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8. Troubleshooting
The Magmeter-2 is unlikely to suffer any defects in normal use: no internal components are
serviceable. The most likely causes of failure, and their solutions, are detailed in the following
table.
In the event of any apparent malfunction beyond those described in the table below, please email
, or telephone the Bartington Instruments service team on +44 (0)1993
706565.
Fault
Possible Cause
Solution
No power output from
the Magmeter-2 (when
no mains connected
via the plug-in charger
adaptor)
Battery flat
Recharge
Battery expired
Replace batteries 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 voltage is below
5V
Recharge
Buzzer sounds when
batteries have been
removed
Faulty 12V Charger
Test charger output is 12V. Replace charger.
Defective Component
Return to Bartington Instruments for repair
Magmeter-2 does
not hold its charge
(reduced battery
operation)
Batteries expired
Replace batteries and charge
Magmeter-2 stuck in AC
or DC coupling mode
Defective component
Contact Bartington service team regarding
repair
