Lake Shore Model 460 Gaussmeter User’s Manual
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Operation
3.17 PROBE CONSIDERATIONS
To avoid damage and for best results during use, the probes have a number of handling and accuracy
requirements that must be observed. Changing probes is discussed in Paragraph 3.17.1. Probe
handling is discussed in Paragraph 3.17.2. Probe operation is discussed in Paragraph 3.17.3. Finally,
accuracy considerations are provided in Paragraph 3.17.4.
3.17.1 Changing Probes
A 512-byte Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM) is included in each
probe. The EEPROM stores specific information that the gaussmeter requires for operation. The
information includes serial number, probe sensitivity, and temperature and field compensation data.
CAUTION:
The probe must be connected to the rear of the instrument before applying power to
the gaussmeter. Probe memory may be erased if connected with power on.
When the instrument is powered up, the probe memory is downloaded to the gaussmeter. This is how
the gaussmeter knows which ranges are available and which error correction to apply. To change
probes, first turn power off, remove the existing probe, and then plug in the new probe. When power
is restored, the characteristics of the new probe are downloaded to the gaussmeter memory. Normal
operation may continue after the new probe offset is nulled using the Zero Probe operation.
If the instrument is powered up with no probe attached, the following message is displayed.
* * NO PROBE * *
Po we r o f f t o a t t a c h !
If any one channel has no probe attached, excitation current to the channel is turned off, the
corresponding line of the display is blank, and the message NO PROBE briefly appears when
pressing and holding the X, Y, or Z channel key.
If the display remains blank after the probe is attached and power restored to the unit, then the
channel is probably turned OFF. Refer to Paragraph 3.1.3 to turn the channel ON.
For best results,
warm up the instrument and probe for at least 5 minutes before zeroing the probe, and at least 30
minutes for rated accuracy. The probe and the zero gauss chamber should be at the same
temperature.
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