Katanax X-FLUXER, Руководство пользователя

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How the unit works
Heating
Heating of both the mold and the crucible supports is achieved using a set of
state-of-the art heating elements, whose resistive wire is sealed within a ceramic
sheath. Hence, the element filament is protected from chemical vapors,
projections and spills at all times.
During heating, temperature is controlled by means of a highly durable platinum
thermocouple. This same thermocouple also allows the furnace to be kept at a
preset, constant temperature to quicken initial ramping before a fusion.
Multiple
configurations
Since the X-300 fluxer is available in various configurations (for 1, 2 or 3 samples
per fusion cycle), the size of the heating cavity, the number of heating elements
and the position of the platinumware holders will change.
Number of
positions
Model
number
Furnace cavity and
holders location
Number of
heating elements
1 X-300 M
Center
(33% of full cavity is used)
3
2 X-300 D
Left + center
(66% of full cavity is used)
2 + 3 = 5
3 X-300 T
Left + right
(100% of full cavity is used)
2 + 3 + 2 = 7
It is possible to upgrade from one version to the next by adding one or two
expansion kits (p/n KP8000A), available from Katanax.
Access to the
furnace
At the beginning of a fusion cycle, stepper motors automatically open the door,
move the platinumware holders into the furnace, and finally re-close the door.
Upon pouring, the same sequence is repeated in reverse order.
During a fusion, the safety shield remains locked, to prevent accidental burns
when the platinumware holders move in and out of the furnace.