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IntroductionIn order to protect services (cables, pipes, ducting & drains), and those engaged in carrying out work on or adjacent to these

services, BAA have specified a requirement for all project and maintenance teams to

mark all untraceable services with 3M EMS RFID markers at 6m intervals, T junctions

and changes of direction.

Section 7, HSE Procedures: Protection for Underground Services HSSE-SAF-MET-003 (P1)


Which Markers to Use?

AGL

Gas

Storm

Fuel

Power

Potable Water

Foul

BAA Utility

3rd Party comms

Fire Water

Airport comms

Grey Water

Mechanical

Manholes

3M RFID Ball Marker

1425-XR/iD (Gas)

1422-XR/iD (Power)

1427-XR/iD (CATV)

1423-XR/iD (Water)

1424-XR/iD (Wastewater)

1428-XR/iD (Gen Purpose)

1421-XR/iD (Telephone)

3M RFID Full Range Marker

1254-XR/iD (Gas)

1251-XR/iD (Power)

Not available in CATV

1252-XR/iD (Water)

1253-XR/iD (Wastewater)

1248-XR/iD (Gen Purpose)

1250-XR/iD (Telephone)

X


Marker Types• 3M RFID Ball Marker

– Read range up to 1.2m.(except power marker which is 1.0m)

– Writeable at ranges up to 0.3m.– Size: 104mm diameter sphere.– Weight 350g.– Shell: high-density polyethylene.– Liquid content: 20-30% propylene glycol, 70-80%

water

• 3M RFID Full Range Marker– Read range up to 2.0m.

(except power marker which is 1.8m)– Writeable at ranges up to 0.6m.– Diameter: 380mm.– Thickness: 17mm.– Weight: 450g.– Shell: high-density polyethylene.– Acts as a dig shield when installed above assets.


Ball Marker Burial Instructions

1. Either: Programme marker before complete burial, or restrict marker depth to 300mm. When programming markers, DO NOT “LOCK DATA”. Only BAA personnel may do this.

2. Decide whether or not to tie markers to the asset being marked.3. Ensure the nearest marker of the same colour is farther away (horizontally) than depth of both

markers.4. Remove ID number tag (barcode) from marker and attach to relevant documentation if desired.5. If desired, tie marker to asset using cable tie or other method through one or both tie-down tabs.6. If the asset being marked is metallic, ball marker should be separated by at least 10cm of firm

sand or soil.7. After the marker has been placed, it should be covered with at least 15cm of firmly packed sand

or soil. Do not use stones or any sharp objects.8. Backfill the hole, subject to the maximum depth specified in the diagram.


Full Range Marker Burial Instructions

1. Either: Programme the marker before complete burial or restrict marker depth of cover to 400mm. When programming markers, DO NOT “LOCK DATA”. Only BAA personnel may do this.

2. Ensure that nearest marker of the same colour is farther away (horizontally) than depth of both markers.

3. Remove ID number tag (barcode) from marker and attach to relevant documentation if desired.

4. If the asset being marked is metallic, full range marker should at least 15cm away from or above it.

5. After the marker has been placed, ensure it is completely flat, such that during backfill there will be no greater than 2m depth of cover.

6. Cover the marker with at least 10cm of firmly packed sand or soil.7. Backfill the hole.


Setting up a new 3M locator for the first timeStep by Step instructions

1420E-iD2250M-iD2273M-iD2573M-iD


1420E-ID Marker Locator – Part no. 80611146467

Standalone Marker LocatorLocate all Passive MarkersMarker Read/Write CapabilityLight weightMarker Depth CalculationUpgradeable Software Help menuGPS Interface


2250M/2273M-ID Locator

2250M-iD : Cable and Marker Locator2273M-iD : Cable, Fault & Marker Locator4 Active Frequencies for Cable Tracing12 Watt Transmitters availableLarge High Resolution Display6 Antenna DesignHigh SensitivityCable and Marker Depth CalculationUpgradeable Software Help menuGPS Interface


2550M/2573M-iD Locator


2550M-iD : Cable and Marker Locator2573M-iD : Cable, Fault & Marker LocatorIn addition to 2250M/2275M-iD these locators offer:1. 5 locating modes:

New Trace View,Directional Peak, Directional Null, Single Peak, Induction Peak

2. 6 Active Frequencies for Cable TracingThe highest specification locators manufactured by 3M


Download Software – PC Tools• Enables preparation of data templates for writing to RFID

markers• Latest software available FOC at

www.3m.com/dynatel• Note: There is a special locator language for BAA

Download the executable file and run it. Follow the instructions on the screen. The default location for the software is: C:\Program Files\3M\Dynatel Locator PC Tools. New installs automatically remove old versions of PC Tools


PC Tools Main ScreenLocators are shipped with both a serial cable and USB adapter with the required drivers. Use the desired method to connect locator and PC. Close any programs that may be using the COM ports. Select the country in which the unit will be operating. Warning: It is unlawful to operate this unit when configured for any other country than the one in which it is used. The default comport connection is COM1. USB connection may be through another COM port. Ensure the locator is switched on.


Upgrading Locator Software• Each time a new version of PC tools is

downloaded, the corresponding software on your locators should be upgraded also. Click the “Upgrade Software” button from the main screen. Select the right COM port and baud rate 38400. Then click “Download”. The download will take a few minutes; do not disconnect locator during this time.

• If you are unable to connect to the locator, try the following:

1. Ensure the correct COM port is selected on the PC

2. Press the menu key on the locator, then COM setup and check the PC option is selected.

• Every time the software is upgraded, the initial configuration must be run again. Check the right country is selected in the main screen and click “Initial Configuration”, then click the “Download” button.


Alternate BAA Language• A BAA specific display language is

available to account for the utility groupings shown above. Click the “Language Configuration” button in the main screen, select “BAAEng”from the dropdown menu and click “Download”.

• Other configuration options are available: click “Configure Receiver” on the main screen. Select the locator you want to configure (typically this would be 1420E-iD) Select the units and date format you prefer. Clicking on the “Marker types” tab will show the Utility menu shown. Ensure all seven of the frequencies are checked. Save the configuration and click “Send config”.


Changing Settings for Language & Time and Date

• First, to access the locator setup, press the “Menu” key on the locator, then “More”, then “Setup”.

• Here you should change the “Eng Lang” to the “BAAEng” BAA locator language and benefit from the utility groupings shown earlier.

• The correct time and date cannot be set from PC Tools; press the “Clock” key in the setup menu.

• Use the arrow keys to cycle between days, months, years, hours and minutes. Use plus and minus keys to change the values shown.

• If you attempt to cycle around off the edge of the screen, you can change the date format between DD/MM/YY and MM/DD/YY

• When the correct date and time have been set, press the “Locate/OK” key to confirm.


BAA Marker Data Format• From the main screen, select GPS/iD

Marker Utility. Click the “iD Marker Template” button.

• You will see a table which shows data that can be written to a marker. The data fields that have been specified by BAA are:

1. Utility from the groupings2. Depth relative to OS datum3. Size e.g. diameter4. Material of marked asset5. Descrptn of marked asset

• All the labels can be picked from the dropdown menu. Most of the descriptions for fields 1, 4 and 5 should be available from dropdown menus

• If not, free text can be entered; this must be used for Depth & Size.

• At all times, the remaining data capacity is shown just below the data table.


Downloading Templates to Locator• Save as many templates as

you wish. Click the “Download Template(s)” button.

• You should be able to see a list of all the templates that are currently stored in your locator.

• You can remove templates from this list or add other templates from your PC on the left hand side by clicking the double arrow button in the middle.

• When you have all the templates you need (you can store up to 32) click “Download selected files to Locator”


Favourites User ListsNot mandatory but improves productivity

• You can restrict the options available on the “labels”dropdown menu. For each selected label, you can restrict the corresponding “descriptions” dropdown menu, as show for “Materials”

• This is especially useful on-site where scrolling through a long list with a locator can be time consuming.

• Save your favourite user list and click “Send to Receiver” to download it (only one may be held on a locator at a time)


Writing Data• On your locator, press the Menu key, then Write

Mode.• Select the template you want to write, then press

“View/Edit”• You can scroll down to check all the template’s

data. Press Write Marker when satisfied.• Press the marker key to cycle through the different

marker types. When you have selected the right one, press the Start Write key.

• You will be asked if you want to lock the data. If you press Yes, you will not be able to change the data later. If the marker already contains data, you will be prompted to overwrite the existing data.

• Warning: you should be aware of the marker’s write range. In most cases, you cannot write to a ma


Modifying Templates On-site• In write mode, you can also modify existing

templates.• You can also select the Last Written/Read

template.• Use the arrow keys to select the description you

want tochange and press Modify• If a user list is loaded into the locator and includes

the selected label, it is used automatically. Otherwise, you can select “UserEdit” to enter free text.

• When you’ve finished modifying a template, you can write it to a marker in the usual way.

• If you wish to change labels as well as descriptions, you need to select Menu, then Data/Template


Audit Trail• From the GPS/iD

Marker Utility menu, click on the “XferRead/Written Mkr data”tab, then click the “Get Programmed Marker Data From Receiver”button.

• Click the “Copy Marker Data to File” button. You can create a new file or append to an existing file. You can add comments to individual markers.

• Click the “Export” button to convert the file to .csv, a format which can be read by a spreadsheet application.

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