About This Manual; Symbols Glossary; Safe Use - Bartington Mag646 Operation Manual

1. About this Manual

This manual provides the information necessary to help Mag646 customers connect, install and
operate, the Mag646 magnetic field sensor.
Technical specifications of the products, including power supply requirements and analogue
output details, can be found in DS3836, while outline drawings of sensor head, electronics board
and cable can be found on the

1.1. Symbols Glossary

The following symbols used within this manual call your attention to specific types of
information:
WARNING: Indicates a situation in which serious bodily injury or death could result if the
warning is ignored.
Caution: Indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your instrument, or both,
could result if the caution is ignored.
Indicates a situation in which ESD protection should be used.
Identifies items that must be disposed of safely to prevent unnecessary damage to the
environment.
Note: A paragraph in this format provides useful supporting information on how to make
better use of your purchase.

2. Safe Use

WARNING: These products are not qualified for use in explosive atmospheres or life
support systems. Consult Bartington Instruments for advice.
WARNING: Environmental and electrical specifications should not be exceeded.
To prevent irreparable damage, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and precautions
must be used when handling the unpackaged sensor electronics board.
Note: Do not expose to strong magnetic fields while being stored as this can magnetise
the sensor and affect its offset performance.
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