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- Page 1 Linkam Scientific Instruments THMS600 / HFS600 Temperature Controlled Stage USER GUIDE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Important Notice........................4 Warranty..........................4 Equipment Maintenance......................4 Handling Liquid Nitrogen.......................4 Pressure Warning……………....................4 Safety Precautions........................5 Symbol Reference.....................5 Introduction..........................6 THMS600 Stage Specification..................6 THMS600 System........................6 Stage Anatomy........................7 Stage Assembly......................7 Lid Assembly......................7 Mounting Stage to Microscope with Dovetail Substage.............8 Setting up the Condenser......................8 Vacuum Tweezers.........................9 Setting up the ECP water circulation pump…………………………………………………………………………10 Sample preparation......................11... -
Page 3: Stages Covered By This Manual
The following Linkam stages are covered in this manual: THMS600 High temperature stage THMSG600 High temperature geology stage THMSEL600 High temperature ellipsometry stage THMS600-PS High temperature pressure stage THMS600E High temperature electrical stage HFS600 Basic high temperature stage HFS600E-PB4/PB2 Basic high temperature stage with electrical probes... -
Page 4: Important Notice
The THMS600-PS has been designed specifically for use at 14Bar. Use above this pressure is strictly prohibited and could present a serious health risk. The THMS600-PS is fitted with a pressure release valve (PRV) which will safely vent any excess pressure to atmosphere. A calibration certificate for the PRV is included with your stage. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Read this guide before using the equipment. Save these instructions for later use. Follow all warnings and instructions which may be placed on the stage. Never use the equipment if any cables have been damaged. Do not allow any heavy objects to rest on the cables. -
Page 6: Introduction
Aperture hole: Weight: 0.62Kg THMS600 System The system consists of a THMS600 stage, a T95 System Controller and optional LNP95 liquid nitrogen cooling pump. LINK System control software and digital video capture can be added as an option to control from... -
Page 7: Stage Anatomy
Stage Anatomy Stage Assembly 1. Lemo connector for stage lead 2. Heating element carrier assembly 3. Stage body 4. Stage body water connector 5. Gas purge valve 6. Y-Sample manipulator 7. Stage door 8. Door locking thumbscrew 9. X-Sample manipulator 10. -
Page 8: Mounting Stage To Microscope With Dovetail Substage
Mounting Stage to Microscope with Dovetail Substage The following description is for mounting the 9542 curved clamps set stage on to microscopes which have a circular dovetail substage assembly (1). Attach the curved stage clamps (part no. 9542) to the base of the stage using the supplied hex screws and the outer most holes in the base plate. -
Page 9: Vacuum Tweezers
Vacuum Tweezers The vacuum tweezers are used to manipulate the glass sample slides onto the silver block to pre- vent fingerprints on the glass and scratching the surface of the silver block when using standard fine tip metal tweezers. The System is supplied with a Vacuum Tweezers Kit which consists of a Vacuum Pump (1) and tweezers (2). -
Page 10: Setting Up The Ecp Water Circulation Pump
Pump If you have purchased the ECP with your system, read the following to set up the ECP with the THMS600 stage. Refer to the ECP manual for more details. When heating the stage above 300°C for a pro- long period of time, the metal casing body of the... -
Page 11: Sample Preparation
Sample Preparation The THMS/CC sample holder (1), is either used to load larger volume liquid samples using the THMSQ quartz crucible or to load samples on disposable 16mm glass cover slips. THMS/CC Crucible Carrier and Quartz Crucible The quartz crucible is useful for loading larger volume liquid samples or when it is preferable to load the sample through the side door without removing the Stage Lid. -
Page 12: Thms/Cc Crucible Carrier And Stainless Steel Ring
THMS/CC Crucible Carrier and Stainless Steel Ring This sample loading method is likely to be more routinely used than the quartz crucible as the 16mm sample cover slips can be discarded after each experiment. Insert the THMS/CC into the stage as described in the previous section . -
Page 13: Cooling Connections
Cooling Connections These connections need only be made if the experiments are to be carried out below room temperature. The Dewar siphon (1) is the thick white foam tubing and is attached to the liquid nitrogen Dew- ar. The thin black capillary tube inside the white foam tube must be inserted into the liquid nitro- gen cooling connectors on the stage. -
Page 14: Purging Procedure
Purging the Stage Method 1 There are two methods for purging the stage. Method 1 uses recycled nitrogen gas produced by the LNP95 from the 2L Dewar. Make sure the stage lid is in place and the stage door is closed. Switch on the temperature programmer and set the limit to 40°C. -
Page 15: Purging The Stage Method 2
Purging the Stage Method 2 This method uses an inert gas from a gas cylinder to purge the stage at temperatures above ambient when the LNP95 is not required. 1. Make sure the Stage Lid is in place and the Stage Door is closed. -
Page 16: Appendix
Appendix Window Assembly Lid Window Assembly To replace the windows in the Stage Lid (1) use the Window Tool (2) and align the two wide spacing pins to the Tube Clip Holder holes and unscrew the Lid Insert (3). The Stage Lid and Lid Insert should be turned upside down as shown in the diagram opposite and reassembled in the order indicated. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Cooling fault diagnosis Ensure that all connections to the stage and Dewar are as described in the specific manual and that the stage lid and top windows are properly sealed. 1. The cooling rate is less than programmed. There can be several causes of this problem, the most likely being that one of the connectors has become blocked or damaged. -
Page 18: Alternate Configuration: Thms600-Ps
Condenser Lens WD: 14.5mm THMS600-PS Pressure Systems THMS600-PS Pressure System: The system consists of a THMS600-PS stage, and a T95-LinkPad System Controller. Low Temperature THMS600-PS System: The System has an additional LNP95 Liquid Nitrogen Cooling Pump System and LINK Tem- perature control software. -
Page 19: Thms600-Ps Stage Anatomy
THMS600-PS Stage Anatomy Stage Assembly 1. Lemo connector for Stage Connection Lead 2. Heating element carrier assembly 3. Platinum temperature sensor 4. 25mm Diameter pure silver heating / cooling block 5. Stage body water cooling connector 6. Purge Valve 7. X-Sample manipulator 8. -
Page 20: Connecting Pressure Tubing
Connecting Pressure Tubing The THMS600-PS Stage has a Safety Pressure Release Valve (1). The safety pressure release valve will automatically vent excess pressure above the rated stage pressure. Note: Do not tamper with the Safety Pressure Release Valve or adjust it in anyway. This will... -
Page 21: Alternate Configuration: Ftir600
Alternate Configuration: FTIR600 Thank you for purchasing the FTIR600 Stage system. Please take the time to read through the manual as it will help you to make the most out of the equipment. FTIR600 Stage Specifications Maximum temperature: 600°C Minimum temperature: -196 °C with LNP95 Maximum heating rate: 150°C/min... -
Page 22: Ftir600 Vertical Stage
FTIR600 Vertical Stage Only read the following section if you have pur- chased the FTIR600 Vertical Stage. This chapter will provide additional information for you to set up and use this stage. The stage is designed to stand vertically and fit inside your spectrometer. -
Page 23: Stage Body Water Connector
FTIR600 Vertical Stage Assembly The FTIR600 Vertical Stage has the same specifi- cations and works in exactly the same way as the standard FTIR600. The heater assembly is locat- ed on the side, the Gas Purge Valve and Stage body water cooling connectors are repositioned so that an additional Base Stand can be included in the Stage design to make the stage stand in a vertical position. - Page 24 FTIR600 Vertical Stage Setup Gas Purge Valve with Tubing Connection The Stage is sent out with Gas Purge Valve with Tubing (1) disconnected. To connect the Gas Purge Valve with Tubing, use one hand to hold the black and blue colour gas valve (2), then firmly and push the tubing into the hole as far it can go.
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Page 25: Alternate Configuration: Thmsel600
Alternate Configuration: THMSEL600 Thank you for purchasing the THMSEL600 Stage. Please take the time to read through the manual as it will help you to get the most out of the equipment. THMSEL600 Stage Specifications Minimum temperature: ambient Maximum temperature: 600ºC Maximum heating rate: 150ºC/min... -
Page 26: Thmsel600 Stage Anatomy
THMSEL600 Stage Anatomy Stage Assembly 1. Lemo connector for Stage Connection Lead 2. Heating element carrier assembly 3. Platinum temperature sensor 4. 22mm Diameter silver block 5. Sample chamber 6. X-Sample manipulator 7. Door locking thumbscrew 8. Stage body water connector 9. -
Page 27: Ellipsometer Window Assembly
Ellipsometer Windows Assembly If the windows need to be replaced they should be reassembled as shown in the diagram. Top Window Assembly Use the Window Tool (1) to remove the 22mm Locking Ring (2) and reassembled the Top Win- dow as shown in the diagram. 1. -
Page 28: Alternate Configuration: Thmsg600
Alternate Configuration: THMSG600 Thank you for purchasing the THMSG600 tem- perature controlled geology system. Please take the time to read through the manual as it will help you to make the most out of the equipment. THMSG600 Stage Specifications Maximum temperature: 600°C Minimum temperature: -196 °C with LNP95... -
Page 29: Thmsg600 Sample Preparation
THMSG600 Sample Preparation When working with fluid inclusions both the optical performance and the temperature perfor- mance becomes critical. It is very important to avoid using too many glass cover slips as each layer affects the sharpness of the image seen by the microscope. - Page 30 The circular end of the sample holder will go up the Sample Holder Ramp (1) ramp and rest on surface of the silver block. Place a 7mm W7S sapphire or a W7Q quartz window (2) using the vacuum tweezers onto the surface of the silver block next to the end of the sample holder.
- Page 31 Place the Silver Cover Lid (SCO) on top of the silver heating block as shown in the opposite picture. Make sure the gap in the SCO (1) is aligned with the stem (2) of the Sample holder. The gap in the SCO allows movement of the Sample Holder when the XY manipulators are used.
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Page 32: Alternate Configuration: Bcs196
Alternate Configuration: BCS196 Thank you for purchasing the BCS196 Biological Cryo-Stage System. Please take the time to read through the manual as it will help you to make the most out of the equipment. BCS196 Stage Specifications Minimum temperature: -196 °C Maximum temperature: 125°C Maximum heating rate:... -
Page 33: Bcs196 Stage Anatomy
BCS196 Stage Anatomy Stage Assembly 1. Lemo connector for stage lead 2. Heating element carrier assembly 3. Stage body 4. Stage body water connector 5. Gas purge valve 6. Y-Sample manipulator 7. Stage door 8. Door locking thumbscrew 9. X-Sample manipulator 10. -
Page 34: Bsc196 With Quench Cooling
BCS196 with Quench Cooling Option This option is for high speed vitrification cooling. When the BCS196 Stage is ordered with the Quench Cooling Option, it is supplied with the following sample slides: QSM G7T Sample Holder QSM G16 Sample Holder ... - Page 35 BCS196 with Quench Cooling Option. Sample Holder Troubleshooting: It is possible that the retaining catch of the sample holder may disengage if excessive force is used. Use a set of fine tweezers to grip the retaining catch. Pull the retaining catch out from the sample holder.
- Page 36 Continued from page 35. Return Catch Return Catch rotates and locates within this slot. The retaining catch needs relocating within the locating slot of the sample holder as shown. Return catch in its correct resting position. BCS196 Stage Sample The sample holders must be loaded into the Loading Door.
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Page 37: Using The Quench Cooling Manipulator
Using the Quench Cooling Manipulator The Manipulator Rod (1) pushes the sample hold- er to quickly transfer the sample from the Warm Post (2) to the pre-cooled silver block (3). This method is used for high speed quench cooling in vitrification, enabling speeds up to 5000°C/min. - Page 38 Using a pair of tweezers carefully lift the G7T about 1mm off the silver heating block and slide the W7S 7mm sapphire window underneath the end of the sample holder. It should clip into place. If necessary use the edge of the vacuum tweezers sucker to locate the W7S into the sample holders..
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Page 39: Sample Seeding With Seeding Post
Sample Seeding with Seeding Post This allows a crystal to grow from a single point from the Seeding Post (1). A small block of silver mounted to the cooling inlet forms a cold spot at –196ºC which acts as the seeding point in the cooling procedure outlined below. -
Page 40: Alternate Configuration: Hfs600E-Pb4/Pb2
Alternate Configuration: HFS600E-PB4/PB2 Thank you for purchasing the Examina HFS600E- PB4/PB2 Temperature Controlled Probe system. Please take the time to read through the manual as it will help you to make the most out of the equip- ment. HFS600E-PB4/PB2 Stage Specifica- tions Stage: Maximum Temperature : 600°C... -
Page 41: Hfs600E-Pb4/Pb2 Stage Anatomy
HFS600E-PB4 Stage Anatomy Stage Assembly 1. Lemo connector for stage lead 2. Heating element carrier assembly 3. Stage body 4. Inlet/Outlet Gas connector 5. Stage body water connector 6. Bypass stage body water cooling connector 7. Liquid nitrogen cooling connector 8. -
Page 42: Probe Preparation
Probe Preparation Remove the Probe The HFS600E-PB4/PB2 is supplied with 4 tung- sten gold plated tip Probes. The probe assembly (1) has a magnetic base and is held in place by the circular metal plate (2) inside the stage chamber . Grip the probe and lift up to remove the probe from the stage. - Page 43 Wire your BNC cable to the supplied BNC plug. Plug the BNC plug into the BNC Socket. Probe Wire Connection Cut the other end of the yellow wire to the desired length and strip 5mm of the insulation. Fold the bare wire in half. Use the supplied M1 Hex Key (1) and turn the grub screw (2) on the side of the Probe Assembly 3-4 turns anti-clockwise.
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Page 44: Adjusting The Probes
Adjusting the Probe Probe orientation: The probe has a magnetic base (1) and can be placed in any orientation inside the HFS600E- PB4/PB2 stage. The circular metal ring (2) holds the magnetic foot of the Probe in place. Adjust the length of the needle: Pull end of the needle to the desired length and use a wire cutter to cut the needle shorter. - Page 45 Change the angle of the needle: Use the supplied M1 Hex Key (1) to shorten or lengthen the grub screw (2) to change the angle of the needle. Note: the pr obe is spring loaded and makes better contact with the sample if the needle is adjusted a fraction lower than the sample.
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Page 46: Hfs600 Stage Window Assembly
HFS600 Window Assembly Lid Window Assembly To replace the windows in the Stage Lid (1) use the Window Tool V2 (2) and align the two wide Silicon spacing pins to the Tube Clip Holder holes and rubber Glass (W22G) unscrew the Lid Insert (3). rings 22 x 0.17mm The Lid Insert should be screwed down until the... - Page 47 This page is intentionally blank...
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Page 48: Contact Details
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 Version: 1.05.1109...
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