MultiStar™ sensor with 136 thermocouples
Exceptional sensitivity for the measurement of weak effects.
Power compensation
Provides outstanding resolution for separating close-lying effects.
Patented electrical heat flow adjustment
Saves time and ensures excellent measurement accuracy.
Material No.: 30674095
Measuring and evaluating samples is a time-consuming task, and it's difficult to ensure consistent interpretation and repeatable results when multiple operators are involved.
To tackle this challenge, DSC 5+ offers you a fully automated solution to simplify sample processing, interpretation, and result assessment, saving valuable time and effort
The reference tray is loaded with up to 7 reference crucibles ensuring a flat baseline for your measurements.
The sample crucibles can be loaded onto three types of trays for secure handling of all crucible sizes.
To prevent unwanted interactions with the atmosphere before the samples are measured, the crucible chamber can be purged with an inert gas, such as nitrogen.
Your samples are protected until the start of the measurement, preventing unwanted reactions such as oxidation, or changes due to moisture uptake or evaporation.
The DSC 5+ universal robot grabber will automatically detect different tray types that handle crucible sizes ranging from 20 to 160 μL.
For sensitive samples the crucible can be hermetically sealed to prevent any changes in sample mass before the measurement starts.
Just before the measurement begins, DSC 5+ robot's built-in needle pierces the special crucible lid making a precisely defined hole without coming into the contact with the sample.
Sensitive samples can also be protected with a special removable lid.
The robot removes the lid just before the measurement starts.
After the measurement, the robot puts the lid back on the crucible and returns it to the tray.
The inclusion of heating elements in the sensor allows a Power Compensation measurement mode.
For the first time, a single furnace DSC can measure with power compensation.
This provides a single sensor with an extremely fast signal time constant for high resolution, and a high signal-to-noise ratio for amazing sensitivity.
In Power Compensation mode, the aim is to keep the temperature difference between the sample and reference sides as close to zero as possible.
On the MMS 1 DSC sensor, this is achieved by two local heaters, one below the sample crucible and one below the reference crucible.
The temperature difference between the sample and reference (ΔT) is zero as long as there is no thermal effect in the sample. A thermal effect will cause the sample temperature to deviate from the reference temperature.
For example, with an exothermic effect such as crystallization, the sample releases energy and becomes warmer than the reference. The heater on the reference side will then activate, increasing the reference temperature until it matches the sample temperature (ΔT = 0).
When there is an endothermic effect such as melting, the sample becomes cooler than the reference. The sample heater will then activate, increasing the sample temperature until it matches the reference temperature.
The amount of power introduced by the sensor heaters to bring ΔT to zero is very precisely measured.
This results in a heat flow signal with outstanding resolution, and excellent separation of close-lying effects.
In the DSC 5+, two integrated heaters in the innovative MMS 1 sensor allow you to switch between Power Compensation or Heat Flux mode, depending on the needs of your analysis.
In Power Compensation mode, the power introduced by the sensor heaters is very precisely measured, providing excellent resolution for the separation of close-lying thermal effects.
Both Heat Flux mode and Power Compensation mode provide high levels of sensitivity for measuring weak effects in your sample.
You can choose Power Compensation mode or Heat Flux mode, depending on the needs of your experiment.
The star-shaped arrangement of thermocouples eliminates drift and results in flat baselines.
Combined with a new optimized cell design, it provides world-class baseline quality and Cp accuracy.
Layers 1 and 2 measure the temperature difference between the sample and reference.
With 68 thermocouples in each layer, the measurement signal is amplified, resulting in very low noise for a more sensitive DSC.
Two integrated heaters (250 µW each) are located at the sample and reference positions and become active during measurements in power compensation mode.
The aim of the power compensation mode is to keep the temperature difference between sample and reference close to zero.
Exothermic effect: The temperature on the sample side increases. The heater on the reference side will then activate, increasing the reference temperature until it equals the sample temperature.
Endothermic effect: The sample becomes cooler than the reference. The sample heater will then activate, increasing the sample temperature until it equals the reference temperature.
Two temperature sensors precisely measure the absolute temperature of the sample crucible and reference crucible.
The MMS 1 sensor is capable of measuring the temperature in the range –150 to +700 °C
The innovative MMS 1 sensor of the DSC 5+ represents a huge leap in DSC technology.
It includes 2 integrated heaters that enable the patented electrical heat flow adjustment and a sensor that can accurately self-adjust for heat flow.
During the adjustment process, the heaters provide a pulse of heat every 50 K, with the response being accurately measured by the temperature sensors.
The heat flow is measured over a temperature range that is not possible with reference materials, with no sample preparation needed, and no operator bias. The result is a DSC that is always correctly adjusted over the entire temperature range.
This advanced feature allows users to save valuable time and increase productivity with the automatic instrument adjustment.
Our ceramic MMS 1 sensor is incredibly robust and chemically resistant.
Measurements can be performed at high temperatures in aggressive atmospheres without any risk of corrosion.
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In a DSC experiment, both the sample and reference crucibles are surrounded by a heated chamber or furnace.
The sensor, which is the heart of a DSC module, detects the heat flow from the furnace to the sample and reference.
The DSC 5+ sensor has a star-shaped arrangement of thermocouples, which guarantees a flat baselineand high sensitivity for measuring weak effects.
If a thermal effect occurs in the sample, its temperature will deviate from the reference temperature, which follows the programmed temperature.
In Heat Flux mode, the temperature difference, or ∆T, is the difference between the sample and the reference sides of the sensor.
The measurement curve in the diagram above shows a typical exothermic crystallization peak in red and an endothermic melting peak in blue, with heat flow plotted against temperature.
A thermal effect in the sample, such as crystallization or melting, causes the sample temperature to deviate from the reference temperature.
In Heat Flux mode, the heat flow is calculated from the measured ∆T value, the difference between the sample and reference.
When the sample crucible type changes, the robot exchanges the reference crucible automatically, ensuring a flat baseline for your measurements.
The robot then places the sample on the sensor and the measurement starts. After the measurement, the robot returns the sample crucible to the tray.
Sensitive samples are protected with a lid that is taken off by the robot just before the measurement starts.
Once the measurement is done, the robot replaces the lid back on the crucible and returns it to the tray.
After the measurement, the DSC 5+ robot disposes of the crucible into a dedicated crucible bin.
This prevents contamination of fresh samples in the crucible chamber. Enjoy a more productive DSC that boosts your lab efficiency.
Every laboratory has a different set of requirements for their measurement needs.
Our products can be customized for the best user experience.
Each option is chosen at the time of purchase but if your requirements change over time, the system can be easily upgraded, therefore protecting your investment.
Operate the DSC 5+ module from a PC running the STARe software, and easily manage the furnace lid when manually placing or removing crucibles.
An elegant and uncomplicated solution for your workspace.
If your DSC is not located close to the PC, add the intuitive touch screen to easily control the module and monitor the status of your experiments. Using the OneClick™ functionality, quickly and easily start predefined methods.
Simply select the method, add the sample name and mass, and you are ready to measure.
The automatic furnace lid is simple to use and removes the risk of contamination due to manual handling and placing the lid on an unclean surface.
The lid is always placed correctly on the furnace regardless of the operator, meaning measurement conditions are reproduceable and user safety is ensured.
The 3-axis sample robot, allows you to perform more experiments, in a shorter time, with less resources.
With automatic reference crucible handling, crucible lid piercing, and crucible disposal features, the sample robot is capable of completely automating your measurements.
Add a CombiCooler to connect both liquid nitrogen and an intracooler for maximum cooling flexibility.
To reduce consumption, the instrument will automatically select the correct cooling device for the method, using liquid nitrogen only when required by the measurement conditions.
Our TA experts have more than 350 years of combined experience!
This impressive amount of expertise allowed us to create the AI Wizard neural networks, trained on thousands of real example evaluations.
AI Analysis autonomously evaluates and identifies all types of thermal effects in your experiment.
Simply activate AI Wizard in the method for instant, autonomous evaluation and identification of your DSC thermal events.
AI Wizard can be used as either an expert for the automated analysis of your measurements, or your best reviewer for an independent second opinion.
Leverage its bespoke capabilities for your lab:
Compare Your Own Evaluation with the AI Wizard
AI Wizard can be used as a second expert opinion. After your experiment, simply select AI Wizard in the evaluation window for an instant autonomous evaluation to compare with your own analysis.
Alternatively, use the automated process by activating AI Wizard in the Method or Routine window in the STARe software. This will automate the entire measurement, evaluation, and identification process, freeing up valuable time for your analysts
Choose a Dedicated Neural Network Trained on Selected Data for Optimal Evaluation
Thermal effects can vary widely across material groups.
Therefore, narrowing the training data set improves neural network quality to provide even better results.
Accordingly, our experts have created different neural networks to evaluate results. Trained on dedicated data, the most appropriate neural network can be downloaded according to your needs, ensuring the most reliable evaluations of your results.
Meet Future Needs with Continuous Additions of AI Expert Data
The neural network database is separate from the STARe software, meaning it can be updated independently.
This allows us to keep adding expert data so that AI Wizard continues to meet your needs.
Runs Experiments and Analyzes Results Instantaneously
With the STARe software and AI Wizard you can automate your whole experiment process.
Simply activate AI Wizard in the method for instant, autonomous evaluation and identification of your DSC thermal events.
AI Wizard is just one of the many useful options available in the STARe software.
Its unique features make it the ideal software to facilitate compliance with internal and external regulations.
All of our thermal analysis systems can be controlled from one powerful STARe software platform.
Operate the DSC 5+ module from a PC running the STARe software, and easily manage the furnace lid when manually placing or removing crucibles.
The base software includes a large number of routine evaluations that can be applied to curves from different measurement techniques.
Mathematical evaluation features include:
Other evaluation functionalities include:
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DSC analysis is used for numerous applications in a wide range of industries. Examples include glass transition determination and the investigation of chemical reactions, melting and crystallization behavior.
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choose power compensation or heat flux mode for optimal DSC performance
Guarantees accurate results under all measurement conditions.
Tailor-made solutions for current and future needs.
From -150 to 700 °C in one measurement.
The optional sample robot protects samples from the environment and operates reliably around the clock.
This option is a combined LN2 cooling and intracooler for accessing the entire temperature range with reduced liquid nitrogen consumption.
| Temperature Range | -150 °C – 700 °C |
| Temperature accuracy (±) | +/-0.2 K |
| Signal Time Constant | 0.7 s |
| Indium peak (height to width) | 25 |
| Cooling rate | 0.001 to 50 K/min |
| TAWN resolution | 4 |
| TAWN sensitivity | 66 |
| Technique | Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) |
| Sensor Output | Heat Flow |
| Data Sampling | Max. 50 data pts/sec |
| Applications | Crystallization Glass Transition Heat Capacity (cp) Kinetics Oxidation Induction Time (OIT) Temperature Modulated DSC |
| Sensor Types | MMS 1 |
| Temperature precision (+/-) | 0.02 K |
| Heating Rate | 0.001 to 200 K/min |
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