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Instrument Overview
Cavity
Fluoropolymer-coated microwave cavity.
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Item Description
1 Door Seal Ensures tight t between door and interior cavity of the MARS 6 to prevent microwave
leakage
2 Waveguide Covers Evenly distribute microwaves into instrument cavity
3 Turntable Drive Lug Allows the turntable drive shaft to pass through the cavity oor and engage the
Turntable
4 Floor Mat Protects the Teon Coating on the Floor of the Mars 6 Cavity
5 Door Inerlock 3 door safety interlocks and an interlock monitoring system to prevent microwave emission
when the door is open
* Temperature Sensors Measures temperature
* Turntable Sensor Detects type of turntable
* Vessel Counting Sensor Counts number of vessels in the turntable
*Not visible in photo: Temperature sensors, turntable sensor & vessel counting sensor