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Clamp Operation
The MIRacle and GladiATR High-Pressure Clamps are designed with a slip clutch mechanism to control
the maximum allowable pressure applied to the sample. To operate the High-Pressure Clamp with a
Digital Force Adapter installed:
1.
Select the appropriate press tip and attach it to the load cell assembly.
2.
Position the sample over the ATR crystal.
3.
Lower the pressure clamp with the control knob turning clockwise until the desired pressure shown
on the digital LCD monitor is achieved.
4.
Collect the sample spectrum.
Zero Adjustment of Digital Force Adapter
The Digital Force Adapter assembly has been calibrated prior to shipment. Due to electrical drift that
may occur over time and changes in ambient temperatures, the load cell assembly may require a
periodic zero adjustment. Position the clamp in the non-contact position. Monitor the display reading.
Turn the zero adjust knob clockwise to increase the reading or counterclockwise to decrease the reading
until a 0.0 reading is achieved.
Zero Adjust
