BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS
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1. About this Manual
This document describes the installation, operation and maintenance of the Mag628, Mag629
and Mag669 three-axis aerospace magnetometers.It should be read in conjunction with product
brochure
, which can be found on the product page on the Bartington Instruments
website at
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. Safety Instructions
2.1. Important Information
Note:
Early versions of the Mag629 used a Hexavalent Chrome (Cr(VI)) conformal coating,
with an epoxy outer layer. The Cr(VI) coating has been phased out as a result of the
changing requirements of environmental legislation. See
2.2. Hazardous Materials
2.2.1. Applicability
Note:
Warnings about the hazards of contact with Hexavalent Chrome (Cr(VI)) apply only
to Mag629 magnetometers with
serial numbers from 1 to 33 inclusive
. No other Mag629s
contain Cr(VI).
