TMA Q Series Getting Started Guide
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Instrument Specifications
The tables found on the following pages contain the technical specifications for the TMA.
TMA Instrument Characteristics
Dimensions Depth 55.9 cm (22 in.)
Width 45.5 cm (18 in.)
Furnace Open Height 64.8 cm (25.5 in.)
Furnace Closed Height 61 cm (24 in.)
Weight (approx.) 31.4 kg (69 lb)
Weight with Transformer 39.5 kg (87 lbs)
Power 120 Vac, 47–63 Hz, 1.44 kVA standard
230 Vac, 47–63 Hz, 1.44 kVA if configured with a step-down
transformer
Accessory Outlets Power: 120 V, 47–63 Hz, 400 VA each (used with TA accessories
only)
Operating Environment Temperature: 15–30 °C
Conditions Relative Humidity: 5–80 % (non-condensing)
Installation Category II
Pollution Degree 2
Maximum Altitude: 2000 m
Temperature Range –150 to 1000
o
C
Sample Height 25 mm (1 inch) maximum
Sample Thickness for Film/Fiber 0.5 mm maximum
Sample Diameter 10 mm (0.39 in) maximum
Sensitivity 15 nanometers
Displacement Range +2.5 mm (+0.10 inch)
Linearity +0.5 %
Loading 0.001 to 1.0 Newtons (102 g)
Purge gases Calibrated for: air, argon, helium, nitrogen, or oxygen
Typical purge flow rate 100 ml/min (-100 °C and above) or 200 ml/min (-150 °C and
above).
Programmed Heating Rate 0.01 to 200
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C/min
Temperature Reproducibility +2
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C