DIGITAL GAUSS METER – FULL DESCRIPTION

A Digital Gauss Meter (also called a Digital Tesla Meter or Magnetic Field Meter) is an electronic instrument used to measure the strength and direction of magnetic fields. It displays readings digitally, allowing accurate measurement of residual and applied magnetic fields in ferromagnetic materials, magnetic equipment, and MPI systems.

It is essential in NDT to verify that magnetization meets the required standards.

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✔ What a Digital Gauss Meter Measures

A digital gauss meter measures:

• Magnetic flux density (B-field)
  Units:

  • Gauss (G)

  • Tesla (T) (1 T = 10,000 Gauss)

• Residual magnetism (after demagnetization)

• Applied magnetism (during MPI setup)

• Magnetic field leakage

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✔ Why It Is Used in NDT (MPI)

In Magnetic Particle Inspection, it is used to:

• Check residual magnetic field after inspection

• Verify demagnetization

• Validate magnet strength in yokes, coils, heads, rotators

• Detect unwanted magnetic interference

• Measure magnetic flux before penetrant/MPI testing

• Maintain compliance with:

  • ASTM E1444

  • ISO 9934

Common requirement:

• Residual field must be < 3 Gauss after demagnetization.

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✔ Construction of a Digital Gauss Meter

1. Hall Effect Probe

   • Primary sensor

   • Detects magnetic field strength

   • Can be axial or transverse types

   • Very sensitive to polarity & position

2. Probe Cable

   • Shields signal from noise

   • Flexible and durable

3. Processing Unit

   • Converts sensor output into calibrated gauss/tesla values

   • Includes temperature compensation

   • Contains microcontroller

4. Digital Display

   • Shows measurements in Gauss or Tesla

   • May include peak hold, zeroing, min/max

5. Calibration Circuit

   • Software or hardware-based

   • Verified with a calibrated reference magnet annually

6. Power Supply

   • Battery-operated or rechargeable

   • Some models have USB power

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✔ Types of Digital Gauss Meters

1. Handheld Gauss Meter

• Portable

• Used in NDT & field work

2. Bench-Top Gauss Meter

• High-precision laboratory type

• Used for magnets, motors, R&D

3. Single-Axis Meter

• Measures magnetic field along one direction

4. Multi-Axis Meter

• Measures X, Y, and Z axis fields

• Used in advanced engineering applications

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✔ Technical Specifications (Typical)

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✔ How a Digital Gauss Meter Works

1. Magnetic field is applied to the Hall effect sensor.

2. The sensor produces a voltage proportional to field strength.

3. The processing unit converts voltage into Gauss/Tesla.

4. The digital display shows the reading accurately.

5. User can record, zero, or hold readings.

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✔ How to Use in MPI

1. For Demagnetization Check

• Place probe on the part surface.

• Reading must be below 3 Gauss (per standards).

2. For Yoke Field Verification

• Measure magnetic field at the poles or between legs.

3. For Coil / Head Shot Machines

• Measure residual magnetism at selected test points.

4. For Field Strength Documentation

• Record pre- and post-MPI readings in inspection reports.

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✔ Advantages

• High accuracy and repeatability

• Portable and easy to use

• Quick digital readings

• Essential for proper demagnetization

• Helps maintain code compliance

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✔ Limitations

• Hall probes are delicate

• Sensor must be positioned exactly for accurate results

• Needs periodic calibration

• Sensitive to temperature and vibration

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✔ Applications Beyond NDT

• Magnets & magnetic assemblies

• Motors, generators, and transformers

• Magnetic sensors and actuators

• Electro-mechanical devices

• Research laboratories

• QC in magnet manufacturing

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📌 ALT Image Description of Digital Gauss Meter
📌 Technical Specification Sheet (documentation format)
📌 Axial vs Transverse Probe diagram
📌 Gauss Meter calibration procedure

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