Specifications:
| Application | Soil Science | Warranty | 1 Year |
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Portable Meters | ||
| Product Brand | METER Group | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | ||
The TEMPOS™ Thermal Properties Analyzer is a high-performance instrument engineered to deliver fast, accurate, and reliable measurement of thermal properties across a wide range of materials. Designed with advanced computational algorithms and optimized sensor technology, TEMPOS™ provides industry-leading accuracy with read times as fast as one minute, significantly improving laboratory and field efficiency.
Unlike conventional thermal analyzers, TEMPOS™ overcomes common limitations such as contact resistance, moisture migration, and temperature drift, ensuring consistent and reproducible results under real-world conditions. It is fully compliant with ASTM D5334 and IEEE 442 standards, making it suitable for both research and regulated applications.
Key Features
- High-accuracy thermal property measurements using advanced proprietary algorithms
- Ultra-fast read time: results in as little as 1 minute
- Measures thermal conductivity, resistivity, diffusivity, and specific heat
- Fully compliant with ASTM D5334 and IEEE 442
- Automatically corrects for linear temperature drift
- Suitable for wet, dry, frozen, and porous materials
- Portable design for field and laboratory use
- Automatic sensor recognition for simplified operation
- Short heating cycles minimize moisture movement and measurement errors
- Robust sensor needles designed for specific material applications
- Large memory capacity with data storage and USB download capability
Applications
- Soil and geotechnical analysis
- Concrete and construction materials testing
- Thermal insulation evaluation
- Food and agricultural product analysis
- Polymer and plastic material characterization
- Lubricating oils and fluid analysis
- Environmental and energy research
- Measurement of frozen or high-moisture materials
Measurement Capabilities
- Thermal Conductivity
- Thermal Resistivity
- Thermal Diffusivity
- Volumetric Specific Heat Capacity
Sensor Options
| Sensor | Application | Key Capability |
|---|---|---|
| KS-3 | Small needle (6 cm) | Low conductivity materials |
| TR-3 | Large needle (10 cm) | General-purpose measurements |
| TR-4 | IEEE-compliant needle | Standard-compliant testing |
| SH-3 | Dual needle (3 cm) | Diffusivity & specific heat |
| RK-3 | Thick needle (6 cm) | High conductivity materials |
Technical Specifications
Controller
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 18.5 × 10.0 × 3.5 cm |
| Display Size | 5.5 × 4.0 cm |
| Power Supply | 5 AA batteries |
| Battery Life | >250 measurements |
| Data Storage | 2,048 measurements |
| Interface | DB-15 sensor port, Mini USB |
Operating Conditions
| Component | Range |
|---|---|
| Sensors | –50 to 150 °C |
| Controller | 0 to 50 °C |
Performance
- Temperature resolution: ±0.001 °C
- Read modes: Manual and unattended
- Measurement time: ~1 minute (standard), ~10 minutes (ASTM compliant)
Compliance & Standards
- ASTM D5334 compliant
- IEEE 442 compliant
- EN 61326-1:2013
- CISPR 22 / EN 55022
Design & Usability Advantages
- Drift correction technology ensures accurate readings in changing environments
- Controlled heating eliminates convection and moisture movement errors
- Automatic sensor detection simplifies setup and operation
- Compact and portable for field measurements
- Robust needle design reduces risk of breakage
- Suitable for materials previously difficult to measure, including insulation and frozen samples
The TEMPOS™ Thermal Properties Analyzer sets a new benchmark in thermal analysis by combining high accuracy, rapid measurement, and operational simplicity in a single, portable system. Its advanced algorithms, compliance with international standards, and ability to measure across diverse material types make it an indispensable tool for research, engineering, and quality control applications.
By eliminating traditional measurement limitations and delivering reliable results in real-world conditions, TEMPOS™ provides laboratories and field professionals with a powerful, efficient, and future-ready solution for thermal property analysis.
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