Magnetic Instrumentation 942B, Instruction Manual

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Magnetize Light

 
Illumination of the green light indicates that the magnetizer is ready-to-magnetize. 
 

Magnetize Push-Button

 
The Magnetize push-button is active only when the magnetizer is ready-to-magnetize. 
Pressing the Magnetize push-button will cause the machine to discharge the stored energy 
into the Magnetizing Fixture. 
 

External Magnetize 

Directly beneath the Magnetize pushbutton is the external magnetize socket. A dry 
contact closure between the 2 terminals will provide a Magnetize input. (The same as 
pressing the Magnetize push-button.) 
 
 

C.  Magnetizing Fixture and Connections 

 
To install a Magnetizing Fixture on the Magnetizer, place the fixture on the table top so 
that the pins on the fixture line up with the sockets on the machine. Firmly push the 
Magnetizing Fixture straight into the sockets until no air gap is seen and the Fixture 
connected interlock switch engages. 
 

IMPORTANT:

When connecting a Magnetizing Fixture to the Magnetizer, observe 

the connection pins and fixture housing for signs of wear.  Connecting a fixture that 
has a badly worn housing may pose a hazardous condition to the operator.  Make 
sure the connections are firmly seated.  A poor connection may cause electrical 
arcing and/or a low magnetizing field within the fixture. 

 
Magnetizing Fixtures are available from Magnetic Instrumentation, Inc. for use with the 
Model 942B Magnetizer. Be sure to follow the suggested operating parameters for each 
fixture. Failure to do so may lead to premature failure of the Magnetizer and /or the 
Magnetizing Fixture. 
 

NOTE:

 Due to the high amount of magnetic field produced in the Magnetizing Fixture, it 

is important to position the part to be magnetized carefully. A improperly positioned part 
will be exposed to a high force moving the part towards the location of maximum field. 
Properly locating the part will prevent it from being launched or the possibility of a pinch 
point. Part locators for Magnetizing Fixtures are available from Magnetic 
Instrumentation, Inc. and are recommended for use with Magnetic Instrumentation, Inc. 
Magnetizing Fixtures.