TMA Q Series Getting Started Guide
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Probe Type ContactDiameter Pressure Exerted by Types of Tests Yielded
mm (in.) 0.01 N Load
Flexure 5.08 (0.2) 0.49 kPa Deflection temperature
Flexibility
Dilatometer 6.07 (0.239) 0.34 kPa Expansion coefficient
Parallel Plate 9.52 (0.375) 0.14 kPa Viscosity-temperature
Viscosity-time
Wall shear rate
Hemispherical ~2.54 (0.1) ~1.9 kPa Softening point
NOTE: Refer to online help for details regarding the probes.
Zeroing the Auto Measure System
This procedure is used to initialize the auto-length measure system. It should be performed before each
experiment to ensure accurate sample length measurements. To zero the TMA auto measure system, simply
press the ZERO LENGTH key on the touch screen.