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– Surface Prep Area
Cover the sensor with a strip of Polyimide Tape as shown in Figure 7.
Cut a piece of STOPAQ and form it into a 1/8 inch [3mm] thick sheet. Wear gloves while handling the
STOPAQ material to prevent contamination from finger oils.
Cut 2 square pieces of STOPAQ Paste 1 x 1 x 1/8 inch [25 x 25 x 3mm]. Place one piece under the cable
near each end of the gage as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7
– STOPAQ Paste Under Cable
Cut 4 rectangular pieces of STOPAQ Paste 1 x 1/2 x 1/8 inch [25 x 12 x 3mm].
Place a rectangle piece of STOPAQ Paste over each end of the gage adjacent to the cable and flush with
the vertical metal tab as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8
– STOPAQ Paste on End of Gage
Cut 4 rectangular pieces of STOPAQ Paste 1/4 x 1/2 x 1/8 inch [6 x 12 x 3mm].
Pinch and work the two STOPAQ rectangles together forming one patch at each end of the gage as shown
in Figure 9.