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F.W. Bell 8000 series User Manual

F.W. Bell 8000 series
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8000 SERIES GAUSS / TESLA METER
Instruction
Manual

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F.W. Bell 8000 series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerF.W. Bell
Product CategoryMeasuring Instruments
Model8000 series
Measurement Range0 to 30 kG
DisplayLCD
Operating Temperature0°C to 50°C
Power SourceBattery or AC adapter
OutputAnalog

Summary

Introduction

General Description

Details the meter's capabilities, including measurement technology, display, auto-range, zeroing, and hold functions.

Specifications

Meter Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the meter, including measurement ranges, accuracies, and physical dimensions.

Probes

Probe Variations

Details the different types of probes, including heavy-duty, standard, flexible, and low-field options.

Setup

Safety Instructions

Provides essential general and specific safety warnings for operating and servicing the instrument.

Power-Up

Guides the user through the process of turning the instrument on, including standby mode and boot-up.

User Interface

Front Panel Keypad

Details the different sets of keys on the front panel and their functions for menu navigation and operation.

Menu System

Explains how to navigate the intuitive menu system using hot keys and the menu button for function access.

Flux Density Measurement

Measurement Range Selection

Details how to select fixed ranges or use auto-ranging for optimizing flux density measurements.

Measurement Mode Selections

Explains how to switch between DC and AC measurement modes for magnetic field analysis.

Zeroing

Explains the importance of zeroing the probe and meter for accurate flux density measurements.

Hold Function

Describes the MIN/MAX and PEAK/VALLEY hold functions for capturing specific readings.

Relative Mode

Explains the relative mode for suppressing large readings to observe small variations within a field.

Vector Summation (8030 ONLY)

Details the vector summation feature for 3-axis probes, calculating resultant magnitude and angles.

Sources of Measurement Error

Identifies common sources of error in flux density measurements, such as probe angle and temperature.

AC Waveform Display

Setting the Time Base

Explains how to set the time base (horizontal scale) for the waveform display, linked to AC filter settings.

Setting the Vertical Scale

Guides the user on setting the vertical scale (units per division) for accurate waveform visualization.

Trigger Operation

Describes the trigger system, similar to an oscilloscope, for synchronizing measurement data display.

Remote Operation

RS-232 Port

Details the functional description of the RS-232 serial port, including handshaking and configuration.

IEEE-488.2 Common Commands

Details the syntax rules and common commands used for remote programming via IEEE-488.2.

Firmware Update

Firmware Update Procedure

Guides the user through the steps to update the instrument's firmware via the internet or USB.

Error Codes

Meter Specific Errors

Lists error codes specific to the meter, their display text, and corresponding SCPI text.

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