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OM3836/2

The 
amplitude of 
the Earth’s 
field is 
abnormal

Erroneous 
scaling factor

If the scaling factor applied to convert volts into field 
amplitude is erroneous, the field reading will appear 
either systematically high or low depending on the 
error on the scaling factor. Please check the conversion 
rate used in the acquisition software if applicable.

The noise on 
the output 
is much 
higher than 
the specified 
noise at low 
frequency

Ambient 
environment is 
noisy

A noisy environment will be picked up by the sensor. 
Noise tests should be carried out in a shielded 
environment.

Sensor 
breakthrough 
not filtered 
properly

The sensor has a high frequency noise component 
referred to as breakthrough in the datasheet. This 
signal at the excitation frequency of the sensor, 
if unfiltered can be aliased creating apparent low 
frequency noise. Check that a suitable low pass filter 
is used or that the signal is sampled at a suitable 
frequency (at least twice the breakthrough frequency).

8. Care and Maintenance

Surface dirt contamination on the Mag646 probe should be removed using a mild detergent 
solution only. Electronics should be cleaned with an antistatic cloth only.

 

ESD protection 

should be used when handling the Mag646 electronics board, to prevent irreparable 
damage.

The Mag646 electronics board should be treated subject to ESD precautions.

Note: 

Store only within the temperature range specified in the product brochure.

Note: Do not expose to strong magnetic fields while being stored as this can magnetise 
the sensor and affect its offset performance.

8.1. Calibration

Return the Mag646 to Bartington Instruments for calibration at the recommended intervals. 
Refer to the Calibration Certificate for further details.

9. End of Life Disposal

This product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. 
Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. 

Summary of Contents for Mag646

Page 1: ...www bartington com INNOVATION IN MAGNETICS Operation Manual for Mag646 Single Axis Unpackaged Magnetic Field Sensor OM3836 2 ...

Page 2: ...afe Use 3 3 Introduction 4 4 General Description 4 5 Connections 4 5 1 Cable Recommendations 4 5 2 Connection to Power Supply Acquisition Unit 5 6 Using the Mag646 5 6 1 Mag646 Operation 5 6 2 Electromagnetic Compatibility 6 7 Troubleshooting 6 8 Care and Maintenance 7 8 1 Calibration 7 9 End of Life Disposal 7 ...

Page 3: ...ation in which bodily injury or damage to your instrument or both could result if the caution is ignored Indicates a situation in which ESD protection should be used Identifies items that must be disposed of safely to prevent unnecessary damage to the environment Note A paragraph in this format provides useful supporting information on how to make better use of your purchase 2 Safe Use WARNING The...

Page 4: ...nction Regulating the power supply internally ensures that the Mag646 is suitable for battery powered operation over both long and short cables 4 General Description Figure 1 Mag646 sensor Key 1 PCB header 2 Sensing Element 3 Mounting Holes 5 Connections 5 1 Cable Recommendations The Mag646 electronics board provides unbalanced output lines for analogue signal transmission Suitable shielded cables...

Page 5: ... currents which could cause damage Note Apply the positive and negative supplies simultaneously and avoid leaving the electronics board connected to one polarity only The analogue output of the sensors as well as the power supply connectors are available on the outline drawing DR2945 Where no Bartington power supply or acquisition unit is used some basic recommendations for integration of the sens...

Page 6: ...nstruments service team on 44 0 1993 706565 Problem Cause Solution There is no analogue output present in Z Sensor head not connected Ensure that the sensor head and electronics are connected as per Cable Recommendations Power supply not connected or not sufficient to power the sensor Check that the power supply meets the requirement provided in DS3836 and that the connection is as per Connection ...

Page 7: ...cy noise Check that a suitable low pass filter is used or that the signal is sampled at a suitable frequency at least twice the breakthrough frequency 8 Care and Maintenance Surface dirt contamination on the Mag646 probe should be removed using a mild detergent solution only Electronics should be cleaned with an antistatic cloth only ESD protection should be used when handling the Mag646 electroni...

Page 8: ...England The copyright of this document is the property of Bartington Instruments Ltd Bartington is a registered trademark of Bartington Instruments Limited in the following countries Australia Brazil Canada China European Union India Israel Japan Mexico New Zealand Norway Russia Singapore South Korea Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom United States of America and Vietnam ...

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