2000 mT Setting - What Does It Mean?

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Start date Oct 14, 2006
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The 2000 mT setting indicates that the meter can read values up to 2000 millitesla. A reading of 100 on this scale corresponds to 100 mT, which is equivalent to 0.1 T. There was some confusion regarding the maximum field strength, with one demonstrator mentioning a maximum of around 1 T, while another user reported a maximum of 2 T. Clarification on the scale confirms that the readings are directly related to millitesla values. Understanding the scale is crucial for accurate interpretation of magnetic field strengths.

Oct 14, 2006

alfredbester

2000 millitesla setting, it readsi 100 does this mean the field is 0.2T or 0.1T? I was pretty sure it was 0.2T but a demonstrator said the field had a maximum of ~1T but I'm getting a max of 2T.

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Oct 14, 2006

andrevdh

The meaning of the scale setting is that on this particular setting the meter can read values up to 2000 mT. So 100 on the scale means that the reading is 100 mT.

Oct 14, 2006

alfredbester

Thanks :).

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