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Linkam Scientific Instruments LTS120 User Manual

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LTS120
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  • Page 1 Linkam Scientific Instruments LTS120 Temperature Controlled Stage USER GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Important Notice........................4 Warranty..........................4 Technical Support.........................4 Equipment Maintenance......................4 Feedback..........................4 Safety Precautions........................5 Symbol Reference.....................5 Introduction..........................6 LTS120 Stage Specification..................6 LTS120 System........................6 Assembling the Microscope Slide Holder..................7 Stage Anatomy........................8 Lid Assembly......................8 Stage Assembly......................8 Mounting Stage to Microscope with Dovetail Substage.............9 Setting up the Condenser......................9 Setting up ECP Water Circulator Pump..................10...

  • Page 3: Before Setting Up Your Equipment

    Before Setting Up Your Equipment Please register your products by going to www.linkam.co.uk and click on the product/software registration button. You will need to register your equipment with us to:  Activate your warranty and technical support  Access the online setup videos ...

  • Page 4: Important Notice

    Important Notice Please check that your Linkam equipment has not been damaged during transit. If there is any evidence of external damage DO NOT SWITCH ON ANY ELECTRICAL ITEMS. Contact LINKAM SCIENTIFIC or their appointed distributor immediately. Your warranty may be im- paired if Linkam is not informed of any transport damage within 7 working days of delivery.

  • 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 programmer or stage. If for any reason the mains fuse needs to be replaced then it must be replaced by one of the same type and rating as shown in the equipment ratings.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    13.2mm XY-Manipulators travel: 15mm Aperture hole: 2.5mm LTS120 System The system consists of a LTS120 stage, T95- Linksys32 System Controller. Linksys32 with digital video capture can be added as an option. Please install the software on the PC first and activate Linksys32 within 10 days.

  • Page 7: Assembling The Microscope Slide Holder

    Slide Holder The Microscope Slide Holder (1) is supplied separately from the stage. Fix the holder to the LTS120 stage, by following the instruction below. Remove the screw (2). Make sure the 2 holes on the Microscope Glass Slide Holder are lined up with the two notches (3) on the XY Manipulator Assembly and place the holder in place.

  • Page 8: Stage Anatomy

    Stage Anatomy Swing Stage Lid to open Lid Assembly Swing the Stage Lid (1) to open the Stage. 1. Stage Lid 2. Lid Insert 3. Viewing Window 4. Holes for Tube Clip Holder or window removal tool 5. Hinge Stage Assembly 6.

  • Page 9: Mounting Stage To Microscope With Dovetail Substage

    Dovetail Substage Note: the picture in the procedure is for a an 9542 curved clamps set LTS350, but the LTS120 should fix the same way. The following description is for mounting the stage on to microscopes which have a circular dovetail substage assembly (1).

  • Page 10: Setting Up Ecp Water Circulator Pump

    Setting up ECP Water Circulator Pump The ECP Water Circulator Pump (1) supplied with your LTS120 stage is used to circulate water at ambient temperature to provide the temperature gradient needed to make the Peltier heat and cool. The ECP must be connected to the LTS120. See the ECP manual for instruction setting up the ECP.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Instruments

    Connecting the Instruments T95 System Controller Cable Connections For more details on the T95 System Controller please refer to the T95 System Controller manual. T95 back panel Connect the Stage Cable Connector from the LTS120 stage to the Stage Connection Socket (1).

  • Page 12: Sample Preparation

    Sample Preparation Note: Temperature control performance is easily compromised. Therefore it is very important to keep the silver heating block and microscope glass slide clean. Use a soft cloth and IPA (iso- propyl alcohol) to clean. Do not use excessive force when cleaning the silver block as this will bend the heater assembly.

  • Page 13: Cooling Connections

    Cooling Connections These connections need only be made if the experiments are to be carried out below room temperature. The Gas Purge Valve (1) is opened when the Gas Insert (2) is pushed firmly into the connector. A “click” is heard when the two parts are connected properly.
  • Page 14 Connect a silicon tubing 3.5mm diameter from a gas cylinder with a flow rate of 20cc/min and thread it through the Tube Clip Holder (1). Place in position as seen the the opposite picture This tube blows warm gas across the lid window to prevent condensation on the viewing window surface, when the stage is being used at low tem- perature.

  • Page 15: Ltse120 Option

    LTSE120 Option Only read the following if the stage is supplied with internal electrical contacts for LTSE120 or Liquid Crystal Stage. LTSE120 Stage with Internal Electrical Contacts The stage is supplied with two internal electrical contact connectors (1) wired to an external Lemo connector (2).

  • Page 16: Using The Internal Electrical Contact

    Using the Internal Electrical Contact The internal electrical contact has a self-closing spring loaded pin (1). Using a finger tip push in the pin to open the electrical contact and insert a wire into the contact (2). Release the finger when the wire is in place.

  • Page 17: Lemo Connector

    Lemo Connector Remove the Lemo (1) plug by holding it firmly and pull it gently away from the Stage. Wire up the Lemo to your instrument. To reconnect the Lemo, line up the red dot on the Lemo plug (1) to the red dot on the Lemo socket (2) and push the Lemo firmly into place.

  • Page 18: Liquid Crystal Stage

    Liquid Crystal Stage Only read the following if your stage is a LTSE120 Liquid Crystal Stage. The Liquid Crystal System is supplied with a Liquid Crystal Slide Holder (1) and 5 Liquid Crystal Cells (5um gap, capillary fill, ITO coated and anti parallel aligned).

  • Page 19: 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 20: Spares And Accessories

    These spares are organised into convenient kits. Purchase a spares kit to avoid downtime with your stage and eliminate future shipping costs. The LTS120 heating element is extremely durable if used carefully. However it can be easily scratched, which will compromise the heat flow to the sample and reduce accuracy. The platinum temperature sen- sor is brittle and can be broken if cleaning is not carefully performed.
  • Page 21 These spares are organised into convenient kits. Purchase a spares kit to avoid downtime with your stage and eliminate future shipping costs. The LTS120 heating element is extremely durable if used carefully. However it can be easily scratched, which will compromise the heat flow to the sample and reduce accuracy. The platinum temperature sen- sor is brittle and can be broken if cleaning is not carefully performed.
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  • Page 24: Contact Details

    Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd Tel: +44(0)1737 363 476 Fx: +44(0)1737 363 480 info@linkam.co.uk Unit 8 Epsom Downs Metro Centre Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5LR, UK www.linkam.co.uk Ver:1.1.1209...

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