Parker Research Corp B300 Operating Instructions

PARKER RESEARCH CORP.
The B300, B300S and B48 Contour Probes are rugged high performance instruments for Magnetic
Particle inspection to accepted Nondestructive testing standards. Certain operating procedures and
safety precautions should be observed.
INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION: Basically, the Contour Probe is an electromagnet producing a
strong magnetic field. Placement of the two poles (legs) upon ferrous metal provides a path for the
intense magnetic field to pass from one pole to the other. The part completes the flux path and
becomes highly magnetized. Models B300, B300S and B48 produce strong constant AC fields. All
Parker Contour Probes are designed with flexible legs that allow the field to be "focused" at a
precise area of inspection. The maximum leg spacing is 12 in. (304.8mm). All 300 series Contour
Probes come equipped with a 10' (3.048 m) power cord.
The B300 is for use on 115VAC 50-60 Hz, single phase grounded power source. Using an
approved GFCI is recommended.
The B300S is for use on 230VAC 50-60 Hz, single phase grounded power source. The B300S is
sold without a power cord plug. Only locally approved plugs should be used and installed by
certified personnel. Using an approved GFCI is recommended.
The B48 is for use on a 42-48 VAC 50-60 Hz, single phase grounded low voltage power source.
The B48 is sold without a power cord plug. Only locally approved plugs should be used and
installed by certified personnel. Using an approved GFCI is recommended.
FIG. 1
–OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS–
MODEL B300, B300S & B48
CONTOUR PROBES
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SPECIFICATIONS
NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST METHODS, SYSTEMS, INSTRUMENTS
BOX 1406, DUNEDIN, FLORIDA, U.S.A. 34697
PHONE: (727)796-4066
POWER
MODEL
REQUIREMENTS
115 VAC
B300
50-60 Hz
6 AMPS
230 VAC
B300S
50-60 Hz
3 AMPS
42-48 VAC
B48
50-60 Hz
6.5 AMPS
BULLETIN 215-1
SEPT 2013
FAX: 1 (727)797-3941
FIELD WEIGHT
7 lb
AC
(3.18 kg)
7 lb
AC
(3.18 kg)
7 lb
AC
(3.18 kg)