Lake Shore Model 475 Gaussmeter User’s Manual
Operation
RMS Operation
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4.7.3
RMS Operation Frequency Measurement
With certain limitations, the Model 475 Gaussmeter is capable of measuring and displaying the frequency of an AC
magnetic field. The frequency is calculated using a zero-crossing counter, so the indicated value is only valid for robust
fields with a single, dominant frequency. Because of sampling rate limitations, the reading is correct only up to 20 kHz.
Refer to Paragraph 4.4.1 to configure the display to indicate frequency.
4.7.4
RMS Operation Reading Rate
In RMS measurement mode, the reading update rate is dependant on the filter chosen. Longer observation times are
necessary to properly measure lower frequency signals. The table below shows the reading update rate for each of the
filter settings. The display will update at 5 readings per second independent of the filter setting except for the lowpass
filters which update once every 2 seconds.
Filter Type
Filter Frequency
Reading Rate
Wide Band
None
312.5 readings/second *
Wide Band
6400 Hz
312.5 readings/second *
Wide Band
3200 Hz
156.3 readings/second *
Wide Band
1600 Hz
78.1 readings/second *
Wide Band
800 Hz
39.0 readings/second *
Wide Band
400 Hz
19.5 readings/second
Wide Band
200 Hz
9.8 readings/second
Wide Band
100 Hz
4.9 readings/second
Narrow Band
800 Hz
39.0 readings/second *
Narrow Band
400 Hz
19.5 readings/second
Narrow Band
200 Hz
9.8 readings/second
Narrow Band
120 Hz
4.9 readings/second
Narrow Band
100 Hz
4.9 readings/second
Narrow Band
60 Hz
4.9 readings/second
Narrow Band
50 Hz
4.9 readings/second
Lowpass
140 Hz
0.6 readings/second
Lowpass
60 Hz
0.6 readings/second
Lowpass
20 Hz
0.6 readings/second
* Limited Feature set, Interface dependent