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Running A Chocolate Sample (Cont'd)
Figure 3.3 Close Door After Inserting Sample
The Model 225 takes temperature readings of the sample every 5 seconds.
These samples are shown on the LCD. The time marker and temperature are
displayed. Also displayed is the measure slope of the temperature profile at that
time mark.
Time Temp Slope
1:55 +56.8 -11.74
The standard test time has the measurements taken for 5 minutes. An optional
feature that may be purchased is a variable “run” time. Times from 3 minutes to
10 minutes may be selected in 30 seconds increments. This feature permits
complex or non-chocolate samples to be processed.
When the testing is complete, the LCD will show the message below. This
message will alternate with text that displays the measurement results.
Remove Sample
There are two alternate methods of displaying the test results. The standard
method is to show the Chocolate Temper Units (CTU) and the slope at the
inflection point. The CTU is a quick read value that users can use as a guide to
proper tempering. The CTU number can be offset by user choice so that “good”
temper results in a value of 0.0.
