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Operating instructions XENOTEST BETA+
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
6.
Start-up
6.5
Loading sample holders
The sample holders are not included in the standard equipment
of the instrument. Sample holders can be ordered through the
ATLAS MTT GmbH.
NOTE - Loading the sample turntable
To ensure reproducable test conditions, all of
the 11 sample holders must be installed to the
sample turntable.
Unused sample holders are loaded with samp-
le blanks.
Standard sample holders:
Fig. 18:
The standard sample holder set (Part No. 56076543)
consists of 16 sample holders with the dimensions 320 mm x
80 mm x 10 mm (H x W x D).
A standard sample holder
5
(Part No. 56052571) can accom-
modate samples with a thickness of 10 mm max.
Cover sheets:
For the standard sample holder, three different cover sheets are
available with exposure areas of different sizes. Cover sheets are
used for the direct optical comparison between exposed and
unexposed sample areas.
1
Cover sheet, 27 mm (Part No. 56050992)
2
Cover sheet, 18 mm (Part No. 56050990)
3
Cover sheet, 9 mm (Part No. 56050988)
Sample holder board:
Fig. 18:
ISO Standard 105-B02 contains details about backing
up the sample bodies on a cardboard.
For this purpose, sample holder boards
4
with the dimensions
320 mm x 80 mm x 0.05 mm (Part No. 56076547) are available.
NOTE - Surface temperature
The boards can affect the surface temperatures
of the samples.
The sample holder board is placed between the sample and the
sample holder.
Loading standard sample holders:
1.
Fig. 19:
Place the sample
2
into the sample holder
5
.
2. Place the cover sheet
1
onto the sample and secure it
using the clamps
4
.
3. Place the standard sample holder in the sample chamber to
the lower sample holder strap using the retainer
3
and to
the upper sample holder strap using the two retainers
6
.
