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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 Direct Connect Cable into the Transmitter Output Jack [T-6] BEFORE
connecting the leads to the cable/pipe to be located and the ground rod.
– Connect the red lead to the cable/pipe.
– Connect the black lead to ground rod.
A POTENTIAL FOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND/OR TRANSMITTER ELECTRICAL DAMAGE, EXISTS
WHEN USING THE DIRECT CONNECT CABLE ON CABLES ENERGIZED WITH ELECTRICAL POWER
IF THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED. USE APPROPRIATE SAFETY PROCEDURES.
CHECK VOLTAGE BEFORE CONNECTING TRANSMITTER. VOLTAGE HIGHER THAN 240 VOLTS WILL
DAMAGE EQUIPMENT. 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 3M
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iD Markers) is available for both models. There are three transmitter
options: 3 Watt, 5 Watt, or 12 Watt. This instruction manual will include all features. All
instructions are applicable to all products, unless noted.
The 12-watt transmitter option offers additional power output levels for improved
induction performance and 8 kHz (low frequency) induction for shallow facilities, such
as risers. Output Power up to 12 Watts for the 12-watt transmitter is achieved using the
supplied external power source.
In order to demonstrate all available functions, the illustrations depict the 2273ME-iD
receiver unit and the 2250E and 2273E 12-watt transmitters. The 2250ME receiver may
vary from the illustrations shown.