Personal Computer User Manual

Component Temperature Measurement
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Measuring Local Air Temperature
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. Figure E-4 shows one method of
mounting the thermocouple.
Figure E-4. Measuring Local Air Temperature
Thermocouple
junction
PWB
Tape thermocouple wire to
top of component
Air flow