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5–10 TA I
NSTRUMENTS
TMA 2940
Technical Reference
Table 5.1
(continued)
Code Meaning
Preheat The furnace is equilibrat-
ing at a specified temp-
erature. Initially, the
furnace is in the open
position. After the
temperature has equili-
brated, the furnace is
closed and held isother-
mal for a specified time.
Ramping The force is ramping to a
specified value.
Ready The system has equili-
brated at the initial
temperature and is ready
to begin the next segment.
Press the
START
key to
continue the method.
Reject The experiment has been
terminated and the data
erased.
Repeat The method is executing a
repeat loop.
Set Up The system is preparing to
start the first segment of
the method.
Standby The method segments and
end-of-method operations
are complete.
(table continued)