Measuring Local Air Temperature; Figure C-4. Measuring Local Air Temperature - Motorola MVME5500 Installation And Use Manual

Thermal Validation

Measuring Local Air Temperature

C
Air flow
C-8
Measure local component ambient temperature by placing the
thermocouple downstream of the component. This method is conservative
since it includes heating of the air by the component. The following figure
illustrates one method of mounting the thermocouple.
Tape thermocouple wire to
top of component

Figure C-4. Measuring Local Air Temperature

Thermocouple
junction
PWB
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