Mag-ic Probe V4.0, User Manual

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Operating Instructions
Powering ON
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Ensure the battery is fresh (voltage above 7.2v)
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Set the power switch to the ON Position . MAG-ic probe can also be powered via the USB cable
to your PC. However, computers differ and cannot guarantee that the 5V standard is exact. The
initial calibration will take care of small differences in USB power but may not be as accurate as
when using battery power.
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Press Function Button .
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Attach magnet to Probe . MAG-ic probe is supplied with 2 magnets, a ½” ball and a smaller
magnet. Your first choice should always be the ½” ball and only use the smaller magnet when
access is limited by small f-holes etc.
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Press Function button and Remove Magnet at least 6 inches from probe when prompted.
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If Calibration is Successful , you will be prompted to re-attach the magnet and press function key.
This completes the initial calibration and MAG-ic Probe is ready to perform your measurements. The
display should read 0.00 when the magnet is attached to the probe. If the advanced calibration is
required, perform it now - (see Advanced Calibration)
HOLD Function
MAG-ic Probe features a HOLD mode to assist you in obtaining accurate measurements. There are 2
ways to invoke the HOLD feature. Either slide the power switch to the HOLD position, OR, press
BUTTON 3. The HOLD mode is indicated by an “H” preceding the mils display. A HOLD mode can also
be activated in the MAG-ic Probe Software by clicking on the HOLD/FREE icon.
The HOLD mode can be used at every measuring location, to ensure that the lowest reading is being
displayed. The HOLD mode will freeze the display and only allow lower readings to update the display.
Release the hold mode to continue normal display reading.