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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 Lock 3 door safety interlocks and an interlock monitoring system to prevent microwave emission
when the door is open
* IR Sensors (optional) Measures temperature using Infrared Sensors
* Pressure Port connector
(optional)
Provides pressure control utilizing an internal Electronic Sensor for Pressure (ESP)
* Turntable Sensor Detects type of turntable
* Vessel Counting Sensor Counts number of vessels in the turntable
* Not visible in photo.