For cost-effective quality assurance

The adaptable Hot Disk® TPS 1000 Thermal Constants Analyser is an instrument with scalable measurement capability. It is intended specifically for QC testing, as its scalability allows for precise configuration for a targeted product line set-up, where the testing scenario is fixed over time. This enables a custom-built QC instrument at an attractive price with the same unmatched precision as our laboratory instruments meeting ISO 22007-2.

In its most basic configuration, the TPS 1000 operates as a simple Thermal Conductivity meter devoted for 1D testing of medium to high conducting rod-like samples. It then employs our Hot Strip sensor model 101474 (16 x 19 mm) and our One-Dimensional Module, where the through-plane Thermal Conductivity is directly measured. This is achieved via either double- or single-sided testing, where the former is recommended for maximum precision. The TPS 1000 also supports our Specific Heat Capacity Module, where the Specific Heat Capacity is directly measured. This means that the TPS1000 can also function as a Specific Heat Capacity meter. Such measurements are in general time-consuming, especially for testing larger samples/components. Thus, the TPS 1000 can complement other Hot Disk® instruments in a laboratory set-up as a valuable stand-alone Specific Heat Capacity meter – increase measurement through-put at low additional cost.

Notably, the TPS 1000 can at any time be configured for further specialized measurement capabilities via six different optional Hot Disk® sensor packages (targeting Hot Disk sensors of catagorized sizes), each with dedicated Hot Disk® sensor models and associated measurement modules. By adding such a sensor package, the TPS 1000 can be upgraded into a powerful Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Diffusivity, and Thermal Effusivity meter for sample sizes and types that particular Hot Disk® sensor models can tackle with associated measurement modules. Moreover, by adding the full range of sensor packages, the TPS 1000 instrument achieves close to the measurement performance and capability as our TPS 2200 laboratory instrument. This means that the TPS 1000 can – with our patented and powerful TPS technology, now standardized with ISO 22007-2 – be used for testing Thermal Transport Properties of films, foils, sheets, slabs, rods, bulks, solids, liquids, pastes, gels, powders, and insulators over a temperature range of -100 °C to 750 °C, and all with high accuracy. Finally, applying the Anisotropic Module, the TPS 1000 can be used to analyse the 2D (in-plane and through-plane) Thermal Transport Properties of uniaxial materials.

The following optional Hot Disk® sensor packages are available for extended and customized QC testing capability of the TPS 1000:

  • Hot Disk® sensor package – 4 mm diameter – to support Hot Disk sensor model 7577 as well as its associated Measurement Modules: Isotropic, Anisotropy, Slab, Thin-Film, Low-Density/Highly-Insulating. One Hot Disk® sensor model 7577 with Kapton-insulation and cable for max 50 °C is included.
  • Hot Disk® sensor package – 7 mm diameter – to support Hot Disk sensor model 5465 as well as its associated Measurement Modules: Isotropic, Anisotropy, Slab, Thin-Film, Low-Density/Highly-Insulating. One Hot Disk® sensor model 5465 with Kapton-insulation and cable for max 50 °C is included.
  • Hot Disk® sensor package – 13 mm diameter – to support Hot Disk sensor models 5501 and 5082 as well as their associated Measurement Modules: Isotropic, Anisotropy, Slab, Thin-Film, Low-Density/Highly-Insulating. One Hot Disk® sensor model 5501 with Kapton-insulation and cable for max 50 °C is included.
  • Hot Disk® sensor package – 20 mm diameter – to support Hot Disk sensor models 8563, 7854, and 4921 as well as their associated Measurement Modules: Isotropic, Anisotropy, Slab, Thin-Film, Low-Density/Highly-Insulating. One Hot Disk® sensor model 8563 with Kapton-insulation and cable for max 50 °C is included.
  • Hot Disk® sensor package – 30 mm diameter – to support Hot Disk sensor models 4922 and 7280 as well as their associated Measurement Modules: Isotropic, Anisotropy, Slab, Thin-Film, Low-Density/Highly-Insulating. One Hot Disk® sensor model 4922 with Kapton-insulation and cable for max 50 °C is included.
  • Hot Disk® sensor package – 60 mm diameter – to support Hot Disk sensor models 5599, and 7281 as well as their associated Measurement Modules: Isotropic, Anisotropy, Slab, Thin-Film, Low-Density/Highly-Insulating. One Hot Disk® sensor model 5599 with Kapton-insulation and cable for max 50 °C is included.

The test and analysis software – included in the Hot Disk® Desktop App – for the TPS 1000 instrument incorporates tools for scheduled measurements, as well as for automatic ambient temperature control – with the latter set-up employing our temperature control unit accessories (e.g. Liquid bath and Convection Oven). For precise ambient temperature readings, optional PT-100 Temperature Sensors are also available. The TPS 1000 test and analysis software furthermore includes automated sensor switching functionality applying our Sensor Switch Unit accessories. It also incorporates tools for exporting measurement data and results to xlsx- or txt-files, for further processing or more advanced statistical analysis. In addition, with the optional Automatization Module it is possible to remotely control the TPS 1000 instrument. This facilitates isolation of the testing set-up from the operator, particularly useful for QC-testing at robotic-controlled production line applications.

TPS 1000 Specifications1

Basic Configuration:

Measurement
Sample Types
One-Dimensional testing Rods.
Specific Heat Capacity testing Bulks, rods, slabs, sheets, foils, laminates, composites, minerals, batteries, pastes, gels, liquids.
Evaluation
Anisotropy No.
One-Dimensional Yes, axial estimations possible for a complex sample configuration.
Sample Dimensions
Smallest Rod sample: 10 mm long x 4.5 mm wide (circle or square) for One-Dimensional testing (using Hot Disk sensor 7577).
Largest Rod sample: unlimited length x 60 mm wide (circle or square) for One-Dimensional testing (using Hot Disk sensor 5599).
Sample Temperature Range -100°C to 750°C.
Core Instrument RT.
With Optional TCU Tubular Furnace: RT to 750°C.
Muffle Furnace: RT to 750°C.
Convection Oven: RT to 600°C.
Bath Circulator: -30°C to 200°C.
Cryostat: -100°C to RT.
Measurement Time2 2.5 to 2560 seconds (depending on sample material and sensor dimensions).
Measurement Range
Thermal Conductivity Rod sample: 1 to 500 W/m/K.
Specific Heat Capacity Up to 5 MJ/m³/K.
Measurement Accuracy
Thermal Conductivity Better than 5%.
Measurement Reproducibility3
Thermal Conductivity Typically better than 2%.

Full configuration (with all Hot Disk® sensor packages):

Measurement
Sample Types Bulks, rods, slabs, sheets, foils, films, laminates, composites, minerals, batteries, textiles, granules, powders, pastes, gels, liquids, foams and insulators.
Evaluation
Anisotropy Yes, uniaxial materials can be characterised (using Anisotropic Measurement Module).
One-Dimensional Yes, axial estimations possible for a complex sample configuration.
Sample Dimensions
Smallest Bulk sample: 2 mm thick x 8 mm wide (circle or square).
Rod sample: 10 mm long x 4.5 mm wide (circle or square).
Slab sample: 100 μm thick x 15 mm wide (circle or square).
Thin Film sample: 10 μm thick x 22 mm wide (circle or square).
Largest Bulk sample: unlimited.
Rod sample: unlimited length x 60 mm wide (circle or square).
Slab sample: 20 mm thick x unlimited wide (circle or square).
Thin Film sample: 500 μm thick x unlimited wide (circle or square).
Sample Temperature Range -100°C to 750°C.
Core Instrument RT.
With Optional TCU Tubular Furnace: RT to 750°C.
Muffle Furnace: RT to 750°C.
Convection Oven: RT to 600°C.
Bath Circulator: -30°C to 200°C.
Cryostat: -100°C to RT.
Measurement Time2 2.5 to 2560 seconds (depending on sample material and sensor dimensions).
Measurement Range
Thermal Conductivity Bulk sample: 0.01 to 500 W/m/K.
Rod sample: 1 to 500 W/m/K.
Slab sample: 5 to 500 W/m/K.
Thin film sample: 0.01 to 5 W/m/K.
Thermal Diffusivity Bulk sample: 0.01 to 300 mm²/s.
Rod sample: 1 to 300 mm²/s.
Slab sample: 5 to 300 mm²/s.
Thin Film sample: 0.02 to 2 mm²/s.
Thermal Effusivity 20 to 40000 W√s/m²/K.
Specific Heat Capacity Up to 5 MJ/m³/K.
Measurement Accuracy
Thermal Conductivity Better than 5%.
Thermal Diffusivity Better than 10%.
Measurement Reproducibility3
Thermal Conductivity Typically better than 2%.
Thermal Diffusivity Typically better than 5%.
Measurement Repeatability4
Thermal Conductivity Typically 0.08% (Stainless Steel bulk sample, Kapton-insulated Hot Disk sensor model 5501, and 22°C sample temperature).
Thermal Diffusivity Typically 0.29% (Stainless Steel bulk sample, Kapton-insulated Hot Disk sensor model 5501, and 22°C sample temperature).
Measurement Sensitivity5
Temperature Typically 18 μK (Stainless Steel sample, Kapton-insulated Hot Disk sensor model 5501, and 22°C sample temperature).
General
Meets ISO Standard 22007-2 Yes.
Measurement Modules
Included Single-Sided Testing, One-Dimensional, and Specific Heat Capacity (Cp-cell optional).
Optional Isotropic, Anisotropic, Slab, Thin Film, Low-Density/Highly Insulating, and Automation.
Sensor Models
Kapton-insulated Hot Disk sensor Models 7577, 5465, 5501, 8563, 4922, and 5599.
Teflon-insulated Hot Disk sensor Models 7577, 5465 and 5501.
Mica-insulated Hot Disk sensor Models 5465, 5082, 4921, 4922, and 5599.
Kapton-insulated Hot Strip sensor All models.
Instrument Environment
Operating 15°C to 30°C.
Storage -20°C to 45°C.
Instrument Line Power
Supply Voltage 100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz.
Power Consumption 59 W typical, 315 W maximum.
Instrument Warm-Up 2 hours to rated measurement performance.
Instrument Input and Output
Rear Panel USB type B connector (female) for connectivity.
Front Panel LEMO 8 pin connector (female) for Hot Disk or Hot Strip sensor.
LEMO 4 pin connector (female) for optional PT100 temperature sensor.
Instrument Dimensions 325 mm high x 455 mm wide x 490 mm deep.
Instrument Weight 28 kg.
Instrument CE Marking Yes.
  1. Hot Disk AB reserves the right to make changes without prior notice, whether due to misprints, improved hardware, or extended software capabilities.↩︎
  2. Time of transient temperature reading. An additional temperature settling time that depends on the sample material and TCU (if applied) is required to ensure isothermal condition before the reading.↩︎
  3. Comparing measurements performed by different instrument set-ups.↩︎
  4. Variation in consecutive measurements performed by a single instrument set-up. Note that this value depends on sample material, sensor model, and sample temperature.↩︎
  5. Standard deviation in fitting ∆Τ(τ)-function to the transient temperature reading. Note that this value depends on sample material, sensor model, sample temperature, and can vary considerably.↩︎

Included with the TPS 1000 instrument (Basic configuration)

  • Hot Disk® Desktop App software (latest version)
  • 3 x Measurement Modules: Single-Sided Testing, One-Dimensional, and Specific Heat Capacity (Cp-cell optional).
  • 1 x Kapton-insulated Hot Strip sensor: Model 101474, with cable (Kapton-insulated Hot Disk® sensors: Models 5465, 5501, or 8563, with cable, optional).
  • 1 x Aluminum or Brass 1D verification sample (Stainless Steel verification bulk sample optional).
  • 1 x Single-sided background insulation (single-sided testing).
  • 1 x Room temperature sample holder (hood optional).
  • Instructions manual.
  • Instrument test protocol.
  • Power supply cord and USB cable.