3M 1420-iD, 1420E-iD User Manual

3M™ Dynatel™ Electronic Marking System Marker Locator 1420-iD

Operator’s Manual

1420-iD Marker Locator 1420E-iD Marker Locator

March 2014

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Contents

1. Safety Information ............................................................................................ 4

A. Intended Use ................................................................................................ 4

3. Quick Start ........................................................................................................ 5

A. Locator Battery Installation ......................................................................... 5

B. Cleaning the Locator Unit ............................................................................ 5

C. Service and Accessories ............................................................................... 5

D. 1420-ID Locator Keypad Denitions .......................................................... 6

3. Menu Displays .................................................................................................. 7

A. Main Menu .................................................................................................. 7

4. Locating 3M™ Electronic Markers and iD Markers .......................................... 9

A. Activating the Marker Locate Feature (– E-Model Only) ........................... 9

B. E-Model Initial Conguration (Applies only to 1420E model.) .................. 9

C. Enabling/Disabling Marker Types ............................................................. 10

D. Single Marker Locate ................................................................................ 10

E. Enabling/Disabling Frequencies ................................................................ 11

F. iD Marker Depth ......................................................................................... 11

G. Passive Electronic Marker (Non-iD) Depth .............................................. 12

5. Creating/Editing Templates for 3M™ iD Markers ........................................... 13

A. Creating New Templates ............................................................................ 13

B. Editing Templates ......................................................................................15

6. Writing iD Markers ......................................................................................... 16

A. Modifying Marker Data to be Written ....................................................... 17

7. Reading iD Markers ........................................................................................ 19

8. Reviewing Marker Read/Write History .......................................................... 19

A. Read History .............................................................................................. 19

B. Write History .............................................................................................. 20

9. GPS Compatibility Operation ......................................................................... 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 .................................................................................................... 22

11. 3M™ Dynatel™ PC Tool Kit and Locator Software Upgrades ....................... 22

12. Self Test of Locator ....................................................................................... 23

13. Locator Specications ................................................................................... 24

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Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest, most advanced Electronic Marker locating devices available today!

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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 Locators 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 http://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/

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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 evaluated 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

!Warning:

!Caution:

Indicates hazardous situation which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates hazardous situation which if not avoided, could result in 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.

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2. Quick Start

A. Locator Battery Installation

8 'AA' (LR 6) size Alkaline Batteries

1. Twist cap to open battery compartment.

2. Slide battery compartment out of handle.

! 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.

To 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.

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D. 1420-iD Locator Keypad and Display Definitions

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Access panel on bottom side of locator 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

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).

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3. Menu Displays

A. Main Menu

When the Menu [6] button is pressed, the Main Menu display appears.

The function appears on the display above each soft key.

1. Write Mode: System used to write information to iD Markers

2. Data/Template: Displays marker history and

template creation/selection displays:

a. Read History – 100 memory locations for

Read iD Markers

b. Write History – 100 memory locations for

Written iD Markers

c. 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

Port setting display to configure RS232 port communication with different devices –

a. PC – Locator will communicate to a

computer

b. NMEA – Port is configured to accept

coordinates from GPS device

c. 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 iD marker and path

information in ASCII string.

4. >>More: Advances to next menu display

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5. <<Back: Returns to previous menu display

6. Setup: Displays second and third level displays

for locator configuration

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. >>More - Advances to next menu display

e. <<Back - Returns to previous display

f. Marker Type – enable and disable marker

utility types

7. Self Test: Displays information about locator

unit and performs a self check test

8. Help: Offers the user basic on-screen

instructions

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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 in the 3M 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 (). U-model users can skip Section B.

B. Activating the Marker Locate Feature (E-Model Only)

In order to enable the 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.

! WARNING

Step 1. Download the 3M™ Dynatel™ Locator PC Tools software from www.3M.

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-

Step 5. Power the locator on.

Step 6. From the main screen, select the country in which the unit will be operating. (If

Step 7. A communication window will appear. (Baud rate 38400 / Com Port x; select

Step 8. Click OK .

Step 9. Click Initial Configuration .

Step 10. Click Download .

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Dynatel™ Locator PC Tools software. The 3M™ Dynatel™ PC

com/dynatel and install it on your computer. 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).

USB Adapter cable.

the country is not listed, select ‘All other countries’.)

PC COM Port that is connected to the locator.)

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