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Linkam Scientific Instruments THMS600 - User Manual

Linkam Scientific Instruments THMS600
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THMS600 / HFS600
Temperature Controlled Stage
USER GUIDE
Linkam Scientific Instruments

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Linkam Scientific Instruments THMS600 Specifications

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BrandLinkam Scientific Instruments
ModelTHMS600
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Notice

Transit Damage and User Serviceability

Inspect for damage, do not attempt user repairs, and heed voltage warnings.

Warranty and Technical Support

Warranty Coverage, Exclusions, and Service

Details 12-month warranty, service, and voiding conditions.

Equipment Operation and Safety

Maintenance and Liquid Nitrogen Handling

Cleaning procedures and safe handling of liquid nitrogen.

Pressure Warning and Safety Precautions

THMS600-PS pressure limits, seal integrity, PPE, and safety advice.

Safety Precautions

General Safety Guidelines

Read guide, follow warnings, check cables, ensure ventilation, avoid water.

Equipment Restrictions and Servicing

Do not use outdoors, turn off if problems, only qualified personnel for servicing.

Symbol References

Electrical Hazard and Hot Surface Symbols

Explains caution symbols for electrical hazards and hot surfaces.

Mounting Stage to Microscope with Dovetail Substage

Attaching Stage Clamps

Instructions for attaching curved stage clamps to the stage base.

Positioning and Locking the Stage

How to use positioning screws and locking thumbscrew for mounting.

Setting up ECP Water Circulator Pump

ECP Setup and Tubing Connections

Instructions for setting up the ECP with the THMS600 stage.

Liquid Nitrogen Cooling System Note

Warning about connecting LNP95 to stage when heating above 300°C.

Sample Preparation

Cooling Connections

Purging the Stage Method 1

Recycled Nitrogen Gas Purging

Step-by-step guide for purging the stage using LNP95 recycled nitrogen.

Purging the Stage Method 2

Inert Gas Purging from Cylinder

Method for purging the stage using an inert gas from a cylinder.

Troubleshooting

Cooling Rate Issues

Diagnosing problems with slow cooling rates, checking connections and tubing.

Failure to Reach Minimum Temperature

Troubleshooting why the stage will not cool down to -196°C.

Alternate Configuration: THMS600-PS

THMS600-PS Pressure and Temperature Range

Specifies pressure limits (14Bar) and temperature range for the PS model.

Connecting Pressure Tubing

Safety Pressure Release Valve

Information on the safety pressure release valve and its tamper warning.

Attaching Pressure Tubing

Instructions for connecting the flexible nylon pressure tubing to the gas inlet.

Alternate Configuration: FTIR600

FTIR600 Vertical Stage

FTIR600 Vertical Stage Setup

Alternate Configuration: THMSEL600

Alternate Configuration: THMSG600

THMSG600 Sample Preparation

Alternate Configuration: BCS196

BCS196 with Quench Cooling Option

BCS196 Sample Holder Troubleshooting

Retaining Catch Disengagement

Addresses issues with the sample holder retaining catch disengaging.

Relocating the Retaining Catch

Step-by-step solution for fixing a disengaged retaining catch.

Ensuring Correct Return Catch Alignment

Checks that the return catch locates correctly before closing the door.

Using the Quench Cooling Manipulator

Manipulator Rod Function

Explains how the manipulator rod transfers the sample for quench cooling.

Post-Cooling Sample Transfer

Transferring sample from warm post to pre-cooled block after temperature.

Sample Seeding with Seeding Post

Sample Preparation and Seeding Procedure

Steps for preparing sample and moving it to the seeding point.

Observing Crystal Growth

Slowly programming temperature to observe crystal growth from seeding point.

Alternate Configuration: HFS600 E-PB4;PB2

Probe Preparation

Removing the Probe

Instructions on how to remove the probe assembly from the stage chamber.

BNC Wire Connection

Steps for connecting the BNC socket and soldering wires.

Probe Wire Connection and Locking

Connecting Probe Wire and Grub Screw

Connecting probe wire and securing it with the grub screw.

Adjusting the Probe

Probe Orientation and Placement

How to place the probe in any orientation using its magnetic base.

Adjusting Needle Length

How to cut the needle to the desired length using wire cutters.

Bending the Needle Tip

Instructions on bending the needle tip once, noting Tungsten brittleness.

Changing Needle Angle

Adjusting Needle Angle with Hex Key

Using a hex key to adjust the grub screw to change the needle angle.

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