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3.5
Immersing the capillary
3.5.1
Manual mode
For small surface ages (up to approx. 1500 ms), the measurement can be carried
out manually.
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Keep your hand as steady as possible during the measurement or calibration.
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Make sure that the immersion depth of the capillary does not change
significantly during the measurement or calibration.
3.5.2
Using a stand
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For surface ages > 1500 ms, the BP50 should be used with a stand.
Standard arm
1. Fix the arm to a laboratory stand using a stand clamp.
2. Fit the BP50 into the opening of the arm.
3. Place the sample vessel on a laboratory sample stage underneath the BP50.
4. Immerse the capillary by raising the sample stage.
Operating the BP50