Discovery DSC™ Getting Started Guide
Page 49
Installation of Additional Items
Several additional items can be found in the accessory box that is shipped with your instrument. While
your TA Instruments Representative may install many of these for you, it is important to know how to
install them yourself.
Installing the Autosampler Tray
When you receive your DSC, the sample tray is shipped in the accessory box, separate from the instru-
ment. After unpacking the instrument and installing the instrument completely (see instructions in this
chapter), you will be ready to run samples using the Autosampler.
Installing the Lid (DSC2500 only)
The Discovery DSC2500 is shipped with two lids: a coated lid for operation up to 400°C, and a silver lid
for operation up to 725°C. After unpacking the instrument and installing the instrument completely (see
instructions in this chapter), you are ready to install a lid and run samples. Note that if the silver lid is used
for high-temperature experiments, the cell should be redressed using the conditioning tool (included in the
Conditioning Tool Kit) before reverting to the coated lid for experiments.
Refer to TRIOS software Online Help for full details on selecting and switching DSC lids.
1
Ensure that the instrument is not running a method and that the lid is at a safe temperature to handle.
WARNING: Do not place your hands in the path of the Autosampler when it is in motion. Physi-
cal injury may occur.
AVERTISSEMENT: Ne placez pas vos doigts sur le chemin de l'échantillonneur automatique
lorsqu'il est en mouvement. Des blessures physiques peuvent se produire.
DANGER: The cell surfaces can be hot enough to burn the skin during a sample run. If you are
conducting a subambient test on the DSC, cold could also cause injury. After running any type
of experiment, you must allow the DSC lid to return to the standby temperature before installing
or replacing the lid.
DANGER: Les surfaces de cellule peuvent être assez chaudes pour vous brûler la peau pendant
l'analyse d'un échantillon. Si vous effectuez un essai à basse température sur le DSC, le froid
peut également provoquer des blessures. Après avoir effectué un type d'expérience quel-
conque, vous devez laisser la DSC lid revenir à la température ambiante avant d'installer ou de
remplacer le couvercle.
