3M 1420E-iD Boating Equipment User Manual
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1. eee enne enne 16 A Modifying Marker Data to be Written 17 TzReading 1D Markets rt tbe ect eae 19 8 Reviewing Marker Read Write History 19 A Read Histoty tese ese ie ed e OC e e 19 Be WritesHistory ceto SR TDI TOI REI ORE ee Sayay 20 9 GPS Compatibility Operation nennen 20 A Communicating with the GPS Device 21 B Capturing the GPS Coordinates Capture Mode Mode 1 21 C Sending iD Marker Data to GPS Capture Transmit Mode Mode 2 22 10 Help Mode z eer ee tio ep mitem 22 11 3M Dynatel PC Tool Kit and Locator Software Upgrades 22 12 Self Test of Locator uincere Hee e Deere eed 23 13 Locator Specifications eta ree RR ERE RR 24 2 78 8130 6741 6 Rev G Congratulations You have just purchased one of the finest most advanced Electronic Marker locating devices available today The 3M Dynatel Marker Locators 1420 iD and 1420E iD are designed with all of the functionality of previous Dynatel models with the enhanced capability to read from and write user information into 3M iD Markers Information such as a pre programmed unique identification number facility data application type placement date and other details can all be read stored and downloaded to your PC for enhanced resource management with this revolutionary equipment The Dynatel Marker Loca2. Step 7 Press Locate OK 5 to return to Marker Locate Mode G Passive Electronic Marker Non iD Depth Step 1 Lower the tip of the locator to the ground over the targeted marker Step 2 Press Depth SK The locator will examine the targeted marker The display will instruct the operator to raise the unit 6 inches 15 2 cm from the ground Note This 6 inch 15 2 cm rise must be exact for the depth reading to be accurate A suggestion is to utilize a 15 2 cm 6 inch piece of plastic pipe or wood as a spacer between the ground and the tip of the receiver for this precise measurement Step 3 Raise the unit 6 inches 15 2 cm Press Ho ID Marker Found Depth FE cm Depth SK key again The estimated depth of the marker from ground level will be displayed Press when done Five depth readings can be saved with Mem the time and date Select Step 4 access the memory locations press Mem Ha ID Marker Found Select SK Depth FE cm Save SK will place each entry in sequential order in memory M1 M5 M4 081009 15 18 until five readings have been stored Save Mem Clear The unit will overwrite saved entries in Select vn excess of five beginning with M1 12 78 8130 6741 6 Rev G Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Optional Press Clear All SK to delete all stored depth information Press Mem Select SK to select a specific memory location to store the depth read
3. Template Hew UserEdit Select from list Press x Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 right arrows SK or up down arrow SK to move the cursor up or down Press Select SK to enter the alphanumeric character Entry will appear at the top of the screen Press Locate OK 5 when the entries are complete and to save the entries or press Exit SK to cancel entries Pressing Locate OK 5 or Exit SK will return to the template display Note To clear the previous field entry select the back arrow with the cursor and delete the previous entry Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Navigate through the fields by pressing Template TEST TEMPLATE EFX left right arrows SK i al ompany Press Modify SK to populate the highlighted field Press OK to Save Template Modify m zb Exit When modifying the Labels left hand side of template information there are three options for editing that are presented UserEdit b UserEdit Select from list Press OK c Choosing one of the common t 4 compressed terms from the available list of terms d Del Row delete row When modifying the Descriptions right Desorptn Valve hand side of template information there are 4 ij Delete four options for editing that are presented zet 18 UserEdits e UserEdit Select from list Press OK f Delete Row t g Last 1
4. been repaired or substantially altered outside 3M s manufacturing or repair facility nor to any associated instruments equipment or apparatus Before utilizing any of 3M s products BUYER should determine the suitability of the product for BUYER S intended use 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE In no case shall 3M be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages based upon breach of warranty breach of contract negligence strict liability or any other legal theory This limitation does not apply to claims for personal injury Special Condition Shipments into authorized distributor supplier locations will have an additional ninety 80 day warranty period Electrical Markets Division 6801 River Place Blvd Austin TX 78726 9000 1 800 200 0265 Please Recycle Printed in USA FAX 1 877 601 1305 3M 2014 All Rights Reserved www 3M com dynatel 78 8130 6741 6 G
5. Ban aii 76a88 Press Write Details SK to view all data that was sent to the marker Press Write History SK to return to the list of Detailz written data Press Exit SK to return to Data Template review display TM iD Markers refer to www 3M com dynatel Instruction Manual M Series Locator PC Tools 9 GPS Compatibility Operation A Communicating with the GPS Device For additional information concerning writing to 3M Menu 6 COM Setup SK 3 The COM Setup SK 3 key will toggle through several options to configure the Serial Port 14 of the locator depending on the application or capabilities of the GPS device Select from the following options NMEA The Serial Port is configured to receive NMEA signals from a GPS device 4800 Baud Rate Capture Mode Mode 1 GIS The Serial Port is configured to send and receive data to a GPS device that has GIS mapping capabilities Capture Transmit Mode Mode2 PC The Serial Port is configured to communicate with a computer for the Dynatel PC Tool Kit application PDA The Serial Port is configured to only send information if the GPS device only has the ability to receive information B Capturing the GPS Coordinates Capture Mode Mode 1 Menu 6 COM Setup SK 3 NMEA If the GPS device is not configured properly there is an error communicating with the locator or the GPS has not acquired enough satellites to pinpoint the l
6. appear Baud rate 38400 Com Port x select PC COM Port that is connected to the locator Step 8 Click OK Step 9 Click Initial Configuration Step 10 Click Download 78 8130 6741 6 Rev G 9 Step 11 The prompt line will display Download Completed Successfully when finished The marker types legally allowed in the country selected in Step 6 above will be activated at this time Step 12 Multiple units may be configured at this point by simply connecting the next locator powering it on and clicking Download Step 13 Click Exit when all locators have been updated C Enabling Disabling Marker Types Menu 6 gt gt More SK 4 Setup SK 6 gt gt More SK 6d Marker Type SK 6f Note U Model Locators will default with all marker types enabled Step 1 Press the up down arrows SK to highlight a utility to enable or disable v PUR GAS Step 2 Press Enabl Disabl SK UTR Press OK to Save Only the markers that are enabled Enabl will be available in the locate mode Disabl t EE Step 3 Press Locate OK 5 to save settings or Exit SK to cancel D Single Marker Locate Step 1 Press Locate OK 5 Step 2 Press Marker SK Step 3 Press Markr 1 SK Toggle to select Marker Locate Mode sex desired utility Depth Read Markrz Step 4 Markr 2 should be OFF Note Only the marker types enabled in the setup menu will be show
7. been locked the information contained on the marker is PERMANENT Choosing to permanently lock the marker data is irreversible Once the data is locked it can not be overwritten Assure that the data that is being written is correct before proceeding A Modifying Marker Data to be Written To alter the information to be written into the marker Press Menu 6 Write Mode SK Step 1 Select a template from the list on the display to be written into the marker by pressing the up down arrows SK to highlight the preferred template Last Written Read is the most recent data that was written to read from a marker by the receiver Step 2 Press View Edit SK Four Write Mode options will be displayed at the bottom of the screen SK1 Overwrite Will overwrite any data existing on an unlocked marker if Yes is selected and No will prevent overwrite 18 3 6 FIBERL Select One Press View Edit Views Edi 1 Exit Configure Write Mode and Press OK when done Yes Over MIETEN im Write A Tupel Marker 78 8130 6741 6 Rev G Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Note Using a common compressed term requires SK2 X Type Choose Yes if writing to a Gen 2 marker and No if writing to a Gen 1 marker Gen 2 markers will have an X following the serial number that is printed on the attached tag SK3 Marker Select type of marker to be written by repeate
8. electronic marker location feature of this locator you must identify the country in which the locator will be used This initial configuration is required for the 1420E locator models only Some countries do not allow all marker operating frequencies Therefore the E model locators are shipped with all the marker types frequencies disabled A WARNING It is unlawful to operate this unit in any country with a configuration setting that is not specific to that country In order to prevent the user from operating this unit with a configuration setting that is not specific to the country where it is operated this unit is equipped with configuration software for installing country specific configurations Step 1 Download the 3M Dynatel Locator PC Tools software from www 3M com dynatel and install it on your computer The 3M DynatelTM PC Tools software is available free of charge at www 3M com dynatel under the Software section 2550 2573 2250M 2273M 1420 Locator PC Tools xx x x EXE xx xMB Step 2 Close any programs that may be using the COM ports Step 3 Start the software program Dynatel PC Tool kit Step 4 Connect the locator to the PC via the provided RS232 serial cable or RS232 to USB Adapter cable Step 5 Power the locator on Step 6 From the main screen select the country in which the unit will be operating If the country is not listed select All other countries Step 7 Acommunication window will
9. when the test is complete Press Exit SK to return to the Menu 24 78 8130 6741 6 Rev G 13 Locator Specifications 1420 10 Frequencies Markers Telephone Power Gas Water Waste Water Communication CATV General Purpose Maximum Writing Range 3M iD Markers Near Surface 6 in 15 cm Ball Marker 12 in 30 cm Full Range 24 in 61 cm Maximum Read Range 3M iD Markers Near Surface 3 ft 0 9 m Ball Marker 5 ft 1 5 m Full Range 8 ft 2 4m Maximum Detection Depth 3M Passive Markers Near Surface 2 ft 0 6 m Ball Marker 5 ft 1 5 m Mid Range 6 ft 1 8 m Full Range 8ft 2 4 m Marker Depth Accuracy 15 2 in 5 cm Dual Marker Locate Mode Any two markers types Weight w batteries 4 Ibs 1 8 kg Average Battery Life 20 hours 14 Environmental and Regulatory Specifications Item Specification Regulatory FCC compliant FCC Part 15 Environmental Standard IP54 Operating Temperature 4 F to 122 F 20 C to 50 C Storage Temperature 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C 78 8130 6741 6 Rev G 25 15 Locator Specifications 1420E iD Frequencies Markers Maximum Writing Range 3M iD Markers Near Surface Ball Marker Full Range Maximum Read Range 3M iD Markers Near Surface Ball Marker Full Range Maximum Detection Depth 3M Passive Markers Near Surface Ball Marker Mid Range Full Range Marker Depth Accuracy Dual Marker Locate Mode Weight w batteries Average Battery L
10. 0 UserEdits Descorptn Valve h Show All lists common compressed Delete Fou terms Last 18 UserEdits Show HII Select from list Press OF tT jm 14 78 8130 6741 6 Rev G Step 14 Populate as many fields as possible from the drop down list of common compressed terms available to conserve marker memory space or choose UserEdit if a term is not found to meet the user s requirements Select term by pressing the up down arrows SK t gt and press Locate OK 5 Select from list Press Step 15 Navigate to the next field by pressing the Template TEST TEMPLATE 82 left right arrow SK UserList s All Company 3H Descrein W w Press to Save Template Modify m Exit Step 16 Press Modify SK to populate the Template TEST TEMPLATE FFX highlighted field UserList s Company 3M Desorptn TW Press UK to Save Template Modifu m Exit Step 17 Populate additional fields as needed using the above procedure steps 15 and 16 Templates are limited to six Label and six Description fields 256 bits of data total Step 18 When the template is complete save the Template z TEST TEMPLATE 82 template by pressing Locate OK 5 UserList All Company 3M Fress to Save Template Modifu m Exit B Editing Templates The operator can select an existing template and us 2 Template Name already exists make changes to it in the s
11. 00 017 6283 the other marker Desorptn Material All the information retrieved from the marker including the date and time read is saved into the Read History file of the locator If a hand held GPS device is used in conjunction with the locator coordinates can be saved into the Read History See 8 Reviewing Marker Read Write History 8 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 6 Data Templat SK 2 Read History SK 2a The Read History screen displays the date and mm dd yy Time ID amp time that each marker was read and its unigue Bz 16 ge 13 SR gag E zi identification number Select the marker data to be viewed by pressing Record Z LastRead 10 the up down arrows SK Marker J Ext Details Press Marker Details SK to view all data that was retrieved from the marker Press Read History SK to return to the list or Record 2 108 Found aP press Exit SK to return to Data Template review Compania SH display Location Date s dr2ousz4B8 Descrptn Ball Fead J Exit History 78 8130 6741 6 Rev 21 B Write History SK Menu 6 Data Templat SK 2 Write History SK 2b Select the marker data to be viewed by pressing mmddyy Time ID amp the up down arrows SK 09 56
12. 3M Dynatel Electronic Marking System Marker Locator 1420 iD Operator s Manual 1420 iD Marker Locator 1420E iD Marker Locator March 2014 78 8130 6741 6 Rev Contents Safety Information eren nennen eren nnne nne 4 A sntended Use dnce i e iR endete 4 Sv OulckS tarts oot eas 5 A Locator Battery Installation sese 5 B Cleaning the Locator Unit eee ette tei e eredi 5 C Service and Accessories eec tei tecti i ee 5 D 1420 ID Locator Keypad Definitions sse 6 3 Menu Displays tdi ee Oe UR 7 A Mai MENU isnt eese eec Rn a 7 4 Locating Electronic Markers and iD Markers 9 A Activating the Marker Locate Feature E Model Only 9 B E Model Initial Configuration Applies only to 1420E model 9 C Enabling Disabling Marker Types 10 D Single Marker Locate sese enne 10 E Enabling Disabling Frequencies 11 F abMarker Depth ose tte ted tene tenet BOM 11 G Passive Electronic Marker Non iD Depth 12 5 Creating Editing Templates for iD Markers 13 A Creating New Templates 13 B Editing Templates s ccc d Re du ease idee een 15 6 Writing iD Markers
13. K when done displayed at the bottom of the screen SK1 Overwrite Will overwrite any Ter ura data existing on an unlocked marker if Write Tupel Marker Yes is selected and No will prevent overwrite SK2 X Type Choose Yes if writing to a Gen 2 marker and No if writing to a Gen 1 marker Gen 2 markers will have an X following the serial number that is printed on the attached tag SK3 Marker Select type of marker to be written by repeatedly pressing Marker SK Toggle SK4 Lock Unlocked Press SK4 to toggle between locking and unlocking the marker The default setting is Do you want to permanently unlocked and note that a locked unit lock the marker data cannot be modified once locked If the marker will be locked then a verification MITU screen will appear to ensure that the marker is locked intentionally 16 78 8130 6741 6 Rev G Step 3 Press Menu OK Template BZ FIBER 2 i Company s The selected template will be displayed Deserptn Road Crossing Depth 48 The arrow on the right side of the Prese Locate tp display indicates there is more Start information than can be displayed on Write t rodu the screen scroll down by pressing the down arrow SK Step 4 Enter user information that will be written to this marker See 15 A Modifying Marker Data to be Written Step 5 Verify that all information is correct Step 6 H
14. ame manner described in one ef iHe options 5 4 Creating New Templates The following save listed below screen will appear Over Rename Cancel Write Hew Over Write Saves all modifications that have been made to the original template Rename Overwrites the old template with the new name and all modifications Display will return to the template name field Modify the name of the template and press Locate OK 5 to save 78 8130 6741 6 Rev G 15 Save New Creates a new template containing all information Original template remains unchanged Display will return to the template name field Modify the name of the template and press Locate OK 5 to save Cancel Clears all modifications made to any unsaved template 6 Writing 3M iD Markers The Write Mode enables the user to write information into 3M iD markers It is also possible to edit the information to be written into an iD Marker Menu 6 Write Mode 5 1 Step 1 Select a template from the list on the display h H Last WrittenzRead to be written into the marker by pressing 1 83 FIBER ohh z H4 STEEL the up down arrows SK to highlight the BE FTBERL preferred template Last Written Read is the most recent data that was written to read fr k Views Exit om a marker by the locator Edit Select One Press View Edit Step 2 Press View Edit SK Configure Write Mode and Four Write Mode options will be Press O
15. ated for other uses or locations If this equipment is used in a manner not specied by 3M the protections provided by the equipment may be impaired Explanation of Signal Word Consequences Warnina Indicates hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in A Warning death or serious injury Indicates hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in ACaution minor or moderate injury Explanation of Product Safety Label Symbols Do not throw away in normal trash Warning Risk of electric shock It is unlawful to operate this unit in any country with a configuration setting that is not specific to that country In order to prevent the user from operating this unit with a configuration setting that is not specific to the country where it is operated this unit is equipped with configuration software for installing country specific configurations Please refer to the initial configuration setup sheet 4 78 8130 6741 6 Rev G 2 Quick Start A Locator Battery Installation 8 AA LR 6 size Alkaline Batteries eC 1 Twist cap to open battery compartment 2 Slide battery compartment out of handle A Caution To reduce the risks associated with fire and explosion Do not short excessively heat or dispose of batteries in fire Install batteries with proper polarity Use only Alkaline AA LR 6 sized batteries Do not charge batteries Do not use leaking batteries T
16. by pressing the up down arrows SK Press Locate OK 5 78 8130 6741 6 Rev G 19 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 If User Edit is selected the following screen will appear Move the boxed cursor to the back arrow and press Select SK to delete the entry to be modified Move the boxed cursor by pressing the left right arrows SK or the Up Down Arrow SK to move the cursor to the next row Press Select SK to enter the alphanumeric character Entry will appear at the top of the display Press Locate OK 5 when entry is complete If Show All is selected the following screen Haterial Steel will appear UserEdit Select a common compressed term from the Z228 Bend l list by pressing the up down arrows SK Select from list Press OK Press Locate OK 5 The modification will t automatically populate the marker template 20 78 8130 6741 6 Rev G 7 Reading iD Markers The operator can retrieve the data from the iD marker by pressing Read SK on the Marker Locate screen The locator tip should be lowered to the ground to reach maximum read depth TM If more than one 3M iD Marker of the same utility is detected the locator will read the first marker and display the data from the marker The fourth yellow command key will be labeled Fecord 87188 Found 1 Read Next Press this key to extract the data from 20 8
17. contrast of the display 4 Gain Adjust Adjusts the sensitivity of the locator either up or down to maintain a satisfactory signal level 5 Locate OK Sets the locator to trace mode for locating markers Also acknowledges setup entries OK 6 Menu Displays setup screen for configuration of the unit i e clock language depth units and marker data 7 Backlight Toggles the backlight low high and off 8 Battery Icon Indicates battery level SK Soft Keys There are four soft keys yellow keys on the locator The function of each key is shown above the key on the display screen The functions will change depending on the operation mode of the locator For instruction purposes in this manual the display command is followed by SK to identify it as a soft key 9 Soft Key Commands Definitions for each of the four soft key functions 10 Signal Strength Digital reading of the signal strength that the locator is detecting from the marker 11 Bar Graph Graphical representation of the received signal 12 Gain Level Displays relative gain level 13 External Jack Not active on this model l4 Serial Port RS232 port to connect the locator to a PC via serial cable or USB to Serial Adapter cable 15 Earphone Jack Will fit standard 1 8 inch 3 175 mm mini jack mono earphone plug not included 6 78 8130 6741 6 Rev G 3 Menu Displays A Main Menu When the Menu 6 button is pressed the Main Men
18. d to 3M Products are based on information believed to be reliable but the accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed Before using the 3M Product you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application Because conditions of Product use are outside of our control and vary widely you assume all risks and liability associated with such use Any Product related state ments not contained in current 3M publications or any contrary statements contained in your purchase order shall have no force or effect unless expressly agreed to in writing by an authorized officer of 3M Limited Product Warranty 3M Locators except accessories will conform to 3M s published specifications and will be free from defects in material and manufacture for a period of twelve 12 months from the date of purchase Dry cell batteries included in any of 3M s products are warranted only to the extent the battery manufacturer determines such batteries are covered by its warranty Locating accessories are warranted for ninety 90 days after purchase 3M s obligations and liability under this warranty are limited to repairing replacing or refund of the purchase price at 3M s option any of 3M s products which after normal and proper usage are determined by 3M to be defective This warranty does not extend to any of 3M s products which have been subjected to misuse neglect accident or improper applications nor shall it extend to products which have
19. dly pressing Marker SK Toggle SK4 Lock Unlocked Press SK4 to toggle between locking and unlocking Do you want to permanently the marker The default setting is unlocked and note that a locked unit cannot be modified once locked If the marker will be locked then a verification L screen will appear to ensure that the marker is locked intentionally lock the marker data Press Menu OK Template TEST TEMPLATE 65 The selected template will be displayed Company 3M The arrow on the right side of the display zale indicates there is more information than can be displayed on the screen scroll down b z Sp y Write 1 4 Modif u pressing the down arrow SK Marker Press Locate to Cancel Press the up down arrows SK to highlight the information to change Press Modify SK The percentage Template TEST TEMPLATE 65 displayed in the upper right portion ofthe Companu 3H display indicates the remaining memory available on the marker Press Locate to Cancel Write 1 Modif u Harker The operator may select User Edit in order Material Steel to type the modification or Delete Row to 59219 Delete remove the entire row from the template or ast 18 UserEdits select Show All to display a list of common compressed terms Select from list Press x tT jm less memory in the marker Step 7 Select an option from the list
20. for locator configuration 057 1 2 1 H 1 6 1 2 month day year 24 Hour a Depth Units Choose unit of measure in ft in or cm b Clock Date and time stamped on marker information and depth readings c Language Toggles between English and alternate language d gt gt More Advances to next menu display lt lt Back Returns to previous display 02720709 08 24 f Marker Type enable and disable marker monthedauzuear 24 Hour utility types lt Marker Back 7 Self Test Displays information about locator Model 1478 EMS Locator i Serial 040400081 unit and performs a self check test Hell 13 88 80 80 50 00 01 Self Test Mode Fun 8 Help Offers the user basic on screen instructions 8 78 8130 6741 6 Rev G 4 Locating 3M Electronic Markers and 3M iD Markers A E Model Initial Configuration Applies only to 1420E model Attention All E Model Export iD Locators must run the initial configuration setup found the Dynatel Locator PC Tools software The 3M Dynatel PC Tools software is available free of charge at www 3M com dynatel under the Software section 2550 2573 2250M 2273M 1420 Locator PC Tools xx x x EXE xx xMB Note U Model Locators ship with all marker types enabled V U model users can skip Section B B Activating the Marker Locate Feature E Model Only In order to enable the
21. ife Regulatory Environmental Standard Telephone Power Gas Water Waste Water Communication CATV General Purpose 15 cm 6 in 30 cm 12 in 61 cm 24 in 60 cm 24 in 1 2 m 48 in Telephone Gas Waste Water Communications CATV General Purpose 1 0 m 40 in Power Water 2 0 m 78 in 60 cm 24 in 1 5 m 60 in 1 8 m 72 in 2 4 m 96 in 15 5 cm 2 in Any two markers types 1 8 kg 4 105 20 hours CE IP54 Note The battery life is measured at 73 F 23 C with 5 usage of the backlight at normal level and audio at medium level The ratio of Marker Read operations to Marker Locate is assumed to be I 1 16 Environmental and Regulatory Specifications Item Specification Regulatory CE Environmental Standard IP54 Operating Temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 158 F 26 78 8130 6741 6 Rev G 78 8130 6741 6 Rev 27 This product is in accordance with the requirements of the E D European directive 99 5 EC This is the EU symbol for equipment that is covered under the Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE directive per CENELEC Specification 5041 It indicates that certain products should not be discarded in the trash but rather should be recycled This applies to all electronic pluggable and battery powered products Important Notice All statements technical information and recommendations relate
22. ings When the preferred location appears on the display press Save SK The display and memory location will populate with the current information Each memory location can be reviewed by pressing Mem Select SK Toggle Press Locate OK 5 to return to Marker Locate Mode 5 Creating Editing Templates for 3M iD Markers In the User Template screen the operator can create and modify templates for writing to iD markers Note that the easiest way to create user templates is by using the 3MTM Dynatel PC Tool Kit software on a PC and then downloading them to a locator via the RS232 Serial Port 14 on the receiver and the provided RS232 cable or RS232 to USB adapter cable The 3MTM DynatelTM PC Tool Kit software is available free of charge at www 3M com dynatel under the Software section 2550 2573 2250M 2273M 1420 Locator PC Tools xx x x EXE xx xMB A Creating New Templates Menu 6 Data Templat SK 2 User Templat SK 2c Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Select Create New by pressing the up down arrows SK Press View Edit SK Name the template Press Modify SK to manually enter the name of the template Select UserEdit Press Locate OK 5 78 8 130 6741 6 Rev G 13 Create Hew 1 1420 EzW 2 DEPTH CHANGE 3 EF COUPLIHG Select One Press View Edit Exit eat Template WS UserList All Press UK to Save Template Modify m Exit
23. locator while the upgrade is in progress Wait until the software indicates that the installation was successful This will take approximately 6 to 7 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 by which the user can Upgrade the locator to the latest software revision Program one or multiple locators to best suit specific user configurations Load an alternate language into the locator Utilize the 3M 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 Download 1D 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 12 Self Test Of Locator Menu 6 gt gt More SK 4 Self Test SK 7 This operation performs a self test on the locator The locator will display current information about the unit model number serial number software revision and hardware revision 1 Press Run SK to start the self test A status bar will appear while the self test is running Results will appear on the display
24. mapping software For more information and detailed instructions pertaining to specific GPS devices refer to www 3M com dynatel for GPS instruction sheet 10 Help Mode 6 gt gt More SK 4 Help SK 8 The help screen contains basic information about the locator and its operation It is designed to be a quick reference guide Press the double up down arrows SK to navigate between sections The single up down arrows SK will scroll the display line by line 11 3M Dynatel 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 Updates section the software link is titled Dynatel M Series Locator PC Tools To download the software click on the link and then select 3M Dynatel M Series Underground Locator PC 78 8 130 6741 6 Rev G 23 Tools Selecting this link will display the latest software downloads as well as any Release Notes related to the current software release Once downloaded to your PC double click the file and an auto installer will install the C 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 14 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
25. n See 4 C Enabling Disabling Marker types When scanning for markers the Gain Level 12 should be set high When a marker is detected adjust the Gain 4 down until the bar graph opens The bar graph will close the audio will be steady and the Signal Strength 10 will be maximum when the locator detects a marker of the specified utility and has pinpointed its location 10 78 8130 6741 6 Rev G E Dual Marker Locate Step 1 Press Locate OK 5 Step 2 Press Marker SK Step 3 Press MARKR 1 SK Toggle to select Dual Harker Locate desired Utility EL FUR TEL Step 4 Press MARKR 2 SK Toggle to select eee desired Utility Note Only the marker types enabled in the setup menu will be shown See 4 C Enabling Disabling Marker types When scanning for markers the Gain Level 12 should be set high The third and fourth soft key commands will populate with the types of utilities selected for Marker 1 and Marker 2 Step 5 Adjust the Gain 4 down until the bar graphs open The bar graph will close the audio will increase and the Signal Strength 10 will be maximum when the locator detects a marker of the specified utility When one of the two markers is detected press the X XX Only SK for the detected utility marker X XX represents the marker types selected In the above example PWR Only and TEL Only The unit will switch to Single Marker Locate in order to pinpoin
26. o reduce the risks associated with environmental contamination Dispose of batteries and electronic components in accordance with all regulations Ensure batteries are installed with correct polarity Always remove batteries when storing the units for long periods of time The locator batteries are tested for two seconds every time the unit is turned on The Bar Graph 11 on the display screen will fill to the relative battery level The Battery Icon 8 on the Locate Screen will continuously indicate the battery level B Cleaning the Locator Unit To clean the locator unit wipe with a damp cloth C Service and Accessories Information regarding service accessories or replacement parts can be obtained by contacting 3M at 1 800 426 8688 in the U S or by contacting your local 3M Sales Office or 3M Sales Representative outside of the U S 78 8 130 6741 6 Rev G 5 D 1420 10 Locator Keypad and Display Definitions Dynatel 1420 EMS iD Marker Locator Marker Locate Mode _ f 614 Depth Read Markel Markr Access panel on bottom side of loca tor under rubber COVer 1 On Off Power Turns unit on and off 2 Speaker Volume Control 2 Adjusts the volume of the locator off low medium and high 2A Speaker Volume Icon Indicates the relative volume level of the locator 3 Contrast The arrows located above and below the contrast icon will adjust the
27. ocation the locator will display the message Insert External Device 22 78 8130 6741 6 Rev G When the locator is communicating with a GPS device the LAT and LONG coordinates received from the device will appear on the marker locate display UE PWR 30 24 75N 97 47 9W 91 Step 1 Locate a marker See 4 D Single Marker Locate Step 2 Press Read SK The information from the iD marker as well as the GPS coordinates will display on the locator display This information is saved automatically in the Read Marker History See 8 4 Reviewing Marker Read Write History If the marker is a passive marker rather than iD the locator will display No iD Marker Found The GPS coordinates of the attempt to read the non iD marker are stored in the Read Marker History as serial number 0000 0000 0000 The marker details will indicate not an iD marker but will display the GPS coordinates C Sending iD Marker Data to GPS Capture Transmit Mode Mode 2 Menu 6 COM Setup SK 3 GIS Locators that have marker locating capability indicated by iD in the model number can be configured to send 3M iD Marker data directly to some GPS devices When an iD marker is located and read the information read from the iD marker with feature and attribute data is sent to the GPS device and is stamped with latitude longitude and date time data The data acquired during this logging process can be uploaded to GIS
28. old the locator directly over the top of the marker The locator should be within the following maximum writing ranges for each of the different iD Marker formats Near Surface iD Marker 6 in 15 cm maximum Ball iD Marker 12 in 30 cm maximum Full Range iD Marker 24 in 61 cm maximum Step 7 Press Start Write SK Looking for ID Markertz3 Step 8 After writing to the iD Marker is completed Looking for ID Markers i i i ID 4 808 185 558 the following screen will be displayed rine Data Done Merif uina Done UserData is not Locked Repeat Write Write Mode The following messages may appear in the writing process Message 1 If the overwrite option was 105 5582 set to No And there was data present Vritina Failed p User Data alreadu present on the target market then the following Go back to Mode screen will be displayed Retry 78 8 130 6741 6 Rev G 17 Message 2 When writing to a passive marker or the wrong frequency then the following will be displayed Message 3 This screen indicates that X Type marker option was incorrectly set to Yes or No Verify the serial number that is displayed on the marker ends with an X to select Yes for X Type else select No Looking for ID Markerts 23 Ho ID Marker Found Press Retry to try again Incompatible marker Retry Write Mode Note Once the marker data has
29. t the marker Step 6 Press Markr 2 SK Toggle to return to Dual Marker Locate F iD Marker Depth Step 1 Lower the tip of the locator to the ground over the targeted marker Step 2 Press Depth SK Looking for ID Markertsz3 ID 4 mand az4 az17 The locator will examine the marker Calculating Please Calculating please wait If the marker is a 3M iD Marker the locator will display the depth of the marker and its identification serial number ID 054 8217 Depth 51 in Press OK when done Mem Select 78 8130 6741 6 Rev 11 Step 3 To save the depth reading press Mem ID 4 000 034 0217 Depth 51 Select SK Five depth readings can be saved with p 4 1 the time date and its identification Me Slin 03718709 12 35 number Save Hem Clear Select All Save SK will place each entry in sequential order in memory M1 5 until five readings have been stored The unit will overwrite saved entries in excess of five beginning with M1 Step 4 Optional Press Clear All SK to delete all stored depth information Step 5 Press Mem Select SK to select a specific memory location to store the depth readings When the preferred location appears on the screen press Save SK The display and memory location will populate with the current information Step 6 Each memory location can be reviewed by pressing Mem Select SK
30. tors 1420 iD and 1420E iD will also search for two different types of utility markers simultaneously When used in conjunction with a hand held GPS device the ability to transmit path and marker coordinates multiplies the potential to the mapping industry This equipment provides a simple system for mapping utility information directly into CAD and GIS systems 3M is dedicated to bringing you premium equipment with outstanding reliability backed by one of the best warranties in the business and outstanding service Visit our website at Attpz www 3M com dynatel for more application notes and product information Statement of Conformity Hereby 3M Company declares that this Underground Locating Product is incompliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC www 3m com market telecom access conformity 78 8130 6741 6 Rev G 3 1 Safety Information Please read understand and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to the use of the 3M 1420 iD and 1420E iD Marker Locator Retain these instructions for future reference A Intended Use The 3M Dynatel 1420 iD and 1420E iD Electronic Marker Locators are designed and tested for use in locating 3M buried markers 3M markers are used to identify buried utilities and structures The system must be installed as specified in the 3M Electronic Marker System 1420 iD Locator Operator s Manual They have not been evalu
31. u display appears The function appears on the display above each soft key Select Menu Item or Press Locate Write Data COM gt gt Mode Templat Setup More 1 Write Mode System used to write information to iD Markers 2 Data Template Displays marker history and Resd uite Usar Trace template creation selection displays Histor u Histor ul Templat Templat a Read History 100 memory locations for 2a 2b 2c 24 Read iD Markers b Write History 100 memory locations for Written iD Markers User Templates Create and edit iD templates for iD Markers max 32 d Exit Returns to prior menu 3 COM Setup Displays second level COM EE PC Tools Supported Port setting display to configure RS232 port communication with different devices Baud 5848 a PC Locator will communicate to a Press OK to Save computer 1 Exit b NMEA Port is configured to accept coordinates from GPS device GIS Port is configured to send iD marker information or path information to GPS device and receive coordinates from GPS device d PDA Locator will send 1D marker and path information in ASCII string 4 gt gt More Advances to next menu display 78 8130 6741 6 Rev G 7 5 lt lt Back Returns to previous menu display Select Menu Item or Press Locate ae Self Setu Hel Back i Test 6 Setup Displays second and third level displays
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