Pensky-Martens flash point tester:
PMA 5
- Automatic Pensky Martens closed-cup flash point tester compliant with ASTM D93, ISO 2719, and more
- Maximum safety: integrated fire-extinguishing system
- Pre-installed standard methods, 15 user-defined programs
upon request
The automatic Pensky-Martens closed-cup tester measures the flash point at the lowest temperature at which the application of an ignition source causes the vapors of a sample to ignite.
PMA 5 is suitable for flammability applications on both biodiesel and biodiesel-blended fuels along with distillate fuels like diesel, heating oil, and kerosene. It is also commonly used for other potentially flammable liquids.
Key features
Benefits at a glance
- Integrated fire-extinguishing system automatically controlled or manually released (requires N2 or CO2 gas)
- The One-Twist swivel-around multi-function head guarantees the safe and easy one-hand connection of all sensors and actuators such as the shutter release, stirrer, igniter, and detector contacts.
- A multi-detector combines the flash point detector and the temperature probe in a solid housing with a perfectly adjusted immersion depth
- Memory for 1000 tests, 20 operators, 100 sample names
- Statistical analysis (Min, Max, Mean, Repeatability)
- Data handling via USB stick for import into MS Excel® or to LIMS
Convenient Operation
- Test initiation by pre-installed standard test methods and the option to customize methods in 15 user-defined programs
- Calibration protocol printable
- Menu navigation by jog shuttle system with easy turn-and-push operation and color-coded LED indication for each operation mode
- 5.7” color graphics display shows real-time measurement
- Password protection
Customized user flexibility
- PC-software FPPNet (optional) for convenient remote handling and test data storage
- Stainless steel or small-volume sample cup (optional)
- Stainless steel sample temperature sensor Pt100
- Bar code reader or keyboard (optional)
Technical specifications
Application range | Up to 405 °C (°C/°F selectable) |
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Ignition | Gas and electric (interchangeable) |
Heating | According to method or user-defined |
Stirring | According to method or user-defined |
Cooling | Built-in forced air (fan) |
Flash point detection | Thermocouple |
Sample temperature | Pt100 glass probe |
Sample temperature calibration | Dynamic calibration against a certified digital thermometer and offset capability with correction table (21 calibration points) |
Barometric pressure correction | Automatic correction |
Safety | Overheat protection, automatic shut-off, fire-extinguishing system, password |
Interfaces | 3x USB, 1x RS232, 1x LAN |
Gas supply | Test flame: 50 mbar of propane or butane Fire extinguisher: 6 bar to 12 bar of nitrogen or carbon dioxide |
Power supply | 115 V/230 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 1000 W |
Dimensions | 230 mm x 410 mm x 460 mm (W x D x H) |
Weight | 14 kg |
Resolution | 0.1 °C |
Standards
ABNT
ANP
ASTM
IP
ISO
JIS
RANP
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