Overview
Hitachi High-Tech’s NEXTA DSC platform is designed for precise detection of thermal transitions such as glass transition, melting, crystallization, and related small heat-flow events.
With robust furnace and sensor design, the system delivers low noise, strong repeatability, and confidence in day-to-day measurements.
The series supports a broad temperature range and can be configured for visual observation during analysis using Real View®, helping users connect thermal signals to physical sample changes in real time.
NEXTA DSC is suitable for applications across polymers, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, electronics, and inorganic materials, making it a flexible solution for both development labs and production quality control.
Key Features
- High sensitivity and low noise for detection of subtle thermal events
- Excellent baseline repeatability for reproducible, comparable results
- Broad temperature capability for versatile method development
- Modulated DSC support for separation of reversing/non-reversing heat flow and specific heat capacity evaluation
- Real View® camera option for synchronized visual sample observation during measurement
- User-focused software workflow for analysis, reporting, and data traceability
- Optional autosampler for efficient, unattended multi-sample runs
- Built-in safety functions for secure operation in everyday use
DSC200 and DSC600
NEXTA DSC series includes two models to match different lab needs:
- DSC200: optimized for routine analysis and high-throughput, day-to-day thermal testing
- DSC600: higher sensitivity/resolution performance aimed at demanding R&D tasks, advanced materials work, and failure analysis
Typical Use Cases
- Glass transition and melting behavior in polymer development
- Crystallization studies for process and quality optimization
- Specific heat capacity measurements using modulated methods
- Comparative thermal profiling of raw materials and finished products
- Failure analysis and formulation benchmarking in advanced materials programs
Compare Products (Manufacturer Data)
| Parameter | NEXTA DSC200 | NEXTA DSC600 |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Flow Measurement Method | Heat flux with centric heat flow | Heat flux with centric heat flow and 3 thermocouples |
| Time Constant (resolution) | 6.5 seconds or better | 3 seconds or better |
| RMS noise / Sensitivity | 0.1 µW / 0.2 µW | 0.05 µW / 0.1 µW |
| Temperature Range | -150 to 725°C | -150 to 725°C |
| Programmable Heating/Cooling Rate | 0.01 to 100°C/min | 0.01 to 100°C/min |
| Temperature Precision | +/- 0.01°C | +/- 0.01°C |
| Temperature Accuracy | +/- 0.05°C | +/- 0.05°C |
| Calorimetric Precision | +/- 0.05% | +/- 0.05% |
| Calorimetric Accuracy | +/- 0.4% | +/- 0.4% |
| Baseline Stability | +/- 5 µW | +/- 5 µW |
| Real View® Camera System | Optional | Optional |