INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS - THERMAL ANALYSIS & RHEOLOGY SYSTEMS Thank you for ordering a Thermal Analysis/Rheology System from TA Instruments. This instruction sheet provides a list of space, power and auxilliary requirements so that you can prepare your laboratory for that new system. If you need additional information, contact your local TA Instruments representative. TABLE OF CONTENTS General Requirements... 1 Controllers... 1 Output Devices. Color Bubblejet Printer/Plotter... 1 Laser Printer... 1 Color Inkjet Printer/Plotter... 1 Thermal Analysis Modules Differential Scanning Calorimeters DSC 2010... 2 DSC 2910... 2 DSC 2920... 2 Autosampler... 2 DPC accessory... 2 Thermogravimetric Analyzers TGA 2050... 3 TGA 2950... 3 Simultaneous TGA-DTA 2960... 3 Thermomechanical Analyzer TMA 2940... 3 Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer DMA 2980... 3 Dielectric Analyzer DEA 2970... 3 Moisture Evolution Analyzer MEA 903... 3 Thermal Analysis Accessories Liquid Nitrogen Cooling Accessory (LNCA)... 4 Refrigerated Cooling System (RCS)... 4 Gas Cooling Accessory (GCA) for DMA... 4 Air Compressor Accessory (ACA) for DMA... 4 Mechanical Cooling Accessory for TMA... 4 Gas Switching Accessory (GSA)... 4 Transformer (220V operation)... 4 VG Thermolab Mass Spectrometer... 4 Rheology Modules CSL 2... 5 CSA... 5 QCR... 5 AR 1000... 5 Rheometer Accessories... 5
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The working environment requirements vary somewhat by module. However, if the following general guidelines are met, your thermal analysis system should provide optimum performance: Environment is temperature controlled (optimum range 20-35ϒC). Environment is clean and dust-free. Work area is ventilated but away from direct air drafts. Work area is not exposed to direct sunlight. Work surface is stable and vibration-free. Stable source of electrical power is available. Sources of clean, dry, oil-free purge, cooling and air bearing gases are available. CONTROLLERS* Width Height Depth Weight Power Controller cm -(in) cm -(in) cm -(in) kg - (lbs) Requirements CPU 36-44 11-17 40 12-18 100-125 Vac or 200-240 Vac, (14-18) (4-7) (16) (30-38) 50/60 Hz, 0.3-0.5kVA Keyboard 49 4 21 2.4 (19) (2.5) (8) (5.5) Monitor 36 31 39 11 115 Vac, 60Hz, 1A or 14 inch color (14.5) (12.5) (16) (24.5) 230 Vac, 50Hz, 0.5A Monitor 41 42 44 17 90-137 Vac, 47/63Hz, 130W 17 inch color (16.2) (16.5) (17) (37.7) * Approximate specifications listed here. Specifications vary based on computer model. HARDCOPY OUTPUT DEVICES Width Height Depth Weight Output Device cm -(in) cm -(in) cm -(in) kg - (lbs) Power Requirements Color Bubblejet 34.7 17.3 19.4 3 120 Vac, 60Hz, 0.3 A Printer/Plotter (13.7) (6.8) (7.6) (6.6) 240 Vac, 50Hz, 0.2 A Color Inkjet 52 17 41 10 120 Vac, 60Hz, 1 A Printer/Plotter (20.5) (6.7) (16) (22) 240 Vac, 50Hz, 0.5 A Laser Printer 26 36 47-86* 15 100-127 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 6 A (14.5) (10.5) (19-34)* (33) * Depth measurement dependent on paper tray configuration. 1
DIFFERENTIAL SCANNING CALORIMETERS (DSC) DSC CELL BASES DSC 2920 58.5 49.5 45.5 18 115 Vac ± 10% 1 (23) (19.5) (18) (40) 50/60 Hz, 12 A DSC 2910 58.5 49.5 45.5 18 115 Vac ± 10% 1 (23) (19.5) (18) (40) 50/60 Hz, 12 A DSC 2010 29.2 41 63.5 18 115 Vac ± 10% 1 (11.5) (16) (25) (40) 50/60 Hz, 12 A DSC CELLS Width Height Depth Weight Laboratory Cell cm -(in) cm -(in) cm -(in) kg - (lbs) Requirements (see page 5) Standard DSC 13 19 13 2.3 2, 3 Cell (5.2) (7.3) (5.2) (5) Dual Sample 13 19 13 2.3 2, 3 DSC Cell (5.2) (7.3) (5.2) (5) Pressure DSC 19 24 21 9 3, 4, 5, 6 Cell (7) (10) (8) (20) HTDTA Cell 14 33 15 4.5 2, 3 (5.5) (13) (6) (10) Cell specifications pertain to the cell only. Cell dimensions have no effect on occupied bench space when connected to a DSC 2920, 2910 or 2010 cell base. Check product literature for cell/cell base compatibility. DSC ACCESSORIES (for use with DSC 2920 and DSC 2910 only) Accessory cm -(in) cm -(in) cm -(in) kg - (lbs) Requirements Requirements (see pg. 5) Auto DSC 56 51 61 20 115 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1 (22) (20) (24) (44) 5 A, 600 VA DPC 80 90 60 33 Power Supply -115 Vac, (30) (35) (24) (73) 50/60 Hz, 4 A Lamp Housing - 115Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1 A Accessory specifications pertain to accessory only. Autosampler dimensions have no effect on occupied bench space when connected to a DSC 2920 or 2910 cell base. DPC accessory affects height for both DSC s and adds 40 mm (15in) extra width when attached to the DSC (due to the power supply base). 2
THERMOGRAVIMETRIC ANALYZERS (TGA) TGA 2050 29.5 48.5 63.5 32 115 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1, 3, 7, 8 (11.5) (19) (25) (70) 12 A TGA 2950 58.5 66 45.5 32 115 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1, 3, 7, 8 (23) (26) (18) (70) 12 A SDT 2960 58.5 49.5 45.5 29.4 115 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1, 3, 7, 9 (23) (19.5) (18) (65) 12 A THERMOMECHANICAL ANALYZERS (TMA) TMA 2940 58.5 66 45.5 27 115 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1, 2, 3, 7 (23) (26) (18) (60) 12 A OTHER MODULES DMA 2980 66 71 43 39 115 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 7, 20, 21 (3, 11) (26) (28) (17) (85) 11 A DEA 2970 58 53 43 32 115 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1, 3, 10, 11 (23) (21) (17) (70) 12 A 903 MEA 50 38 37 11 115 Vac, 60 Hz, 5A 12, 13 (20) (15) (15) (24) or 220 Vac, 50 Hz, 2.5 A 3
THERMAL ANALYSIS MODULE ACCESSORIES Width Height Depth Weight Power Module Note Accessory cm -(in) cm -(in) cm -(in) kg - (lbs) Requirements Compatibility (pg. 5) LNCA 46 diam. 128 Empty - see specific DSC 2920 14 (18) (50) 30 (65) module DSC 2910 Full - DSC 2010 70 (154) DMA 983 DEA 2970 RCS for 25 47 54.6 42 115 Vac, 60 Hz, 7A DSC 2920 8, 17 DSC (10) (18.5) (21.5) (92) or 230 Vac, 50 Hz, 4A DSC 2910 DSC 2010 GCA for 46 diam. 107 Empty - 120 Vac, 50/60 Hz, DMA 2980 14 DMA 2980 (18) (42) 46 (100) 8A Full - 80 (175) ACA for 38 23 38 10 120 Vac, 50/60 Hz, DMA 2980 DMA 2980 (15) (9) (15) (22) 2A MCA for 46 53 38 50 115Vac, 60 Hz, 8A TMA 2940 TMA 2940 (18) (21) (15) (110) or 230 Vac, 50 Hz, 5A GSA 23 12 30.5 3.5 120 Vac, 50/60 Hz, All 3, 15 (9) (4.5) (12) (7.5) 1 A Transformer 30 21 45 29 220 to 240 Vac, All 16 (12) (8) (18) (64) 50 Hz, 12.5 A VG Thermolab 40 37 65 50 110 Vac, 60 Hz, 20A TGA2050 18, 19 Mass Spectro- (16) (15) (26) (110) 220 Vac, 50 Hz, 10A TGA2950 meter SDT2960 4
RHEOLOGY MODULE ACCESSORIES Module cm -(in) cm -(in) cm -(in) kg - (lbs) Requirements Requirements CSL 2 57 58 37 32 120-240 Vac 22, 23 (22.5) (23) (14.5) (70.5) CSA 57 58 37 32 120-240 Vac 23 (22.5) (23) (14.5) (70.5) QCR 57 58 37 34 120-240 Vac 22, 23 (22.5) (23) (14.5) (75) AR 1000 22 60 25 22 120-240 Vac 22, 23, 25 (9) (23.5) (10) (48.5) Weissenberg 44 104 34 ~200 120-240 Vac 22, 23, 26 (17.5) (41) (13.5) (400) RHEOMETER ACCESSORIES Width Height Depth Weight Power Module Note Accessory cm -(in) cm -(in) cm -(in) kg - (lbs) Requirements Compatibility (pg. 5) ETM 53 18 42 17 120-240 Vac CSL 2, WB 24, 25, 27 (21) (7) (17) (38) AR 1000 ATM 28 18 36 8 120-240 Vac CSL 2 (11) (7) (14) (18) WB 53 18 42 17 120-240 Vac WB Controller (21) (7) (17) (38) AR 1000 18.5 37 43 21 120-240 Vac AR 1000 Controller (7.5) (14.5) (17) (38) Dewar 46 diam 90 Empty - CSL 2, WB (18) (35.5) 48 (106) Full - 96 (211) LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS / NOTES 1 - Purge air for cooling the furnace from a compressed air source at 200-830 kpa (30-120 psig). Regulate air into module at 200 kpa (30 psig). It is recommended to pass the compressed air through a filter to collect unwanted dirt, oil, and water. 2 - Purge gas flowmeter (10-100 ml/minute). TA Instruments PN 270134-001 or equivalent. 3 - Purge gas supply (usually nitrogen) with appropriate valves and pressure regulator. 4 - Cylinders of pressurized oxygen, air, or nitrogen. 5 - A two-stage regulator, operating at a maximum of 7 MPa (1,000 psig). 6-1/8 inch Swagelok* fittings one 1/8 inch tubing for connecting the regulator to the cell. 5
LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS / NOTES (cont.) 7 - Vibration - free location (damping table or slab, if required). [Damping table not recommended for the DMA]. 8 - Two purge gas flowmeters (10-150 ml/minute). TA Instruments PN 270134-002 or equivalent. 9 - Purge gas flow meter (0.1-1.0 L/minute). Standard operating purge 100 ml/min (TA Instruments flowmeter PN 270134-001) 10 - Liquid Nitrogen Cooling Accessory (LNCA) for subambient operation is required. 11 - Purge gas flow meter (0.5-1.5 L/minute). TA Instruments PN 270134-003 or equivalent. 12 - Required nitrogen flow is 50-90 ml/minute. The MEA 903 includes a flow meter, but not a pressure regulator. 13 - Dry nitrogen purge gas 35-100 kpa (5-15 psig). 14 - Liquid nitrogen supply with a pressure of approximately 150-170 kpa (22-25 psig). 15 - Appropriate flow meters required containing 4-110 Vac outlets. 16 - Used for countries with 220 V power. 17 - Helium and nitrogen purge gas supplies with appropriate valves and pressure regulators. 18 - Requires auxillary vacuum pump which is usually stored under bench. 19 - Helium or other purge gas supply with appropriate valves and pressure regulator. 20 - Gas Cooling Accessory (GCA) for subambient operation is required. 21 - ACA or 4 liters/min of 60-65 psi clean, dry, oil-free air required. [A small filter/regulator is included with ACA.] 22 - Water flow of 1/2 L/min or more required for water bath. 23-25 L/min (minimum) of 65-100 psi clean, oil-free compressed air [1/4" PTF inlet port size]. Dew point -20 C. 24 - Water flow of 1 L/min and waste point or refrigerated water circular. 25 - AR 1000 Controller part of instrument. See separate specifications listed in Rheometer Accessories section. 26 - WB Controller part of instrument. See separate specifications listed in Rheometer Accessories section. 27 - Dewar accessory required for subambient experiments. * Swagelok is a trademark of Crawford Fitting Company For more information or to place an order, contact the office near you: New Castle, DE USA Paris, France Madrid, Spain Telephone: 302-427-4000 Telephone: 33-1-3048-9460 Telephone: 34-91-661-8448 Gent, Belgium Alzenau, Germany Ryadalmere, Australia Telephone: 32-9-220-79-89 Telephone: 49-6023-30044 Telephone: 61-2-9933-1705 Leatherhead, England Tokyo, Japan Milano, Italy Telephone: 44-1372-360363 Telephone: 81-3-3450-0981 Telephone: 39-02-2742-237 For a complete list of international distributors visit our website at http://www.tainst.com or e-mail: info@tainst.com TN-35B