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T96 LinkPad User Guide
1.1.0
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  • Page 1 Linkam Scientific Instruments T96 LinkPad User Guide 1.1.0 USER GUIDE...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DSC stages ........................................18 Humidity control ........................................19 Options and Information ...................................21 Connected hardware ........................................21 Option board Information ........................................22 Sample Calibration ........................................23 Troubleshooting ...................................25 Control and connection Errors ........................................25 v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome to your LinkPad Manual. This guide will explain the use of the optional LinkPad Controller. v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.

  • Page 5: Important Notices

    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 Feedback Your feedback will be greatly appreciated, please email us directly info@linkam.co.uk v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.

  • Page 6: Controlling The Stage

    If you are using the LinkPad concurrently with the optional LINK software and a PC connection, only sensor data such as temperature will be shown. The power indicators still operate as does the Setup button. v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.
  • Page 7 Settings and Information Volume icon Computer control icon Sample Calibration icon Stage power input display Feature control functions (only present when an LNP96 is connected or a stage with additional features is in use) v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.

  • Page 8: Basic Stage Controls

    The Heat override (7) or Cool override (8) controls can be tapped at any time during an experiment to force the stage to heat or cool at the currently set rate. These controls will not function unless there is a currently active ramp. v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.

  • Page 9: Profiles And Ramps

    When cycle mode is engaged the screen is updated to reflect this. Note: A profile will finish if it reaches a ramp with a rate setting of 0. Start Active cycle ramp ramp ramp mode v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.

  • Page 10: Running The Profile

    This is shown on the LinkPad by the computer control icon (15) illuminating. In order to re-enable full LinkPad control simply disconnect the computer software control (in LINK, select Controller -> Disconnect, and to reconnect computer control in LINK , select Controller -> Connect) v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.

  • Page 11: Stage Specific Controls

    This screen is for controlling the motorised valve manually, as opposed to via a pre-set ramp. When a ramp is in progress these controls will be greyed out and inaccessible. · tap the Atmos button (1) to set the stage pressure to atmospheric pressure. v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.

  • Page 12: Pressure Stages

    All pressure capable stages will have a pressure expansion board fitted to their T96 controller which has the following setup screen, accessed by tapping on the setup bar and tapping on the blue arrow: v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.

  • Page 13: Motorised Xy Stages

    The indicator light (3) will be green while the motors are at rest and will switch to red when the motors are in motion. Tap the stop motion control (4) to stop motor movement at any time. Heating will not be stopped when this control is used. v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.
  • Page 14 It does this by taking an image of the field of vision, moving the sample to the next field of view in the defined area and taking another image. Once all images are taken it will stitch the images together into one large image. Please contact your local Linkam Distributor for more details. v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.

  • Page 15: Tensile Stages

    Note: Select between Distance/Force and Stress/Strain display in the force tab in option board setup screen. In order for Stress/Strain values to be accurate you must enter values for sample width and thickness in the Tensile setup screen. Tensile Control Panel These controls are used to set the tensile parameters of a ramp. v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.
  • Page 16 Expansion Board Setup All Tensile stages will have an motor control expansion board fitted which has the following setup screen, accessed by taping on the setup bar and taping on the blue arrow: v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.
  • Page 17 To change the default speed at which the jaws move, tap on the default speed setting (4). A keypad will appear where you can choose a speed. · The Calibrate control (5) will open the tensile calibration screen. Tensile Calibration v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.

  • Page 18: Dsc Stages

    The only additional information displayed for a DSC600 or DSCX600 stage is the DSC count (1). There are no additional controls. Please see your DSC600 stage manual for an explanation of DSC counts. v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.

  • Page 19: Humidity Control

    This section applies if you have a Linkam RH95 humidity controller attached to your system. Additional main screen display items: When an RH95 is attached to the T96 controller, the LinkPad main screen will display the following additional items: v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.
  • Page 20 · The drying control (8) begins a drying cycle. This flows warm air through both desiccant tubes to dry them out. This action should be performed after you first receive your RH95 system. v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.

  • Page 21: Options And Information

    If the 'Show stage power' box is checked, the power currently being supplied to the heating block will be displayed on the main screen, in amps and volts. Stage options This screen shows the model and serial number of the connected stage and allows the configuration of Sample Calibration. Linkpad options v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.

  • Page 22: Option Board Information

    To change the displayed vacuum value between mBar, mTorr and kPa simply touch the desired radio button. Pressure Tab T96 System Controllers setup for a pressure gauge require a signal conditioning option board. v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.

  • Page 23: Sample Calibration

    To reset any stored values to the default settings tap the 'Clear' button which will cause a confirmation prompt to appear: tap 'OK' and the stored values will be cleared, taping on cancel will leave the values as they are currently set. v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.
  • Page 24 Note: The sample calibration values are stored on stage lead of the currently connected stage. Each stage lead can have its own set of stored values. v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    This error occurs when the water temperature sensor in your stage reaches too high a temperature. Check that the water pump is actively pumping and that the water has not become too warm. This error can only occur with peltier stages. v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.
  • Page 26 This error occurs when there is an internal problem with a connected LNP96. If you see this error, please contact Linkam Scientific technical support. This error occurs when the T96 controller does not recognise the identifier chip on the attached stage lead. Contact Linkam scientific technical support if you see this message. v1.1.0 © 2017 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd.
  • Page 27 Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd Tel: +44(0)1737 363 476 Fax: +44(0)1737 363 480 Email: support@linkam.co.uk Unit 8 Epsom Downs Metro Centre Waterfield, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5LR, UK www.linkam.co.uk...

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