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Bartington MS3 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual for MS3 Magnetic Susceptibility Meter...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    8. Using a MS3 with Bartsoft 8.1. Using a USB Cable Connection 8.2. Using an RS-232 Cable Connection 8.2.1. Using MS3 with the MS2 Susceptibility/Temperature (X/T) System 9 8.2.2. Running the GeoLab Application 8.2.3. Taking AMS Winbar Measurements 9. MS3 Meter Visual Check 10.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS 1. About this Manual This manual provides the information necessary to help customers connect, and operate, the MS3 Magnetic Susceptibility Meter from Bartington Instruments. It should be read in conjunction with the product brochure DS0020 and the MS2 Sensors...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS 3. Introduction The MS3 (Figure 1) is a magnetic susceptibility meter that can be used with the MS2 range of sensors for measuring the magnetic susceptibility of many types of material, including soils, rocks, powders and liquids. Key to Figure 1 1.
  • Page 5 Connecting to a Computer Serial Port. Key to Figure 2 1. Serial port connector 2. Integrated 5V DC supply socket 3. 5V mains adapter 4. Connector to ‘computer side’ of MS3 Figure 2. RS-232 cable with integrated power socket. Page 5 of 15 OM3227/2...

  • Page 6: Software

    If using the MS3 with the Temperature/Susceptility system then GeoLabsoft (GeoLab) should be downloaded. Note: Downloading software ensures that you are always running the latest release. Note: The Operation Manual for Bartsoft or Bartsoft Mobile used with the MS3 meter are at: www.bartington.com/om-software. Page 6 of 15...

  • Page 7: Connecting The Ms3 Meter

    6. Connecting the MS3 Meter 6.1. Connecting to a Computer USB Port Connect the MS3 USB cable between the computer side of the MS3 meter and the USB host port of the computer (see Figure 1). 6.2. Connecting to a Computer Serial Port It may be necessary to connect to the serial port of the computer.

  • Page 8: Using A Ms3 With Bartsoft

    • On completion of the installation, restart the computer for the second time. • Connect the MS3 meter and wait for a few seconds for the operating system to load the device drivers.

  • Page 9: Using An Rs-232 Cable Connection

    MS3 is detected. A search can be forced by clicking on Meters -> Find Meters. If an MS3 is still not recognised, in Bartsoft click on Meters → Search Options, and make sure that the search for MS3 box is ticked.
  • Page 10 BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS Connect the MS3 meter to the power supply. Connect the MS2 port on the MS2WFP Power Supply to the computer side of the MS3 meter, using the special RS-232 cable provided with the MS3. Connect the 5V mains power supply adapter to the power inlet on the RS-232 cable.

  • Page 11: Running The Geolab Application

    Connect the 5V mains power supply adapter to the power inlet on the RS-232 cable. Caution: Ensure that the power supply is 5V rather than 12V. Using a higher voltage may result in a protective fuse being blown in the MS3, which will need replacement by Bartington Instruments.

  • Page 12: Ms3 Meter Visual Check

    BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS 9. MS3 Meter Visual Check The MS3 meter should now be operating normally, and the LED at the computer end of the body of the meter should be flashing green. If not, then follow the guide below: LED status...

  • Page 13: Taking Measurements

    MS3 Meter Visual Check. 12. Care and Maintenance Surface dirt contamination on the MS3 meter should be removed using a mild detergent solution only. 13. Storage & Transport The meter is supplied in a cushioned case which is ideal for storage and transporting the device.

  • Page 14: Notes

    BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS Notes Page 14 of 15 OM3227/2...
  • Page 15 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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