TA Instruments Nano ITC 5300 User Manual

Nano ITC Getting Started Guide Page 39
Stable Instrument Operation
It is important to monitor the operating behavior of the Nano ITC in order to be able to recognize unusual
behavior that indicates abnormal conditions. The following guidelines are typical of normal operation.
The following table lists typical ranges of variation when the cells have been filled with degassed
deoinized water and allowed to settle with the syringe and reference needles in place, with room tempera-
ture controlled to within +/- 1 °C.
Table 3: Typical Values of System Variables During Steady Operating Conditions
ITC Run Tab Signal Typical Values
Monitor Heat rate (ITC) Variation < 0.02 µWatt (stirring off)
Monitor Heat rate (earlier ITC model) Variation < 0.2 µWatt (stirring off)
System Cell block temp (ITC) Variation < 0.000040°C
System Compensation (V) (ITC) ± 0.0004 V (stirring 200 rpm or less)

TA Instruments Nano ITC 5300 Specifications

General

Brand	TA Instruments
Model	Nano ITC 5300
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

Low Voltage Directive and Safety

Covers safety compliance and warnings for electrical safety.

Lifting the Instrument

Warnings about moving the instrument.

System Components

Instrument Specifications

Installing the Nano ITC

Instrument Installation Steps

Procedures for setup and recommendations.

Choosing a Location for the Nano ITC

Guidelines for ideal placement.

Power Requirements and Connection

Details power source, surge protection, and connection.

Setting Up the Nano ITC

Basic setup steps.

Connecting Cables and Cords

How to connect power and USB cables.

Starting the Nano ITC

Steps to power on and launch software.

Use, Maintenance, & Diagnostics

Calibrating Chemicals

Discusses calibration methods and examples.

Experiment Parameters for Calibration

Lists parameters for calibration.

Calibration Factor Input Location

Shows where to input calibration factor in software.

Preparing and Degassing Solutions

Detailed steps for preparing samples and buffers.

Degassing Solution Procedures

Preparing Sample and Reference Cells

Loading the Buret

Installing the Buret Assembly

Starting the Experiment

Steps to begin a titration experiment.

Cleaning the Nano ITC

Procedures for cleaning the instrument and its components.

Soapy Water Flush Procedure

Final Water Flush Procedure

Analyzing the Data

Nano ITC Software Functions

Troubleshooting the Nano ITC

Common issues and solutions.

Minimizing Blank Corrections

Optimal Stirring Speeds

Stable Instrument Operation

Typical System Variable Values

Buret Position Functions