3M Locating Products
The 3M™ Dynatel™ Family provides leading products for accurate marking and locating of critical buried network features.
Included are sophisticated systems that allow programming of identifying features into intelligent markers using RFID technology,
and interfaces with GPS/GIS systems for accurate mapping.
We are an authorized 3M representative, and can answer any questions you may have. Read below for more product descriptions.
3M™ Electronic Marker System (EMS) Ball Markers
The 3M™ Ball Marker makes the job of precisely locating underground facilities easier. Other buried markers can be disturbed
by backfill dirt or installed improperly so they don’t stay positioned correctly. The 3M ball marker’s unique self-leveling
design ensures the marker is always in an accurate, horizontal position regardless of how it is placed into the ground.
The addition of the new 3M-iD markers provides additional functionality by enabling facility data to be stored in the marker
to ensure positive identification of facilities. The pre-programmed unique serial number integrates with back office mapping
and GIS systems when used for mapping new and legacy assets and points of special interest for construction and maintenance
applications.
The ball marker is buried over key facilities during construction or maintenance. Later, the marker is easily and accurately
located using a 3M™ Dynatel™ Locator. The locator transmits a signal to the buried marker. The marker returns the signal
to the locator, indicating the marker’s exact position. The compact electronic locator gives both a visual reading and an
audible tone.
Programmable to include customer-specific information such as facility data, application, material type and size or placement
date, etc; 3M markers help accelerate identification and avoid costly mistakes.
The 3М(TM) electronic marker system is intended to make the job of precisely locating underground facilities easier and
faster. The basic component of the system is a durable electronic marker buried above key underground elements in the process
of their construction or maintenance.
The marker consists of a sealed shell containing a passive antenna – a low-frequency resonance circuit tuned to a certain
frequency.
Depending on the resonant frequency and the color, the markers are used to mark a wide range of underground facilities,
such as telecommunication lines, power supply networks, cable television networks, water supply pipelines, wastewater networks,
oil and gas pipelines, and so on.
Downloadable pdf documentation about 3M marker balls.
Guide Lines for Power Facilities
Guide Lines for Water Facilities
Recommendations for marking Communication
Facilities
Guide Lines for marking Gas Facilities
3M™ Dynatel™ 12-watt Transmitter 2200M Series
A newer, higher powered transmitter is the latest addition to the 3M Dynatel products family. This portable 12-watt output
transmitter is compatible with existing M-series receivers and provides the maximum allowed induction power. The 12-watt
transmitter can be powered by six C-size alkaline batteries, the rechargeable battery pack, or 12V external power supply.
A Reputation of Excellence
When you choose a quality 3M™ Dynatel™ Locator, you get outstanding performance and reliability, along with 24/7 technical
support and a service center dedicated to excellence. Our service center provides calibration, repair, upgrades and modifications
for safety, performance and reliability
Downloadable pdf documentation about Dynatel 2200.
Product Brochure
TriGlobal Technologies
Utility Sales Associates is pleased to be an authorized Business Partner of TriGlobal Technologies. TriGlobal offers Trimble
GPS mapping solutions and software integration for the 3M RFID Markers and Locators.
Visit their website:
www.triglobal.net
The Trimble® GeoExplorer® 6000 series is a range of rugged handheld computers with an integrated high-accuracy
GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver. For more information, download their FAQ.
Trimble GeoExplorer 600 Series FAQ (pdf)