Discovery DSC™ Getting Started Guide
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Instrument Specifications
The tables found below contain the technical specifications for the Discovery DSC™
*Extended temperature isothermals above 400°C may cause the RCS to shut down; the software will detect the shut-
down and stop the run. This is done by monitoring the flange temperature.
Table 3:
Discovery DSC Technical Specifications
Item/Area
Specifications
Dimensions
Depth 51 cm (20 in)
Width 53 cm (21 in)
Height 53 cm (21 in)
Weight (with Autosampler and FACS)
32 kg (70 lbs)
Mains Power
100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 600 W
Safety ground per local regulations
20 amp branch circuit maximum
Operating environmental conditions
Temperature: 15 to 35°C
Relative humidity: 5 to 80% (non-condensing) at 31°C,
decreasing linearly to 67% at 35°C.
Installation Category II
Pollution Degree 2
Maximum altitude: 2000 m
The degree of protection for this instrument according to
IEC 529 is IP20.
Temperature range with:
FACS
RCS120
RCS90*
RCS40**
Quench Cooling Accessory (without FACS)
Quench Cooler for FACS
Ambient to 725°C
–120 to 400°C
–90 to 550°C
–40 to 400°C
–180 to 550°C
Ambient to 725°C
Sample pans
Various open or hermetically sealed (standard and Tzero
series)
Purge gases
Recommended: air, argon, helium, nitrogen, or oxygen
Typical purge flow rate
50 mL/min cell purge
300 mL/min base purge (always flowing when Gas 1 is
connected)
Cell volume
3.4 mL
Air Cool Gas***
~10 L/min at 20 psig
WARNING: Protective earthing is provided through the mains power cord. Use of a grounded
mains power outlet is required.
AVERTISSEMENT: Mise à la terre de protection est assurée par le cordon d'alimentation secteur.
Utilisation d'une prise d'alimentation secteur terre est nécessaire.
