User`s manual
6 Chapter 1: Speci cations and Warranty
Calorimetry Sciences Corp.
CSC 5300 N-ITC III 7
User’s Manual
Chapter Two: Installation
N-ITC III Operating Environment
The best results are achieved with the CSC Model 5300 Isothermal Titration Calorimeter
when certain environmental requirements are met. Before beginning the installation of
the N-ITC III, the following considerations should be addressed:
System Requirements
This Nano-Isothermal Titration Calorimeter III (N-ITC III) requires an external IBM
compatible computer system running Windows 2000 Professional operating system or
higher with an available USB port. An optional printer can be attached.
Space Requirements
The N-ITC III requires at least 18” x 18” of bench space. This space should be located
near a laboratory bench with sufcient adjacent space to accommodate the computer
system and optional printer.
Ambient Temperature Requirements
For optimum performance by the N-ITC III, the ambient room temperature should not
deviate by more than ±1˚C, with changes in temperature being gradual shifts instead
of fast changes. Depending on analytical requirements, adequate sensitivity may be
obtainable with larger ambient temperature uctuations. Ideally the instrument should not
be placed in the direct path of heating or cooling vents, or near windows or doors.
Power Requirements
The Isothermal Titration Calorimeter requires a grounded, single-phase power source.
A three-conductor line cord assures a safety ground. The operating voltage and line
frequency are set at 95-250 VAC and 50/60 Hz. The N-ITC III and computer system
should be plugged into the same surge suppressor. An isolated power line (one which
is used only for electrical type instruments with no motors, compressor or heaters) is
recommended. Unstable power sources may also require the use of a voltage stabilizer in