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Waters TA Instruments Sample/Temperature Stage Operator's Manual

Accessory for the μta 2990
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Thermal Analysis & Rheology
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UBSIDIARY OF
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ORPORATION
Accessory for the µTA 2990
Operator's Guide
TA I
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NSTRUMENTS
AMPLE
EMPERATURE
Sample/
Temperature
Stage
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  • Page 1 Thermal Analysis & Rheology UBSIDIARY OF ATERS ORPORATION Sample/ Temperature Stage Accessory for the µTA 2990 Operator's Guide TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 2 Sample/Temperature Stage TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 4 Sample/Temperature Stage TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 5 Hotlines to TA Instruments TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 6 Sample/Temperature Stage TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...

  • Page 7: Part Numbers

    Part Numbers TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...

  • Page 8: Notes, Cautions And Warnings

    Sample/Temperature Stage Notes, Cautions and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE highlights important information about equipment or procedures. A CAUTION emphasizes a procedure that CAUTION: may damage equipment or cause loss of data if not followed correctly. A WARNING indicates a procedure that may WARNING be hazardous to the operator or to the environment if not followed correctly.

  • Page 9: High Voltage

    Safety High Voltage Wherever high voltage is present on the WARNING system, extreme care should always be taken to avoid direct contact while the instrument hardware is powered on. Call TA Instruments Service for repairs. We do not recommend that you make any attempt to remove the panels on the instrument.

  • Page 10: Handling Liquid Nitrogen

    Sample/Temperature Stage Safety Safe Handling of Cryogenic Materials Handling Liquid Nitrogen TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...

  • Page 11: Room Ventilation

    Safety If Burned by Liquid Nitrogen Room Ventilation Oxygen Absorption TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 12 Sample/Temperature Stage WARNING Potential Asphyxiant Liquid nitrogen can cause rapid suffocation without warning. Store and use in an area with adequate ventilation. Do not vent a liquid nitrogen container in a confined space. Do not enter a confined space where nitrogen gas may be present unless the area is well ventilated.

  • Page 13: Instrument Symbols

    Instrument Symbols TA I xiii NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 14 Sample/Temperature Stage x i v TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 15 Introduction Introducing the Sample/ Temperature Stage TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 16 Sample/Temperature Stage Description NOTE: A canister without temperature control capabil- ity (Ambient Sample Stage) is also available. TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 17 Introduction The Sample Cover must be removed if tem- CAUTION: peratures above 70°C are to be used. The plastic in this part will melt at higher tem- peratures. CAUTION: Do not heat the Temperature Stage above 250°C. Doing so would depolarize the sample mounting magnets.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Sample/Temperature Stage NOTE: The Sample Stage has no electrical connection, connector to a controller, or barrel for tem- perature control. Specifications TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...

  • Page 19: Principles Of Operation

    Introduction Principles of Operation Do not attempt to obtain images or perform CAUTION: LTA experiments while the sample is being heated or cooled using the Temperature Stage as you may damage the Z scanner. TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 20 Sample/Temperature Stage TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...

  • Page 21: Choosing A Location

    Installation Installing the Sample/Temperature Stage NOTE: It is recommended that you temperature calibrate the Temperature Stage after installation. See page 25 for instruction on temperature calibration. Choosing a Location Power Requirements If the line power in your laboratory is ex- CAUTION: tremely noisy, an additional power condi- tioner may be required.

  • Page 22: Unpacking And Assembly

    Sample/Temperature Stage Unpacking and Assembly NOTE: Small items are sometimes lost in the packing material. Please check through the material carefully before discarding the container. TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 23 Installation High voltage is present at the PC board and WARNING connectors on the Sample/Temperature Stage and Controller. Always take extreme care to avoid direct contact while the instru- ment hardware is powered on. Always turn off the power to the equipment before attempting to remove any panels or PC boards, and before touching any connectors by hand or with electrically conductive tools.
  • Page 24 Sample/Temperature Stage Installation TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 25 Installation Installing the Sample Cover The sample cover must be removed if tem- CAUTION: peratures above 70°C are to be used. The plastic in this part will melt at higher tem- peratures. Photograph of Top View Sample Cover Slot Metal Ring Plastic Shield Cables to Z-Piezo...
  • Page 26 Sample/Temperature Stage NOTE: Use of the sample cover results in a loss of some laser power, so the reading on the sum signal will be decreased by 25% to 50%. TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 27 Installation Filling the Cooling Canister Liquid nitrogen evaporates rapidly at room WARNING temperature. Be certain that areas where liquid nitrogen is used are well ventilated to prevent displacement of oxygen in the air. TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 28 Sample/Temperature Stage TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 29 Operation Operating the Sample/ Temperature Stage Basic Procedure TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 30 Sample/Temperature Stage NOTE: The sample moves slightly upward during lock down. This could damage the probe if it is too close to the sample surface. CAUTION: DO NOT use the sample cover when scanning at temperatures above 70°C. The plastic in this part will melt at higher temperatures.
  • Page 31 Operation Using the Stage Controller TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 32 Sample/Temperature Stage Setting the Rate TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 33 Operation NOTE: If an asterisk begins to flash in the display after you have set a cooling rate, you have selected a rate that is greater than the natural cooling rate of the Stage. TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 34 Sample/Temperature Stage Selecting the Target Temperature Do not heat the Temperature Stage above CAUTION: 250°C. Doing so would depolarize the sample mounting magnets. The Sample Cover must be removed if tem- CAUTION: peratures above 70°C are to be used. The plastic in this part will melt at higher tem- peratures.
  • Page 35 Operation Using the Start/Finish Button TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 36 Sample/Temperature Stage Using the Hold Button TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 37 Operation Using the Heat/Cool Button Do not allow the Temperature Stage to be CAUTION: heated above 250°C. Doing so would depolar- ize the sample mounting magnets. TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...

  • Page 38: Sample Procedure

    Sample/Temperature Stage Sample Procedure TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 39 Calibration Performing Temperature Calibration Removing the Old Calibration Factors TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 40 Sample/Temperature Stage Obtaining New Positive Calibration Factors NOTE: Samples used for temperature calibration are mounted at room temperature. TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 41 Calibration Entering the New Calibration Factors TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 42 Sample/Temperature Stage TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 43 Index Symbols TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
  • Page 44 Sample/Temperature Stage TA I NSTRUMENTS AMPLE EMPERATURE TAGE...
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