Ametek BROOKFIELD CT3 User Manual

AMETEK Brookeld Page 15 Manual No. M08-372-F1116
Always hold the Rotary Base Table with one hand while loosening the Locking Knob.
This will prevent the Rotary Base Table from falling abruptly to the CT3 housing.
 KeepngersawayfromtheFineAdjustNutwhenloweringtheRotaryBaseTableto
preventapinchinjury.
Fixture Base Table
The Fixture Base Table (P/N TA-BT-KIT) is a rectangular test surface with a removable center.
Manyofthetestxturestintothiscenterareasothistablebecomesthemountingbaseforthese
sampletestxtures.TheFixtureBaseTableissuppliedwithavarietyofextensionlegstosetthe
testsurfaceatthecorrectheightforallaccessoryxtures.Somedisassemblyisrequiredtoadd
or remove extension legs by loosening the Phillips head bolts in the underside of the base table.
III.4 Probes
There are a wide range of probes available for use with the CT3 Texture Analyzer as described in
Appendix A. One should always be aware that the probe chosen will have an impact upon the test
result. Choice of a probe must be made with consideration toward the purpose of the test and the
nature of the sample.
The probes may be cleaned while attached to the CT3. Follow recommendations in Section I.8.
 Alwaysattachprobesonlyngertighttopreventthreaddamage.Donotapplyexcessive
upward, downward or sideways force. Damage may occur to the load cell.
Inspect a probe before use for any damage and always handle them carefully as some have sharp
points or edges. Most probes require the TA51 thread adapter to attach to the CT3. This adapter
is installed at the factory before your instrument was shipped. A few probes and most accessory
xturesrequireremovaloftheprobeadapter.Keepitinasafeplaceasitisneededformostprobes.
III.5 Fixtures
There area range ofxtures available for use with the CT3TextureAnalyzer as describedin
Appendix A. These devices are designed to hold a sample in place during measurement. Each
xtureisdesignedtoattachtoeithertheRotaryBaseorFixtureBaseTable.Refertotheinstructions
providedwiththextureforproperinstallation.
NOTE:Brookeldcandesigncustomxturestomeetyourapplication.ContactAMETEK
Brookeldoryourlocalauthorizeddealerfordetails.

Ametek BROOKFIELD CT3 Specifications

General

Brand	Ametek
Model	BROOKFIELD CT3
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English