ATS 2140-M Series, Instruction Manual

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8.1.2 Proper Thermocouple Attachment
Good contact between the specimen thermocouples and the specimen must be maintained to provide
the best temperature measurement and control.
The use of Quik-Tips is one of the most effective ways to provide this contact.
1. Start with a length of insulated thermocouple wire with sufficient length to extend from the
gauge section of the furnace to the thermocouple junction box. It is typical to route the
thermocouple out of the bottom of the furnace adjacent to the pull rod. Allow an extra
2 in. (50 mm) of wire on the specimen end.
2. Attach a Male Thermocouple Connector to the Junction Box end of thermocouple wire.
3. Slide a Quik-Tip onto the specimen end of the wire about 2 in. (50 mm) per the illustration
and crimp using the Quik-Tip Tool.
4. Attach the thermocouple to the specimen by wrapping the 2 in. (50 mm) extension around
the specimen and twisting the ends to tighten the thermocouple to ensure the Quik-Tip is making
good contact with the specimen. Make sure the thermocouple wires are not touching each other
prior to the junction with the Quik-Tip.