Linkam Scientific Instruments DSC450 User manual

DSC Dual Pan User Guide

Linkam Scientific Instruments

USER GUIDE

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Table of Contents

...................................................................................................................................................................4Introduction

...................................................................................................................................................................5Important Notices

.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5Warranty

.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5Technical Support

.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5Equipment Maintenance

.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5Handling Liquid Nitrogen

.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5Feedback

...................................................................................................................................................................6Safety Precautions

.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6Symbol Reference

...................................................................................................................................................................7System Overview

...................................................................................................................................................................8Stage Anatomy

...................................................................................................................................................................9Loading your sample into the stage

...................................................................................................................................................................10Mounting the stage onto a microscope

...................................................................................................................................................................11Connecting the liquid Nitrogen cooling

...................................................................................................................................................................12Controlling the DSC450in LINK

.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12Main Control Screen

.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12Sample Notes Screen

.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12Sampling Screen

.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13Data Collection

.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13DSC Chart

.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13Retrieving experiment information

.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14Overlaying DSC Charts

.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15Exporting Data (Excel)

.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16Chart Cursor

.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16Peak Measurement

.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20Stage Calibration Adjustment

...................................................................................................................................................................21Connecting the ECP water pump

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your Linkam equipment, please take a moment to read this manual before settingup the equipment.

If you have purchased control software, please install the software first.

See your software manual for further installation instructions.

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Important Notices

Please register your products by going to www.linkam.co.ukand clicking on the activate warranty link. You will need to register your equipment with

us to:

Activate your warranty and technical support.

Access the online setup videos.

Warranty

This equipment has a warrantyagainst defects in material and workmanship for a period of12 months from the date ofshipping. Linkam will either

repair or replace products that prove to be defective. For warranty service or repair, this product must be returned to Linkam or a designated

service facility.

The warranty shall not apply to defects resultingfrom interfacing, unauthorized modification or misuse, operation outside ofthe environmental

specifications for the product, or improper site preparation or maintenance.

Technical Support

Any technical questions or queries should be addressed to the Technical Support Department at the address shown below and on the back of this

manual.

Tel: +44(0)1737 363 476

Email: support@linkam.co.uk

Equipment Maintenance

To clean the outside surfaces of the temperature control stages, use a small quantityofisopropyl alcohol with a soft cloth and gently wipe the

surface. To clean the sample chamber, use isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and cotton swabs. Take great care not to touch the temperature sensor

protruding from the side of the heatingelement. The sensor is very fragile.

Handling Liquid Nitrogen

To cool samples below room temperature an LNP95 liquid nitrogen pump system is required. Always use liquid nitrogen in a well ventilated room as

there is a danger ofasphyxiation.

Refer to your health and safety officer regardinginstructions on how to handle liquid nitrogen safely and ensure that you have the correct safety

equipment including gloves and safety goggles.

Feedback

Your feedback will be greatly appreciated, please email us directly info@linkam.co.uk

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Safety Precautions

1. Read this guide before using the equipment. Save these instructions for later use.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions which may be placed on the stage.

3. Never use the equipment if any cables have been damaged. Do not allow anyheavy objects to rest on the cables. Never lay the cables on the

floor.

4. Do not obstruct any ventilation holes. Do not attempt to insert anything into these openings. Provide adequate ventilation ofat least 75mm all

around the equipment.

5. Do not expose the equipment to water. Iffor any reason it gets wet then unplug it from the mains and contact Linkam Scientific Technical

Support.

6. The equipment is not intended to be used outdoors.

7. Ifanyproblems occur then turn all Linkam equipment offand contact Linkam Scientific Technical Support.

8. Do not remove any covers from the equipment, any servicingshould be carried out by qualified service personnel.

Symbol Reference

CAUTION :

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Do not make orremove anyconnectionswhile the unit ispoweredon.

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Do not remove the cover.

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Servicingshouldonlybe done by qualified service personnel.

DANGER!

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Surfaceswith this symbol may get veryhot.

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Do not touch while in operation. Riskofsevere burnsor scalds.

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Keep away fromflammable or combustable materials.

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System Overview

DSC450 Stage Specifications

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Maximum temperature: 450°C

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Minimum temperature: -170°C with LNP

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Maximum heatingrate: 30°C/min

DCS450 System

The system consists ofa DSC450 stage, a T96 System Controller and optional LNP liquid nitrogen coolingpump.

LINK System control software and digital video capture can be added as an option to control from PC.

The DSC450 stage can be mounted onto most microscopes by using either specific stage clamps or an adapter plate.

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Stage Anatomy

1. DSC Sensor plate

2. Nitrogen outlet (connects to LNP)

3. Cooling water outlet

4. Stage Lid

5. DSC sensor cable

6. Stage lead cable

7. Lid locator pin

8. Cooling water inlet

9. Gas purge port

10. Liquid Nitrogen inlet (connects to Dewar)

11. Lid O Ringseal

12. Lid locator magnets

13. DSC reference pan position

14. DSC sample pan position

Accessories

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Certified Indium Sample and Reference Pan pair.

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22ø x 1mm Sapphire Furnace Lid

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Stage clamps

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Loading your sample into the stage

1. Swivel the stage lid (4)to gain access to the DSCfurnace

2. Remove the furnace lid. This is a 22mmø x1mm sapphire window.

3. Place your reference crucible on the (13) sensor plate position labeled R.

4. Place your sample crucible on the (14)sensor plate position labeled S.

5. Replace the sapphire furnace lid.

6. Swingthe stage lid backinto position

7. Connect the ECP water pump, LNP and purge gas.

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Mounting the stage onto a microscope

The following description is for mountingthe stage on to microscopes which have a circular dovetail substage assembly

1. Attach the curved stage clamps to the baseplate ofthe stage usingthe supplied hex screws and the outer most holes in the base plate.

2. Adjust the two positioning screws so that approximately5mm ofthread is exposed on the inside edge ofthe clamp. This will roughlyposition

the stage in the centre ofthe dovetail.

3. Place the stage onto the dovetail, then focus an objective lens on the sample pan. Using the two positioningscrews, ensure that the sample

pan is in the field ofview and lock the stage in place by tighteningthe lockingthumbscrew.

Note: For other types of microscope substage, refer to the diagram included with the stage adapter.

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