MP-2 Measurement Platform

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

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For convenience, the auto-testing function can be programmed on-board or with the MP-2 Windows utility software. Additional on-board and utility 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 keep users informed about power status and testing progress.

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

MP-2 Sensors

SENSORS

MATERIALS

TPS-4

Solids, Pastes and Powders

THW-L3

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

TPS Specifications (Transient Plane Source)

Transient Plane Source (TPS-4): For testing the thermal conductivity of solids, pastes and powders. Only one sample piece of needed for this asymmetric (single-sided) sensor.


TPS-4

Materials

Solids, pastes and powders

Measurement Capabilities

Bulk Properties

Thermal conductivity (W/m·K)

0.029 to 20

Thermal effusivity (W√s/m²K)

N/A

Thermal resistivity (mK/W)

N/A

Measurement Time

10, 20 and 40 second

Smallest sample size

35 mm diameter or square

Largest sample size

Unlimited

Moisture range

N/A

Accuracy

5%

Reproducibility

2%

Temperature (°C)

10 to 40

Test Method

Transient Plane Source (TPS)

Standards

N/A

TLS Specifications (Transient Line Source)

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

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

TLS 150mm: For testing soils and polymers. This probe is the longest and can be used on any sample size while conforming to industry standards following ASTM D5334-14 and IEEE 442-2017.


TLS 50mm

TLS 100mm

TLS 150mm

Materials

Concrete, rock and polymers

Soils and polymers

Soils and polymers

Measurement Capabilities

Bulk properties

Bulk properties

Bulk properties

Thermal conductivity (W/m·K)

0.3 to 5

0.1 to 5

0.1 to 3

Thermal effusivity (W√s/m²K)

N/A

N/A

N/A

Thermal resistivity (mK/W)

0.2 to 3.3

0.2 to 10

0.3 to 10

Measurement Time

3 minutes

3 minutes

3 minutes

Smallest sample size

50 mm in length, 50 mm in diameter

100 mm in length, 50 mm in diameter

150 mm in length, 50 mm in diameter

Largest sample size

Unlimited

Unlimited

Unlimited

Moisture range

N/A

N/A

N/A

Accuracy

5%

5%

5%

Reproducibility

2%

2%

2%

Temperature (°C)

-40 to 100°C

-40 to 100°C

-40 to 100°C

Test method

Transient Line Source (TLS)

Transient Line Source (TLS)

Transient Line Source (TLS)

Standards

Modified ASTM D5334-14

ASTM D5334-22a, IEEE 442-1981

ASTM D5334-14, IEEE 442-2017

THW Specifications (Transient Hot-Wire)

Transient Hot Wire (THW-L3): For testing the thermal conductivity of liquids following ASTM D7896-19.


THW-L3

Materials

Liquids

Measurement Capabilities

Bulk properties

Thermal conductivity (W/m·K)

0.01 to 1

Thermal effusivity (W√s/m²K)

N/A

Thermal resistivity (mK/W)

N/A

Measurement Time

1 second

Smallest sample size

15 mL

Largest sample size

Unlimited

Moisture range

N/A

Accuracy

5%

Reproducibility

2%

Temperature (°C)

10 to 40

Test method

Transient Hot Wire (THW)

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

Measurement Capabilities

1-Dimensional

Thermal conductivity (W/m·K)

N/A

Thermal effusivity (W√s/m²K)

35 to 1700

Thermal resistivity (mK/W)

N/A

Measurement Time

2 and 10 seconds

Smallest sample size

30 mm in diameter

Largest sample size

Unlimited

Moisture range

0 to 90%

(non-condensing)

Accuracy

5%

Reproducibility

2%

Temperature (°C)

-10 to 50

Test Method

Transient Plane Source (TPS)

Standard

ASTM D7984-21

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 TPS-4

Thermal Conductivity

0.005 to 2000 W/m•K

0.01 to 100 | 0.01 to 500 W/m•K

0.03 to 70 W/m•K

0.03 to 5 W/m•K

Additional Properties

Thermal Diffusivity, specific heat, thermal effusivity, thermal contact resistance and thermal 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 to 40 seconds

Sample Size*

5 mm diameter x 0.01 mm height to unlimited

10 mm diameter x 0.05 mm height to unlimited

40 mm diameter x 5 mm height to unlimited

35 x 35 to unlimited

Reproducibility

1%

1 to 2%

2%

No

Accuracy

3%

5%

5%

Yes

Temperature Range

-160 to 1000 °C

-75 to 300 °C

10 to 80 °C

10 to 40 °C

Optional Sensors

THW, TLS, MTPS, THS

THW, TLS, MTPS

N/A

THW, TLS

Standards

ISO 22007-2, ISO 22007-7,

GB/T 32064

ISO 22007-2, ISO 22007-7,

GB/T 32064

N/A

N/A

iTPS 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

thw-l2

MP-2 with THW-L3

Models

MP-1 with THW

THW-L1

THW-L2

MP-2 with THW-L3

Materials

Liquids, Pastes, and Powders

Liquids, Pastes, and Powders

Liquids, Pastes, and Powders

Liquids, Pastes, and Powders

Testing Modules

Bulk

Bulk

Bulk

Bulk

Other Materials

Solids with TPS

No

No

Solids with TPS, TLS

Thermal Conductivity

0.01 to 2 W/m•K

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

15 mL

Additional Properties

Thermal Diffusivity and Specific Heat

Thermal Diffusivity and Specific Heat

No

No

Temperature Range

Room Temperature

10 to 200 °C | -50/-15/0 to 200 °C

-160/-45/-15/0 to 300 °C

10 to 200 °C | -50/-15/0 to 200 °C

-160/-45/-15/0 to 300 °C

-50 to 100 °C

Room Temperature

10 to 40 °C

Pressure

Up to 35 bar*

Up to 35 bar*

Ambient

Ambient

Test Times

1 second

1 second

1 second | < 5 seconds

1 second

Data-Points

400 points/second

100 points/second

60 points/second

60 points/second

Thermal Conductivity Accuracy

2 %

2 %

5 %

5 %

Repeatability

1 %

1 %

2 %

2 %

Standards

ASTM D7896-19

ASTM D7896-19

ASTM D7896-19

ASTM D7896-19

External Cooling Apparatus Required

No | Yes*

No | Yes*

Yes

Yes

*Depending on the Model used

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