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Bartington Magmeter-2 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual for Magmeter-2 Power Supply and Display Unit...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.1. Summary 4.2. Functional Description 4.2.1. Power 4.2.2. Signal Buffering 4.2.3. Filtering 5. Magmeter-2 Inputs, Outputs and Controls 5.1. Back Panel Connections and Controls 5.2. Front Panel Controls 5.3. Top Panel Displays 6. Installing Magmeter-2 6.1. Installing and Replacing the Internal Batteries 6.2.
  • Page 3 BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS 7.1. Environmental Precautions 7.2. Switching On and Off 8. Troubleshooting 9. Care and Maintenance 9.1. Fuses 9.2. Calibration 9.3. Cleaning 10. End of Life Disposal 10.1. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 19 Page 3 of 20...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    WARNING: These products are not qualified for use in explosive atmospheres or life support systems. Consult Bartington Instruments for advice. Caution: The Magmeter-2 is fitted with AA size NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) rechargeable batteries. Only AA size rechargeable batteries that are specified as compatible in product brochure DS2520 can be used in this product.

  • Page 5: Compatible Magnetometers

    4.2. Functional Description 4.2.1. Power The Magmeter-2 will supply power as stated in product brochure DS2520 for a range of sensors. The power is supplied from the internal, rechargeable batteries or from the plug-in power adaptor, which is also used to charge the Magmeter-2 batteries.

  • Page 6: Filtering

    5. Magmeter-2 Inputs, Outputs and Controls Note: The precise external layout of the Magmeter-2 and Magmeter-2 may differ subtly but the principles remain the same. Outline drawings for both units are available from the product page.

  • Page 7: Back Panel Connections And Controls

    BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS 5.1. Back Panel Connections and Controls X Signal Conditioned Output (BNC connector) Y Signal Conditioned Output (BNC connector) Z Signal Conditioned Output (BNC connector) The three BNC connectors carry the conditioned analogue output voltages. The conditioned outputs are the magnetometer X,Y and Z signals after they have been modified by the low/high- pass filters.

  • Page 8: Front Panel Controls

    BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS 5.2. Front Panel Controls Magnetometer Output Type Selector Switch Balanced (button out) Unbalanced (button pressed in) Caution: This switch must be set to match your magnetometer output type to ensure correct results (see Magnetometer Output Type Selection). DC/AC Coupling (High Pass Filter (HPF) Control)

  • Page 9: Top Panel Displays

    (see Magnetometer Output Type Selection). Note: Where applicable, scaling parameters are indicated by 1V on Magmeter-2, e.g. the first switch position on Magmeter-2 is 100µT/1V. 16. Backlight Note: The button must be pressed and held to enable screen illumination.

  • Page 10: Installing Magmeter-2

    BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS Caution: Prolonged use of the backlight will increase rate of battery discharge. 6. Installing Magmeter-2 6.1. Installing and Replacing the Internal Batteries To install the battery cells, or to remove discharged or defective cells, use the following procedure: Key: A –...
  • Page 11 BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS Place the Magmeter-2 on a suitable surface with the underside facing up and the two enclosure lid retaining screws nearest to you. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver of the appropriate size, fully loosen screw A to allow the edge of the lid to clear the enclosure end cap.
  • Page 12 BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS Lift the lid and place aside to gain access to the battery cell compartment. Insert each cell into the compartment in turn. Page 12 of 20 OM2448/4...

  • Page 13: Initial Charging Of The Battery Cells

    When all 5 cells are in place, locate the back edge of the lid in the enclosure. Tighten screws A and B in any order. 6.2. Initial Charging of the Battery Cells To charge the Magmeter-2 batteries, connect the mains charger and switch on the mains supply (if appropriate). The charging LED (item 8, Front Panel Controls) will begin to flash indicating that “fast charging”...

  • Page 14: Orientation

    • out of direct sunlight. 6.3.4. Proximity to Other Equipment The Magmeter-2 contains no high frequency electronics likely to cause emissions which could create interference with other equipment. The unit is unlikely to be affected by interference from other equipment in the normal operating environment.

  • Page 15: Initial Settings

    With the Power switch (item 10 above) ON (position “1”), the power LED (item 9) will be continuously lit (ON). Note: For best results, after switching on the power, leave the Magmeter-2 for 20 minutes for the internal temperature to stabilise, before performing any measurements.
  • Page 16 BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS 8. Troubleshooting The Magmeter-2 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...
  • Page 17 Balance mode set Check position of balanced/unbalanced incorrectly mode switch Defective sensor cable Check sensor cable using relevant datasheet. If found to be defective, contact Bartington service team regarding repair Sensor defective Contact Bartington service team regarding repair Magmeter-2 defective...
  • Page 18 9.1. Fuses As a safety feature the Magmeter-2 is fitted with a thermal fuse. If the Magmeter-2 overheats, which could occur as a result of the fitting of incorrect battery cells, the charging circuit will be permanently isolated. In this instance, the Magmeter-2 must be returned to Bartington Instruments for checks and repair.
  • Page 19 BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS 10. End of Life Disposal This product should not be disposed of in domestic or municipal waste. For information about disposing of this product safely, check local regulations for disposal of electrical / electronic products. 10.1. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations...
  • Page 20 The copyright of this document is the property of Bartington Instruments Ltd. Bartington® is a registered trade mark of Bartington Instruments Limited in the following countries: United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, European Union, India, Japan, Norway and the...

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