Discovery TGA™ Getting Started Guide
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CAUTION: To avoid mistakes, read this entire chapter before you begin installation.
MISE EN GARDE: Pour éviter de commettre des erreurs, lisez tout le chapitre avant de commencer
l'installation.
Inspecting the System
When you receive your Discovery TGA system, look over the instrument and shipping container carefully
for signs of shipping damage, and check the parts received against the enclosed shipping list.
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If the instrument is damaged, notify the carrier and TA Instruments immediately.
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If the instrument is intact but parts are missing, contact TA Instruments.
Choosing a Location
Because of the ultra-high sensitivity of the Discovery TGA microbalance, it is important to choose a
suitable location for the instrument using the following guidelines. The Discovery TGA system should be:
In
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A temperature-controlled area. Temperatures should be in range 20 to 35°C.
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A clean, vibration-free environment, preferably on the ground floor in the building. It should be
located away from pumps, motors, or other devices which produce vibrations.
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An area with ample working and ventilation space.
On
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A stable work surface. A marble table is recommended for optimum performance.
Isolation mounts on
a standard lab bench are not recommended.
Near
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A power outlet (120 Vac, 50 or 60 Hz, 15 amps; or 230 Vac, 50 or 60 Hz, 10 amps).
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Your TA Instruments controller.
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Compressed lab air and purge gas supplies with suitable regulators and filters, if required.
Away from
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Dusty environments.
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Exposure to direct sunlight.
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Direct air drafts (fans, room air ducts).
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Poorly ventilated areas.
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Noisy or mechanical vibrations.
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High traffic areas, where constant movements from passing personnel could create air currents or
mechanical disturbances.
