3M M-Series manual

INTRODUCTION TO GPS WITH 3M™ DYNATEL™ M-SERIES LOCATORS Track & Trace Solutions November 2007 78-8135-3403-5 Rev C[...]

Table of Contents What is GPS? ...................................................................................................... 3 How does GPS Work? ........................................................................................ 3 Mapping with GPS .......................................................................................[...]

What is GPS? The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a worldwide radi o-navigation system formed from a constellation of 24 sate llites and their ground stations. A GPS receiver uses these satellites as reference points to calculate positions accurately. How does GPS W ork? The basis of GPS is "tri angulation" from satellites . To "tr[...]

Activating GPS Modes Getting the Activation Code The GPS interface feature is availa ble for no cost. The software upgrade and activation key can be obtained from the website http://www.3m.com/dynatel . Upgrade the software in your unit using PC Tools, then input the activation code. Inputting the Activation Code 1. Press the Menu key, then Setup, [...]

The Locator supports three modes – NM EA, GIS, PDA. The mode can be set from within the Locator menu. Please refer to the secti on named “Dynatel setup”. Mode 1 Operation – NMEA mode Most GPS devices with a serial output can be configured to output the latitude and longitude data according to t he NMEA (National Marine Electronics Associati[...]

Logging is supported from different modes within the Locator. Data is logged when an iD marker is read or programm ed and when exiting the Cable / Sonde depth mode. If a non-RFID marker is a ttempted to be read, the data is also processed and saved by the GPS device. In GIS mode, whether you use the 3M ™ ArcPad ™ scripts, or Thales ™ MobileMa[...]

Therefore, if this feature is to be of the greatest value, care should be taken in the development of user data template s (Templates can be created and edited using the 3M ™ Dynatel ™ PC Tools software application), and distributed to iD marker programmers. Interface to ESRI™ ArcPad™: Many GPS devices support the Arcpad ™ application for[...]

3M™ Dynatel™ Locator Setup 1. Press the Menu key, t hen Setup, then >>More until CO M softkey is visible. 2. Press the COM key. A new screen appears. See figure below. 3. Select the GPS mode based on y our requirements and the GPS device used. GIS mode (mode 2) is preferred as it is more integrated with the GPS device. In this mode, Arcpa[...]

GPS/3M™ Dynatel™ Locator Operation Logging is supported in three operating modes of the Locator – iD marker read, iD marker program, Trace / pat h / cable locate modes. 1. Turn on 3M ™ Dynatel ™ M-series Locator. Press Locate/OK and select the marker locate mode. If the GPS unit is disconnected or has not acquired enough satellites to giv[...]

Figure 5. Trace/path marking in GIS mode The data is transmitted at 4800 baud, 8 bits, 1 – stop bit, no – parity, flow control - none. 10[...]

Inst alling and running 3M™ ArcPad™ application script s Using Trimble™ GeoXT™ and Th ales™ MobileMapper™ CE.NET ArcPad ™ is a stand-alone application that r uns on the GPS device. Many GPS devices including Trimble ™ GeoXT ™ , Thales ™ MobileMapper ™ CE.NET support ArcPad ™ . 3M ™ provides the application scripts that wou[...]

Once ActiveSync recognizes the device, Click on “Explore” button to open Explorer. For details on how to download an d install MS ActiveSync, please visit, http://www.microsoft.com/window smobile/activesync/default.mspx The Applets folder in the Arcpad ™ has to be identified first. This directory is typically in “Program Files/Arcpad” pat[...]

The COM port to communicate with the Locat or is configured in the “AUX” setting in the Arcpad ™ Tools menu. Arcpad ™ also needs to communicate with the GPS module / connector internally in the GPS device. Arcpad ™ application has a setting in the ”GPS Preferences” for selecting the COM port and the associat ed properties for th is se[...]

Next, configure the Auxiliary port. 1. Click on the Tool Box Icon drop arrow. 2. Select Options. 3. Click Right arrow until AUX tab ap pears in the bottom of the screen. 4. Click AUX. Set port COM port as shown. You will need to configure the Bluetooth ™ adapters if you are using Bluetooth ™ serial port communication in your env ironment. Sever[...]

Again, the very important part in making the GPS device to communicate with the Locator is to configure the serial ports correctly. Once all the connections are established, you can verify the connectivity as follows. Start the Job by clicking on the Locator-man Icon in Arcpad ™ application Locator-man Icon on the Toolbar 3M Application scripts f[...]

Configure the Locator. Please refer to the section “3M ™ Dynatel ™ Locator Setup” for more details. Go to the Marker Locat e mode in the Locator. Latitude and Longitude Coordinates should now appear on the Receiver Screen in Marker Locate or Cable Locate/Trace path mode in the Log template screen after the Depth screen. Now, if you read an [...]

Using Thales™ MobileMapper™ PRO The Thales ™ MobileMapper ™ can be used in Mode 1 (NMEA) and Mode 2 (GIS) operations simultaneously. Your 3M ™ Dynatel ™ M-series Locator may need a hardware upgrade to be used with the Thales ™ MobileMapper ™ in Mode 2 (GIS) operation (See 3M ™ Dynatel ™ Locator setup below). Thales™ MobileMapp[...]

Please refer to the section “3M ™ Dynatel ™ Locator setup” for details on setting up the Locator. Thales™ MobileMapper™ / Dynatel™ Hookup 1. Secure the “null” modem adapter to the 3M ™ Dynatel ™ Locator serial port connector. 2. Connect the MobileMapper ™ to the null modem adapter using the cable supplied with the MobileMapp[...]

5. Turn on the 3M ™ Dynatel ™ M-series Locator and go to the Marker locate mode. If the GPS unit is disc onnected or has not acquired enough satellites to give a position, the 3M ™ Dynatel ™ Locator will display "Insert External Device". After the GPS unit has acquired a position, the 3M ™ Dynatel ™ Locator will display the la[...]

Using an Unspecified GPS Device Most GPS devices with a serial output can be configured to output the latitude and longitude data according to t he NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) standard. These devices c an be used in the Mode 1 operation (See 3M ™ Dynatel ™ GPS Modes, Mode 1 NMEA Operation). However if the GPS dev ice supports[...]

Please refer to the section “3M ™ Dynatel ™ Locator Setup” for more details on how to setup the Locator. Connect the Trimble ™ GeoXT ™ to the 3M ™ Dynatel ™ M-series Locator using a standard DB9 cable as provided with the 3M ™ Dynatel ™ Locator. Do not use the “null” modem adapter! 1. Open the GPS Connector application on th[...]

6. Tap OK. Tap OK again. Create iD Marker Dictionary as follows: 1. Tap the SECTION LIST and SELECT DATA 2. Tap the SUB SECTION BOX and SELECT FILE MANAGER 3. Choose File Type: Dictionaries 4. Tap the Option button and choose New dictionary. 5. Create dictionary file: "Dynatel" 6. Tap OK 7. Tap the Option button and choose Edit dictionary[...]

When the marker is read: The marker data will be displayed as a long text string. The Trimble ™ unit will ask to confirm. Important Notic e 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 w ith such use. Warranty; Limited Remed y ; Limited[...]