3M 2550 Manuale Utente

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The operator can retrieve the data from the iD marker by pressing Read [SK] on the 

Marker Locate display.
The receiver tip should be lowered to the ground to reach maximum read depth.
If more than one 3M

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 iD Marker of the same utility is detected, the receiver will read 

the first marker and display the data from the marker.

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 device is used in 

conjunction with the receiver, coordinates will be saved into the "Read History" file also. 

(See 17. Reviewing 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).
Menu/OK [5:Toggle to MAIN MENU] + Data/Template [SK:2] + Read History [SK:a]

The Read History screen displays the date and 

time that each marker was read, and its unique 

identification (serial) number.
•  Select the marker data to be viewed by pressing 

the up/down arrows [SK]

•  Press Marker Details [SK] to view all data that 

was retrieved from the marker.

•  Press Read History [SK] to return to list or press 

Exit [SK] to return to Data/Template review 

display.