MECHKIT Magnetic Field (Student)

MAGNETIC FIELD
1 Background
A magnetic field transducer outputs a voltage proportional to the magnetic field that is applied to the target. The
magnetic field sensor is the chip located on the bottom of Figure 1.1. It applies a magnetic field perpendicular to the
flat screw head. The position of the screw head is changed by rotating the knob. This magnetic field transducer has
a similar range to the optical position sensor.
Figure 1.1: Magnetic field transducer on QNET Mechatronics Sensors Trainer
1.1 Magnetic Field Virtual Instrument

The virtual instrument used to collect data using the magnetic field transducer is shown in Figure 1.2. The virtual
instrument used to calibrate magnetic field data is shown in Figure 1.3.
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Figure 1.2: Collecting magnetic field data
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Figure 1.3: Calibrating the magnetic field transducer

2 In-Lab Exercise
2.1 Collect Data
1. Ensure J8 is set to Magnetic Field.
2. Open the QNET_MECHKIT_Magnetic_Field.vi. Make sure the correct Device is chosen.
3. Run QNET_MECHKIT_Magnetic_Field.vi.
4. Gently turn the knob of the magnetic field sensor clockwise until it is at its limit. Then, rotate the knob slightly
counter-clockwise so the 0 mark on the knob faces up. This will be reference 0 inches target position. Enter
this in the Target Range (inch) array, shown in Figure 1.2.
5. Enter the voltage measured from the magnetic field position sensor for the reference 0 inch position in the
Sensor Measurement (V) array. The array is indicated in Figure 1.2.
6. Turn the knob counter-clockwise one rotation to move the target further from the sensor. The target moves
1-inch for every 20 turns. Enter the position the target has moved from the reference in the Target Range (inch)
array.
7. Record the measured sensor voltage in the Sensor Measurement (V) array.
8. Take samples for the entire range of the target (i.e. until the knob cannot be rotated CCW anymore). The
magnetic field sensor is exponential. The parameters of the exponential function are outputted and the fitted
curve is automatically plotted as data is entered.
9. Enter the range and measured sensor voltages and capture the Sensor Readings scope.
Parameter Value Units Notes

Sensor Measurement: at 0 in
Sensor Measurement: at 0.025 in
Table 2.1: Magnetic field transducer results
10. Click on Stop button to stop the VI.
2.2 Calibrate Sensor

1. Run the QNET_MECHKIT_Magnetic_Field.vi.
2. Enter Gain and Damping exponential function parameters to correctly measure the distance of the target. For
instance, when target is at 0.10 inches from the reference, then the display should read 0.10 inches. What
calibration gain and damping did you obtain?
3. Click on Stop button to stop the VI.
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MAGNETIC FIELD

Figure 1.1: Magnetic field transducer on QNET Mechatronics Sensors Trainer

1.1 Magnetic Field Virtual Instrument

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Parameter Value Units Notes

Table 2.1: Magnetic field transducer results

10. Click on Stop button to stop the VI.

2.2 Calibrate Sensor

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