3M 7600 EMS Caution Tape Brochure

							3M Electrical Markets Division
3M™ Electronic Marking System (EMS) Caution Tape 7600 Series
3M
™ Dynatel™ Cable/Pipe/Fault/EMS Tape Locators 7000 Series
Locate Plastic
Pipe &
Conduit                     
						

							A Revolutionary Approach to Locating Plastic 
Pipes/Conduit Path
3M has over 30 years experience developing new and innovative solutions for 
locating buried assets. 3M pioneered electronic marker technology with EMS 
markers and programmable ID markers and continues to set the standard for 
innovation with its newest path marking technology.
Now, 3M has developed an effective way to locate the path of underground 
plastic pipes and conduits, eliminating the need, problems and costs associated 
with tracer wire and test stations.
3M™ EMS (Electronic Marking System) Caution Tape 7600 Series
3M
™ Dynatel™ Cable/Pipe/Fault/EMS Tape Locators 7000 Series
Introducing 3M’s Next Generation of Underground Infrastructure Asset Management
System Benefits
• Eliminates need to install  
tracer wire
•  No access points or connections 
required
•  Locate without the need of a 
transmitter
•  Unique identification for each  
utility type
•  Low installed costs
•  Tape does not provide a path  
for lightning
•  Signal path maintained even if   
the tape is cut or damaged
•  Product design life — 50 years      
						

							3M™ Electronic Marking System ( EMS) 
Caution Tape 7600 Series
3M
™ ID Ball Markers
EMS Caution Tape for Path Marking
3M™ Electronic Marking System Caution Tape uses a new EMS marker technology 
embedded into a caution tape for installation near or above the buried facility and 
helps provide continuous path location. When energized using a 3M
™ Dynatel™ 
Locator 7000 Series, the markers are activated. The markers require no batteries, 
and there is no need to hook up an external transmitter or search for access points.
The markers work independently, so even if a section of caution tape is cut or 
removed, the other markers on the tape would continue to provide accurate location.
Each version of 3M
™ EMS Caution Tape is tuned to a frequency specific to the   
path of that utility (gas, telco, or wastewater) and can be buried up to two feet (.76 m).
EMS Electronic Markers for Point Marking
3M™ EMS Caution Tape for path marking is a perfect complement to 3M’s existing 
line of EMS passive and ID markers (Near Surface, Ball and Full Range markers) 
which are used for marking points of interest, such as splices, service drops,   
valves, etc.
ID markers can be programmed to include specific information such as facility data, 
type of application, placement date and other important details.
3M™ Electronic Marker Specifications
Telephone PowerCAT VGeneral 
Purpose  WaterWastewater GasRead 
Range*
Colororangeredblack/orangepurplebluegreenyellow n/a
ID Ball Marker 1421-XR/ID 1422-XR/ID1427-XR/ID1428-XR/ID1423-XR/ID1424-XR/ID1425-XR/ID5 ft. (1.5 m)
ID Near-Surface1432-XR/ID 1433-XR/ID1437-XR/ID1438-XR/ID1434-XR/ID1435-XR/ID1436-XR/ID3 ft. (0.9 m)
ID Full-Range1250-XR/ID 1251-XR/ID N/A1248-XR/ID 1252-XR/ID1253-XR/ID1254-XR/ID8 ft. (2.4 m)
Non-ID Ball Marker XR1401-XR 1402-XR1407-XR1408-XR1403-XR 1404-XR1405-XR6 ft. (1.8 m)
Near-Surface Marker 1432 1433 N/AN/A1434 143514363 ft. (0.9 m)
Mini-Marker 1255 1256 N/AN/A1257 125812597 ft. (2.1 m)
Full-Range 1250 1251 N/AN/A1252 125312549 ft. (2.7 m)
*Read range specifies maximum distance from locator probe using 3M™ Dynatel™ Locator 7000 Series. 
Read range may vary on export models–refer to product bulletins. Some countries do not allow all marker  
operating frequencies.      
						

							3M™ EMS Caution Tape 7600 Series Specifications
Description:6 Mil PE film with 3M Markers for locating
Part Number:  7600 Series
Tape Material:  Polyethylene
Color(s):  Yellow, Orange, Green
Gauge(s): 6 Mil (+/- 10%)
Roll Width(s): 6" (0.15 m) 
Roll Length: 1,312 ft. (400 m) 
Density*:  .920 g/cc (6.0 Mil)
Tensile at Break (psi) /  
(with markers attached)*: MD 1307 (+/- 5%) 
TD 377 (+/- 5%)
Elongation (%)*: MD 7.8
TD 12.7
Tear Strength (g)*: MD 440
TD 1200
Physical Specifications:
Weight(s):  22 lbs. @ 4" wide
44 lbs. @ 6" wide
Spool size: 6" wide 19.5 in. (.5 m) dia. x 12 in. (.3 m)
Spool hole:  3.0 dia in 
Environmental Specifications:
Operating temperature  -4° F to 122° F (-20° C to 50° C)
Storage temperature  -4° F to 149° F (-20° C to 65° C)
Compatibility:
3M
™ Dynatel™ 7400 and 7500 Series Locators 
Maximum Burial Depth**: 
7600 Series Tape 2.0 ft. (.61 m) (maximum)**
* Based on average production
** Using 3M™ Dynatel™ 7000 Series Locators
3M™ Electronic Marking System ( EMS) Caution 
Tape 7600 Series
Ordering Information
Product Number  Product Description 3M ID
7605-XR-CT-GAS  EMS Tape 6", 400 m roll, English 80-6116-1196-5
7604-XR-CT-WW  EMS Tape 6", 400 m roll, English 80-6116-1198-1
7601-XR-CT-TEL EMS Tape 6", 400 m roll, English 80-6116-1195-7     
						

							3M™ Dynatel™ Cable/Pipe/Fault/EMS 
Locator 7500 Series
3M
™ Dynatel™ Cable/ Pipe/ Fault / EMS Locator 7500 Series
3M™ Dynatel™ Locators 7000 Series
Marker Tape/Locator 7420
Based on existing Dynatel technology platform, the new 7420 locator will\
 allow 
the user to locate EMS Caution Tape and existing electronic markers (balls, near-
surface, full range, etc.). In addition, the locator will read/write to\
 3M ID markers.   
It is as easy as selecting “path” marker locating for EMS Caution \
Tape or “ID/EMS” 
for point marker locating. The push of one button will provide the depth to any of 
the underground marking solutions.
Pipe/Cable/EMS Locators 7550-ID
Pipe/Cable/Fault/EMS Locators 7573-ID
3M™ Dynatel™ locators 7500 series offer a broad feature set with advanced digital 
processing and simple interfaces with precision locating capabilities. The new 
7500 series locators will allow the user to locate EMS Caution Tape and existing 
electronic markers (balls, near-surface, full range, etc.). In addition, all 7500 series 
locators will read/write to 3M ID markers. All 7500 series locators offer six active 
frequencies and transmitter output options in 3, 5 or 12 watts providing a solution   
for virtually all challenging applications encountered in the field. 
As with all 3M Dynatel Cable/Pipe Locators, the 7500 series provides accurate pipe, 
cable, or Sonde depth measurements, giving a digital readout in feet and inches, 
or centimeters (user-selectable). All 7500 series locators and fault finders are also 
compatible with select GPS/GIS field mapping instruments for real time mapping   
of electronic markers or pipe and cable facilities. Other user friendly features include 
the ability to enable or disable receiver frequencies and the ability to select audio 
sounds in the simple menu driven interface.
A Reputation of Excellence
When you choose a quality 3M™ Dynatel™ Locator, you get outstanding performance 
and reliability, along with toll-free technical phone support and a service center 
dedicated to excellence. Our service center provides calibration, repair\
, upgrades   
and modifications for safety, performance and reliability.
Product Features
•  6 active frequencies for direct 
connect
•  4 induction frequencies with 
maximum allowed output power
•  Trace view mapping display
•  Push button depth to all underground 
markers (passive and ID)
•  Receiver rechargeable battery kit
•  All frequency mode in direct connect 
(4 simultaneously)
•  Automatic impedance matching
•  Ohm meter with high voltage 
detection
•  Rugged, industrial temperature range
•  240VAC output protection
New features in the 3M
™ Dynatel™ 
7500 Series Locators include EMS 
Caution Tape Locating and EMS alert 
which allows the user to locate EMS 
Caution Tape and at the same time be 
alerted to electronic markers of the 
same utility.       
						

							Cable/Pipe Locate
Earth Return Fault Locate
3M Passive/ID & Caution Tape Marker Locate
Transmitter Output
Direct Connect Cable - large clips
Direct Connect Cable - small clips
Coupler Size
Coupler Cable
2200RB Rechargeable Battery
A-Frame/A-Frame Cable
Ground Rod
Carrying Bag
Cigarette Lighter Adapter
Stock No.US Version Locators
8066113-8923-27420EMS Marker/Tape Locator/Read/Write 
80-6300-0271-7 7550-ID/U3Pipe/Cable/EMS Lctr Util 4.5" Cplr 3W 

3W 
4.5"

80-6300-0272-5 7550-ID/U5Pipe/Cable/EMS Lctr Util 4.5" Cplr 5W 

5W 
4.5"
 
80-6300-0273-3 7550-ID/U12Pipe/Cable/EMS Lctr Util 4.5" Cplr 12W 

12W 
4.5"
 
80-6300-0274-1 7550-ID/5-NAPipe/Cable/EMS Lctr 5W (No accys) 

5W 
80-6300-0275-8 7573-ID/U3Pipe/Cable/Fault/EMS Lctr Util 4.5" Cplr 3W 

3W 
4.5"

80-6300-0276-6 7573-ID/U5Pipe/Cable/Fault/EMS Lctr Util 4.5" Cplr 5W 

5W 
4.5"

80-6300-0277-4 7573-ID/U12Pipe/Cable/Fault/EMS Lctr Util 4.5" Cplr 12W 

12W 
4.5"

80-6300-0278-2 7573-ID/C3Cable/Pipe/Fault/EMS Lctr Com 3" Cplr 3W 

3W 
3" 

80-6300-0279-0 7573-ID/C5Cable/Pipe/Fault/EMS Lctr Com 3" Cplr 5W 

5W 
3" 

80-6300-0280-8 7573-ID/C12Cable/Pipe/Fault/EMS Lctr Com 3" Cplr 12W 

12W 
3" 

80-6300-0281-6 7573-ID/5-NAPipe/Cable/Fault/EMS Lctr 5W (No accys) 

5W 
80-6300-0324-4 7550-ID/URCable/Pipe/EMS Receiver Only 

80-6300-0326-9 7573-ID/URCable/Pipe/Fault/EMS Receiver Only 

Stock No. Export Version Locators
80-6113-8924-07420-EEMS Marker/Tape Loctator/Read/Write 
80-6300-0295-6 7550E-ID/CU5Cable/Pipe/EMS Lctr Com/Util 3" Cplr 5W 

5W 

3" 
 
80-6300-0296-4 7550E-ID/CU12Cable/Pipe/EMS Lctr Com/Util 3" Cplr 12W 

12W 

3" 
 
80-6300-0297-2 7573E-ID/CU5Cable/Pipe/Fault/EMS Lctr Com/Util 3" Cplr 5W 

5W 

3" 

80-6300-0298-0 7573E-ID/CU12Cable/Pipe/Fault/EMS Lctr Com/Util 3" Cplr 12W 

12W 

3" 

80-6300-0325-1 7550E-ID/RCable/Pipe/EMS Receiver Only (Export) 

80-6300-0327-7 7573E-ID/RCable/Pipe/Fault/EMS Receiver Only (Export) 

3M™ Dynatel™ Locators and Fault finders 7500 Series Ordering Information     
						

							Optional/Replacement Accessories
Stock NumberProduct Number Product Description
80610074686 3001 Dyna-Coupler 3-Inch
80610764716 3019 Cable Locator Coupler Accessory Kit 3"
80611325830 4001 Dyna-Coupler 4.5 Inch
80611335201 4519 Locator Coupler Accessory Kit - 4.5"
80610411185 1196 6" Dyna-Coupler W/Pouch
80611312499 1196/C 6" Dyna-Coupler W/Pouch & 9011 Coupler Cable
80610598130 2876 Large Clip Direct-Connect Trnsmtr Cable for Cable/Fault Locators
80610598668 2892 Small Clip Direct-Connect Trnsmtr Cable for Cable/Fault Locators
80610074850 9012 Direct Connect, 5-Foot Transmitter Cable, Telephone
80610074843 9011 Coupler Cable
80610126833 9043 Ground Extension Cable 12'
80611330368 2200M-USB USB To RS232 Converter For 2200M/1420 Locators
80610074777 3014 Earth Contact Frame
80610074942 9026 Earth Contact Frame Cable
80611146715 2200M/7000 Soft Carrying Bag For 2200M/2500/7000 Series
80611306517 2200/7000RB Rechargeable Battery for 5W & 12W Units Non-Spillable
80630002535 7000RB Rechargeable Battery Pack for 7000 Series Rcvr
80610126841 8006 Ground Rod
80610757785 3229 ADP 33 kHz Sonde for Use w/Cable/Fault Locators      
						

							3M™ Dynatel™ EMS Marker/Tape Locator 7420/7420E Product Specifications
Physical Specifications:
Locator
Shipping BoxSize (H x W x D) IN (CM) 
30" x 6.5" x 10.5" (76 x 17 x 27)
Size (L x W x H) IN (CM)
33" x 17" x 12.5" (84 x 43 x 32) Weight (including batteries)
5 lb. (2.25 kg)
7 lb. (3.2 kg)
Environmental Specifications:
Operating temperature 
Storage temperature 
Regulatory 
Environmental Standard  -4° F to 122° F (-20° C to 50° C)
-4° F to 158° F (-20° C to 70° C)
7420 (FCC Part 15), 7420E (CE)
IP54
Compatibility:
3M EMS/ID Markers 
3M EMS 7600 Series Caution Tape All 3M markers (telephone, gas, communication, power, water, wastewater and general purpose)
All 3M path marking caution tape (telephone, gas, wastewater)
Range/Depth: 
Write Range
3M ID Markers:
Near-Surface
Ball Marker
Full-Range 6 in. (15 cm)
12 in. (30 cm)
24 in. (61 cm)
7420 Read Range  
3M ID Markers:  (Telephone, Power, Gas, Water, Wastewater, Communications (CATV), General Purpose)
1
Near-Surface
Ball Marker
Full-Range3 ft. (0.9 m)
5 ft. (1.5 m)
8 ft. (2.4 m)
7420E Read  
3M ID Markers:  (Telephone, Gas, Wastewater, Water, Communications (CATV), General Purpose)*
Near-Surface
Ball Marker
Full-Range 90 cm (36 in.)
1.5 m (60 in.)
2.4 m (94 in.)
* Some countries do not allow all marker operating frequencies. Refer to the Operator's Manual for more information.
Detection Depth 3M Passive Markers (no ID): 
Near-Surface
Ball Marker
Mid-Range
Full-Range3 ft. (0.9 m)
6 ft. (1.8 m)
7 ft. (2.1 m)
9 ft. (2.75 m)
Maximum Burial Depth
7600 Series Caution Tape
Depth measurement accuracy 2.0 ft. (.61 m)
+/- (10% + 5 cm) or +/- (10% + 2 in.) up to specified depth of mar\
ker or caution tape 
 
(Depth accuracy susceptible to high ambient noise conditions) 
ID Marker Memory Storage:
Memory storage with date/time stamp
Written marker records
User defined ID templates
Marker depth memory storage  Read marker records 100
 
100  
32  
Five with date/time stamp
Electrical Specifications:
Power 
Battery life: 
Charging time
Display 
Speaker 
Headphone jack 
Serial port  Rechargeable battery pack (12V2R4A)
2 
8 hours typical3
2.5 hours, with 90~240V AC adapter
Large graphic high-contrast LCD with backlight
0.25 W
Standard mini phone jack
Standard RS232 serial with DB9 connector(RS232 to USB adapter cable included)
Notes:1Some countries do not allow all marker operating frequencies. Refer to configuration section for 7420E instruction manual (Section 4A). 2 It’s recommended to use the rechargeable battery pack. However, a battery holder is provided for using 8-AA size Alkaline batteries for backup,   
which would have reduced battery life. 
3The battery life is measured for the 12V2R4 rechargeable battery pack at 73°F/23°C, with 10% usage of the backlight and audio volume at medium level.  
						

							3M™ Dynatel™ Pipe/Cable/Fault/EMS Locator 7500 Series Product Specifications
Physical Specifications:
Locator
Shipping BoxSize (H x W x D) IN (CM)
30” x 6.5” x 10.5” (76 x 17 x 27)
Size (L x W x H) IN (CM)
33” x 17” x 12.5” (84 x 43 x 32)Weight (including
batteries)
6.4 lb. (2.90 kg)
7 lb. (3.2 kg)
Environmental Specifications:
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Regulatory
Environmental Standard-4° F to 122° F (-20° C to 50° C)
-4° F to 158° F (-20° C to 70° C)
7550 (FCC Part 15), 7550E (CE)
7573 (FCC Part 15), 7573E (CE)
IP54
7500 Series Receiver Specifications
Power
Battery Life
Charging Time
Display
Speaker
Headphone jack
Serial Port Rechargeable Li Ion battery pack (12V2R4A)1
8 hours typical2
2.5 hours typical, with 90~240V AC adapter
Large graphic high-contrast LCD with backlight
0.25W
Standard mini phone jack
Standard RS232 serial with DB9 connector
(RS232 to USB adapter cable included)
Display LCD
Gain ControlManual and Automatic
Weight w/batteries 5.0 - 6.4 lbs. (2.3 - 2.9 kg) (model dependent)
Cable/Pipe Depth Accuracy ±2% ± 3 in. (7.6 cm) for 0–60 in. (1.5 m)
±6% ± 3 in. (7.6 cm) for 60–120 in. (1.5–3.0 m)
±10% ± 3 in. (7.6 cm) for 120–180 in. (3.0 m–4.5 m)
Cable/Pipe Depth Range 0–360 in. (0–914 cm)
Locate Modes:
Trace View
Directional Peak
Directional Null
Special Peak
Induction Peak
Frequency Response:
Active 7550/7573 577 Hz
1 kHz
8 kHz
33 kHz
82 kHz
200 kHz
Active 7550E/7573E International 577 Hz
1 kHz
8 kHz
33 kHz
82 kHz
133 kHz
Passive 31.5 kHz (CATV)
15 – 30 kHz (LF)
Power 50 Hz, 5th and 9th harmonic of 50 Hz
60 Hz, 5th and 9th harmonic of 60 Hz
(100 / 120 Hz) rectified power
Auxiliary 512 Hz
560 Hz
640 Hz
User Defined Frequencies Four 
						

							Marker Compatibility:
3M
™ EMS/ID Markers
3M™ EMS 7600 Series Caution Tape All 3M markers (telephone, gas, communication, power, water, wastewater and general purpose) All 3M 
path marking caution tape (telephone, gas, water, waste water)
Write Range
3M
™ ID Markers: (Telephone,Power*, Gas, Water, Wastewater, Communications (CATV), General Purpose)
Near-Surface
Ball Marker
Full-Range 6 in (15 cm)
12 in (30 cm)
24 in (61 cm)
* The Power frequency is not supported for 7550E /7573E in write mode.
7550/7573 Read Range 
 
3M™ ID Markers: (Telephone, Power, Gas, Water, Wastewater, Communications (CATV), General Purpose)*
Near-Surface
Ball Marker
Full-Range 3 ft (0.9 m)
5 ft (1.5 m)
8 ft (2.4 m)
7550E/7573E Read Range   
3M
™ ID Markers: (Telephone, Water, Gas, Wastewater, Communications (CATV), General Purpose)*
Near-Surface
Ball Marker
Full-Range 90 cm (36 in)
1.5 m (60 in)
2.4 m ( 96 in)
* Some countries do not allow all marker operating frequencies. Refer to Configuration Section for 7550E/7573E (Section 4A).
Detection Depth for Passive Markers (no ID):
Near-Surface
Ball Marker
Mid-Range
Full-Range3 ft (0.9 m)
6 ft. (1.8 m)
7 ft. (2.1 m)
9 ft. (2.75 m)
Maximum* Burial Depth
7600 Series CT-3 Tape
Depth measurement accuracy 2.0 ft. (.61 m)
+/- (10% + 5 cm) or +/- (10% + 2 in) up to specified depth of mark\
er or caution tape (Depth accuracy 
susceptible to high ambient noise conditions) Maximum Burial depth 2.5 \
ft (.7 m)
ID Marker Memory Storage:
Memory storage with date/time stamp
Written marker records
User defined ID templates
Marker depth memory storage Read marker records 100
100
32
Five with date/time stamp
Notes:
1.  It’s recommended to use the rechargeable battery pack. However, a battery holder is provided for using 8-A A size Alkaline batteries for backup, which would have 
reduced battery life.
2.  The battery life is specified for the 12V2R4 rechargeable battery pack at 73°F / 23°C, with 10 % usage of the backlight and audio volume at medium level.
7500 Series U Version 12-Watt Transmitter Specifications
Item Specification
Trace Mode  577 Hz
1 kHz
8 kHz
33 kHz
82 kHz
200 kHz
Fault Mode   
(7573 models only) 10/20 Hz -Fault signal 
577 Hz / 33 kHz -Trace signal.
Tone Mode   
(7573 models only) 577 Hz and 200 kHz pulsing at 8 Hz
Induction Mode  8 kHz 
33 kHz
82 kHz
200 kHz
Output Power 
(in Direct Connect mode) Normal setting: 0.5 W
High setting: 3 W @ 577 Hz, 1 kHz, 8 kHz, 33 kHz; 1 W @ 82 kHz, 200 kHz
Maximum setting: 12 W @ 577 Hz, 1 kHz, 8 kHz; 10 W @ 33 kHz; 1 W @ 82 kHz, 200 kHz 
Output Voltage (Maximum) 70 Vrms