Coordinate System: Z = 0 is the longitudinal center of the solenoid -Z is toward the + terminal +Z is toward the - terminal X = 0 is defined by the center of the bore +X is toward the + terminal Y = 0 is defined by the center of the bore +Y is toward the - terminal The Hall probe measures the field in the -Z direction. With current flowing from the + terminal to the - terminal, the field is in the +Z direction, giving negative Hall probe readings.