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3. Compatible Magnetometers
The SCU1 is designed to be compatible with the sensors shown on the Product Compatibility
page of the Bartington Instruments website at:
www.bartington.com/product-compatibility.html
Caution:
Use of incompatible sensors may cause damage to the SCU1 and/or the sensor.
4. Introduction to the SCU1
4.1. Summary
The SCU1 Signal Conditioning Unit combines the functions of a power supply unit, an
analogue signal conditioner and a display unit for use with compatible Bartington Instruments
magnetometers.
The unit connects to a single three-axis magnetometer and enables the user to monitor the X, Y
and Z magnetic field components via the following outputs:
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unconditioned analogue outputs (signals), direct from the magnetometer
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conditioned analogue signals (the magnetometer signals modified by the SCU1 analogue
conditioning)
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digital display meters.
The SCU1 is suitable for use in many situations including:
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where analogue signals from the magnetometer require adjustment to match the input
requirements of control electronics or of an analogue to digital (A-to-D) converter system
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as a three-axis magnetic field meter, giving a digital display of the X, Y and Z values from
the magnetometer
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where both a digital display and analogue voltage signals are required.
4.2. Functional Description
4.2.1. Power
The SCU1 includes an integral power supply for the attached magnetometer.
4.2.2. Signal Conditioning
The SCU1 applies three stages of analogue processing, converting the unconditioned
magnetometer outputs into the conditioned outputs.