TMA Q Series Getting Started Guide
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TMA Control Menu Keys
The Control Menu is accessed by touching the Control
Menu key at the bottom of the touch screen. The keys
shown in the figure here are displayed. A brief descrip-
tion of the function of each key is provided in the table
below. The available keys will vary based on the selected
coolers and installed accessories.
Key Name
Description
Toggles between raising and lowering the furnace, depending on the state of the
furnace when you press the key.
Initializes the automeasure system. This operation should be performed before
a sample is loaded and any time the probe or stage is changed.
Measures your sample’s length automatically; use this key before beginning
the run. The measured length is transferred to the instrument control software
and the value is recorded in the Sample Size field.
Used to advance to the Calibration touch screen, which allows you to select from
either Probe Calibration or Force Calibration. Follow the instructions displayed
on the screen to perform these calibration procedures.
Toggles the air cool function on or off. This is the same function as Air Cool on
the instrument control software.
Used to “open” the probe, this key raises the probe 3 mm, the range of the LVDT,
when pressed one time. When the key is pressed a second time, mechanical
action occurs, moving the probe and LVDT coil to their maximum upward
position.
If the probe is moving down and PROBE UP is pushed, the probe will stop and
reverse its direction.
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 DOWN is pushed, the probe will stop and
reverse its direction.
