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TCi Operator Manual
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Exit – This option closes the software.
The items in the Manage menu open tables containing records of the selected type.
Projects and Materials
Projects - The project describes the common purpose behind a set of tests.
Material Groups - A material group contains all materials with a common characteristic.
Materials - A material is any substance tested.
Calibration
Calibration Methods – Calibration methods detail the timing parameters used in the
sensor calibrations.
Calibration Results – All calibration results stored in the database and on sensors
connected to the system are listed in this table.
Calibration Material Groups – Calibration materials groups are sets of materials that
are used to calibrate the sensors for a type of material or value range. Materials tested
using that calibration must be of the same type and fit within the range of thermal
effusivity or conductivity values given by the calibration materials.
Calibration Materials – Calibration materials are materials that have stable known
thermal values that can be used to calibrate the sensors.
Contact Agents - Contact agents ensure good contact between the sensor surface and
solid samples.
Instruments – An instrument is a TCi controller. The instrument record lists the
controller serial number and the instrument family.
Testing
Test Methods – Test methods specify all parameters (other than timing) of the test. A
test can be run without materials or material groups being defined, but must have a test
method. Timing parameters are set in the calibration method.
Test Results – Test results are displayed in the same format when opened as they are
when the test is being performed. Test results can also be found through the test results
explorer.
The View menu lists options for the main window. Any of the options can be turned off by clicking
them.
Toolbar – The toolbar holds the buttons in the C-Therm TCi main window.
Status bar – The status bar, located at the bottom of the main window, shows the user logged in
and the database being used.
Test Results Explorer – The test results explorer is located on the left of the main window and
allows the user to browse the test results by product, material, unit operation, instrument, or user.
The test results explorer also has a test results filter button. Keywords can be entered into the
filter to search for test results.