MP-2 Economical | Measurement Platform

An economical meter with a unique selection of transient thermal conductivity sensors for a variety of applications, with a focus on primary measurements.

Best for liquids, solids, pastes and powders
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MP-2 users benefit from the convenience and accuracy gained when using primary testing methods. The MP-2 controller auto-detects the connected sensor and loads corresponding testing parameters. Measurements are easily performed with the smart on-board software and transferred to computer with an included Windows utility program.

Features

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The MP-2 is an economical meter with a unique selection of transient thermal conductivity sensors for a variety of applications, with a focus on primary measurements.

The controller auto-detects the connected sensor and loads corresponding testing parameters. Measurements are easily performed with the smart on-board software and can be transferred to a computer with the included data utility program.

MP-2 software
  • Primary measurement sensors
  • Economical, smart, and accurate
  • Portable
  • Multi-sensor
  • Auto-test and export
  • Conforms to ASTM and IEEE standards
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MP-2 Sensors

SENSORS

MATERIALS

MTPS

Solids, pastes and powders

THW

Liquids

TLS 50 mm

Concrete, rock and polymers

TLS 100 mm

Soils and polymers

TLS 150 mm

Soils and polymers

TPS-EFF

Fabrics and solids

For convenience, the auto-testing function can be setup directly on the controller or on a computer. Additional features include the ability to review, save or delete and export results to Excel. To maximize portability, power can be supplied by battery or USB cable. Informative screen icons showcase power status and testing progress.

MTPS Specifications (Modified Transient Plane Source)

Modified Transient Plane Source (MTPS) sensor: For testing the thermal conductivity of solids, pastes, and powders. Only one sample piece is needed for this asymmetric (single-sided) sensor.

Materials

Solids, pastes and powders

Thermal conductivity (W/m·K)

0.029 to 20

Sample size (mm | mL)

25 diameter or square

Largest sample size

Unlimited

Test time (seconds)

10, 20, and 40

Accuracy (Thermal conductivity)

5%

Repeatability (Thermal conductivity)

2%

Temperature range (°C)

0 to 80

Moisture range

N/A

Standards

N/A

TLS Specifications (Transient Line Source)

TLS 50mm: For testing conrete, rock and polymers. This sensor can be used on any sample size.

TLS 100mm: For use on soils and polymers. This sensor conforms to industry standards and can be used on any sample size following ASTM D5334-22a.

TLS 150mm: For testing soils and polymers.  This sensor can be used on any sample size while conforming to industry standards following ASTM D5334-22a and IEEE 442-2017.


TLS 50mm

TLS 100mm

TLS 150mm

Materials

Concrete, rock and polymers

Soils and polymers

Soils and polymers

Thermal conductivity (W/m·K)

0.3 to 5

0.1 to 5

0.1 to 3

Thermal resistivity (mK/W)

0.2 to 3.3

0.2 to 10

0.3 to 10

Sample size (mm | mL)

50 length, 50 diameter

100 length, 50 diameter

150 length, 50 diameter

Largest sample size

Unlimited

Unlimited

Unlimited

Test time (seconds)

180

180

180

Accuracy (Thermal conductivity)

5%

5%

5%

Repeatability (Thermal conductivity)

2%

2%

2%

Temperature range (°C)

-40 to 100°C

-40 to 100°C

-40 to 100°C

Standards

N/A

ASTM D5334-22a, IEEE 442-1981

ASTM D5334-22a, IEEE 442-2017

THW Specifications (Transient Hot-Wire)

Transient Hot Wire (THW): For testing the thermal conductivity of liquids following ASTM D7896-19.


THW-L3

Materials

Liquids

Thermal conductivity (W/m·K)

0.01 to 1

Sample size (mm | mL)

15 mL

Largest sample size

Unlimited

Test time (seconds)

1

Accuracy (Thermal conductivity)

5%

Repeatability (Thermal conductivity)

2%

Temperature range (°C)

0 to 80

Standards

ASTM D7896-19

TPS-EFF Specifications (Transient Plane Source)

Transient Plane Source (TPS-EFF): For testing warmth or coolness of fabrics and textiles. Conforms to industry standards following ASTM D7894-16.


TPS-EFF

Materials

Fabrics and solids

Thermal effusivity (W√s/m²K)

35 to 1700

Sample size (mm | mL)

30 diameter

Largest sample size

Unlimited

Test time (seconds)

2 and 10

Accuracy (Thermal conductivity)

5%

Repeatability (Thermal conductivity)

2%

Temperature range (°C)

-10 to 50

Moisture range

0 to 90%

(non-condensing)

Standard

ASTM D7984

Transient Plane Source (TPS) Models Comparison


MP-1 with TPS

MP-V

TPS-3

TPS-4

Models

MP-1 with TPS

MP-V with TPS

TPS-3

MP-2 with MTPS

Thermal Conductivity

0.005 to 2000 W/m•K

0.01 to 500 W/m•K

0.03 to 70 W/m•K

0.029 to 20 W/m•K

Additional Properties

Thermal Diffusivity, specific heat, thermal effusivity, and thermal contact resistance

Thermal diffusivity, specific heat and thermal effusivity

Thermal diffusivity and specific heat

N/A

Measurement Time

0.25 to 2560 seconds

2 to 160 seconds

10 to 160 seconds

10, 20 and 40 seconds

Sample Size*

5 diameter or square to unlimited

10 diameter or square to unlimited

40 diameter x 5 length to unlimited

25 diameter or square to unlimited

Reproducibility

1%

2%

2%

2%

Accuracy

3%

5%

5%

5%

Temperature Range

0 to 300 °C

-160 | -45 to 300 °C

up to 750 / 1000 °C

0 to 300 °C

-75 to 300 °C

10 to 80 °C

0 to 80 °C

Optional Sensors

THW, TLS, MTPS, THS

THW, TLS, MTPS

N/A

THW, TLS, TPS-EFF

Standards

ISO 22007-2, ISO 22007-7,

GB/T 32064

ISO 22007-2, ISO 22007-7,

GB/T 32064

N/A

N/A

iTransient Parameter Automation

Yes

Yes

N/A

N/A

Single-Sided

Yes

Yes | MTPS (Ø 12.8 mm)

N/A

Yes

*Dependent on module in the end of the table

Transient Hot Wire (THW) Models Comparison


mp-1 thw

THW-L1

MP-2 with THW-L3

Models

MP-1 with THW

THW-L1

MP-2 with THW

Materials

Liquids and PCMs

Liquids and PCMs

Liquids

Testing Modules

Bulk

Bulk

Bulk

Other Materials

Solids with TPS

No

Solids with TPS, TLS

Thermal Conductivity

0.01 to 2 W/m•K

0.01 to 2 W/m•K

0.01 to 1 W/m•K

Sample Size

20 mL

20 mL

15 mL

Additional Properties

Thermal Diffusivity and Specific Heat

Thermal Diffusivity and Specific Heat

No

Temperature Range

10 to 200 °C

-40 to 200 °C

-160 | -40 | 0 to 300 °C

10 to 200 °C | -40 to 200 °C

-160/-40/0 to 300 °C

0 to 80 °C

Pressure

Up to 35 bar*

Up to 35 bar*

Ambient

Test Times

1 second

1 second

1 second

Data-Points

400 points/second

100 points/second

60 points/second

Thermal Conductivity Accuracy

2 %

2 %

5 %

Repeatability

1 %

1 %

2 %

Standards

ASTM D7896-19

ASTM D7896-19

ASTM D7896-19

External Cooling Apparatus Required

No | Yes*

No | Yes*

Yes

*Depending on the Model used

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