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Analysis section explains these issues and C-Therm technical support is available to provide
further insight if required. Accordingly, testing materials which appropriately fit within the proper
Material Group is necessary for accurate results. Material groupings can be further optimized for
the specific needs of a user - either by C-Therm on a contract basis, or through additional training
and software module extension for user calibration capabilities.
Open discussions are recommended on new projects or applications with a C-Therm technical
support representative in determining whether or not the C-Therm TCi
TM
is an appropriate
research tool. In general, the standard configuration of the C-Therm TCi
TM
covers the test
requirements of most users. However, special conditions required by a user can be provided for
with customized solutions specific to their needs. Please contact C-Therm when considering
applications that are not represented in this manual.
Material Testing Summary (taken from the Testing chapter):
Material
Type
Minimum
Thickness
Power
Level
Temperature
Range (°C)
Sample Setup &
Preparation
Contact Agent
Liquids
1 mm
90
-50 to 192
Fill 50 mL beaker to
35 mL mark. Place
sensor in beaker.
None
Powders
1 mm
90
-50 to 192
Fill 50 mL beaker to
30 mL mark. Place
sensor in beaker.
Foams
2 mm
90
-50 to 192
Place sample on
sensor. Place weight
on sample.
Polymers
5 mm
90
-50 to 192
Place contact agent
on sensor. Place
sample on sensor.
Place weight on
sample.
-50 to 5°C:
3 drops glycol
5 to 70°C:
3 drops water
70 to 200°C: Wakefield
120 Thermal Grease
Ceramics
5 mm
90
-50 to 192
Metals
5-12 mm
125
-50 to 150
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C-Therm TCi Manual Intent
This manual covers the detailed use of the C-Therm TCi including the test methods and
procedures to use for various types of testing. The manual is primarily directed to explain the
operating windows and menus and the detailed steps for day-to-day test setup, display and data
collection.
Special accessories and test methods as well as software modules not part of the standard
operational package are included separately to those who purchase those items, with appropriate
documentation able to be added to this manual binder as needed. A list of additional modules and
accessories available or planned are located in Appendix A.
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