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THERMAL ANALYSIS
DSC 6000
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  • Page 1 THERMAL ANALYSIS DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this help file is subject to change without notice. Except as specifically set forth in its terms and conditions of sale, PerkinElmer makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this help file, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Select the Correct Voltage for the DSC 6000 ..........39 Connect the Purge Gas Supply to the DSC 6000 ..........41 Connect the Purge Gas and System Purge Gas Lines to the DSC 6000 ..42 Connect the Cooling Device to the DSC 6000..........42 Connect the DSC 6000 System Components ............48...
  • Page 4 Error Messages from the DSC 6000 ............85 AS 8000 Autosampler Maintenance ..............86 Cleaning and Decontamination ..............86 Install a Reference Pan in a DSC 4000, DSC 6000, Pyris 6 DSC or Jade DSC with AS 8000 Autosampler ................87...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction...

  • Page 6: Pyris Installation

    This user’s guide gives information on the installation of your PerkinElmer Thermal Analysis System, and details about the operation and maintenance of the hardware. This information can also be found in the Pyris Installation and Hardware Help provided with your Pyris software.

  • Page 7: Safety And Regulatory Information

    Safety and Regulatory Information...

  • Page 8: Symbols Used In Online Help

    UPPERCASE text, for example ENTER or ALT, refers to keys on the computer keyboard. '+' is used to show that you have to press two keys at the same time, for example, ALT+F. All eight-digit numbers are PerkinElmer part numbers unless stated otherwise. Notes, Cautions and Warnings Three terms, in the following standard formats, are also used to highlight special circumstances and warnings.
  • Page 9 Safety and Regulatory Information . 9 We use the term CAUTION to inform you about situations that could CAUTION result in serious damage to the instrument or other equipment. Details about these circumstances are in a box like this one. Caution (Achtung) Bedeutet, daß...
  • Page 10 10 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide We use the term WARNING to inform you about situations that could result in personal injury to yourself or other persons. Details about these circumstances are in a box like this one.

  • Page 11: Symbols Used On The Instruments

    Safety and Regulatory Information . 11 Symbols Used on the Instruments Caution, hot surface. Attention surface chaude. Caution, risk of electric shock. Attention, risque d'électrocution. Caution Documentation must be consulted to determine the nature of the potential hazard and any actions which have to be taken.

  • Page 12: Electrical Warnings

    12 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide Electrical Warnings Connect the instrument to an AC line power outlet that has a protective ground connection. To ensure satisfactory and safe operation of the instrument, it is essential that the protective ground...
  • Page 13 Safety and Regulatory Information . 13 Use only fuses with the required current rating and of the specified type for replacement. WARNING N'utilisez que des fusibles avec la note de courant requise et du type spécifié pour le remplacement. AVERTISSEMENT...

  • Page 14: General Warning

    14 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide General Warning The CryoFill system of PerkinElmer’s Differential Scanning Calorimeter emits a small amount of nitrogen during normal operations. If your laboratory is not properly ventilated, the level of oxygen in the laboratory may fall below the normal range. Please follow the applicable laboratory ventilation standards to ensure that an appropriate oxygen level is maintained.

  • Page 15: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    All information concerning EMC standards is in the Declaration of Conformity, and these standards may change as the European Union adds new requirements. PerkinElmer instruments have been designed and manufactured, having regard to the state of the art, to ensure that: •...

  • Page 16: Electrical Safety

    16 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide Electrical Safety This analyzer conforms to IEC publication 61010-1 (“Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use”) as it applies to IEC Class 1 (earthed) appliances, and therefore meets the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

  • Page 17: Weee Instructions For Perkinelmer Products

    For Customer Care telephone numbers select “Contact us” on the web page. Products from other manufacturers may also form a part of your PerkinElmer system. These other producers are directly responsible for the collection and processing of their own waste products under the terms of the WEEE Directive.
  • Page 18 18 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide...

  • Page 19: Prepare The Laboratory

    Prepare the Laboratory...

  • Page 20: Prepare The Laboratory

    20 A (120 V systems) or 16 A (200–240 V systems). Line Voltage PerkinElmer analyzers and their associated instruments are designed to operate within a line voltage range of 10% of the nameplate voltage or other such voltage selected at installation to suit the particular country or region.

  • Page 21: Purge Gas And Pneumatic Supply

    The instrument must be positioned so that the appliance coupler can be removed to • completely disconnect the power from the instrument. NOTE: If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by PerkinElmer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Purge Gas and Pneumatic Supply The recommended purge gas for all Thermal Analyzers at ambient temperatures is argon or nitrogen with a minimum purity of 99.9%.
  • Page 22 22 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide...

  • Page 23: Install Multiple Analyzers

    Install Multiple Analyzers...

  • Page 24: Install Multiple Analyzers

    USB allow peripherals to be automatically configured as soon as they are physically attached without the need to reboot or run setup. NOTE: Some PerkinElmer analyzers now have USB ports in addition to, or sometimes in place of, RS-232 ports. If you are working with these analyzers, you will need to use a USB hub device instead of the Edgeport to connect multiple analyzers to a single computer.
  • Page 25 Install Multiple Analyzers . 25 2. Attach the other end of the connector cable to the USB port on the EdgePort. EdgePort/4 EdgePort/8 DO NOT connect any instruments to the EdgePort at this time. If your computer is connected to the Internet, it will now download the software drivers for the EdgePort.
  • Page 26 26 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide...

  • Page 27: Install A Dsc 6000

    Install a DSC 6000...

  • Page 28: Safety Precautions For The Dsc 6000

    Before connecting the DSC 6000 to the main outlet, check the main voltage setting and • fuse. • The DSC 6000 requires a good earth ground that is common to the earth ground of the computer. • Check that the power cord supplied is appropriate for your country and is undamaged before connecting it to the main voltage supply.
  • Page 29 Do NOT expose the sensor surfaces to mechanical stress. If no external CAUTION cooling is applied, do not operate the DSC 6000 above 50 °C. The DSC 6000 will automatically shut off when the inner temperature rises above 70 °C.
  • Page 30 30 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide Care must be taken when handling the outer furnace lid so its ceramic CAUTION lining is not damaged. ATTENTION Des précautions doivent être prises lors de la manipulation du couvercle du four extérieur, de sorte que sa doublure en céramique n'est pas endommagée..

  • Page 31: Decontamination And Cleaning

    (Brussels) 0800 90 66 42 (Monza) If you are located outside of these regions, please call your local PerkinElmer sales office for more information. Cleaning the Instrument Exterior surfaces may be cleaned with a soft cloth, dampened with a mild detergent and water solution.

  • Page 32: Dsc 6000 Warning Labels

    32 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide DSC 6000 Warning Labels Warning Labels on the Upper Ring Around the Furnace HOT SUR FACE The furnace at the center of the ring m ay be hot. WARNING SURFACE CHAUDE Le four au centre de l'anneau peut être chaud.
  • Page 33 Install a DSC 6000 . 33 Tox ic Gases – Fum e Ventilation System Without adequate ventilation, potentially toxic vapors can build up in the laboratory. Your laboratory must have a reliable fume ventilation system before you use this instrument.

  • Page 34: Warning Labels On The Back Of The Dsc 6000

    34 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide Warning Labels on the Back of the DSC 6000 Alw ays keep airflow unobstructed To maintain adequate ventilation do not block the back of the instrument. WARNING Toujours garder le flux d'air dégagé...
  • Page 35 Install a DSC 6000 . 35 Grounding circuit continuity is vital for the safe operation of equipm ent. N ever operate equipm ent w ith the grounding connector disconnected. Disconnect supply cord before operating. WARNING La continuité du circuit de m ise à la terre est essentielle pour la sécurité...

  • Page 36: Install A Dsc 6000

    36 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide Install a DSC 6000 The installation procedure for the DSC 6000 consists of the following steps: Prepare the Laboratory (refer to page 20) • • Unpack the DSC 6000 • Set Up the DSC 6000 System Components •...

  • Page 37: Unpacking The Dsc 6000

    • Autosampler (optional) The CryoFill LN2 System is an optional cooling system which allows the DSC 6000 to run in subambient mode, at temperatures down to –170 °C. The autosampler is an optional accessory that is used to automate the running of multiple samples.

  • Page 38: Unpacking The Cryofill Ln2 Dewar

    Place the analyzer carefully on the prepared bench. Unpack the remaining parts of the DSC 6000 system and place them nearby. You will need these parts for the installation of the analyzer. If you have purchased the CryoFill Liquid Nitrogen Cooling System for your DSC 6000, remove the parts from their box(es) and place them on a bench nearby.

  • Page 39: Set Up The Dsc 6000 System Components

    Install a DSC 6000 . 39 Set Up the DSC 6000 System Components Place the DSC 6000 on your laboratory bench. Do not plug in the power cord until instructed. The computer and printer should already be on the bench and installed according to each item’s instructions.
  • Page 40 40 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide 1. Remove the fuse holder with a screw driver by gently prying it out of the compartment. 2. Once the holder is out far enough to hold onto, slide the fuse holder out of the slot.

  • Page 41: Connect The Purge Gas Supply To The Dsc 6000

    Connect the Purge Gas Supply to the DSC 6000 The DSC 6000 has one system purge gas inlet and two sample purge gas inlets at the back of the analyzer. The system purge gas purges the outer portion of the sample holder/heat exchanger assembly with dry gas.

  • Page 42: Connect The Purge Gas And System Purge Gas Lines To The Dsc 6000

    –20 °C to 445 °C is the Polyscience Chiller (P/N N5370220/N5370221, 120 V and 220 V, respectively). The Intracooler 2S for DSC 6000 is the cooling device for the range of –65 °C to 445 °C. The Portable Cooling Device (PCD) can be used to quickly cool the DSC 6000 to ambient...
  • Page 43 The PCD (P/N N5202068) can be filled with ice, ice water, liquid nitrogen or any other cooling mixtures. The DSC 6000 with CryoFill uses liquid nitrogen for operation in the range of –170 °C to 300 °C. NOTE: When operating the analyzer with a cooling device you MUST use a purge gas.
  • Page 44 9. Rotate the Select/Set control to adjust the pump speed, and press the control to accept the new setting. The heat exchanger of the DSC 6000 will NOT accept pressure. Use the CAUTION lowest flow rate that provides sufficient cooling for your experiment to minimize the pressure in the system.
  • Page 45 Connecting to tap water When using tap water: 1. Make sure the tap water is conveniently located near the DSC 6000. 2. Connect a hose to the Cooling Liquid In connector. Secure with a clamp. 3. Connect the other end of this hose to the tap.
  • Page 46 46 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide Connecting to the Intracooler for the DSC 6000: Frosting is possible on the rear of the DSC 6000. To prevent this problem CAUTION the exhaust tube must be properly installed on the analyzer.
  • Page 47 Install a DSC 6000 . 47...

  • Page 48: Connect The Dsc 6000 System Components

    7. Once the system connections are made, switch on the system in the following order: – Computer – DSC 6000 – Printer 8. Turn on the purge gas and dry gas, the water for the DSC 6000 cooling system or any other accessories for the cooling device you are using.

  • Page 49: Configure The Dsc 6000

    Install a DSC 6000 . 49 Configure the DSC 6000 The Pyris Software must be configured for the DSC 6000. This must be done before the DSC 6000 Application can be recognized. 1. Select Pyris Config from the Pyris group under PerkinElmer Applications in the Programs menu accessed from the Start button or select Configure Analyzer from the Pyris Manager Start button menu.

  • Page 50: Starting The Pyris Manager

    Pyris software. Once the Pyris software has been configured for the DSC 6000, the DSC 6000 Application can be started from Pyris Manager. Starting the Pyris Manager 1.

  • Page 51: Calibrate The Dsc 6000

    8. After the run is complete, perform a Peak Area calculation, include the Onset temperature and note the Onset result. 9. Repeat steps 1–8 for each reference material you are using to calibrate the DSC 6000. Up to ten reference materials can be used to calibrate the temperature program of the analyzer.
  • Page 52 OK. Answer Yes to overwrite the existing file to save the new calibration values. 16. Click Close to exit Calibration and send the new calibration values to the DSC 6000. The DSC 6000 calibration is complete.
  • Page 53 Install a DSC 6000 . 53...

  • Page 55: Dsc 6000 Hardware

    DSC 6000 Hardware...

  • Page 56: Dsc 6000

    The DSC 6000 has an integrated cooling system which accepts various types of cold liquids. This allows operation from –170 °C to 445 °C. The DSC 6000 can be used with a range of commercial circulating coolers, and for occasional subambient operation can be used with the Portable Cooling Device.

  • Page 57: Cooling

    It can be filled with ice, ice water, liquid nitrogen or any other cooling mixtures. The DSC 6000 with CryoFill uses liquid nitrogen for operation in the range of –170 °C to 300 °C. The pressure-controlled liquid nitrogen dewar system delivers LN2 to a built-in dewar in the measuring cell at a rate of 2.5 l/hr.

  • Page 58: Calibration Of The Dsc 6000

    58 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide Calibration of the DSC 6000 The DSC 6000 has been calibrated at the factory for both temperature and heat flow. Under normal conditions, the analyzer does not need temperature recalibration. As a result of the use of high-precision sensors, the temperature accuracy does not vary over the temperature range and remains constant for long periods of time.

  • Page 59: Perform Indium And Zinc Runs

    DSC 6000 Hardware . 59 Perform Indium and Zinc Runs In performing an indium and zinc run, you can use the precrimped, preweighed samples of indium and zinc or you can prepare your own samples for calibration. To perform the run, follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 60: Performing A Temperature Calibration

    Performing a Temperature Calibration The measured Onset values for indium and zinc are used to calibrate the temperature of the DSC 4000, DSC 6000, Pyris 6 DSC and the Jade DSC. To perform the temperature calibration, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 61 The measured H value for indium is used to calibrate the heat flow of the DSC 6000. If you just performed the temperature calibration on a data file, the data file should still be displayed.

  • Page 62: Operating Variables And Sample Handling

    Intracooler (P/N N5374098/N5374099). Scanning Rate The DSC 4000, DSC 6000, Pyris 6 DSC and the Jade DSC allow heating rates of 0.1 to 100 °C/min in steps of 0.1 °C/min. Proper selection of heating rate will increase efficiency of your analysis at the desired sensitivity. Generally, slower heating rates improve the peak resolution while faster heating rates improve the apparent sensitivity.

  • Page 63: Subambient Operation Of The Dsc 6000

    The DSC 6000 with CryoFill system can be operated in the subambient mode in the range – 170 °C to 300 °C. Liquid nitrogen serves as the coolant and nitrogen is used as the purge gas to the sample area.

  • Page 64: Dsc 6000 Maintenance

    64 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide DSC 6000 Maintenance The DSC 6000 needs little routine maintenance other than proper treatment as a sensitive electromechanical device. Since the sensor disk is the hottest component in the furnace area, it will usually remain clean and free of condensates.

  • Page 65: Dsc 6000 Part Numbers

    If you are located within the U.S., call toll free at 1-800-762-4000, 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. EST. Your order will be shipped promptly, usually within 24 hours. • If you are located outside the U.S., call your local PerkinElmer sales office. or go on-line to www.perkinelmer.com Below is a list of the part numbers that are in the Spares kit (P/N N5200031).

  • Page 66: Miscellaneous Part Numbers

    66 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide Miscellaneous Part Numbers Part Number Description N5370216 DSC 6000 N5370217 DSC 6000 with Autosampler N5370218 DSC 6000 with Autosampler and CryoFill N5202068 Portable Cooling Device N5202070 Mini drybox 09991662 Fuse for 100–120 VAC, 6.3 AT, 250 VAC, 5 x 20 mm 09991629 Fuse for 220–240 VAC, 3.15 AT, 250 VAC, 5 x 20 mm...

  • Page 67: As 8000 Autosampler

    AS 8000 Autosampler...

  • Page 68: As 8000 Autosampler

    AS 8000 Autosampler The AS 8000 autosampler accessory brings automation capability to the DSC 4000, DSC 6000, STA 6000 and TGA 4000 when used in conjunction with the Pyris software Player feature. NOTE: If you have an STA 6000, then you will need firmware for Pyris version 9.1 or later to operate the AS 8000 autosampler.
  • Page 69 AS 8000 Autosampler . 69 The autosampler is fully automated and controlled by the software. The two-piece • sample tray holds up to 45 samples for efficient unattended operation. One tray holds 22 samples and the other 23 samples. This difference means that you •...

  • Page 70: Safety Precautions For The As 8000

    The safety precautions to be followed when using the AS 8000 autosampler are the same as those for the parent instrument: STA 6000, DSC 4000, DSC 6000, or the TGA 4000. In addition, the following two precautions should be kept in mind: To rem ove the furnace lid(s) of the parent instrum ent, alw ays use tw eezers.

  • Page 71: How The As 8000 Autosampler Works

    The fingers are closed. The furnace lid (for the TGA 4000) or lids (for the DSC 4000 or DSC 6000) are on the lid holders in the furnace access hole. The gripper device is instructed via a command in the Pyris software to begin a session.
  • Page 72 72 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide 5. The upper lid is placed on the furnace. 6. The gripper returns to the home position. 7. The method runs. 8. At the end of the run, the system removes the upper lid and places it on the ring.

  • Page 73: Reduced Time Cycle

    AS 8000 Autosampler . 73 Reduced Time Cycle A reduced time cycle is available for the STA 6000, DSC 4000 and DSC 6000. This feature is accomplished by using either a Sample Group or by doing successive Load Sample commands without an explicit Return Sample.

  • Page 74: As 8000 Autosampler Gripper Alignment

    74 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide AS 8000 Autosampler Gripper Alignment The autosampler is aligned at the factory. However, if you install a reference pan into your DSC instrument or change the sample thermocouple of your TGA instrument, change the sensor, or if the gripper does not grasp the sample pans correctly, you should perform a gripper alignment procedure.

  • Page 75: As 8000 Sample Handling

    See the sample preparation instructions for the parent instrument. Sample Pans The types of sample pans that you can use for the DSC 4000 and DSC 6000 with autosampler are all sizes of the standard robotics sample pans that are available. The sample pans must be sealed using the Universal Crimper press which comes with the system.
  • Page 76 76 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide When you click the OK button in the Advanced Tare Options dialog box, the Tare/Weigh System screen appears:...
  • Page 77 AS 8000 Autosampler . 77 The Sample List will now display the tare weights of the crucibles: Once the empty crucibles are tared, remove each crucible and load the prepared sample into each one. Return the crucible to the correct position in the tray. Now the system can weigh all the samples before running the play list, or you can have each sample weighed at the beginning of its run.

  • Page 78: Running A Play List With The As 8000

    78 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide Running a Play List with the AS 8000 Pyris Player is the backbone of Pyris software automation. It was created with autosamplers in mind. In addition to the standard play list items — Load Sample, Run Method, Return Sample —...
  • Page 79 AS 8000 Autosampler . 79 – Click OK and the Tare/Weigh System dialog box appears. The AS 8000 begins the procedure of taring the sample pans present on the sample trays. As it finds and tares each pan, it populates the Sample List and includes the tare weight for the sample pan in the Sample line.
  • Page 80 80 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide – Remove the sample trays from the autosampler, or leave them in place, to load the crucibles. If you removed the trays, carefully return them to the autosampler and make sure that the two knobs on the bottom of each tray engage the holes in the autosampler plate.
  • Page 81 This is just one example of using a play list with the AS 8000 autosampler. The AS 8000 autosampler on a DSC 4000 or DSC 6000 does not have the Tare/Weigh feature, so the creation of a Sample Group is not automated. You will have to weigh the samples before placing them in the sample pans and crimping the pans.

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    82 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide Troubleshooting When the AS 8000 autosampler malfunctions, in most cases it will generate an error message which is sent to the computer and is displayed in the Pyris software. The troubleshooting list below should be used if the AS 8000 malfunctions.
  • Page 83 AS 8000 Autosampler . 83 Error message ID Error Possible Corrective Cause Action ERR_GRP_NO_SAMPLE Gripper contains no There was no Place a sample sample when entering sample pan at on position 0 of furnace. Light switch in the reserved the sample tray state position on the sample tray...
  • Page 84 84 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide Error message ID Error Possible Corrective Cause Action ERR_FURN_NOT_EMPTY Furnace still contains a Failure picking Check if gripper sample while trying to sample out of fingers are bent. load a new one. This...

  • Page 85: Error Messages From The Dsc 6000

    AS 8000 Autosampler . 85 Error Messages from the DSC 6000 Error message ID Error Possible Cause Corrective Action ERR_DUE_TO_AUTOSAMPLER AS 8000 entered Refer to AS 8000 Refer to AS 8000 fatal error state. error message troubleshooting This caused DSC...

  • Page 86: As 8000 Autosampler Maintenance

    Cleaning and Decontamination Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods except those specified by PerkinElmer, you should check with PerkinElmer that the proposed method will not damage the equipment. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the autosam pler.

  • Page 87: Install A Reference Pan In A Dsc 4000, Dsc 6000, Pyris 6 Dsc Or Jade Dsc With As 8000 Autosampler

    DSC 6000, Pyris 6 DSC or Jade DSC with AS 8000 Autosampler When running samples with the DSC 4000, DSC 6000, Pyris 6 DSC or the Jade DSC it is recommended that a reference capsule be used in the furnace. The best reference material is an empty sample pan and lid of the same type in which the sample material is encapsulated.
  • Page 88 88 . DSC 6000 Installation and Hardware Guide 7. Place a reference pan on the reference position. 8. Replace the lower furnace lid holder. 9. Replace the base plate lid holder. 10. Use the furnace lid holder alignment tool to position the lower furnace lid holder properly with respect to the upper lid holder.

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