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19. Help Mode
Menu[6] + >>More [SK:4] +
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[SK:8]
The help screen contains basic information about the locator and its operation. It is
designed to be a quick reference guide.
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Press the double up/down arrows [SK] to navigate between sections.
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The single up/down arrows [SK] will scroll the display line by line.
20. 3M
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Dynatel
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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 section, the software
is titled 7573/7550/7420/2573/2250M/2273M/1420 Locator Software, dated Month
Day, Year (EXE #.#MB). Once downloaded to your PC, double click the file and an
autoinstaller will install the PC Tool desktop software. Double click the Dynatel PC
Tool Kit icon on the desktop. Using the provided RS232 cable, or RS232-to-USB adapter
cable, connect the Serial port [9] on the locator to the PC and power the locator on. Click
the Upgrade Software button in PC Tools to begin upgrade. Do not disconnect or power
off the locator while the upgrade is in progress. Wait until the software indicates that the
installation was successful. This will take approximately seven minutes to complete.
The Dynatel PC Tool Kit provides the user an excellent interface between the locator and
a PC. This software utility provides the tools for:
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Upgrading the locator to the latest software revision.
• Programming one or multiple locators to best suit specific user configurations.
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Loading an alternate language into the locator.
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Using the 3M
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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.
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Download iD marker data that has been written or read by the locator for
documentation databases.
Embedded in the desktop software is the most current software for the locator, which
affords the user the option of upgrading the unit without returning the unit to the 3M
Service and Repair Center.
Please refer to the operating instructions included with the software.