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TMA 2940 CE 4–30
4. Position the sample thermocouple on the
stage so that the tip is 13.0 mm (0.5 inch)
above the stage.
To avoid false thermocouple readings, make
sure that the thermocouple tip does not touch
the alignment cages or plates. Exposed portions
of the two thermocouple leads must not touch
each other.
Calibration
The parallel plate rheometer accessory should be
calibrated as you would normally calibrate any of
the standard probes. See the instrument control
software online documentation for details.
NOTE: