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Operation Manual for

Magmeter-2

Power Supply and Display Unit

Summary of Contents for Magmeter-2

Page 1: ...Operation Manual for Magmeter 2 Power Supply and Display Unit ...

Page 2: ...s and Controls 6 5 1 Back Panel Connections and Controls 7 5 2 Front Panel Controls 8 5 3 Top Panel Displays 9 6 Installing Magmeter 2 10 6 1 Installing and Replacing the Internal Batteries 10 6 2 Initial Charging of the Battery Cells 13 6 3 Location of the Equipment 13 6 3 1 Potentially Hazardous Locations 13 6 3 2 Orientation 14 6 3 3 Temperature 14 6 3 4 Proximity to Other Equipment 14 6 4 Conn...

Page 3: ... 1 Environmental Precautions 15 7 2 Switching On and Off 15 8 Troubleshooting 16 9 Care and Maintenance 18 9 1 Fuses 18 9 2 Calibration 18 9 3 Cleaning 18 10 End of Life Disposal 19 10 1 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Regulations 19 ...

Page 4: ...tion 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 Provides useful supporting information on how to make better use of your purchase 2 ...

Page 5: ...ovides simple access to filtered versions of the sensor s XYZ outputs Magmeter 2 has a 41 2 digit display See product brochure DS2520 for the precise resolutions of the unit 4 2 Functional Description 4 2 1 Power The Magmeter 2 will supply power as stated in product brochure DS2520 for a range of sensors The power is supplied from the internal rechargeable batteries or from the plug in power adapt...

Page 6: ...ector via a low impedance buffer These buffers allow long cables to be used with high input impedance data acquisition systems Refer to product brochure DS2520 for maximum loads Note Measuring these outputs can lead to a greater accuracy than that displayed on the LCDs 4 2 3 Filtering A permanent low pass filter and selectable high pass filter are provided for each channel X Y and Z Refer to produ...

Page 7: ... BNC connectors carry the conditioned analogue output voltages The conditioned outputs are the magnetometer X Y and Z signals after they have been modified by the low high pass filters 4 Space for unique serial number 5 Magnetometer socket for the connection of the magnetometer cable Note Ensure correct orientation of the connector indicated by the cut out on the connector body aligning with the n...

Page 8: ...lanced button pressed in Caution This switch must be set to match your magnetometer output type to ensure correct results see Magnetometer Output Type Selection 7 DC AC Coupling High Pass Filter HPF Control DC button out AC button pressed in 8 Charge LED 9 On Off LED 10 On Off Switch 11 Socket for external charging adaptor 6 7 8 9 11 10 ...

Page 9: ...C mode output is given in DC voltage 15 Scaling Selection Switch Caution This switch must be set to the scaling corresponding to your magnetometer output type to ensure correct results see Magnetometer Output Type Selection Note Where applicable scaling parameters are indicated by 1V on Magmeter 2 e g the first switch position on Magmeter 2 is 100µT 1V 16 Backlight Note The button must be pressed ...

Page 10: ... of battery discharge 6 Installing Magmeter 2 6 1 Installing and Replacing the Internal Batteries To install the battery cells or to remove discharged or defective cells use the following procedure Key A Enclosure lid retaining screw B Enclosure lid retaining screw C Earth lead fixing do not remove A B C ...

Page 11: ...nderside facing up and the two enclosure lid retaining screws nearest to you Using a flat bladed screwdriver of the appropriate size fully loosen screw A to allow the edge of the lid to clear the enclosure end cap Fully loosen screw B and the lid of the enclosure will lift due to the internal springs ...

Page 12: ...BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS Page 12 of 20 OM2448 4 Lift the lid and place aside to gain access to the battery cell compartment Insert each cell into the compartment in turn ...

Page 13: ...nuing Note When battery cells are inserted for the first time they should be continuously charged for 16 hours to ensure full capacity Note The Magmeter 2 can be used whilst charging the battery cells or used directly from mains power without any battery cells being installed However the outputs may carry some charger noise Note If the Magmeter 2 is powered by the mains charger with no battery cel...

Page 14: ... other equipment in the normal operating environment Note The Magmeter 2 is built with ferromagnetic materials and should therefore be kept at least 1 metre away from any magnetometers Caution The Magmeter 2 should not be located in an environment with high radio frequency noise as this would interfere with BNC connection to a DVM or Acquisition unit 6 4 Connecting the Equipment Caution Do not con...

Page 15: ... the Magmeter Caution Exceeding the maximum environmental ratings may cause irreparable damage to the equipment 7 2 Switching On and Off Caution Connect the magnetometer before switching on the Magmeter as connecting a live cable to the magnetometer may cause damage Similarly switch off the Magmeter 2 before disconnecting the magnetometer See Connecting the Equipment With the Power switch item 10 ...

Page 16: ...atteries and charge Battery not fitted Fit batteries and charge None of the above Contact Bartington service team regarding repair Magmeter 2 does not charge when mains connected via the plug in charger adaptor Battery not fitted Fit batteries and charge Failed 12V charger Replace charger None of the above Contact Bartington service team regarding repair Magmeter 2 makes buzzing sound Battery volt...

Page 17: ...le Check sensor cable using relevant datasheet If found to be defective contact Bartington service team regarding repair Sensor defective Contact Bartington service team regarding repair Magmeter 2 defective Contact Bartington service team regarding repair With a sensor connected one or two output signals are faulty Defective sensor cable Check sensor cable using relevant datasheet If found to be ...

Page 18: ...mage the equipment and also invalidate the terms and conditions of the Warranty 9 2 Calibration Routine recalibration is recommended at two years interval Please contact Bartington Instruments service bartington com for enquiries 9 3 Cleaning Caution Disconnect the electrical supply before performing any cleaning operation Periodic cleaning is not normally required If the system becomes soiled and...

Page 19: ...about disposing of this product safely check local regulations for disposal of electrical electronic products 10 1 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Regulations This product complies fully with Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment RoHS and WEEE Regulations current at the time of writing ...

Page 20: ... Instruments Limited in the following countries United Kingdom Australia Brazil Canada China European Union India Japan Norway and the United States of America Bartington Instruments Limited 5 Thorney Leys Business Park Witney Oxford OX28 4GE England www bartington com T 44 0 1993 706565 F 44 0 1993 774813 E sales bartington com ...

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