Data Collection

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1)Attach sensors to test product.

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When soldering a T/C sensor to a component with high temperature solder, use Kester SN10 (or equivalent) for 183°C eutetic solder or Kester SN5 (or equivalent) for no-lead soldering.
2)Unwind the sensor leads and attach the Micro connectors to the M.O.L.E.. Make sure to connect them to the same channel(s) that were configured to accept them. For example, if the M.O.L.E. is configured to have Channels 1 through 3 active, be sure the sensors are attached to the same three channels. (The connectors are polarized so they cannot be connected wrong).

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Kapton® tape, aluminum tape and Temprobeä can also be used to hold T/C wire to the test assembly.

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T/C Attachment

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If fewer than six sensors used, it is important that the unused channels are turned OFF.
3) Place the M.O.L.E. in the appropriate Thermal barrier making sure the Thermocouple and/or Sensor wires are not damaged.

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M.O.L.E. Setup

4)After the oven stabilizes, press the Start/Stop button on the M.O.L.E. once to initiate data collection. When the M.O.L.E. is “ON”, the Activity light will flash quickly and then flash at the log interval for the duration of the experiment.

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The Start/Stop button will need to be pressed even if the M.O.L.E. is configured to start with the Trigger Temperature or Points Delay feature.

5) If you are using the 1.0” Uni-barrier to protect the M.O.L.E., insert the opposite end away from the T/C leads inside the Yellow Jacket barrier cover.

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Never permit the M.O.L.E. to exceed the absolute maximum warranteed internal temperature, as permanent damage may result. The warranty will not cover damage caused by exceeding the maximum specified internal temperature.
6)Pass the thermally protected M.O.L.E. and test product through the process.

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It is highly recommended that protective gloves are used when retrieving the M.O.L.E. from the oven and when opening the Thermal barrier.
7)As the test product and the M.O.L.E. emerge from the process, carry the test product with sensors attached and the M.O.L.E. in the Thermal barrier to a table or flat surface.

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If you remove a sensor before the M.O.L.E. has stopped collecting data, the data for that channel might become distorted.
8)Open the Thermal barrier and if the Activity LED is still flashing this means the M.O.L.E. is still logging and it must be turned “OFF”. To turn the M.O.L.E. “OFF” press and Hold the Start/Stop button until the Activity LED turns off, and then release the button.

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When turning the M.O.L.E. “OFF”, do not release the button until the light goes off. Pressing the Start/Stop button briefly will restart the data collection process and erase all the data in memory.
9)Remove the M.O.L.E. from the Thermal barrier. Handle it carefully, as the case may still be warm.
10)Disconnect the sensors from the M.O.L.E. and place it near the computer that has the software installed.