Introduction - Bartington MS2 Operation Manual

BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS

3. Introduction

The MS2 Magnetic Susceptibility System comprises a variety of sensors together with a field
portable measuring instrument, either the MS2 meter or the MS3 meter.
The MS3 meter is a more compact instrument than the MS2 meter, of higher range and lower
noise, with a primarily USB interface for use in conjunction with a Windows computer or PDA. It
can be used with all of the MS2 sensors in place of the MS2 meter. As it is the subject of its own
operation manual (OM3227), available from the product page, it will not be discussed further
here.
The range of equipment described in this manual in addition to the MS2 Meter is as follows:
• MS2B dual frequency sensor
• MS2C core scanning sensor
• MS2E high resolution surface scanning sensor
• MS2 handle for use with probes type MS2D and MS2F
• MS2D probe
• MS2F probe
• MS2G single frequency sensor
• MS2H down-hole probe
• MS2K high stability surface scanning sensor
• MS2W water jacketed sensor
• MS2WF furnace sensor
• MS2WFP power supply/temperature controller
All sensors are described in the product brochure.
Each MS2 sensor is designed for a specific application and sample type, and is connected to
the MS2 meter via a simple TNC-TNC coaxial cable that is supplied with the order. The meter
displays the magnetic susceptibility value of materials when these are brought within the
influence of the sensor.
An RS-232 serial interface allows the instrument to operate in conjunction with custom software,
Multisus or Bartsoft, running on a portable data logger or PC. Interfacing commands are
provided should there be requirement for an alternate interface.
The MS2 meter is powered by internal rechargeable batteries.
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