TA Instruments TMA 2940, Operator'S Manual

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TA I
NSTRUMENTS
TMA 2940 1–9
The 2940 Instrument
Table 1.1
(continued)
Key/Function Explanation
If the probe is moving
down and
Probe
▲
is
pushed, the probe will
stop and reverse its
direction.
PROBE
▼
Used to “close” the probe,
this key lowers the probe
3 mm, the range of the
LVDT, when pressed one
time. When the key is
pressed a second time,
mechanical action occurs,
centering the LVDT coil.
If the probe is moving up
and
Probe
▼
is pushed,
the probe will stop and
reverse its direction.
▲
Raises or lowers the
FURNACE
furnace. You can stop
▼
the furnace movement by
pressing this key a
second time. If you press
the key twice while the
furnace is moving, you
can halt and reverse the
movement.
START
Initiates the experiment
on the TMA after check-
ing the program method
against the mode type.
This is the same function
as Start on the controller.
(table continued)