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Collecting M.O.L.E. DataThis procedure guides you through a typical collection process. If you need additional detail, consult the online Users Help Guide.The M.O.L.E. Proﬁ ler depends on the MAP (Machine-Assembly-Process) software to control how it collects and interprets data. Several kinds of data runs may need to be performed to achieve desired information, or the same data run may be performed repeatedly over time to monitor one process. Either way, each data run must be set up at least once.The MAP software includes wizards that help you get started quickly, even if you are a beginner or infrequent user. With settings for the three likely reﬂ ow work ﬂ ows, you can get up and running in no time. This Guide documents the process used with the Fresh Start workﬂ ow wizard. This procedure uses the “Fresh Start” wizard for a typical data run process.

Part 1: Set MAP Information1) Double-click the MegaM.O.L.E. MAPapplication icon to start the software.2) Plug in the M.O.L.E. Proﬁ ler.3) Make sure the M.O.L.E. PowerPack battery is fully charged. When a M.O.L.E. Proﬁ ler is selected, the soft-ware status bar displays the current battery voltage.4) On the File menu, click New/Start. A message box appears with the three workﬂ ow wizard options.

5) On the Start dialog box, click the Fresh Start command button.6) Select your desired instrumentfrom the list box. If there are none listed, click Scan for Instruments.7) Click the Next command button.8) Select a machine from the drop-downlist. If the desired machine does not appear in the list, click the Newcommand button to create a new machine.The step list on the left of the Wizard is color keyed to indicate step status:Current Complete Remaining

The software includes features to save and load machine recipe setting ﬁ les. These ﬁ les help you to quickly recall machine information and ensure consistency. 9) Set the machine recipe settings suchas Conveyor Speed, Zone Temperatures and Temperature units in this window.

10) Click the Next command button.11) Enter the assembly information such as part number, board size, sensor locations and a product image.12) Click the Next command button.13) Attach sensors to a test assembly, as shown.

14) Unwind the sensor leads and attach the connectors to the M.O.L.E. Proﬁ ler. Make sure to connect the leads to the same channel(s) that were conﬁ gured in the wizard workﬂ ow.15) Select your paste from the Paste drop down list and the Proﬁ le Type (Ramp-Soak-Spike or Ramp-to-Spike). If your paste does not appear in the list, click the New command button to create a new paste.16) Click the Next command button.

17) In this window, set recording parameters such as the instrument name, recording interval, and start/stop parameters. You can also turn sensor channels on or off, set the sensor location description and sensor type.18) Click the Next command button when you are ready to send data to your instrument.

19) Click the Next command button inthis window to send your recording parameters to the instrument. Verify the instrument status. This dialog box displays the health of the M.O.L.E. Proﬁ ler such as the battery charge, internal temperature, and thermocouple temperatures.21) Click the Next command button and your M.O.L.E. Proﬁ ler is ready for your experiment.

Part 2: Perform Data Run1) Place the M.O.L.E. Proﬁ ler in the appropriate thermal barrier, making sure the thermocouple and/or sensor wires are not damaged.2) After the oven temperatures stabilize,turn the M.O.L.E. Proﬁ ler on and press the Record button. Never permit the M.O.L.E. Proﬁ ler to exceed the absolute maximum warranteed internal temperature, as permanent damage may result.The instrument warranty will not cover damage caused by exceeding the maximum speciﬁ ed internal temperature.You must press the Recordbutton even if the Trigger Temperature or Points Delay parameters are conﬁ gured.3) Pass the thermally protected M.O.L.E. Proﬁ ler and test assembly through the machine.

4) As the test assembly and M.O.L.E. Proﬁ ler emerge from the machine, carry the test assembly with sensors attached and the M.O.L.E. Proﬁ ler in the Thermal barrier to a table or ﬂ at surface.It is highly recommended that protective gloves are used when retrieving the thermal barrier from the oven and when opening the thermal barrier.If a sensor is removed before the M.O.L.E. Proﬁ ler has stopped collecting data, the data for that channel might become distorted.5) Open the thermal barrier and if the Activity LED is still ﬂ ashing this means the M.O.L.E. Proﬁ ler is still recording and it must be stopped.6) Remove the M.O.L.E. Proﬁ ler from the Thermal barrier. Handle it carefully, as the case may still be warm.7) Disconnect the sensors from the M.O.L.E. Proﬁ ler and place it near the computer.

Part 3: Read Data Run1) Restore the software and click the Finish command button to read the data run from the M.O.L.E. Proﬁ ler.2) Select a ﬁ le name, andclick the Save command button.

3) The software then prompts you to enter Prediction mode. Entering prediction mode enables you to change zone temperature values or the conveyor speed and predict the outcome of those changes on the data run proﬁ le. Refer to Prediction in the online help system for more information.5) Click the Predict command button to enter Prediction mode or the Done button to complete the workﬂ ow wizard.Your data is automatically saved in the run ﬁ le (.XMG) and you can now analyze your experiment data with the software tools.