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This two day training class is open to all 3M personnel, rep firms, distributors and customers. There is no charge for attendance at the class, but participants are responsible for their own travel expenses.

Dates:

  • Dec 8 & 9, 2009
  • March 10 & 11, 2010
  • June 16 & 17, 2010
  • September 15 & 16, 2010
  • December 8 & 9, 2010

Location:

3M Austin Plant, 11705 Research Blvd., Austin, TX 78759

View directions and area hotels

Agenda:

Day 1 – Instructor: Willie Janero
8:30am – 5:00pm
  • Classroom and Field Training – 3M Austin Training Facility (Bldg. 1) – Research Blvd
    • Basic Theory – Understanding the concept of a good locate
    • Dynatel 2250M/2273M/2220M Transmitter set-up / hook ups / functions
    • Direct Connect, Dyna-Coupler and Induction Methods
    • Dynatel 2250M/2273M/2220M Receiver set-up / functions
    • Hands-on field locating using Direct Connect, Dyna-Coupler and Induction Methods
    • Basic Theory - Sheath Faults / Earth Return Faults
    • Hands-on Fault Locating
    • Sonde (Active Duct Probe) Locating
Day 2 – Instructor: Willie Janero
8:30am – 3:30pm
  • Classroom and Field Training - 3M Austin Training Facility (Bldg. 1) – Research Blvd
    • Basic Theory & Operation - Electronic Markers; iD Markers and Passive Markers
    • Dynatel 1420-iD Marker Locator set-up / functions
    • iD Marker Templates – PC Tools installation and use
    • iD Markers and GPS integration
    • GPS and GIS Overview
    • www.3M.com/dynatel website review - Available locating and product help on the website
    • Additional questions, or help, as time permits

Class size is limited to 8 - 10 participants. Please contact Willie Janero to register for the training class, 512-984-7341).
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