This manual describes the operation of the SMARTMAG SM-4/4G.
This document is the official operations manual for the SCINTREX SMARTMAG models SM-4 and SM-4G. It serves as a comprehensive guide for geologists and field technicians, detailing the assembly, configuration, and usage of the instrument for total-field and gradiometer magnetic surveys. The text covers both the handheld console and the sensor unit, including specific procedures for the SM-4G's gradiometer assembly.
| Operating Principles | Self-oscillating split-beam Cesium Vapour (non-radioactive Cs–133) |
|---|---|
| Operating Range | 15,000 to 100,000 nT |
| Gradient Tolerance | 1,000 nT/inch (40,000 nT/metre) |
| Sensitivity | 0.01 nT for all sample rates |
| Data Storage | 8.6 hrs of total field magnetic data, 5.3 hrs of gradiometer |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +50°C |
| Water Tight | To 1m (3ft) depth (sensor head) |
The operating range is 15,000 to 100,000 nT.
The sensitivity is 0.01 nT for all sample rates.
It stores 8.6 hours of total field magnetic data and 5.3 hours of gradiometer data at 10 samples per second.
All equipment is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of shipment.