current cathodic protection 1 Press Locate OK 5 2 Press Cable Pipe SK 3 Press Fre...

Page 31: ...e direct connect method and the directional peak Dir Pk mode Other methods of connection and tracing features are explained in previous sections 1 Insert the ground rod into the ground perpendicular to the suspected target path 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 transmi...

Page 32: ...he receiver as the transmitter by pressing Active SK Toggle c Press Locate OK 5 to save the setting and return to locate mode d Press Mode SK Toggle until Dir Pk is displayed 13 Stand away from the suspected target path and adjust the Gain 4 down until the bar graph opens completely 14 Walk in a wide circle with your back toward the transmitter about 3 to 4 5 meters 10 to 15 feet away Watch the re...

Page 33: ...right while watching the signal strength When the highest Signal Strength 10 reading is displayed the handle of the unit is in line with the target pipe or cable Occasionally a signal will appear on adjacent cables or pipes Compare the relative and actual current readings value that is under the relative current value and in mA units over each path to help determine the target path Current reading...

Page 34: ...saved with the time and date measured Press Mem Select SK after the Sonde depth displays Press Mem Select SK to select a specific memory location M1 M5 or select Save SK Save SK will place each entry in sequential order in memory M1 M5 until five readings have been stored The unit will overwrite saved entries in excess of five beginning with M1 5 Press Clear All SK to delete all saved depth readin...

Page 35: ...f T 1 to perform a battery test 5 Press on Ohm meter Fault Locate Tone T 2 to turn the transmitter on The resistance of the fault will be displayed in ohms on the transmitter Digital Display T 4 Resistance less than 50KΩ Significant fault exists Resistance 50KΩ to 1 0MΩ High resistance fault exists May or may not cause problems yet but gets worse with time Resistance greater than 1 0MΩ No signific...

Page 36: ...Indicator 13 See illustration below indicating that the fault is ahead of the operator in the direction of the green banded leg of the Earth Contact Frame Move in direction of green banded leg of 3M Earth Contact Frame Move in direction of red banded leg of 3M Earth Contact Frame Transmitter Signal Ground Fault location 8 When the bar graph fills toward the left red and white striped Fault Finding...

Page 37: ...vel of this secondary fault can be saved by pressing Fault 1 SK or Fault 2 SK The fault with the highest reading will be the primary fault Note For additional information about locating buried sheath faults and earth return faults please see the 3M publication Cable and Pipe Locating Techniques at www 3M com dynatel 13 Locating 3M Electronic Markers and 3M iD Markers 3M Dynatel Models 2273ME iD 22...

Page 38: ...to USB Adapter cable 5 Power on the receiver 6 From the main screen select the country in which the unit will be operating If the country is not listed select All other countries 7 A communication window will appear Baud rate 38400 Com Port 1 Com Port 1 is the default Com Port Select the PC Com Port from the drop down box that is connected to the receiver 8 Click OK 9 Click Initial Configuration 1...

Page 39: ...ark on the marker bar graph is visible 5 Press Locate OK 5 to save the marker gain setting 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 OK 5 Marker SK Mar...

Page 40: ...ess MARKR 1 SK Toggle to select desired EMS Marker or Path Marker utility 4 Press MARKR 2 SK Toggle to select desired EMS Marker or Path Marker utility Note Only the marker types enabled in the setup menu will be shown See Enabling Disabling Marker types Section 13B When scanning for markers the GAIN 4 should be set high The third and fourth soft key commands will populate with the types of utilit...

Page 41: ...ings have been stored The receiver will overwrite saved entries in excess of five beginning with M1 4 Optional Press Clear All SK to delete all stored depth information 5 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 informatio...

Page 42: ...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 reviewed by pressing Mem Select SK Toggle 8 Press Locate OK 5 to return to Marker Locate Mode 14 Creating Editing Templates for 3M iD Markers In the User Template screen the operator can create and modify templates for writing to ...

Page 43: ...he display 9 Press Locate OK 5 when entry is complete 10 Press Exit SK to cancel Note To clear the previous field entry select the back arrow with the cursor and delete the previous entry 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...

Page 44: ...st of common compressed terms available to conserve marker memory space or choose UserEdit if a term is not found to meet the user s requirements Select term by pressing the up down arrows SK and press Locate OK 5 16 Navigate to the next field by pressing the left right arrow SK 17 Press Modify SK to populate the highlighted field 18 Populate additional fields as needed using the above procedure s...

Page 45: ... old template with the new name and all modifications Display will return to the template name field Modify the name of the template and press Locate OK 5 to save Save New Creates a new template containing all information Original template remains unchanged Display will return to the template name field Modify the name of the template and press Locate OK 5 to save Cancel Clears all modifications m...

Page 46: ...owing the serial number that is printed on the attached tag SK3 Marker Select type of marker to be written by repeatedly pressing Marker SK Toggle SK4 Lock Unlocked Press SK4 to toggle between locking and unlocking the marker The default setting is unlocked and note that a locked unit cannot be modified once locked If the marker will be locked then a verification screen will appear to ensure that ...

Page 47: ... overwrite option was set to No and there was data present on the target market then the following screen will be displayed Message 2 When writing to a passive marker or the wrong frequency then the following will be displayed Message 3 This screen indicates that X Type marker option was incorrectly set to Yes or No Verify the serial number that is displayed on the marker ends with an X to select ...

Page 48: ... 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 Gen 2 marker and No if writing to a Gen 1 marker Gen 2 markers will have an X following the serial number that is printed on the attached tag SK3 Marker Select type of marker to be written by repeatedly pressing Marker SK Toggle SK4 Loc...

Page 49: ...isplay will appear 8 Move the boxed cursor to the back arrow and press Select SK to delete the entry to be modified 9 Move the boxed cursor by pressing the left right arrows SK or the Up Down Arrow SK to move the cursor to the next row 10 Press Select SK to enter the alphanumeric character Entry will appear at the top of the display 11 Press Locate OK 5 when entry is complete 12 If Show All is sel...

Page 50: ... the receiver coordinates can be saved into the Read History also See Reviewing Marker Read Write History Section 17 17 Reviewing 3M Marker Read Write History A Read History The Read History mode is a historical file of all information that has been read from targeted markers 100 memory locations The Read History screen displays the date and time that each marker was read and its unique identifica...

Page 51: ...ing options NMEA The Serial Port is configured to receive NMEA signals from a GPS device 4800 Baud Rate Capture Mode Mode 1 GIS The Serial Port is configured to send data to and receive data from a GPS device that has GIS mapping capabilities Capture Transmit Mode Mode2 PC The Serial Port is configured to communicate with a computer for the Dynatel PC Tool Kit application PDA The Serial Port is co...

Page 52: ...ivers that have marker locating capability indicated by iD in the model number can be configured to send 3M iD Marker data directly to some GPS devices When an iD 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 The data acquired during this logging process can be u...

Page 53: ... 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 device only has the ability to receive information set the com port of the receiver to PDA mode Log Prompt On Before the receiver returns to locate mode a verification screen will pop up on the receiver with the trace template information that will be sent to the GPS device This i...

Page 54: ...ode 4 Press Freq SK Toggle to select 577Hz 5 Connect a toning coil to the receiver External Jack 14 13 on 3M Dynatel Advanced Locator 2250M Receiver 6 Move the toning coil along the cable and find a peak signal then press Gain 4 down to adjust the receiver gain 7 Press Speaker Volume Control Spkr Xpand 2 to adjust the speaker volume as needed 8 Follow the cable with the toning coil When the receiv...

Page 55: ... Black clip to split conductor of Pair 2 Figure 5 B Cable Identification Transmitter Setup 1 Connect the 3M Dyna Coupler to the Transmitter Output Jack T 6 using the coupler cable Note Cable Identification requires two Dyna Couplers one at the Transmitter and one at the Receiver 2 Clamp the Dyna Coupler around the cable or both the tip and ring of a pair Make sure the jaws fully close 3 Press and ...

Page 56: ...0 is greater than the previous observation press Gain 4 down If the Signal Strength 10 is less than before ignore it After checking all the cables in the group the cable with the highest Signal Strength 10 reading is the target cable 20 Help Mode The help screen contains basic information about the unit and its operation It is designed to be a quick reference guide Press the double up down arrows ...

Page 57: ...into the receiver Utilize the 3M iD Marker utility to Create templates for writing data to iD markers or create Trace Templates for GPS path tracing when connected to a GPS device Download iD marker data that has been written 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 upgrad...

Page 58: ...D ECU12W RT Description 2273M Cable Pipe Fault Locator 3M iD Marker and non iD Marker capability Export version Communication and Utility direct connect cables clips 12 Watt Transmitter Receiver and Transmitter included B Standard Configurations 3M Dynatel Advanced Locators Standard Packages 2250ME 2250ME iD 2273ME 2273ME iD Part Number Transmitter 2250E 3 5 or 12 Watt 2273E 3 5 or 12 Watt Receive...

Page 59: ...5 114 mm 4001 3M Dyna Coupler 6 150 mm w pouch 1196 Locator Coupler Accessory Kit 3 75 mm includes 3 75 mm Dyna Coupler Coupler Cable and Coupler Pouch 3019 Locator Coupler Accessory Kit 4 5 114 mm includes 4 5 114 mm Dyna Coupler Coupler Cable and Coupler Pouch 4519 Locator Coupler Accessory Kit 6 150 mm includes 6 150 mm Dyna Coupler Coupler Cable and Coupler Pouch 1196 C Coupler Cable 12 3 6 m ...

Page 60: ...nual and Automatic Weight w batteries 1 8 2 3 kg 4 5 lbs model dependent Battery Qty and size 8 AA LR6 Battery Life 30 hours average Depth Accuracy 2 5 cm 2 in for 0 1 5 m 0 60 in 6 5 cm 2 in for 1 5 3 0 m 60 120 in 10 5 cm 2 in for 3 0 m 4 5 m 120 180 in Depth Range 0 914 cm 0 360 in Marker depth accuracy 15 5 cm 2 in Maximum Program Range 3M iD Markers Near Surface Ball Marker Full Range 15 cm 6...

Page 61: ...Hz and 133 kHz 8 Hz Induction Mode 8 kHz only available on 12 Watt Transmitter 33 kHz 133 kHz Output Power 3 Watt Transmitter Model Normal Setting 0 5 Watt High Setting 3 Watts 5 Watt Transmitter Model Normal Setting 0 5 Watt High Setting 3 Watts Maximum Setting 5 Watts with external DC power source 12 Watt Transmitter Model Normal Setting 0 5 Watt High Setting 3 Watts Maximum Setting 12 Watts wit...

Page 62: ...by 40 when using the 2200RB Rechargeable Battery 12 volt Using the 2200RB bypasses the alkaline batteries Maximum Output Power Level 4 hours typical Maximum Output Power Level is achieved using 2200RB Rechargeable Battery 26 Environmental and Regulatory Specifications Item Specification Standard IP54 Regulatory CE Operating Temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 70 C 4 F...

Page 63: ...s The batteries are not serviceable Do not disassemble batteries Do not remove vent caps Do not rest tools or cables on batteries Store lead acid batteries with adequate ventilation Do not heat batteries above 60 C 140 F Never recharge batteries in an unventilated enclosed space Spent batteries must be treated as hazardous waste Dispose of batteries and electronic components in accordance with all...

Page 64: ...tend to products which have been repaired or substantially altered outside 3M s manufacturing or repair facility nor to any associated instruments equipment or apparatus Before utilizing any of 3M s products BUYER should determine the suitability of the product for BUYER S intended use 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS ...

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