Heat Flow Meter LM.PLUS 305
A versatile, efficient and rugged heat flow meter for industrial quality control and research & development applications.
Description
Table-mounted stand-alone unit, with 3 open sides suitable for testing larger samples without cutting. The innovative and efficient design incorporates over a decade of ongoing feedback and discussion with our industry customers and is optimized for efficient QC testing.
Uses highly reliable National Instruments electronics, software for Windows 11 is based on National Instruments LabVIEW.
The user-friendly software provides measurement records, data analysis and storage with simple and clear layout of the user interface, and simple and straightforward use.
LM.PLUS 305
- The LM.PLUS 305 Heat Flow Meter is used for testing in accordance with standards EN 12667, ASTM C518, ISO 8301, EN 12939, DIN 52616, EN 13163, EN 13164, EN 13165.
- In the thermal resistivity range 0.025 - 50 m 2 K/W
- For materials including EPS, XPS, PUR, mineral wool, glass wool, wood wool, aerogels, VIP - Vacuum Insulation Panels, VIG - Vacuum Insulation Glass (VIG) and any other solid material with thermal conductivity within the specified range.
- Calibration with supplied SRM NIST 1450e or ERM-FC440a Certified Reference Material for the system calibration.
- For full characteristics see the technical specifications.
See video: LM.PLUS 305
Technical specifications:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Standards | EN 12667, ASTM C518, ISO 8301, EN 12939, DIN 52616, EN 13163, EN 13164, EN 13165 |
| Type | Stand alone, 3 open sides for large samples (without cutting) |
| Application | Both QC testing and R&D, optimized for efficient QC testing |
| Measurement (temperature) range | -5 °C to 90 °C (50 °C at default) |
| Temperature in the middle of the test sample | 0 °C to 45 °C (85 °C on request), pre-set to 25°C at the calibration |
| Thermal conductivity range | 0.1 – 800 mW/m*K |
| Thermal resistivity range | 0.025 - 50 m² K/W |
| Materials | EPS, XPS, PUR, mineral wool, glass wool, wood wool, Aerogels, VIP - Vacuum Insulation Panels, VIG - Vacuum Insulation Glass (VIG), Any material with thermal conductivity within the specified range |
| Measurement area (heat flux transducers area) | 300 x 300 mm, customizable for R&D applications e.g. 80 x 80 mm, 250 x 250 mm |
| Sample dimensions (length and width) | min: 300 mm, max: unlimited |
| Sample thickness (maximum) | 100 mm |
| Sample thickness measurement | Automatic |
| Sample thickness measurement precision | 0.1 mm [the system permits accuracy up to 0.001 mm, but the actual measurement is limited by test sample flatness to 0.1 mm] |
| Measurement accuracy (thermal conductivity) | ±1% to ±3% [typically better than ±1%, but may be up to ±3% in specific test specimen and conditions cases] |
| Repeatability | 0.5% |
| Measurement verification | NIST 1450e or ERM-FC440a Certified Reference Material |
| Contact load / force | 2 kPa (standard), customizable in 0 - 20 kPa range |
| Chiller system | Not Used |
| Cooling | Air cooling |
| Top plate temperature | Adjustable from 5°C to 50°C, pre-set at 15°C |
| Bottom plate temperature | Adjustable from -5°C to +40°C, pre-set at 5°C |
| Plate thermocouples | 1 to 4 |
| Temperature Measurement resolution | ±0.01 °C |
| Heat flux measurement | 103 x 103 mm, 2 pcs. [centers of hot and cold plates] |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) [mm] | 440 x 620 x 720 |
| Weight [kg] | Approx. 100 kg |
| Software features | NI LabVIEW based software for measurement records, data analysis and storage, clear layout. Windows 11 OS. Computer included in the scope of delivery. |
| Calibration | Supplied with SRM NIST 1450e or ERM-FC440a Certified Reference Material for the system calibration |
| Power requirements | 230V / 50 Hz AC or 120 / 60 Hz AC power supply |
LM.PLUS 305 with VIP + QC software
Rapid Checker for Rapid Industrial Quality Control testing of Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) for large panels of unlimited width and unlimited length. QC test results: Good / Not Good.
Description
Rapid Checker developed specifically for Rapid Industrial Quality Control testing of Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs).
QC results: Good – measured VIP heat thermal resistivity is within acceptable limits (accepted), Not Good - measured VIP heat thermal resistivity is not within acceptable limits (rejected)
Open-frame table-mounted unit with one or more LM.PLUS 305 heat flow meters.
Uses highly reliable National Instruments electronics, software for Windows 11 is based on National Instruments LabVIEW.
The user-friendly software with simple and clear layout of the user interface, and simple and straightforward use.
LM.PLUS 305 with VIP + QC software
- The LM.PLUS 305 VIP + QC is used for testing in accordance with standards EN 12667, ASTM C518, ISO 8301, EN 12939, DIN 52616, EN 13163, EN 13164, EN 13165.
- In the thermal resistivity range 0.025 - 50 m2K/W.
- Supplied with SRM NIST 1450e or ERM-FC440a Certified Reference Material for the system calibration
See video: LM.PLUS 305 VIP + QC
Technical specifications:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Standards | EN 12667, ASTM C518, ISO 8301, EN 12939, DIN 52616, EN 13163, EN 13164, EN 13165 |
| Type | open frame design with one or more LM.PLUS 305 heat flow meters [number is user specified] |
| Application | Rapid Industrial Quality Control testing of Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs) for large panels; unlimited width, unlimited length. QC test results: Good / Not Good. |
| Measurement (temperature) range | -5 °C to 90 °C (-5 °C to 50 °C at default) |
| Temperature in the middle of the test sample | 0 °C to 45 °C (85 °C on request), pre-set to 25°C at the calibration |
| Thermal resistivity range | 0.025 - 50 m2K/W |
| Materials | VIP - Vacuum Insulation Panels |
| Measurement area (heat flux transducers area) | 300 x 300 mm [for each LM.PLUS 305 VIP module] |
| Sample dimensions (length and width) | Width: min. 300 mm, max. unlimited; Length: min. 300 mm, max. unlimited. |
| Sample thickness (maximum) | 100 mm |
| Sample thickness measurement | automatic |
| Sample thickness measurement precision | 0.1 mm [the system permits accuracy up to 0.001 mm, but the actual measurement is limited by test sample flatness to 0.1 mm] |
| Measurement accuracy** (thermal conductivity) | ±1% to ±3% [typically better than ±1%, but may be up to ±3% in specific test specimen and conditions cases] |
| Repeatability | 0.5% |
| Measurement verification | NIST 1450e or ERM-FC440a Certified Reference Material |
| Contact load / force | 2 kPa (standard), customizable in 0 - 20 kPa range |
| Chiller system | Not Used |
| Cooling | Air cooling |
| Top plate temperature | adjustable from 5 °C to 50 °C, pre-set at 15 °C |
| Bottom plate temperature | adjustable from -5 °C to +40 °C, pre-set at 5 °C |
| Plate thermocouples | 1 to 4 |
| Temperature Measurement resolution | ±0.01 °C |
| Heat flux measurement | 103 x 103 mm, 2 pcs. [centers of hot and cold plates] |
| Software features | NI LabVIEW based software for measurement records, data analysis and storage, clear layout. Windows 11 OS. Computer included in the scope of delivery. |
| Calibration | Supplied with SRM NIST 1450e or ERM-FC440a Certified Reference Material for the system calibration |
| Power requirements | 230V / 50 Hz AC or 120 / 60 Hz AC power supply |
Custom-made solutions – LM.PLUS 305 VIP
Testing thermal conductivity of large samples of max. 3 m width and unlimited length.
The system can consist of one, two (as in the picture) or more measurement points. The frame size can be adjusted to individual customer needs.
The heat flow meter is open on all its sides, thus enabling measurements at the very center of a sample. This is especially suitable when testing oversized vacuum insulation panels. Such samples are more problematic to test using standard heat flow meters (whose one side is closed), because the measurement area is further from the center of the panel and more to its edge.
Heat Flow Meter HFM.6200
A versatile, efficient and rugged heat flow meter for industrial quality control and research & development applications that require testing large samples.
Description
Table-mounted stand-alone unit, with 3 open sides suitable for testing larger samples without cutting. The same design as with the smaller LM.PLUS 305 Heat Flow Meter, but with a larger measurement area (600 x 600 mm) for testing larger samples.
Uses highly reliable National Instruments electronics, software for Windows 11 is based on National Instruments LabVIEW.
The user-friendly software provides measurement records, data analysis and storage with simple and clear layout of the user interface, and simple and straightforward use
HFM.6200
- The HFM.6200 Heat Flow Meter is used for testing in accordance with standards EN 12667, ASTM C518, ISO 8301, EN 12939, DIN 52616, EN 13163, EN 13164, EN 13165.
- In the thermal resistivity range 0.025 - 50 m2K/W
- For materials including EPS, XPS, PUR, mineral wool, glass wool, wood wool, aerogels, VIP - Vacuum Insulation Panels, VIG - Vacuum Insulation Glass (VIG) and any other solid material with thermal conductivity within the specified range.
- Calibration with supplied SRM NIST 1450e or ERM-FC440a Certified Reference Material for the system calibration.
- For full characteristics see the technical specifications below.
See video: HFM.6200
Technical specifications:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Standards | EN 12667, ASTM C518, ISO 8301, EN 12939, DIN 52616, EN 13163, EN 13164, EN 13165 |
| Type | stand alone, 3 open sides for large samples (without cutting) |
| Application | both QC testing and R&D, optimized for efficient QC testing of large specimens |
| Measurement (temperature) range | -5 °C to 90 °C (50 °C at default) |
| Temperature in the middle of the test sample | 0 °C to 45 °C (85 °C on request), pre-set to 25°C at the calibration |
| Thermal conductivity range | 0.1 – 800 mW/m*K |
| Thermal resistivity range | 0.025 - 50 m2K/W |
| Materials | EPS, XPS, PUR, mineral wool, glass wool, wood wool. Aerogels. VIP - Vacuum Insulation Panels. VIG - Vacuum Insulation Glass (VIG). Any material with thermal conductivity within the specified range. |
| Measurement area (heat flux transducers area) | 600 x 600 mm, customizable for R&D applications e.g. 80 x 80 mm, 250 x 250 mm |
| Sample dimensions (length and width) | min: 600 mm, max: unlimited |
| Sample thickness (maximum) | 200 mm |
| Sample thickness measurement | automatic |
| Sample thickness measurement precision | 0.1 mm [the system permits accuracy up to 0.001 mm, but the actual measurement is limited by test sample flatness to 0.1 mm] |
| Measurement accuracy** (thermal conductivity) | ±1% to ±3% [typically better than ±1%, but may be up to ±3% in specific test specimen and conditions cases] |
| Repeatability | 0.5% |
| Measurement verification | NIST 1450e or ERM-FC440a Certified Reference Material |
| Contact load / force | 2 kPa (standard), customizable in 0 - 20 kPa range |
| Chiller system | Not Used |
| Cooling | Air cooling |
| Top plate temperature | adjustable from 5°C to 50°C, pre-set at 15°C |
| Bottom plate temperature | adjustable from -5°C to +40°C, pre-set at 5°C |
| Plate thermocouples | 1 to 4 |
| Temperature Measurement resolution | ±0.01 °C |
| Heat flux measurement | 103 x 103 mm, 2 pcs. [centers of hot and cold plates] |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) [mm] | 850 x 1100 x 1050 |
| Weight [kg] | 270 kg |
| Software features | NI LabVIEW based software for measurement records, data analysis and storage, clear layout. Windows 11/11 OS. |
| Calibration | Supplied with SRM NIST 1450e or ERM-FC440a Certified Reference Material for the system calibration |
| Power requirements | 230V / 50 Hz AC or 120 / 60 Hz AC power supply |