F.W. Bell 8000 series User manual

8000SERIESGAUSS/TESLAMETER
Instruction
Manual

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8000 Series
GAUSS / TESLA METER
Instruction Manual
Manual UN-01-270
Rev. B
February, 2017
Applicable System Firmware Release 1.6.2
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NOTICE:
See Pages 4-1, 4-2, and 4-3 for SAFETY
instructions prior to first use!
See Page 2-4 for EMC Notes concerning I/O
Cables and I/O Filter Adapters

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................................i
LIST OF TABLES..........................................................................................................iv
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.............................................................................................v
SECTION 1 Introduction ............................................................................................1-1
Overview................................................................................................................... 1-1
General Description .................................................................................................. 1-3
Applications ..............................................................................................................1-8
SECTION 2 Specifications.........................................................................................2-1
Meter Specifications .................................................................................................2-1
Communications.......................................................................................................2-4
Regulatory Information .............................................................................................2-5
Calibration Service.................................................................................................... 2-5
Zero Flux Chambers ................................................................................................. 2-6
SECTION 3 Probes.....................................................................................................3-1
Overview................................................................................................................... 3-1
Probe Variations .......................................................................................................3-2
Probe ........................................................................................................................3-3
Memory.....................................................................................................................3-3
Probe Stem............................................................................................................... 3-3
Temperature Effects .................................................................................................3-3
Fixturing....................................................................................................................3-3
8000 Series Probes .................................................................................................. 3-4
SECTION 4 Setup .......................................................................................................4-1
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................4-1
Line Voltage Settings / Fuse Panel........................................................................... 4-3
Adjusting the Handle & Feet .....................................................................................4-4
Probe Installation / Removal..................................................................................... 4-5
Power-Up..................................................................................................................4-6
SECTION 5 User Interface .........................................................................................5-1
Overview................................................................................................................... 5-1
Front Panel Keypad .................................................................................................. 5-2
Menu System............................................................................................................ 5-3
Display System Information ..................................................................................5-6
User Setup Save and Recall .................................................................................5-6
Setting the Date and Time .................................................................................... 5-8
Display Errors........................................................................................................5-9
Power On Options.................................................................................................5-9

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SECTION 6 Flux Density Measurement....................................................................6-1
Overview................................................................................................................... 6-1
Measurement Units................................................................................................... 6-2
Flux Density Reading................................................................................................ 6-3
Measurement Range Selection ................................................................................6-3
Measurement Mode Selections ................................................................................6-4
DC Mode Operation .............................................................................................. 6-5
AC Mode Operation ..............................................................................................6-5
Zeroing .....................................................................................................................6-8
Display Update Interval........................................................................................... 6-12
Hold Function .........................................................................................................6-13
Relative Mode......................................................................................................... 6-15
Vector Summation .................................................................................................. 6-18
Analog Outputs.......................................................................................................6-21
Classifier Outputs ................................................................................................... 6-24
Sources of Measurement Error............................................................................... 6-25
SECTION 7 AC Waveform Display............................................................................7-1
Introduction............................................................................................................... 7-1
AC Waveform Display Graphical Layout...................................................................7-1
Accessing the AC Waveform Display .......................................................................7-2
Setting the Time Base ..............................................................................................7-2
Setting the Vertical Scale..........................................................................................7-3
Trigger Operation...................................................................................................... 7-4
Trigger Channel Selection.....................................................................................7-5
Trigger Modes.......................................................................................................7-5
Free Run ........................................................................................................... 7-5
Auto ...................................................................................................................7-5
Repeat...............................................................................................................7-5
Single ................................................................................................................7-5
Trigger Slope.........................................................................................................7-6
Trigger Level .........................................................................................................7-6
SECTION 8 Remote Operation ..................................................................................8-1
Introduction............................................................................................................... 8-1
Communications Ports..............................................................................................8-2
RS-232 Port .......................................................................................................... 8-2
Functional Description ....................................................................................... 8-2
Configuration ..................................................................................................... 8-3
Ethernet Port.........................................................................................................8-4
Functional Description ....................................................................................... 8-4
Configuration ..................................................................................................... 8-5
Accessing the System with TELENET Client.....................................................8-6
Internal Web Application .......................................................................................8-7
Accessing the Internal Web Application ............................................................ 8-7
Functional Description ....................................................................................... 8-8
IEEE-488 (GPIB) BUS ........................................................................................ 8-10

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Functional Description ..................................................................................... 8-10
Implementation ................................................................................................ 8-11
Configuration ................................................................................................... 8-12
Status Registers and Error Queue.......................................................................... 8-13
Status Registers.................................................................................................. 8-13
Status Byte and Service Request (SRQ) ............................................................ 8-14
Error Queue ........................................................................................................8-15
Standard Event Register ..................................................................................... 8-16
Measurement Event Register.............................................................................. 8-16
Operation Event Register.................................................................................... 8-17
Questionable Event Register .............................................................................. 8-17
Remote SCPI Commands ...................................................................................... 8-18
IEEE - 488.2 “Common” Command Syntax ........................................................ 8-18
IEEE-488.2 “Common” Command Descriptions.................................................. 8-19
SCPI Command Syntax ...................................................................................... 8-22
SCPI Message Terminators ................................................................................ 8-23
SCPI Meter Specific Commands......................................................................... 8-23
SCPI Command Descriptions ............................................................................. 8-27
SECTION 9 Data Logging Utilities.............................................................................9-1
Overview................................................................................................................... 9-1
Logging Data ............................................................................................................ 9-2
Logging to USB Drive............................................................................................9-2
Logging to Internal Drive .......................................................................................9-2
Screen Capture ........................................................................................................ 9-3
SECTION 10 Firmware Update ................................................................................10-1
Overview................................................................................................................. 10-1
Firmware Update Procedure................................................................................... 10-1
Preparing the USB Drive for Update ................................................................... 10-1
APPENDIX A Understanding Flux Density.......................................................... A-1
Measurement of Flux Density ...................................................................................A-2
APPENDIX B Vector Summation Tutorial............................................................ B-1
APPENDIX C Error Codes..................................................................................... C-1
APPENDIX D WARRANTY .................................................................................... D-1

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1 8000 Series Gauss/Tesla Meter List of Features ......................................1-2
Table 1-2 Front Panel Description.............................................................................1-6
Table 1-3 Rear Panel Description .............................................................................1-7
Table 2-1 Ranges for Low Field Probes ....................................................................2-1
Table 2-2 Ranges for Mid Field Probes.....................................................................2-1
Table 2-3 Ranges for High Field Probes ...................................................................2-1
Table 2-4 Accuracies at 23˚C ±2C˚(Meter Only) ...................................................... 2-3
Table 2-5 Classifier Connections .............................................................................. 2-4
Table 3-1 Probe Maximum Field Levels and Resolutions .........................................3-2
Table 5-1 Menu Key Operation Descriptions.............................................................5-3
Table 5-3 Default Configuration Settings................................................................... 5-7
Table 5-4 12-hour to 24-hour Conversion Chart........................................................5-8
Table 6-1 Available Units .......................................................................................... 6-2
Table 6-2 Minimum Magnitudes for Rated AC Accuracy...........................................6-6
Table 6-3 AC Mode Analog Filter Selections.............................................................6-7
Table 6-4 Estimated Zeroing Times ..........................................................................6-9
Table 6-5 Update Interval Settings .......................................................................... 6-12
Table 7-1 Time Base Selections for AC Filter Settings..............................................7-3
Table 8-1 RS-232 Port Settings ................................................................................ 8-4
Table 8-2 Common Command Summary................................................................ 8-19
Table 8-3 SCPI Error Queue Commands................................................................ 8-24
Table 8-4 SCPI System Information and Configuration Commands ....................... 8-24
Table 8-5 SCPI Status Register Commands ........................................................... 8-24
Table 8-6 SCPI Unit Commands ............................................................................. 8-24
Table 8-7 SCPI Range and Mode Commands ........................................................ 8-24
Table 8-8 SCPI Display Update Rate Command .................................................... 8-25
Table 8-9 SCPI Classifier (Limit) Commands.......................................................... 8-25
Table 8-10 SCPI Measurement Commands............................................................ 8-25
Table 8-11 SCPI Filter Commands.......................................................................... 8-25
Table 8-12 SCPI Zeroing Commands ..................................................................... 8-26
Table 8-13 SCPI Relative Offset Commands .......................................................... 8-26
Table 8-14 SCPI Analog Output Commands........................................................... 8-26
Table 8-15 SCPI Vector Summation Command...................................................... 8-26
Table 8-16 SCPI Hold Commands .......................................................................... 8-26
Table 8-17 Operating Ranges with Various Probes ................................................ 8-31
Table 9-1 Sample Data Log ...................................................................................... 9-1

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure 1-1 Front Panel (8010 Model Shown) ............................................................1-6
Figure 1-2 Rear Panel (8010 Model Shown) .............................................................1-7
Figure 1-3 Various Positions of Meter .......................................................................1-8
Figure 2-1 Frequency Response of Uncorrected Analog Output............................... 2-3
Figure 2-2 Digital I/O Connector................................................................................ 2-4
Figure 2-3 YA-111 Zero Flux Chamber .....................................................................2-6
Figure 2-4 YA-112 Zero Flux Chamber .....................................................................2-6
Figure 3-1 8000 Series Probe Model Chart............................................................... 3-2
Figure 3-2 Hall Probe Configurations ........................................................................ 3-4
Figure 4-1 Probe Electrical Warning..........................................................................4-2
Figure 4-2 Fuse Replacement...................................................................................4-3
Figure 4-3 Adjusting the Handle and Feet................................................................. 4-4
Figure 4-4 Installing and Removing Probes ..............................................................4-5
Figure 4-5 Standby Button Location .......................................................................... 4-6
Figure 4-6 Boot Up Screen........................................................................................4-7
Figure 5-1 Front Panel Key Sets ............................................................................... 5-2
Figure 5-2 Main Menu Example ................................................................................ 0-3
Figure 5-3 Menu Selections Example........................................................................5-4
Figure 5-4 Special Menu Screens .............................................................................5-4
Figure 5-5 8000 Gaussmeter Menu Map................................................................... 5-5
Figure 6-1 Setting the Units.......................................................................................6-2
Figure 6-2 Flux Density Reading............................................................................... 6-3
Figure 6-3 Range Settings ........................................................................................ 6-3
Figure 6-4 Measurement Mode Selection .................................................................6-5
Figure 6-5 Frequency / Period Indicator ....................................................................6-5
Figure 6-6 Analog Filter Selection .............................................................................6-7
Figure 6-7 Auto Zero Menu Path ............................................................................. 6-10
Figure 6-8 Manual Zero Menu Path......................................................................... 6-11
Figure 6-9 Update Interval Setting...........................................................................6-12
Figure 6-10 Hold Features Settings.........................................................................6-14
Figure 6-11 Relative Value Indicator ....................................................................... 6-16
Figure 6-12 Relative Settings Menu Path................................................................ 6-17
Figure 6-13 8000 Series 3-Axis Probe Orientation.................................................. 6-18
Figure 6-14 Vector Sum Equation ........................................................................... 6-19
Figure 6-15 Vector Sum Relative Equation ............................................................. 6-19
Figure 6-16 Vector Sum Settings ............................................................................ 6-20
Figure 6-17 Analog Output Settings ........................................................................ 6-23
Figure 6-18 Example Circuit for Classifier Outputs.................................................. 6-24
Figure 6-19 Probe Output versus Flux Angle .......................................................... 6-25
Figure 6-20 Probe Output versus Distance ............................................................. 6-25
Figure 6-21 Flux Density Variations in a Magnet..................................................... 6-26
Figure 7-1 AC Waveform Display Layout ..................................................................7-1
Figure 7-2 Waveform Display Menu .......................................................................... 7-2
Figure 7-3 Trigger Setup Menu .................................................................................7-4