3MTS: Operation Manual General Information The operational safety and functioning of the device can only be guaranteed if both the general safety and accident prevention regulations given by legislator, as well as the safety instructions provided in this Operation Manual are fully considered. We assume no liability for damages caused by the improper use or incorrect device operation.
3MTS: Operation Manual 1 Safety Precautions Awareness of Operation Manual Any commissioning and handling on the device requires the exact awareness of and compliance to these operating instructions. The device is intended for use according to the described application notes only. In this manual, particularly important comments are highlighted as follows: WARNING ! This is a warning that points to risks and dangers.
3MTS: Operation Manual Warnings Risk of injury from electric strike! Before cleaning, the device must be disconnected from the supply voltage by removing the USB cable from the USB port of the personal computer or tablet. Do not modify, bend, mechanically stress, pull, heat, or expose the USB cable to heat or cold sources.
3MTS: Operation Manual 2 Application Notes The 3MTS can be commissioned by the customer according to the operating instructions. In case of problems the manufacturer has to be immediately contacted. 2.1.1 Installation Site Proper installation site. The device is to be kept and used for measurement in a dry (humidity <60%, no direct or indirect water effect), dust-free and low-vibration environments.
The 3MTS Teslameter has two versions: Version 1 (3MTS-1): Carbon-fiber probe holder for extreme robustness and flexibility; Version 2 (3MTS-2-Xm): Probe connected by a thin cable (cable lengths: 1 m, 2 m, 5 m). ...
3MTS: Operation Manual 3.1.1 3MTS-1 The 3MTS-1 utilises a fully integrated three-axis Hall probe, which is integrated into a specially developed carbon fiber holder to ensure the mechanical protection of the probe (see Figure 2 and Figure 3). The probe holder is 5 mm wide and only 1 mm thick to allow a measurement of the magnetic field in narrow air gaps.
3MTS: Operation Manual 3.1.2 3MTS-2-X m The 3MTS-2-X m utilises a fully integrated three-axis Hall probe, which is connected to the electronic module through a thin cable (see Figure 4). The thin CaH cable can be provided in three different lengths: 1 m, 2 m and 5 m.
3MTS: Operation Manual 3.2 Magnetic and Electrical Specification Unless otherwise noted, the specifications summarized in the table below apply for all three measurement channels Bx, By, and Bz at the room temperature (23°C) and after a 15 minutes device warm-up time.
Figure 5: Setup-Language selection 1. Open the setup file of the 3MTS software and select the desired language. Figure 6: Select additional tasks 2. Now you can select whether you want to create a start menu entry or a desktop shortcut, then confirm it with "Next“...
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3MTS: Operation Manual Figure 7: Ready to install 3. Now confirm the installation process by pressing the "Install" button. Figure 8: Installation progress 4. Here you can see the installation progress. 3MTS_OPMANUAL_EN_20180212_V.3.1.DOCX...
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3MTS: Operation Manual Figure 9: Create start menu and desktop link 5. Check “Install Driver?” to automatically install necessary drivers. Uncheck “Start application?” if you do not want to start the software at this time. Click “Finish” to complete installation.
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3MTS: Operation Manual Figure 11: Windows security 7. If the following window pops up, click “Install this driver software anyway” to confirm driver installation. 3MTS_OPMANUAL_EN_20180212_V.3.1.DOCX...
3MTS: Operation Manual 4.2 Start the Application Program 3MTS Open the installation folder and start the application 3MTS.exe (Figure 12). Figure 12: Start of the Application Program 3MTS 3MTS_OPMANUAL_EN_20180212_V.3.1.DOCX...
1. Menu bar 2. Measured values display 3. Measured values configuration 4. Values / Plots / Graphics 5. Status bar Figure 13: 3MTS main application window - Values 4.3.1 Menu bar Button Description Detailed description Initialization The probe can be initialized and de- initialized using the button.
This is done via the "Offset" button in the menu bar. In this case, the current measured value (2) becomes the offset value (4) and the measured value is set to zero (5) Figure 14: 3MTS Software – Values 3MTS_OPMANUAL_EN_20180212_V.3.1.DOCX...
(2). With the "Graphics" button, magnetic field orientation can be shown (Figure 17). Figure 15: Main application window of the 3MTS software – Plots Figure 16: Plots window – Assigning a color to the plot...
3MTS: Operation Manual Figure 17: Main application window of the 3MTS software – Graphics 4.3.4 Measurement Configuration - Values Display Description Detailed Description Average The calculation method of the mean value can be selected and the number of samples can be set.
3MTS: Operation Manual 4.3.5 Status bar Display Description Detailed Description Status Status messages Number of Provides the number of probes probes connected Number of probe Number of magnetic field probe channels (axes) channels/axis. The three probe channels correspond to Bx, By and Bz in three directions X, Y and Z.
Alarms System beep The beep sound can be switched on or off for the acoustic signaling of an alarm. Interval Defines the time when a beep is switched on and off. Figure 18: 3MTS Software – Setup 3MTS_OPMANUAL_EN_20180212_V.3.1.DOCX...
3MTS: Operation Manual 4.5 Change the Language With this option, the user can select and confirm the language pack English or German by using the drop-down menu (see Figure 19). Figure 19: 3MTS Software – Change the Language 3MTS_OPMANUAL_EN_20180212_V.3.1.DOCX...
(see Figure 22), which indicates an active recording. By pressing the "Save" symbol again, the data recording can be stopped (see Figure 23). Figure 20: 3MTS Software – Save Measurement Figure 21: 3MTS Software – Change saving path 3MTS_OPMANUAL_EN_20180212_V.3.1.DOCX...
These fields must be selected accordingly and then press “Save” to save the image. Figure 24: 3MTS Software – Save Plot Figure 25: 3MTS Software - Select the folder for storing plots 3MTS_OPMANUAL_EN_20180212_V.3.1.DOCX...
In the menu bar, the "Information" option displays all relevant information about the software and system version. Figure 26: 3MTS Software - „Information“ Window 4.9 Close Application The Application can be closed in the menu bar via the "Close" button. Figure 27: 3MTS Software – Close the Application 3MTS_OPMANUAL_EN_20180212_V.3.1.DOCX...
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