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6.2. Electromagnetic Compatibility
Note: The Mag646 sensors are not shielded for immunity from, or emission of,
electromagnetic fields.
Note: The Mag646 sensors are intended for integration into other systems. Ensure these
meet the appropriate level of shielding.
7. Troubleshooting
The sensor is unlikely to suffer any defects in normal use: no internal components are
serviceable. The most likely causes of failure, and their solutions, are detailed in the following
table.
In the event of any apparent malfunction beyond those described in the table below, please email
service@bartington.com, or telephone the Bartington Instruments service team on +44 (0)1993
706565.
Problem
There is no
Sensor head not
analogue
connected
output present
Power supply
in Z
not connected or
not sufficient to
power the sensor
Broken coil
Component
damage
There is an
Faulty
abnormal
component
current draw
on the sensor
BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS
Cause
Ensure that the sensor head and electronics are
connected as per
Check that the power supply meets the requirement
provided in
"Connection to Power Supply/Acquisition
If the axis is not responding, the fluxgate coil could be
damaged. Please return the unit to us for assessment.
If the axis is not responding, one component could be
damaged. Please return the unit to us for assessment.
A faulty component can lead to an abnormal current
draw before it fails. Please return the unit to us for
assessment.
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Solution
"Cable
Recommendations".
DS3836
and that the connection is as per
Unit".
OM3836/2
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