T.O.

33K1-4-1336-1

TECHNICAL MANUAL

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

FOR

GAUSSMETER

105645, 505056
(MAGNAFLUX CORP)

25 SERIES
(RB ANNIS)

This publication replaces T.O. 33K1-4-1336-1 dated 30 May 2002.

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Published under Authority of the Secretary of the Air Force

30 OCTOBER 2005
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GAUSSMETER

105645, 505056

(MAGNAFLUX CORP)

25 SERIES

(RB ANNIS)

1 CALIBRATION DESCRIPTION:

Table 1.

Test Instrument (TI) Performance Test

Characteristics Specifications Method

Gauss Range: P/N 105645, 20 to 0 to 20 Gauss; Compare to a Power

P/N 505056, 10 to 0 to 10 Gauss; Supply and a Helmholtz
P/N 25 Series: 5 to 0 to 5 Gauss, Coil
10 to 0 to 10 Gauss, 20 to 0 to 20 Gauss

Accuracy: P/N 105645, ±0.5 Gauss;

P/N 505056, ±0.3 Gauss;
P/N 25 Series, ±2% FS

2 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Use Calibration Sub-

Noun Specifications Equipment Item

2.1 POWER Range: 0 to 30 A @ 10 VDC NJE Corp

SUPPLY CS10SVC30
Accuracy: N/A

2.2 HELMHOLTZ Range: 0 to 10 Gauss AFPSL Standard

COIL * Helmholtz Coil
Accuracy: (Local Manufacture)
±1.0% of G/A Constant
TAR 2.2:1

2.3 HELMHOLTZ Range: 0 to 30 Gauss AFPSL Standard

COIL * Helmholtz Coil
Accuracy: (Local Manufacture)
±1.0% of G/A Constant
TAR 2.2:1

2.4 CURRENT Range: 10 A Guildline

SHUNT 9211A
Accuracy: ±100 ppm

2.5 DIGITAL Range: 0 to ±100 mV DC Hewlett-Packard

MULTIMETER 3458A
Accuracy: ±0.01% rdg

* See step 3.3.

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3 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS:

3.1 Review and become familiar with the entire procedure before beginning the Calibration Process.

WARNING

Unless otherwise designated, and prior to beginning the Calibration Process,

ensure that all test equipment voltage and/or current outputs are set to zero (0)
or turned off, where applicable. Ensure that all equipment switches are set to
the proper position before making connections or applying power.

WARNING

Voltages and current hazardous to personnel may be encountered during the

sequence of this calibration procedure. All necessary precautions during the
conduct of this calibration must be observed.

3.2 Connect test equipment to appropriate power source. Set all POWER switches to ON and allow warm-up as
required by the manufacturer.

3.3 If using Helmholtz Coil (2.2), perform the calibration points listed in Table 2 up through the Nominal
10 Gauss Value listed. This will sufficiently check the TI scale linearity and no Limited Certification Label is
required. If using Helmholtz Coil (2.3), perform all the calibration points listed in Table 2 except the Nominal
2 Gauss Value listed.

3.4 Para 4.1 includes steps to aid in compensation for earths magnetic field. These include reversing the physical
orientation by 180° and reversing the polarity of current through the circuit of Figure 1.

4 CALIBRATION PROCESS:

NOTE

Unless otherwise specified, verify the results of each test and take corrective
action whenever the test requirement is not met, before proceeding.

4.1 GAUSS CALIBRATION:

4.1.1 Set up the Helmholtz Coil on a plastic stand in an area where the effects of external magnetic fields can be
minimized (i.e., maximize distance from electronic equipment, transformers and etc.).

4.1.2 Connect leads from the Helmholtz Coil to the Power Supply, Current Shunt and Digital Multimeter as
shown in Figure 1.

4.1.3 Insert the Current Shunt Shorting Plugs into the 10 AMPERES holes.

4.1.4 Set Digital Multimeter to measure mV DC.

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HELMHOLTZ Magnetic fields

COIL about each

Resistant
POWER SUPPLY magnetic field

INPUT
- + COMMON
COMMON
POTENTIAL

OUT

HI 10 AMP
MAX
LO

CURRENT SHUNT
DIGITAL MULTIMETER

Figure 1.

4.1.5 Place TI center line on the Helmholtz Coil reference line.

4.1.6 Set the Power Supply for a TI cardinal point indication at the first value listed in the Nominal Gauss Value
column of Table 2.

4.1.7 Record the Digital Multimeter indication as DMM +0°.

4.1.8 Place TI center line on the Helmholtz Coil reference line 180° from previous position in step 4.1.5.

4.1.9 Set the Power Supply for a TI cardinal point indication at the first value listed in the Nominal Gauss Value
column of Table 2.

4.1.10 Record the Digital Multimeter indication as DMM +180°.

4.1.11 Set Power Supply to minimum.

4.1.12 Reverse leads on Power Supply output to reverse the current direction through the Helmholtz Coil.

4.1.13 Repeat steps 4.1.5 through 4.1.11, recording readings as DMM -0° and DMM -180°.

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4.1.14 Average and record the absolute DMM +0° and DMM -180° readings using the following formula:

( DMM + 0° ) + ( DMM − 180° )

DMM =
2
4.1.15 Calculate the TI Gauss using the following formula:

HC  DMM 
Gauss =  
C  Ohms 

Where:
HC/C = Helmholtz Coil Gauss/Ampere Constant.
DMM = value recorded in step 4.1.14.
Ohms = Shunt resistance for the Current Shunt rated current range.

4.1.16 Verify the calculated TI Gauss value in step 4.1.15 is within the corresponding values listed in the
applicable Limits column of Table 2.

4.1.17 Repeat step 4.1.14 through 4.1.16 using the DMM -0° and DMM +180° readings.

4.1.18 Repeat steps 4.1.5 through 4.1.17 for each remaining nominal gauss value listed in Table 2.

Table 2.

P/N 25 Series P/N 25 Series P/N 25 Series

Nominal P/N 105645 P/N 505056 5 to 0 to 5 10 to 0 to 10 20 to 0 to 20
Gauss Value (Gauss) Limits (Gauss) Limits (Gauss) Limits (Gauss) Limits (Gauss) Limits (Gauss)

2 1.5 to 2.5 1.7 to 2.3 1.9 to 2.1 1.8 to 2.2 1.6 to 2.4

4 3.5 to 4.5 3.7 to 4.3 3.9 to 4.1 3.8 to 4.2 3.6 to 4.4

6 5.5 to 6.5 5.7 to 6.3 5.8 to 6.2 5.6 to 6.4

8 7.5 to 8.5 7.7 to 8.3 7.8 to 8.2 7.6 to 8.4

9 8.7 to 9.3 8.8 to 9.2

10 9.5 to 10.5 9.6 to 10.4

14 13.5 to 14.5 13.6 to 14.4

18 17.5 to 18.5 17.6 to 18.4

4.1.19 Calibration complete. Set all POWER switches to OFF, disconnect and secure all equipment.

CALIBRATION PERFORMANCE TABLE

Not Required