TPS 500

Hot Disk® Instrument: TPS 500

The Hot Disk TPS 500 offers swift and precise measurements of Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Diffusivity, Thermal Effusivity, and Specific Heat Capacity for a broad range of materials. It stands as a favorable thermal conductivity meter, well-suited for QC testing and applications in various laboratories. The TPS 500 handles bulk samples with thicknesses down to a few millimeters. Operating within a Thermal Conductivity range of 0.03 to 100 W/m/K and a temperature range of -100 °C to 200 °C, the TPS 500 is partially based on ISO 22007-2 and carries the CE marking.

For the Budget-Friendly Laboratory

The accessible Hot Disk TPS 500 Thermal Constants Analyser efficiently and accurately measures the thermal properties of various materials. It excels in determining Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Diffusivity, Thermal Effusivity, and Specific Heat Capacity, making it an excellent thermal conductivity meter for economical laboratories and QC testing setups. With user-friendly software and standardized TPS technology, the TPS 500 delivers simplicity and efficiency in its operation.

Unmatched Simplicity and Performance

Leveraging the patented and ISO-standardized TPS technology, the TPS 500 offers impressive measurement capabilities paired with user-friendliness. It caters to a range of materials, including solids, powders, pastes, gels, and liquids. Operating from -100 °C to 200 °C, the TPS 500 maintains accuracy and flexibility akin to benchmark instruments like TPS 2500 S and TPS 1500.

Advantages of the TPS technology as realized in the TPS 500:

• Seamless measurement of porous, transparent samples.
  
• Immune to surface roughness or color interference.
  
• Measurement remains unaffected by sensor-to-sample contact pressure.
  
• Non-destructive measurement methodology.
  
• Single-sided testing with minimal or no sample preparation.
  
• Instant and consistent thermal conductivity results.
  
• Extraction of four thermal properties from a single transient reading.
  
• Absolute technique eliminates the need for calibration or reference sample verification.
  

Users of Hot Disk® instruments across the globe value the TPS technique for its exceptional measurement capability, ease-of-use, and straightforward sample preparation. The simplicity of the TPS 500 instrument and its performance, especially when coupled with optimally designed Hot Disk sensors, make it an ideal choice for QC applications, including automated production line QC enabled by single-sided testing.

The TPS 500 comes with user-friendly test and analysis software, equipped with tools for scheduled measurements, automatic ambient temperature control, and sensor switching. Optional accessories like Liquid bath and Convection Oven facilitate isothermal steps. Data export tools allow for further processing or advanced statistical analysis.

Highlighted Features

• Simplicity: User-friendly test and analysis software simplifies testing and shortens the learning curve. Typically, no sample preparation is required.
  
• Rapidity: Most materials can be tested in less than 20 seconds. Recommended cooling time between tests for multiple measurements.
  
• Sensors: Two specially selected Hot Disk sensors included, catering to specified material ranges and applications.
  

The TPS 500 package includes everything required to start making measurements. It comprises Isotropic and Single-Sided Testing Modules, two Hot Disk sensors, a Stainless Steel verification sample, single-sided background insulation, and a room temperature sample holder.