Gauss Meters & Magnetometers

FW Bell 5280

Gauss Meter


The FW Bell 5280 Gauss Meter is expected to be in-stock mid 2023 shortly after release. This page will be updated when they are available.


Tangential Field Strength Meter

Gauss meters are used in many industries to monitor magnetic fields on-site. In Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Gauss meters are commonly used to verify the strength of magnetizing fields in Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) to ensure enough magnetic flux is being generated. If insufficient magnetic flux is present this may result in defects being missed by operators.

However Gauss meters are used extensively in other sectors including aerospace, motorsport, power generation, nuclear sectors and general manufacturing for a wide range of applications.


Model 5200 Series

The 5200 series Hall effect portable gaussmeters represent the most recent design from the world leader in magnetic measuring equipment. This design incorporates the use of digital signal processing technology. F.W. Bell’s exclusive dynamic probe correction allows measurements from 0 to 30 kG with a basic accuracy of 1%.

The 5200 series is a handheld gaussmeter with upgraded features such as touch screen controls and a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery.

All probes for the 5100 series are interchangeable with the 5200 series.


Touch Screen & Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Key features include auto zero, min./max./peak hold, auto range and relative mode. Both models allow the user to select Gauss, Tesla or Ampere/meter readings. Both 5270 and 5280 features a corrected analogue output (±3V FS) and a USB communication port.

User prompts on the custom formatted LCD allow fast, simple push button and touch operations. All models come equipped with a detachable transverse probe, zero gauss chamber, instruction manual, hard carrying case, and a Li-Ion rechargeable battery.

Note: Due to continuous process improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.


5270 and 5280 Gauss Meter Probe Options

  5270 5280
4” Transverse Probe STH17-0404 STD18-0404
2” Transverse STH17-0402 STD18-0402
4” Axial Probe SAH17-1904 SAH18-1904
2” Axial Probe SAH17-1902 SAH18-1902
4” Transverse Probe HTH17-0604 HTH18-0604
4” Transverse Probe - Ultra Thin STB1X-0201 STB1X-0201
Low Field Probe MOS51-3204 MOS51-3204

 


 Key features and benefits

  • 4.3” LCD touch-screen
  • Controls for sound/brightness/dark mode
  • 10 to 14 hours on Li-Ion rechargeable battery
  • 2 hours charge time typically
  • USB-C 2.0
  • Remote PC control option
  • 512 kBit internal memory (5280)
  • Audio/visual alert

Applications

  • Sensitive laboratory environment
  • Rugged industrial setting
  • Magnetic field intensity verification
  • Measurement of magnetic components / motors
  • North/South polarity
  • Magnetic field leakage detection

Technical Specifications - 5270 and 5280

Model 5270 5280
Basic DC Accuracy 2% 1.1%
Frequency Bandwidth DC-20 kHz DC-25 kHz

Update rate:

Display
Analog

 

10 updates / second
100K samples / second

 

10 updates / second
100K samples / second

Ranges:

Ultra-low range
Low range
Mid-range
High range

 

1 G
200 G
2 kG
20 kG

 

1 G
300 G
3 kG
30 kG

Resolution:

Ultra-low range
Low range
Mid-range
High range

 

1 mG
0.1 G
1 G
10 G

 

1 mG
0.1 G
1 G
10 G

Readings

Gauss
Tesla
Amps/meter

Gauss
Tesla
Amps/meter
Operating temperature 0⁰C to 50⁰C 0⁰C to 50⁰C
Storage temperature -25⁰C to 70⁰C -25⁰C to 70⁰C
Meter weight 0.98 lbs. (443 g) 0.98 lbs. (443 g)
Size 20.32 cm x 9.78 x 4.75 cm
(8.00” x 3.85” x 1.87”)
20.32 cm x 9.78 x 4.75 cm
(8.00” x 3.85” x 1.87”)
Compliance EN IEC 61326-1:2021 EN IEC 61326-1:2021
Drop Test 1 Meter drop per IEC 61010-1: 2010 1 Meter drop per IEC 61010-1: 2010
Warranty 12 months 12 months

 

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