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1. Place hard rock samples in an ambient temperature seawater bath to equilibrate and saturate (4–12 hr). Keep sample saturated until measurement. A bell jar/vacuum pump can aid in saturation.

   NOTE: Seawater bath is not necessary when using the mini-puck.

2. If the surface of the split core is excessively rough, use a lap plate and grit from the Thin Section Lab to prepare a smooth surface on a split-core piece. Pieces must be at least 10 cm long
   
3. Secure the puck to the sample with velcro or a rubber band.
4. Equilibrate the sample and sensor together in an insulated seawater bath for at least 15 min prior to measurement. NOTE: Do not submerge the puck – let the water level rise to half the depth of the puck or less. Secure the puck to the sample with velcro or a rubber band.
   
5. Optional - Apply thermal joint compound to the side of the probe where the line source is located.

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Measuring Time: Set 80 s for needles and 80 s for pucks, and 60 s for mini puckpucks.

Comment: Enter comments if needed.

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3. Close Measuring Configuration window at the end of the measurements.

NOTE: Remember to clean rinse with DI water and dry the needle and/or puck before the after measuring of a new sample, it will prevent corrosion.

Uploading Data to LIMS

1. On ThermCon window (Figure 2), click Upload to LIMS. If upload is successful, the message "Logged results for sample …" is shown.
2. Close the ThermCon program if finish or click Clear Form if another sample will be measured.

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• • LIMS: After uploading data. LIVE is LIMS viewer. LORE allows you to review and download data.
  • Thermcon File Converter (Figure 5): This program helps to convert TK04 format files to ANSI format. REVIEW

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