PASCO PS-2162 2-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor - Manual

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2-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor
PS-2162
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Zero-gauss
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Introduction
Use the PASPORT 2-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor in conjunction
with a PASPORT interface to measure magnetic field strength
simultaneously along two perpendicular axes.
The sensing elements are two Hall Effect devices oriented per-
pendicularly to one another and located at the end of the sensor’s
probe. The sensor measures the magnetic field in the Axial and
Perpendicular directions as illustrated. Two white dots on the
probe mark the positions of the sensing elements.
Setup
Connect the sensor to a PASPORT interface, either directly or
using the included extension cable. If you will be using a com-
puter, connect the interface to it and start DataStudio or
EZ-Screen software.
Optional: If you have a zero-gauss chamber (part EM-8652),
insert the probe into the chamber and press the Tare but-
ton on the sensor to zero both measurements. For
greatest accuracy, tare the sensor in this way
after it has been connected to a powered
interface for a few minutes.
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Axial
Perpendicular 2 AXIS MA
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Included Equipment Part Number
2-Axis Magnetic Field Sensor PS-2162
PASPORT Extension Cable PS-2500
Sensor Handle 648-08372
Required Equipment
PASPORT Interface
1 See PASCO catalog
or www.pasco.com
Optional Equipment
Zero Gauss Chamber EM-8652
1 Compatible PASPORT interfaces include the Xplorer (PS-2000), Power-
link (PS-2001), Xplorer GLX (PS-2002), USB Link (PS-2100), and oth-
ers. See the PASCO catalog, visit www.pasco.com, or contact PASCO
tech support for more information.
Axial
Perpendicular
Probe