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3.2.2  Choice of insertion tube 
 
 
Caution… 
Before using new insertion tubes for calibration, the 
insertion tubes must be heated up to maximum temperature 
- 250°C (482°F) / 320°C (608°F) / 650°C (1202°F) - for a 
period of minimum 30 minutes. 
In order to ensure the best calibration of your sensors 
please avoid using insertion tubes in the ATC-320 
calibrator, which have been used in the ATC-650 calibrator.  
Insertion tubes are selected on the basis of the diameter of the sensor 
to be calibrated. 
Use the table for insertion tubes in chapter 9.0 to find the correct part 
number.  
 
Alternatively, you may order an undrilled insertion tube and drill the 
required hole yourself. The finished dimensions should be as follows: 
 Sensor diameter +0.2 
+0.05/-0 mm. 
 
In order to get optimum results and preventing ice from building up in 
the well of the cooling calibrators, a proper sized insulation plug must 
be placed over the well during the calibration process. 
The holes in the plug must have a tight fit and unused holes must be 
covered using e.g. EPDM plugs (spare part no. 126280).