The Model 533 System is a complete 3 axis fluxgate magnetometer
packaged in a cylindrical fiberglass package of dimensions 0.725" dia x 1.5" long.
The system operates from input voltages of ±5 VDC and consumes a total power of 300 mW.
The system provides 3 analog output voltages proportional to the magnetic field in three
orthogonal directions. Full scale output is ±4.0 volts; this voltage represents a
magnetic field of ±1.00 Gauss. Output scale factor is adjusted to an accuracy of
±0.2%. The system noise level is <3x10-6GRMS/Hz½.
As a magnetic compass, the Model 533 can provide direction accuracy to better than
0.1°. Some applications combine the Model 533 with a precision 3 axis accelerometer
to provide roll, pitch and yaw angles accurate to 0.1°.
In magnetic anomaly detection situations, the low noise level of the Model 533 enables
very small magnetic signatures to be measured. This enables a large distance spacing between the
Model 533 and the anomaly being measured. Range is proportional to the quotient of these
quantities.
As an option, a calibration sheet can be provided with each unit giving data on zeros, scale
factors and orthogonality constants for each axis. This data enables external correction of
the output voltages to increase overall system accuracy.
Connection to the system is accomplished by means of six #26 gauge Teflon
insulated wires with a nominal length of 6".