3M 2550 Manuale Utente
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78-9000-0192-2 Rev C
! 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
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
• 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
– 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
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 2500 loctor Series. The
2550 is designed for pipe/cable locating. The 2573 loctor is designed for cable/pipe and
fault locating. The iD option (read/write capability to 3M
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iD Markers) is available for
both models. The 2550/2573 Series transmitters are 12 watt units. They provide .5 watts, 3
watts and 12 watts of output power. 12 watts is attained by utilizing the Cigarette Lighter
Adapter or External Rechargeable Battery. This instruction manual will include all features.
All instructions are applicable to all products, unless noted.
The 12-watt transmitter offers additional power output levels for improved induction
The 12-watt transmitter offers additional power output levels for improved induction
performance and 8 kHz (low frequency) induction for shallow facilities, such as risers.
The maximum output power in Direct Connect method is reduced to comply with FCC
limits. (FCC limits: 10 watts at 33 kHz and 1 watt at 82 kHz and 200 kHz)
In order to demonstrate all available functions, some illustrations depict the 2573-iD
In order to demonstrate all available functions, some illustrations depict the 2573-iD
receiver unit. The 2550 receivers and transmitters may vary from the illustrations shown.