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This unit can be used for a variety of applications that require accurate and repeatable
results. It heats at the selected ramp rate after the set temperature is reached. Touch
pad controls are used to operate the heater, and the temperature values are displayed
on an easy-to-read LCD screen.
1. Prepare the Sample in a Capillary Tube:
a. Ensure the sample is dry.
b. Grind the sample into a fine powder.
c. Press the open end of the capillary tube 2mm deep into the powder to collect
the
sample.
d. When 2mm of the sample has been collected at the open end of the tube,
carefully turn it around and tap the closed end against the table.
e. Ensure the sample is packed at the closed end of the capillary tube.
2. Adjust the Viewing Window:
Arm Angle
a. Loosen the adjustment knob on the side of the arm to allow 2mm of space.
b. Pull arm out 2mm to allow movement.
c. Move the arm up or down to choose the desired angle. There are five angles
to choose from.
d. When an appropriate angle is chosen, tighten the knob to hold the arm in place.
Arm Extension
a. Hold the bottom of the arm and pull the top of the arm out.
b. When an appropriate height is chosen, let go and it will be held in place.
DO NOT PULL ON THE OVEN WHEN EXTENDING THE ARM.
Oven Angle
a. Loosen the adjustment knob on the side of the oven to allow 2mm of space.
b. Rotate the oven to the desired viewing angle.
c. When an appropriate angle is chosen, tighten the knob to hold the arm in place.
3. Standby Mode:
a. When the unit is plugged in, the date/time and actual temperature will be
shown on the LCD screen. This is the unit in standby mode.
4. Set Temperature:
a. Press the “Select” button
b. Use the numeric buttons to select a temperature or Up and Down Arrows
c. When the correct temperature is displayed on the screen, press “Select”
5. Set Ramp Rate:
a. After the Set Temperature is selected, the Ramp Rate will be displayed on the
LCD
screen
b. Use the numeric buttons or Up and Down Arrows to select a ramp rate
6. Start Heating to Set Temperature:
a. When the correct ramp rate is displayed on the screen, press “Select” to start
heating the oven to the set temperature.
b. The actual temperature will be displayed on the LCD screen.
c. An audible alarm will sound when the set temperature has been reached.
d. If the ramping phase is not initiated within 30 minutes of reaching the set
temperature, the unit will return to the set temperature screen.
e. If the unit remains on the set temperature screen for 30 minutes
without initiating the heating phase, the unit will return to standby mode and
the heater will turn off to prevent indefinite heating.
7. Insert Sample into Oven:
a. Insert 1-3 capillary tube(s) containing the prepared sample(s), closed end
first, into the opening on top of the oven. Wait 30 seconds to stabilize before
continuing to Step 8.
8. Start Ramping to Melt Temperature:
a. After the capillary tubes have been inserted into the oven, press “Select” to
start heating to the melt temperature.
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