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TA Instruments TGA550 User Manual

TA Instruments TGA550
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Getting Started Guide for
Models 55/550/5500
Revision C Issued February 2018
DISCOVERY TGA
THERMOGRAVIMETRIC ANALYZER

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TA Instruments TGA550 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTA Instruments
ModelTGA550
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety

Operational Safety Precautions

Covers electrical, chemical, and thermal safety aspects of instrument operation.

Mechanical and Handling Safety

Addresses mechanical safety and guidance for lifting the instrument.

Chapter 2: Installing the Discovery TGA System

Installing the Discovery TGA System

Comprehensive guide to the procedures for installing the Discovery TGA.

System Inspection and Location Selection

Checks for damage and selects an optimal environment for instrument installation.

Connecting to Controller and Communication Setup

Connects TGA to controller and sets up system communication.

Gas Delivery Module Connections

Connects gas lines to the module, including purge gas lines.

Connecting the Air Cool Line

Steps to connect the compressed air line for furnace cooling.

Heat Exchanger and Water Hose Connections

Connects the heat exchanger system with its cable and water hoses.

Installing the Hang-Down Wires

Detailed instructions for installing the sensitive hang-down wires for sample and tare.

Leveling and Balance Alignment

Procedures for ensuring the instrument is level and the balance is aligned for accurate readings.

Starting the Discovery TGA System

Procedures for powering on and starting the Discovery TGA system for the first time.

Chapter 3: Use, Maintenance, & Diagnostics

Calibrating the Discovery TGA

Importance and types of calibration for accurate TGA results.

Calibration Types and Procedures

Covers autosampler, weight, and temperature calibration methods.

Running a Discovery TGA Experiment

Step-by-step process for conducting a TGA experiment.

Starting and Stopping Experiments

How to initiate and safely halt an ongoing TGA experiment.

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