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Pipe/Cable Locator 2220M

Operator Manual

2220M with 3-Watt Transmitter
2220M with 12-Watt Transmitter  

(U.S. and International versions)

November 2016

78-9000-0021-3-D

Summary of Contents for Dynatel 2220M-C3W-CPLR

Page 1: ...3M Dynatel Advanced Pipe Cable Locator 2220M Operator Manual 2220M with 3 Watt Transmitter 2220M with 12 Watt Transmitter U S and International versions November 2016 78 9000 0021 3 D ...

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Page 3: ...view 9 Receiver Battery Installation 10 Receiver Overview 12 Transmitter Operations 13 Direct Connection 14 3M Dynatel Dyna Coupler Clamp 14 Induction Method 15 Receiver Operations 16 Initial Settings 16 Receiver Setup 16 Line Locating Screen 19 Pipe and Cable Locating 20 Depth and Current 21 Sonde Locating 21 Sonde Locating Screen 22 Pin Pointing the Sonde 22 Specifications 24 Rechargeable Batter...

Page 4: ...other uses or locations If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by 3M the 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 a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury and or property dam...

Page 5: ...cy for tracing pipes that may have high resistance insulators and rubber gaskets that are often found in water and gas distribution systems The 2220M also provides three sonde locating frequencies The 2220M locator with the 12 watt transmitter option offers additional power output levels for improved induction performance 8K low frequency induction for shallow facilities such as risers and an ohm ...

Page 6: ...na Coupler clamp Coupler Cable Ground Rod RS232 Serial Port Cable RS232 to USB Adapter Cable Operator Manual Carrying Bag 2220M UCU12W RT 2220M Receiver 12 Watt Transmitter See asterisk page 5 Direct Connect Cable Utility size clip 5 8 15 8 mm Direct Connect Cable Telecom size clip 1 4 6 4 mm 3 76mm Dyna Coupler Clamp Ground Rod RS232 Serial Port Cable RS232 to USB Adapter Cable 2200RB Rechargeabl...

Page 7: ...ads Small Telecom clips 2892 Ground Extension Cable 9043 ADP 33kHz Sonde 3229 Quick Start 3 Watt Transmitter Battery Installation Insert 6 C cell alkaline batteries LR14 3 Watt Transmitter Overview 3 Dynatel 2220M Off On Frequency Output Level Hz ƒ Induction Direction 1 Power OFF Battery Level Indicator Press and hold Display reads OK with solid tone good LO with pulsing tone low with no tone repl...

Page 8: ... Toggles the output power level between Normal Output and High Output modes Flag will flash over output icon on the LCD display when in High Output mode No flag is present when in Normal Output mode 4 Output Jack Direct Connect and 3M Dynatel Dyna Coupler Clamp port 5 Induction Direction Arrows Indicates orientation of transmitter in relationship to target path 12 Watt Transmitter Battery Installa...

Page 9: ...le audio frequency 8 kHz b Single radio frequency 82 kHz c Dual frequency Both 8 kHz and 82 kHz are transmitted simultaneously 4 Output Level Toggles the output power level between Normal High and Max Output modes The flag will be solid over the output icon on the LCD display when in High Output mode and will flash when in Max Output mode No flag is present when in Normal Output mode NOTE An exter...

Page 10: ...nection 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 modify this product in any way Only use on ...

Page 11: ...ice transmitter To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage Do not attempt to modify disassemble or service the device 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 Potential for electric shock exists when handling connection cables whi...

Page 12: ...8 kHz 82 kHz and 60 Hz Power Mode More frequencies are available in setup mode 5 Sonde Locate Key Places the receiver in sonde locate mode and selects sonde frequency When toggled it will cycle between 512 Hz and 33 kHz More frequencies are available in setup mode 6 Gain Adjust Adjusts the sensitivity of the receiver either up or down to maintain a satisfactory audio and bar graph response 7 Depth...

Page 13: ... the direct connect cable to the target conductor 3 Extend the black lead as far as possible from the target conductor at a right angle 90 degrees to the suspected path of the target 4 Insert the external ground rod and attach the black lead of the transmitter 5 Turn the transmitter ON by pressing the frequency button Select 8 kHz 82 kHz or both the word ALL will be displayed 6 An audible tone ind...

Page 14: ... 1 While the transmitter is off attach the coupler cable to the Dyna Coupler clamp and plug it into the output jack of the transmitter 2 Clamp the Dyna coupler around the metallic target The jaws of the coupler must be fully closed 3 Select 8 kHz or 82 kHz on the transmitter by pressing the frequency key 4 Select High Output level when using a 3 watt transmitter or High Output or Max Output level ...

Page 15: ...urn on the transmitter by pressing the frequency key 5 Select high output level when using a 3 watt transmitter or high output or max output level when using a 12 watt transmitter for the best signal to noise ratio 6 Trace the signal path with the receiver using the Induction Peak mode The Induction Peak mode of the receiver is a mode in which the upper antenna of the receiver is tuned to minimize...

Page 16: ...ch Power Frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz 60 Hz Contrast Up or Down Middle Depth Measurement Live or One Shot One Shot The setup function will allow you to enable or disable additional locating and sonde frequencies Receiver Setup Any of the available frequencies of the 3M Dynatel Advanced Pipe Cable Locator 2220M can be activated or deactivated When a frequency is activated a check mark will appear besid...

Page 17: ...y indicated by sonde icon Press the down key to enable disable the frequency A check mark will appear in the box when the frequency is enabled 33 kHz Sonde frequency indicated by sonde icon Press the down key to enable disable the frequency A check mark will appear in the box when the frequency is enabled Radio or LF Low Frequency Band 15 Khz 30 kHz indicated by line locate icon Press the down key...

Page 18: ...ency A check mark will appear in the box when the frequency is enabled 50 Hz 60 Hz indicated by line locate icon To change the power frequency selection press the up 60 or down 50 key The selected frequency will appear in the box at the center of the screen Snapshot Continuous Depth Modes indicated by Depth icon Continuous depth measurements can be displayed on the screen in live mode or the depth...

Page 19: ... center of the screen Information This screen provides important information including the product serial number as well as the software and hardware versions of the unit Line Locating Screen 1 Speaker Icon Indicates audio level 2 Bar graph Graphical representation of received signal 3 Peak Mode Indicator Indicates Directional Induction or Special Single Peak mode ...

Page 20: ...s sending 3 Sweep the receiver across the area in a left right motion while watching the bar graph directional arrows and signal strength 4 When a magnetic field is detected the bar graph will close the signal strength and the audio will increase 5 Adjust the gain so that the bar graph opens when the receiver is not on target and closes when directly over it by pressing the or gain key 6 Pinpoint ...

Page 21: ...ading on the transmitter Sonde Locating A sonde is a small transmitter that enables the user to trace metallic and nonmetallic pipes sewers drains or ducts It can also be used to find a blockage or collapse Refer to sonde manufacturer s guide for proper selection of sonde for the desired application A representation of a sonde transmission field appears below There are typically three peak signals...

Page 22: ...onde Frequency Toggles through activated sonde frequencies 512 640 or 33 k 5 Sonde Icon Indicates sonde mode vs line locating 6 Battery Icon Indicates battery level of receiver 7 Signal Level Numerical reading of received signal dB Pin Pointing the Sonde Note The receiver handle must be oriented perpendicular to the sonde The cross bar of the receiver must be in line with the sonde the opposite of...

Page 23: ...ontinue to walk the path Observe the response of the receiver as the center and strongest peak of the sonde s magnetic field is detected 5 Continue past this strong peak The signal will fall and then rise again as the last weak peak is detected 6 Retrace your steps watching the receiver 7 The sonde has been pinpointed when the center of the strongest peak has been found 8 Measure the depth of the ...

Page 24: ...Current Display 0 01 mA resolution Units mA Battery type 8 AA size Alkaline LR6 Typical Battery Life 30 hrs Display Large Graphic high contrast LCD w backlight Speaker 0 25 W Headphone Jack Standard Mini Jack Serial Port Standard RS232 serial w DB9 connector American NTSC television set on Locators are tested in model field conditions with no adjacent signals Actual operating conditions may result...

Page 25: ... 8 kHz 1 W 82 kHz Normal setting 0 5 W High setting 3 W 8 kHz and 82 kHz Max setting 12 W 8 kHz and 82 kHz Output Protection 240 Vrms Battery type For Normal and High Output Power 6 C size Alkaline LR14 For Max Output Power Rechargeable Battery 12V 6AH Sealed Maintenance Free Lead Pb Acid Battery See safety information below Typical Battery Life Normal output level 45 hrs High output level 7 hrs R...

Page 26: ...eable battery Rechargeable Battery Information UN2800 classification as Batteries wet Non Spillable and electric storage as a result of passing the Vibration and Pressure Differential Test described in DOT 49 CFR 173 159 d and IATA ICAO Special Provision A67 m CAUTION To reduce the risks associated with environmental contamination Always remove batteries when storing the device for long period of ...

Page 27: ...S232 cable or RS232 to USB adapter cable connect the RS232 port on the locator to the PC and turn the locator on Click the Upgrade Software button in PC Tools to begin upgrade Do not disconnect or turn off the locator while the upgrade is in progress Wait until the software indicates that the installation was successful Statement of Conformity Hereby 3M declares that this Underground Locating Prod...

Page 28: ...fund of the purchase price at 3M s option any of 3M s products which after normal and proper usage are determined by 3M to be defective This warranty does not extend to any of 3M s products which have been subjected to misuse neglect accident or improper applications nor shall it extend to products which have been repaired or substantially altered outside 3M s manufacturing or repair facility nor ...

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