TRIOS Software

Easily prepare your data for presentation using the TRIOS Report feature. Drag and drop elements, corresponding to various data file components, can be inserted into a familiar word processing workspace, allowing for clear and concise formatting of all experimental parameters. Once created, simply apply the complete format to any data file: automating analysis and relevant details to communicate your findings.

Conveniently store and track analysis results from your data archive in a single file. Detect trends in your data and flag unacceptable results so you can keep your process moving without interruption.

 

Save routine analyses to the Analysis library, then apply them with a single click, streamlining your workflow and increasing productivity. Share these analyses by saving an Analysis Template, to ensure the exact parameters are used in collaborative environments.

 

 

Every TRIOS data file contains a standard set of variables based on instrument type. If the required variable isn’t available, quickly create your own using the User Variable feature to obtain the results you require.

 

Define your own analysis model to precisely fit your experimental data within TRIOS. The intuitive interface gives you full control over mathematical functions and adjustable fitting parameters, while TRIOS solves the equation. Save your custom models to quickly apply it to future experiments.

Experience a new paradigm in software functionality and unleash the full potential of your instruments* with AutoPilot, a premium feature that enables complete automation of powerful TRIOS software.

AutoPilot allows users to quickly and easily create automated routines: from test methods to data analysis and report generation. These routines empower laboratories to streamline and standardize operations and decision-making across local or global laboratory enterprises. From quality control to research and development, laboratory environments of all types will benefit from increased productivity, improved data precision, and reduced training time.

*Available for the Discovery Hybrid Rheometer, Discovery DSC, and Discovery TGA

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Intelligent Analysis is a powerful analysis feature designed to automatically detect transitions in DSC, TGA, and SDT data. This completely autonomous analysis engine allows users of all experience levels to obtain the same accurate results. For the most complex thermograms, Intelligent Analysis provides a reliable starting point for further analysis and interpretation.

Perform repetitive tasks with the click of a button. Batch Processing applies custom reports or analyses to any number of data files simultaneously so you can expedite your data processing and avoid routine human errors.

Using guided instruction and automatic analysis of calibration files, TRIOS allows you to easily calibrate your thermal and rheology instruments, resulting in accurate and precise data in even the most stringent laboratory environments.

 

 

 

 

Program experiments to execute later, facilitating unattended operation and increased productivity.

• Schedule instrument verifications or calibrations to run at regular intervals, ensuring your instrument operates at peak performance.
• Study the long-term stability of your samples without having to remember to start individual tests.
• Maximize the value of your instrumentation by scheduling routine tasks for weekends and off-peak hours.

*Available for the Discovery Hybrid Rheometer, Discovery DSC, and Discovery TGA

 

Fast Frequency Chirps

Fast Frequency Chirps technology transforms how frequency sweeps are performed in rheology. By using rapid, continuous frequency-modulated “chirps,” this method enables efficient measurement of a material’s linear viscoelastic properties, capturing dynamic changes such as curing or chemical reactions.

Fast Frequency Chirps use Optimally Windowed Chirps (OWCh) to capture viscoelastic data up to 5x faster, making low-frequency data accessible. The result? Shorter test times and richer datasets that can support deeper material insights and more informed decision-making.

• Rapid Experimentation with Real-Time Data
  Conduct tests in minutes utilizing live modulus data and full-frequency range for immediate, actionable insights.
• Deep Material Insight Through Advanced Characterization
  Capture fast-evolving behaviors like curing and gelation with precision and analyze the complete viscoelastic profile for comprehensive understanding.
• Adaptive Performance Across Diverse Materials
  Engineered for polymers, gels, biomaterials, and resins, with intelligent autostrain controls that respond dynamically to material properties.
• Seamless Workflow Integration
  Streamline setup, testing, and analysis with TRIOS software, supported by high-quality raw data for dependable and reproducible results.

TRIOS contains a powerful tool for the specialized analysis of data obtained from the following TA Instruments thermal analyzers:

• DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimeter)
• TGA (Thermogravimetric Analyzer)
• SDT (Simultaneous DSC-TGA)

Following the approaches outlined in various ASTM standards (E537, E698, E1231, E1641, E2041, & E2070), the Thermal Kinetics package allows for the analysis of time and temperature dependent processes.

Determine parameters, such as Activation Energy (Ea), Reaction Order (n), and Half Life (t_1/2) to make informed predictions about your material’s behavior under various experimental conditions, with this simple, yet powerful, analysis feature.

 

Extract molecular weight and molecular weight distribution information from frequency sweep data with the TRIOS Rheology Polymer Library. Use the built-in database that includes all the relevant properties for commonly used commercial polymers to gain additional knowledge about your materials. This information can be valuable to:

• Understand polymerization reactions.
•  Distinguish between different grades of uni-, bi-, and multi- modal distributions.
• Optimize conditions to produce polymers with specific molecular weight and molecular weight distribution.
•  Correlate rheology data with melt flow characteristics.

Rheological testing within the linear viscoelastic region delivers incredible insight into material behavior. Additional insight into material structure and processing behavior can be obtained by progressing beyond the linear viscoelastic region with Large Amplitude Oscillatory Shear (LAOS) measurements. These experiments collect raw torque and displacement signals from the rheometer. Make use of the FT Rheology analysis package to automatically analyze the complex material responses and transform the experimental data into meaningful, actionable insight. This package empowers users to:

•  Quickly and easily quantify linear and non-linear material responses from transient data.
•  Reconstruct and display stress vs. strain and stress vs. shear rate Lissajous plots that are used in Pipkin diagrams.
•  Extract the frequency spectrum, fundamental and higher order harmonics, and plot harmonic intensity ratios.
•   Recast the fundamental and harmonic data as a function of the oscillation test parameters (strain, frequency, time or Temperature) for further evaluation.
•  Calculate all relevant non-linear rheological parameters: Chebyshev polynomial coefficients, Minimum- and Large- Strain Modulus (G’M, G’L), Minimum- and Large- Rate Dynamic Viscosity (η’M, η‘L), and Stiffening (S) and Thickening (T) ratios.