TPS 500 S

Hot Disk® Instrument: TPS 500 S

The Hot Disk TPS 500 S stands as a rapid and accurate solution for measuring the Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Diffusivity, Thermal Effusivity, and Specific Heat Capacity of a diverse array of materials. This instrument serves as an ideal thermal conductivity meter, particularly suited for QC testing and small-scale laboratories. With its impressive features, the TPS 500 S expands upon the capabilities of the 500-series instruments, accommodating various measurement modules and sensor models. It boasts a Thermal Conductivity range of 0.03 to 200 W/m/K and operates within a temperature span of -100 ºC to 300 ºC. The instrument’s design is influenced by ISO standards and it holds the CE marking.

For Precise QC Testing

 The compact Hot Disk TPS 500 S Thermal Constants Analyser is a powerful asset for small-scale laboratories and quality control applications. It swiftly and accurately measures the Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Diffusivity, Thermal Effusivity, and Specific Heat Capacity of a wide range of materials. With its user-friendly test and analysis software, the TPS 500 S simplifies the testing process, making it an ideal thermal conductivity meter for various scenarios.

Unmatched Simplicity and Performance

Building upon the patented and powerful TPS technology, the TPS 500 S offers unmatched measurement capability combined with user-friendliness. It excels at analyzing the thermal properties of solids, powders, pastes, gels, and liquids across a temperature range of -100 °C to 300 °C. The TPS 500 S instrument incorporates similar accuracy and flexibility as the TPS 2500 S and TPS 1500, which are benchmark instruments designed according to ISO 22007-2.

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

• Porous, transparent samples are easily measured.
  
• Surface roughness or color doesn’t affect measurement results.
  
• Contact pressure of sensor to sample surface doesn’t impact results.
  
• Non-destructive measurement method.
  
• Minimal or no sample preparation required for single-sided testing.
  
• Instant and consistent thermal conductivity results.
  
• Extraction of four thermal properties from a single transient reading.
  
• No calibration or reference sample verification needed due to its absolute technique.
  

The TPS 500 S includes three specially selected Hot Disk sensors suitable for various materials and applications. It allows for single-sided testing, making it suitable for QC operations at production workflows. The accompanying test and analysis software simplifies testing and includes tools for scheduled measurements, ambient temperature control, sensor switching, and data export.

With the TPS 500 S, simplicity, rapidity, and versatility come together to provide an effective thermal conductivity meter. Its capabilities make it an essential tool for small-scale laboratories and quality control applications.