Zero field is first established in the center of the coil. A reference standard proton magnetometer is used to calibrate the coils.

For each measurement sequence, the test item and facility dolly are moved to the center of the coil. As the dolly is rotated 360 degrees, three-component magnetic field data is obtained at 10-degree increments.

The data are then stored in the computer for immediate display and processing. If the test item exceeds its test limit, compensation magnets can be developed to reduce the dipole moment to acceptable levels.

Initial setup is similar to magnetic dipole moment testing. The test item is positioned in the center of the coil and aligned with the coil axes.

Static and dynamic fields are generated to establish linearity, frequency response, zero offset, and alignment characteristics of the test item.

The data system can be used to collect, store, and display test parameters.

Zero field is first established in the center of the coil. A reference standard proton magnetometer is used to calibrate the coils.

For each measurement sequence, the test item and facility dolly are moved to the center of the coil. As the dolly is rotated 360 degrees, three-component magnetic field data is obtained at 10-degree increments.

The data are then stored in the computer for immediate display and processing. If the test item exceeds its test limit, compensation magnets can be developed to reduce the dipole moment to acceptable levels.

Initial setup is similar to magnetic dipole moment testing. The test item is positioned in the center of the coil and aligned with the coil axes.

Static and dynamic fields are generated to establish linearity, frequency response, zero offset, and alignment characteristics of the test item.

The data system can be used to collect, store, and display test parameters.

Dipole moment testing can be performed in remote environments as long as the instrument is a provided a way to rotate about its own center.

Ideally, the device used for rotation is made from non-ferrous components. In the event that it is not, it will be required to test the device used for rotation without the instrument mounted on it.

During testing control of the environment is crucial and there should be no moving magnetic fields. It is recommended that this testing is done at night when interference from normal lab activities is lowest.

The instrument can be characterized for its permanent magnetic field in a remote environment by moving the instrument into position while all of the items within the environment remain static.

This the test as would ideally be performed with a non-ferrous dolly to move the instrument. If that is not possible, it can be done but the dolly would need to be measured without the instrument mounted to it.

The magnetic field generated while the instrument is operating can also be characterized in a virtual strip chart. This data is saved to a database and can be linked to scripting logs used to operate the instrument.

As with all remote testing, this all depends on no external moving magnetic fields.