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7.3.2 Access Cover (Optional) ..............................................................................19
7.3.3 Probe Basket ................................................................................................20
7.3.4 Stir Bar ..........................................................................................................20
7.3.5 Well Extender (Optional) ..............................................................................20
8 General Operation ..................................................................21
8.3.1 Temperature Range .......................................................................................21
8.3.2 Viscosity ........................................................................................................22
8.3.3 Specific Heat .................................................................................................22
8.3.4 Thermal Conductivity ....................................................................................22
8.3.5 Thermal Expansion........................................................................................22
8.3.6 Electrical Resistivity .......................................................................................22
8.3.7 Fluid Lifetime .................................................................................................23
8.3.8 Safety ............................................................................................................23
8.3.9 Cost ...............................................................................................................23
8.3.10 Commonly Used Fluids .................................................................................23
8.3.11.1 Limitations and Disclaimer .................................................................................. 25
8.3.11.2 About the Graph .................................................................................................. 26
8.4 Stirring ..................................................................................................... 27
8.5 Power ..................................................................................................... 28
8.6 Thermal Electric Devices (TED) ............................................................. 28
8.7 Fluid Drain .............................................................................................. 28
8.8 Temperature Controller .......................................................................... 28
9 Controller Operation .............................................................31
9.2.1 Programmable Set-points ............................................................................31
9.2.2 Set-point Value .............................................................................................33
9.2.3 Temperature Scale Units ..............................................................................33