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Abel Flash Point Tester:
ABA

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  • Flash point with a range from 10 °C to 110 °C
  • Full compliance with ISO 13736, ISO 1516, ISO 1523, and more
  • Patented electric igniter with ceramic coating, for 10x longer lifetime than that of competitor solutions
  • Budget-friendly instrument with comprehensive feature set
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Anton Paar’s Abel closed-cup flash point tester series – ABA 500 and ABA 300 – offers next-generation flash point testing. Easily determine the flash point according to ISO 13736, ISO 1516, ISO 1523, and more. Perform automatic, high-precision flash point testing of samples like jet fuels, solvents, flavors and fragrances, and chemicals. Innovative cooling options permit flash point testing across a temperature range from -35 °C to +130 °C. Both Abel flash point testers offer excellent heating control and a full feature set for accurate flash point results. The clever instrument design maximizes productivity and saves costs as the electric igniter has the longest lifetime on the market.

Key features

Award-winning, high-quality components with the longest lifetime on the market

Award-winning, high-quality components with the longest lifetime on the market

The Abel flash point testers series is built with high-quality components for top precision, reliability, and unparalleled robustness, guaranteeing consistent flash point results over time.

  • Electric igniter: A patented design and ceramic coatings deliver a 10x longer lifetime than that of competitor solutions, eliminating downtime due to igniter failures
  • Multi-function head: Automatically connects with temperature and flash point detection sensors without the need for cables or plugs
  • Easy calibration and adjustment of sensors and stirrer on-site to guarantee reliable results
  • A whole portfolio of test equipment, including test cups made from brass or stainless steel, for more flexibility when measuring valuable or corrosive samples
The most powerful, intuitive Abel flash point tester on the market

The most powerful, intuitive Abel flash point tester on the market

  • Simple and intuitive test setup so you can get started right away
  • Smart user interface is operated via a 7” touchscreen - Customizable user interface based on your needs (e.g., display of all relevant data during a flash point test in real time, quick access to frequently used functions)
  • Guided workflows take you through all necessary steps to obtain standard-compliant flash point testing results, supported by status light
  • Disassembly of wetted parts within seconds
  • Quick, hassle-free cleaning prevents false results from sample carry-over
Super-flexible, two-in-one cooling for the widest flash point range on the market

Super-flexible, two-in-one cooling for the widest flash point range on the market

ABA 500 is equipped with a game-changing Peltier cooling system for Abel flash point testing.

  • Unparalleled two-in-one instrument combination for top flexibility and the widest sample range on the market
  • Connection of instrument to an external chiller to measure flash points at very low temperatures (sample temperature between -35 °C and +130 °C)
  • Internal cooling system: flash points between 10 °C and 130 °C without external chiller

ABA 300 is equipped with a budget-friendly, fan-supported Peltier cooling system.

  • Measurement of flash points between 10 °C and 110 °C
Maximum safety for operator and lab

Maximum safety for operator and lab

ABA 500 is one of the safest Abel flash point testers available on the market.

  • Equipped with a fire extinguisher combined with a fail-safe fire detection system as standard
  • Monitoring of the instrument’s status with two independent detectors, a fire ionization detector, and an optical IR sensor
  • In case of fire, the fire extinguisher is triggered, and the instrument terminates all measurements

ABA 300 can be equipped with the optional combination of a fire extinguisher and a unique fire detection system.

All your measurement data – fully automatic, wherever you need it

All your measurement data – fully automatic, wherever you need it

Whatever the scope of your business, there’s a connectivity solution for you.

  • Automatic integration of your test results into your working environment
  • Easily print reports or go completely paperless – from automated e-mail or LIMS export to any location in your network, to Anton Paar’s fully implemented lab execution software AP Connect
  • Increasing productivity in your lab and improving data quality with AP Connect gives you time to focus on evaluation and analysis
  • With AP Connect, store tens of thousands of measurements in a single digital space, available at a snap, and accessible from any network computer, anytime
Abel flash point testers are compliant with all relevant standards

Abel flash point testers are compliant with all relevant standards

  • Full compliance with international and national Abel flash point methods: ISO 13736, IP 170, ISO 1516, ISO 1523, IP 491, IP 492, EN 924, and more
  • Simple specification of user-defined methods for non-equilibrium and equilibrium Abel flash point testing with our intuitive guided user interface
  • Guided calibration procedures for temperature, barometric pressure, and stirrer speed for top precision and the highest repeatability

Technical specifications

  ABA 300 ABA 500
Test methods EN ISO 13736, IP 170 Equilibrium procedures: EN ISO 1523, IP 492, EN 924 | EN ISO 1516, IP 491 >1,000 user-defined test programs
Application range (flash point temperature) 10 °C to 110 °C Air-cooled 10 °C to 130 °C Liquid-cooled -30 °C to +130 °C
Sample temperature range -7 °C to +110 °C Air-cooled -7 °C to 130 °C Liquid-cooled -35 °C to +130 °C
Ignition type Electric (encapsulated hot wire) Electric (encapsulated hot wire)

Optional gas ignition
Stirring speed According to standard or user-defined
Heating rate According to standard or user-defined
Cooling Fan-supported Peltier cooling technology Fan- and liquid-supported Peltier cooling technology
Barometric pressure correction Flash point is automatically corrected to barometric pressure
Flash detection Automatic detection by thermocouple
Sample temperature Automatic by Pt100
Safety Overheat protection, automatic shut-off | Detects a “flash” outside the cup

Optional automatic fire-extinguishing system in combination with a unique optical fire detection system

User management with different access levels
Overheat protection, automatic shut-off | Detects a “flash” outside the cup  

Automatic fire-extinguishing system in combination with a unique optical fire detection system as standard

User management with different access levels
Calibration Calibration of sample and block temperature, stirrer speed, and internal barometer
Handling TFT touchscreen | Small footprint

| Manual lifting/lowering of multi-function head

| No open cables | User-definable measurement parameters and units | Display of test progress in real time
TFT touchscreen | Small footprint

| Fully automatic multi-function head

| No open cables | User-definable measurement parameters and units | Display of test progress in real time
Memory 1 GB space for approx. 50,000 tests and 1,000 users
Statistics Mean, min, max, repeatability, standard deviation, max. deviation
Interfaces 2 × USB, 1 × LAN 4 × USB, 1 × LAN
Input options Optional USB keyboard/mouse/barcode reader
Display 7" TFT, PCAP touchscreen
Power supply 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 300 W
Gas supply Optional fire extinguisher: CO2 or N2 inert gas; inlet pressure 400 kPa to 500 kPa   Integrated fire extinguisher: CO2 or N2 inert gas; inlet pressure 400 kPa to 500 kPa 

Optional gas ignition: 50 mbar of propane or butane
Dimensions 262 mm × 472 mm × 437 mm (W × D × H) 262 mm × 497 mm × 477 mm (W × D × H)
Weight Ca. 14 kg Ca. 15 kg
Options Standard test insert in brass or stainless steel, mini-cup insert in brass or stainless steel, calibration set, condensation protection, draft shield

Fire extinguisher
Standard test insert in brass or stainless steel, mini-cup insert in brass or stainless steel, calibration set, condensation protection, draft shield

Gas igniter

Standards

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EN

924 300, 500

IP

170 300, 500
491 300, 500
492 300, 500

ISO

1516 300, 500
1523 300, 500
13736 300, 500

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MULTI-DETECTOR, STANDARD, ABA X00

Compatible with:
ABA 300 | 500
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Part number: 250953
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Abel multi-detector with P100 temperature sensor made of stainless steel. For ABA X00 standard test cup.

CONDENSATION PREVENTION KIT

Compatible with:
ABA 300 | 500
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Part number: 257735
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Protects against condensation and icing of the test insert when performing flash point tests below ambient temperature. The kit can also be used as a draft protection when using the gas igniter. The set consists of:
- Condensation prevention shield (P/N 257661)
- Sealing for condensation prevention shield (P/N 257660)
- Bottom sealing of condensation prevention shield (P/N 257659)

ELECTRIC IGNITER SET ABA X00, TAG X00

Compatible with:
ABA 300 | 500
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Part number: 263973
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Electric igniter. Includes 2.5 mm Allen wrench for easy exchange.

DRAFT SHIELD FOR FLASH POINT TESTERS

Compatible with:
ABA 300 | 500
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Part number: 262962
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Transparent shield to protect the gas flame from drafts.