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5.0 Your first measurement / Modes<br />

Switch <strong>the</strong> unit on and press <strong>the</strong> CLR button. Well,<br />

that’s all <strong>the</strong>re’s to it. Now, <strong>the</strong> most “popular“ measurement<br />

is being carried out:<br />

The frequency range between 45 and 65Hz is being measured<br />

(sweeped). The large main display shows <strong>the</strong><br />

strength of <strong>the</strong> magnetic field in Tesla (T), <strong>the</strong> so-called<br />

<strong>read</strong>out. Above <strong>the</strong> <strong>read</strong>out on <strong>the</strong> main display, <strong>the</strong> physical<br />

unit is shown. Depending on field strength, it will<br />

automatically switch between (for example) µT and mT<br />

(autorange feature). If you approach <strong>the</strong> power supply,<br />

<strong>the</strong> field strength will increase, likewise, it will rapidly<br />

decrease when you move fur<strong>the</strong>r away.<br />

It may be necessary to set <strong>the</strong> correct mode of operation<br />

by <strong>using</strong> <strong>the</strong> Enter key. Push it repeatedly until <strong>the</strong> display<br />

mode status field <strong>read</strong>s “SPECTRUM”.<br />

Of course, SPECTRAN is far more capable than this, so <strong>following</strong> is a slightly<br />

more detailed introduction allowing you to use fur<strong>the</strong>r features:<br />

5.1 Choosing <strong>the</strong> sensor [Key 7]:<br />

In general, you should know that <strong>the</strong>re are two different<br />

kinds of fields that are measurable with SPECTRAN in<br />

<strong>the</strong> proximity of electrical appliances and installations:<br />

electric alternating fields and magnetic alternating fields.<br />

For each of <strong>the</strong>se field types, you need an appropriate<br />

sensor. Both sensors are al<strong>read</strong>y integrated into our<br />

SPECTRAN devices. The appropriate sensor can be chosen<br />

at any time <strong>using</strong> <strong>the</strong> key 7 (use <strong>the</strong> up/down<br />

arrow keys to choose, and apply <strong>your</strong> selection with<br />

<strong>the</strong> Enter key).<br />

For magnetic fields, you need <strong>the</strong> Mag sensor. Press <strong>the</strong><br />

key 7 and select <strong>the</strong> Mag sensor (fur<strong>the</strong>r options are XY-<br />

Mag, YZ-Mag and ZX-Mag).<br />

In contrast, for measuring electric fields, press <strong>the</strong> key 7<br />

and select <strong>the</strong> E-Fld sensor. <strong>Please</strong> note that measurement<br />

of electric fields can easily be compromised by<br />

interference. See also <strong>the</strong> “Measurement of electric<br />

fields” chapter.<br />

10<br />

Firmware BETA50 / © 2005-2009 by Aaronia AG, DE-54597 Euscheid, www.aaronia.de

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