PARKER RESEARCH CORP.
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–OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS–
MODEL B300, B300S & B48
CONTOUR PROBES
BULLETIN 215-1
SEPT 2013
NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST METHODS, SYSTEMS, INSTRUMENTS
BOX 1406, DUNEDIN, FLORIDA, U.S.A. 34697
PHONE: (727)796-4066 FAX: 1 (727)797-3941
The B300, B300S and B48 Contour Probes are rugged high performance instruments for Magnetic
Particle inspection to accepted Nondestructive testing standards. Certain operating procedures and
safety precautions should be observed.
INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION:
Basically, the Contour Probe is an electromagnet producing a
strong magnetic field. Placement of the two poles (legs) upon ferrous metal provides a path for the
intense magnetic field to pass from one pole to the other. The part completes the flux path and
becomes highly magnetized. Models B300, B300S and B48 produce strong constant AC fields. All
Parker Contour Probes are designed with flexible legs that allow the field to be “focused” at a
precise area of inspection. The maximum leg spacing is 12 in. (304.8mm). All 300 series Contour
Probes come equipped with a 10’ (3.048 m) power cord.
The B300 is for use on 115VAC 50-60 Hz, single phase grounded power source. Using an
approved GFCI is recommended.
The B300S is for use on 230VAC 50-60 Hz, single phase grounded power source. The B300S is
sold without a power cord plug. Only locally approved plugs should be used and installed by
certified personnel. Using an approved GFCI is recommended.
The B48 is for use on a 42-48 VAC 50-60 Hz, single phase grounded low voltage power source.
The B48 is sold without a power cord plug. Only locally approved plugs should be used and
installed by certified personnel. Using an approved GFCI is recommended.
FIG. 1
MODEL
POWER
REQUIREMENTS
FIELD
WEIGHT
B300
B300S
B48
115 VAC
50-60 Hz
6 AMPS
230 VAC
50-60 Hz
3 AMPS
AC
AC
AC
7 lb
(3.18 kg)
7 lb
(3.18 kg)
7 lb
(3.18 kg)
42-48 VAC
50-60 Hz
6.5 AMPS
SPECIFICATIONS
