About This Manual; Symbols Glossary; Safe Use; Introduction To The Mag690 - Bartington Mag690 Operation Manual

1. About this Manual

This manual describes the installation, operation and maintenance of the Mag690 Magnetic Field
Sensor. It should be read in conjunction with product brochure
which can be found on the product page on the Bartington Instruments website at
bartington.com.
Note that failure to follow the instructions in this manual may invalidate your product's warranty.
If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact Bartington Instruments.

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.
This symbol identifies items that must be disposed of safely to prevent unnecessary
damage to the environment.
Note: A note provides useful supporting information and sometimes suggests 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.
Caution: To prevent irreparable damage, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and
precautions must be used when handling the unpackaged sensor electronics board.

3. Introduction to the Mag690

The Mag690 is a magnetometer consisting of a cluster of three feedback stabilised fluxgate
sensors arranged along X, Y and Z axes. Each axis provides a highly linear magnetic response
with low hysteresis and low cross talk between axes.
It is a cost effective sensor suitable for many general purpose applications. Fully encapsulated
construction ensures that the Mag690 can be used in the field as well as in a laboratory
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