DSC Data Analysis in Origin Tutorial Guide Version 5.0 - October 1998 7/21/04 12:17 PM Using Origin scientific plotting software to analyze calorimetric data from the MicroCal MC-2, MCS or VP-DSC differential scanning calorimeters. The Calorimetry Experts Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction to DSC Data Analysis.1 Getting Started.3 System Requirements.3 Installing Origin.3 Registering with MicroCal Software.4 Starting Origin.4 Menu Levels.4 Simultaneously Running DSC and ITC Configurations.5 View Mode.5 Note About Data Import.5 Opening and Analyzing Previous Versions of Origin (*.ORG) Documents.6 Lesson 1: Basic DSC Data Analysis.7 Starting Origin.7 Reading DSC Data.7 Subtracting Reference Data.11 Viewing Worksheet Data .12 Normalizing the Data.13 Creating a Baseline .15 Fitting the Data.17 The Fitting Session.18 Calibration.21 Lesson 2: Using the Data Selector Tool.23 Lesson 3: Integration.29 Setting Range and Integrating the Data.29 Displaying the Integration Results .31 Plotting the Integration Area Data.33 Lesson 4: Baseline Determinations.37 Starting the Baseline Session .37 User Adjustment of Linear Segments.39 Choosing a Baseline Option.40 Cursor Draw Baseline .