4. The Magnetometer
4.1. Magnetometer Operation and Controls
See
operation manual OM0382
the front and rear panel controls.
4.2. The Probe
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Key to Figure 1
1. Enclosure lid
2. Enclosure gasket
3. Blanking plates
4. Enclosure
5. Mounting plate screws
The probe consists of a precision fluxgate magnetic field sensor mounted within a tube. A
joystick arrangement for trimming the alignment of the sensor relative to the tube is provided.
The probe is mounted on a pillar enclosed in a rugged housing, which fully protects it against
mechanical damage or potential misalignment. The probe and enclosure are individually
BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS
for a description of the Mag-01H's operation, and a description of
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Figure 1. Theodolite mounted Mag A probe assembly.
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6. Mounting plate
7. 5m cable to magnetometer
8. Enclosure mounting screws
9. Fluxgate Mag A probe
10. Probe mounting screws
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