BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS
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1. About this Manual
This document describes the installation, operation and maintenance of the Mag648 and Mag649
magnetic field sensors.It should be read in conjunction with product brochure
DS2298
and
outline drawings
which can be found on the product page on the Bartington Instruments website
at
www.bartington.com
.
Note that failure to follow the instructions in this manual may invalidate your product’s warranty.
If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact Bartington Instruments.
1.1. Symbols Glossary
The following symbols used within this manual call your attention to specific types of information:
WARNING:
Indicates a situation in which serious bodily injury or death could result if the
warning is ignored.
Caution:
Indicates a situation in which bodily injury or damage to your instrument, or both,
could result if the caution is ignored.
Identifies items that must be disposed of safely to prevent unnecessary damage to the
environment.
Note:
A note provides useful supporting information and sometimes suggests how to make
better use of your purchase.
2. Safe Use
WARNING:
These products are not qualified for use in explosive atmospheres or life
support systems. Consult Bartington Instruments for advice.
Caution:
To prevent irreparable damage, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and
precautions must be used when handling the unpackaged sensor electronics board.
3. Introduction to the Mag648 & Mag649 Series
Both the Mag648 and Mag649 are magnetometers consisting of a cluster of three, feedback
stabilised, fluxgate sensors arranged along X, Y and Z axes. Each axis provides a highly
linear magnetic response, with low hysteresis and low crosstalk between axes. These
characteristics, combined with the compact design and very low power consumption, make
these magnetometers ideally suited for perimeter surveillance with a multi-sensor network.
Regulating the power supply internally ensures the Mag64x series is suitable for battery powered
operation, over both long and short cables.