3M™ Dynatel™ 2200M-iD Locator Series and GIS

A Smarter Marking System

Introducing a technology that delivers more information, faster and more accurately than ever before. 3M Dynatel 2200M-iD Series Locators are designed with all of the functionality of previous Dynatel models, and with the enhanced capability to read and write programmed information into the new 3M EMS 1400 Series iD Ball 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 transmitted back to your PC for enhanced resource management.

The 2200M-iD Series Locators will detect properly installed passive markers from commonly used manufacturers. With the new 2200M-iD Series, you can now locate markers on two different frequencies simultaneously and path trace at the same time. This positive identification helps avoid the expense and danger of digging in the wrong place or interupting the wrong service.

GPS Interface

The 2200M-iD Series Locators are able to provide a single touch capture of smart-marker information to complement any GIS system. The use of a serial interface to capture the information stored in the 1420XR/iD marker and record it on the host GPS allows for the accurate mapping and recovery of underground plant.

Two modes of operation are available; the first is where the GPS data is uploaded from the GPS to the locator and this GPS data is combined with the marker record which is stored on the receiver. A second mode is where the GPS data is uploaded to the locator AND the marker data is transferred to the GPS/GIS mapping device. An icon is placed on the map that is resident in the GPS/GIS mapping device and the marker data is stored in a GIS standard format that can be accessed by clicking on the icon.The GPS receiver can export this map file in a format compatible with all CAD/GIS systems for direct, paperless update of existing plant facility maps with the newly recorded ID marker position and GIS feature attribute data of the ID marker.

Differential GPS or Post Processing techniques will allow for accurate positional data, and when the GIS attribute data is combined with marker specific information such as facility data, hazard levels, type of application, placement date, location and other important details, the costs of mapping and locating of the plant is kept to a minimum.

For more information or to arrange for a demonstration email DynatelNZ@mmm.com

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