PerkinElmer STA 8000, Installation And Hardware Manual

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60 . STA 8000 Installation and Hardware Guide
Heating
The basic temperature range of the STA 8000 is from ambient to 1600 °C. Since the system
is liquid-cooled, it is possible, in principle, to begin a run at subambient temperatures.
However, condensation of water vapor on the cooling tubes around the furnace could occur
and should be avoided. Reducing condensation is the user’s responsibility.
The heating rate of the STA 8000 depends on the temperature range, as follows:
• Ambient to 1000 °C: maximum 100 °C/min
• 1000 to 1600 °C: maximum 25 °C/min
The heating rate can be set in 0.1 °C/min increments. In general, lower heating rates lead to
better separation of transitions. For most experiments, a heating rate of 20 °C/min is
optimal.