3M 2210E Stereo System User Manual
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1. test indicator ims will flash Page 3 TRANSMITTER BATTERY TEST 3M Dynatel 577 Hz 33 KHz e J DDA Continuity Freq o L On on To test the Batteries hold down and listen to the tone solid tone good beeping tone low no tone replace batteries Note The battery test indicates battery condition for normal output levels If the unit resets when the high output level is selected use the normal output level or replace the batteries LOCATING A BURIED CABLE Transmitter Setup Note Key descriptions can be found inside the Transmitter lid Perform a battery test and then connect the Transmitter using one of the three methods below to put tracing signal on a cable DANGER Check for stray voltage before attaching Transmitter Voltage greater than 240 volts will damage equipment and cause personal injury and death Follow standard procedures for reducing the voltage WARNING Potential for electrical shock exists when handling connecting cables while the Transmitter is in the TRACE FAULT or TONE modes Turn the Transmitter off before handling connecting cables Page 4 Direct Connect Method FarEnd f Note Never connect ground to Ground water pipe or other services in the area The return signal may mislead the trace Suspected Cable Path Red Clip Black Clip to to Shield Ground Rod Transmitter Make sure the Transmitter is off Plug the direct connect cable in2. Dynatel 2210E Cable Locator Operators Manual September 1999 78 8097 6519 7 Revision B TABLE OF CONTENTS Introductio susanna ana a a Installing or Replacing the Batteries pp Initial Receiver Configuration Receiver Battery Test Transmitter Battery Test Locating a Buried Cable Transmitter Setup Direct Connect Method Dyna Coupler Method Induction Method Receiver Setup COMAINDMNHHHWWNY About Trace Modes 00 0 cece Selecting Passive Power Frequencies Determining Cable Depth and Current 10 Locating an Active Duct Probe ADP pp 10 Determining ADP Depth sinisiin nresnani 10 Locating EMS Markers z Cable of Pair Id ntificati i inina iae 12 Transmitter Setpa keneen E E Ss 12 Receiver Setup z Pair Identification Receiver Setup ee 13 Optional Acessories roseira anten EREE 13 Technical Information sssini tess riee caii ST 14 Page 1 INTRODUCTION The 3M Dynatel 2210E Cable Locator consists of a Transmitter and a Receiver for locating buried cables or Active Duct Probes sondes It also can be used to identify cables or pairs using a Dyna Coupler plugged into the Receiver jack The Transmitter provides two frequencies to accommodate varying factors such as distance cable type or soil conditions The Receiver detects 50 or 60 Hz AC Power signals and low frequency LF radio signals re radiated form local
3. broadcast transmitters It also measures the signal current in a cable and displays its magnitude The depth of buried cables or sondes may also be displayed Note For more detailed locating instructions and advanced locating techniques ask your 3M sales representative for a free publication called Cable and Pipe Locating Techniques INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE BATTERIES CAUTION Do not connect batteries improperly charge or dispose of in fire Batteries may leak or explode and cause personal injury Always remove batteries when storing the units Battery Disposal Since regulations vary consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal Page 2 INITIAL RECEIVER CONFIGURATION Display depth units inches feet and inches or or r centimeters may be 2 For each press one of changed while holding and pressing three units will display To change the passive Power frequency press and hold then press fx to toggle between 50 or 60 Hz as displayed in the lower left corner of the display RECEIVER BATTERY TEST Battery Test indicator lt lt 3M Dynatel 22108 Battery Level IU Ay Mark P um A aB Bom P Volume Depth Current Frequency SAA Gain Adjust To test the batteries turn the Receiver on by pressing and holding The bar graph should extend to the right of the battery level mark otherwise replace the batteries Note When batteries are low the battery
4. e enters the earth The jaws of the coupler must fully close Press fi to apply Tracing signal and select the 33 kHz frequency LED indicates frequency selection This key can also turn the unit on Select high output level by pressing Transmitter setup is finished now go to LOCATING A BURIED CABLE Receiver Setup Page 8 Page 6 Induction Method Transmitter Hinge ee y Near End Suspected Far End Ground Cable Path Ground Place the transmitter on the ground over the target cable with the lid hinge in line with the cable path Press f z to turn the transmitter on and select the 33 kHz frequency LED indicates the frequency selection For greater tracing range select high output level by pressing Ad Transmitter setup is finished now go to LOCATING A BURIED CABLE Receiver Setup PAGE 8 Page 7 LOCATING A BURIED CABLE Receiver Setup Note Key descriptions can be found on the side of the Receiver Press to turn the Receiver on Press f r to select the 50 60 Hz power frequency see section on Selecting Passive Power Frequencies Page 9 or LF for passive locating otherwise select the same frequency as the Transmitter Note The Receiver is automatically set to Special Peak mode when LF is selected No other modes are allowed in LF frequency Press to adjust the speaker volume as needed off normal high or high expanded The high expanded setting causes the audio to cut off as the an
5. gain to the initial setting by turning its power OFF and back ON Refer to the EMS Marker Locating Accessory operating instructions for further information Page 11 CABLE OR PAIR IDENTIFICATION Transmitter Setup Transmitter setup is the same to identify cables or pairs However Receiver setups are different Perform a battery test then connect the Dyna Coupler to the Transmitter front panel jack using the coupler cable Note Cable Identification requires two Dyna Couplers one at the Transmitter and one at the Receiver Clamp the Dyna Coupler around either the cable or both tip and ring of a pair and make sure the jaws fully close Press to turn the Transmitter on and select the 33 kHz frequency LED indicates the frequency selection Press ae to change the high output level Receiver Setup Connect a second Dyna Coupler to the Receiver accessory jack another coupler cable Note Cable Identification requires two Dyna Couplers one at the Transmitter and one at the Receiver Press to turn the Receiver on Press fi to select the highest toning frequency Check the first cable in the group by clamping the Dyna Coupler around the cable Press 2 and observe the numeric display which is relative signal strength Remember the number and continue by clamping the Dyna Coupler around the next cable in the group If the signal strength is greater than the previous observation press PE If the signal st
6. hosen power frequency H50 Hz or H60 Hz high harmonic Best for general locating of passive power L50 Hz or L60 Hz low harmonic Works best on primary power cables May be used when high harmonic is weak or erratic 100 Hz or 120 Hz For locating rectified AC power signals often found on pipelines using impressed current cathodic protection When a Power frequency is selected the Hz symbol will flash indicating that alternate frequencies are available To change the selected power frequency press and hold then press to select the next Power frequency Page 9 DETERMINING CABLE DEPTH AND CURRENT Place the Receiver Antenna on the ground directly above the cable with the handle parallel to the path Press amp and the display will indicate the cable depth and relative current Current is displayed in the lower left corner of the display Press twice to continue tracing You may also press f w to return to Trace mode LOCATING AN ACTIVE DUCT PROBE ADP Or Press to turn the Receiver on Press f to select the 33 kHz frequency With the Receiver handle perpendicular to the conduit path locate the ADP position by moving along the path until a peak is found Press when the bar graph remains either fully open or fully closed Refer to the ADP operating instructions for further information Determining ADP Depth Place the Receiver Antenna on the ground directly above the located ADP position mainta
7. ining the handle orientation perpendicular to the path Press twice to display ADP depth To return to trace mode press or fel Page 10 LOCATING EMS MARKERS EMS markers may be detected and located using either the 3M Dynatel 2205 or 2206 EMS Marker Locating Accessory To attach the accessory slide the Receiver horizontally into the EMS Marker Locating Accessory mounting slot Make sure the locking button holds the Receiver securely in the slot To separate the units press the locking button down and slide the Receiver out of the EMS Marker Locating Accessory mounting slot Locating Markers while Tracing Cable Path To detect markers while tracing the cable path set the 2205 or 2206 accessory mode switch to the Alert position and trace the cable path normally The internal buzzer in the accessory will alert you to the proximity of a detected marker Locating Markers using the Receiver If the buzzer response is too broad the exact marker position may be pinpointed by using the Receiver Select 577 Hz or 33 kHz on the Accessory Use a different frequency from the tracing signal Turn the Receiver ON and set the frequency to match the Accessory setting Note The initial Receiver gain in Peak mode is optimized for interfacing with the 2205 or 2206 Accessory while searching for a marker Press A only when a marker is detected and the signal is too strong To search for a new marker reset the Receiver
8. rength is less than before ignore it After checking all the cables in the group the cable with the highest reading is the one being identified Page 12 PAIR IDENTIFICATION Receiver Setup Connect the inductive probe to the Receiver accessory jack using the probe cable to turn the Receiver on Press f to select the 33 kHz frequency Press Insert the Probe into the bundle of pairs or the group if known and press ee Next divide the pairs into two bundles and insert the Probe into each of the bundles and observe the numeric display The bundle with the highest reading will contain the target pair Continue by dividing the bundle with the target pair into two parts and checking each part for the highest signal In this way the pair to be identified will be isolated OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1196 6 inch Dyna Coupler includes Pouch 2205 EMS Marker Locating Accessory single frequencies 2206 EMS Marker Locating Accessory all frequencies 3005 1 inch Dyna Coupler 3011 Inductive Probe 3019 3 inch Dyna Coupler Kit includes 9011 Coupler Cable and Pouch 3229 Active Duct Probe sonde 9011 Coupler Cable 9023 Probe Cable 9043 Ground Extension Cable Page 13 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Transmitter Frequencies Trace mode Output Power Battery Life Recommended Batteries Receiver Frequencies Active Trace Tone Passive VLF Passive Power Depth Range Depth Accuracy Batter
9. tenna moves away from the cable Note While tracing cables keep the Receiver handle in line with the suspected cable path To select Special Peak mode press and hold the press ca While in this mode the peak flag will flash Note Peak or Special Peak mode may require re setting the Receiver gain Press when the bar graph remains either fully open or fully closed Page 8 About Trace Modes Peak In this mode as the antenna crosses the cable the Receiver speaker volume increases to a maximum and the bar graph fills from both sides toward the middle As the antenna moves off the cable path the speaker volume decreases and the bar graph opens Peak with High Expanded While in Peak mode press to select High Expanded the highest setting Speaker response is cut off as the antenna moves away from the cable Special Peak Mode This mode will increase the signal sensitivity of the Receiver when the signal is too weak for normal tracing Use special attention when using this mode because it is more susceptible to congestion than the normal peak mode To select Special Peak mode press and hold then press While in this mode the Peak flag will flash Note While tracing cables in any mode keep the Receiver handle in line with the suspected cable path See section Initial Receiver Configuration Page 3 to set the power frequency to 50 Hz or 60 Hz The Receiver can be tuned to locate 3 different harmonics of the c
10. tions or any contrary statements contained on your purchase order shall have no force or effect unless expressly agreed upon in writing by an authorized officer of 3M Warranty Limited Remedy Limited Liability This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture for a period of one year from the date of purchase 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE If this product is defective within the shelf life period stated above your exclusive remedy shall be at 3M s option to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product Except where prohibited by law 3M will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from this 3M product whether direct indirect special incidental or consequential regardless of the legal theory asserted Telecom Systems Division Printed on Weather Proof Printed in the U S A 6801 River Place Blvd and Tear Resistant Paper 3M 1999 Austin Texas 78726 9000 Page 15
11. to the front panel jack Connect the Black clip to the ground rod Place the ground rod in the earth perpendicular to the suspected cable path If necessary extend the black lead with the Ground Extension Cable Remove the ground bonding and attach the Red clip to the shield Note Never attach or remove the direct connect cable from the Transmitter front panel jack while the red and black clips are connected to a cable Press NQ to turn the unit on and select Continuity Test solid tone good ground beepingtone usable ground no tone poor ground or no far end ground Both LEDs light continuously during the continuity test Press f 1 to apply Tracing signal and select the desired frequency 577 Hz for direct connect with far end ground or 33 kHz for direct connect with no far end ground LED indicates frequency selection This key can also turn the unit on Press A to change output level Choose Normal output flashing LED for locating short to moderate distances using direct connect method Use High output solid LED for long distances and deep cables Transmitter setup is finished now go to LOCATING A BURIED CABLE Receiver Setup Page 8 Page 5 Dyna Coupler Method Note The coupler Jawe must fully close for signal transmission Suspected Cable Pati Connect the Dyna Coupler to the Transmitter front panel jack using the coupler cable Clamp the Dyna Coupler around the cable below any bonds just before the cabl
12. y Life Recommended Batteries Environmental Temperature Range Physical Receiver Weight Transmitter Weight 577 Hz 33 kHz 3 watts maximum 50 hours typical Normal output level 10 hours typical High output level Six Duracell Alkaline LR14 C MN1400 577 Hz 33 kHz 15 30 kHz 50 Hz or 60 Hz user selectable L50 60 5th harmonic H50 60 9th harmonic 100 120 for rectified power frequencies 0 to 914 cm 0 to 360 inches 10 digit for 0 to 150 cm 0 to 60 inches 15 for 150 cm to 450 cm 60 to 180 inches 20 for 450 cm to 914 cm 180 to 360 inches 50 hours typical Six Duracell Alkaline LR6 AA MN1500 Operating 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F Storage 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F 1 9 kg 4 11 Ibs 2 4 kg 5 29 Ibs Page 14 Dynatel is a registered trademark of 3M Duracell is a registered trademark of Duracell Inc CE This product is in accordance with the requirements of the European directive 89 336 EEC Important Notice All statements technical information and recommendations related to 3M s products are based on information believed to be reliable but the accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed Before using this product you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application You assume all risks and liability associated with such use Any statements related to the product which are not contained in 3M s current publica
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