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Instrument Overview
Cavity
Flu
oropolymer-coated microwave cavity.
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Item
Description
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Door Seal
Ensures tight fit between door and interior cavity of the MARS 6 to prevent microwave
leakage
2
Waveguide Covers
Evenly distribute microwaves into instrument cavity
3
Turntable Drive Lug
Allows the turntable drive shaft to pass through the cavity floor and engage the
Turntable
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Floor Mat
Protects the Teflon Coating on the Floor of the Mars 6 Cavity
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Door Inerlock
3 door safety interlocks and an interlock monitoring system to prevent microwave emission
when the door is open
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Temperature Sensors
Measures temperature
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Turntable Sensor
Detects type of turntable
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Vessel Counting Sensor
Counts number of vessels in the turntable
*Not visible in photo: Temperature sensors, turntable sensor & vessel counting sensor
