Overview
The Hot Disk® TPS 2200 is a general-purpose, affordable R&D instrument for accurate measuring of Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Diffusivity, Thermal Effusivity and Specific Heat Capacity, when performance and price are both in consideration. The TPS 2200 tackles a satisfying range of sample geometries, including down to millimeter-thick bulk samples. It can measure Thermal Conductivity from 0.01 to 500 W/m/K, and handles a temperature range from -100°C to 750°C. It can also analyse the anisotropic thermal transport properties of uniaxial materials. The TPS 2200 naturally meets ISO 22007-2 and ASTM E3088-25, and is CE marked.
For day-to-day testing
This general-purpose R&D instrument is designed for precision analysis of thermal transport properties – including thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity and specific heat capacity. The TPS 2200 covers a significant span of materials of various geometries and dimensions, including solids, pastes and liquids. While not as versatile as the flagship TPS 2500 S, it meets ISO Standard 22007-2 and ASTM Standard E3088-25, just like its more powerful sibling. The restrictions compared to the TPS 2500 S chiefly regard sample size, measurement time and maximum thermal conductivity tackled (see comparison here). Being slower than the TPS 2500 S, the TPS 2200 is not suitable for measurements of tiny samples, and/or ones of very high thermal conductivity.
The TPS 2200 is however an excellent option for measurements of larger bodies of extruded polymers, building- and insulation materials, sheet metals, laminated samples etc. It should also be noted that the TPS 2200 betters the performance of the more modest TPS 1500, in being able to tackle many high-conductivity samples and medium- to high-viscosity liquids. Equally, the TPS 2200 features an expanded measurement range as well as improved accuracy in comparison to the lesser TPS 500 S.
A selection of optional measurement modules allows the TPS 2200 to be used in several specialized applications, from precise testing of isotropic materials (Isotropic module) to measurements of slab samples (Slab module); anisotropic samples or layered structures (Anisotropic module); thin films or coatings (Thin Film module); and extremely light and low-conducting materials (Low-density/Highly-insulating module); also featured is direct testing of specific heat capacity of bulk samples (Cp module) – all important applications in e.g. the electronics, automotive, aerospace, nuclear and chemical industries.
TPS 2200 Specifications1
| Sample Types | Bulks, slabs, wafers, sheets, foils, films, laminates, composites, minerals, batteries, textiles, pellets, granules, beads, grains, powders, pastes, creams, gels, liquids, foams and insulators. |
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| Evaluation | |
| Anisotropy | Yes, 2D anisotropic (uniaxial) materials can be characterised, using optional Anisotropic Measurement Module. |
| One-Dimensional | No. |
| Sample Dimensions | |
| Smallest | Bulk sample: 2 mm thick x 8 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. 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 | Cryostat: -100°C to RT. Low-to-High Temperature Chamber: -60°C to 300°C. Bath Circulator: -40°C to 200°C. Convection Oven: RT to 600°C. Muffle Furnace: RT to 750°C. Tubular Furnace: RT to 750°C (gas purging for >400°C is recommended). |
| 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. 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. 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 0.052% (Stainless Steel bulk sample, Kapton-insulated Hot Disk® sensor model 5501, and 22°C sample temperature). |
| Thermal Diffusivity | Typically 0.23% (Stainless Steel bulk sample, Kapton-insulated Hot Disk® sensor model 5501, and 22°C sample temperature). |
| Measurement Sensitivity5 | |
| Temperature | Typically 16 μK (Stainless Steel sample, Kapton-insulated Hot Disk® sensor model 5501, and 22°C sample temperature). |
General
| Meets ISO Standard 22007-2 | Yes. |
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| Meets ASTM Standard E3088-25 | Yes. |
| Measurement Modules | |
| Included | Isotropic and Single-Sided Testing. |
| Optional | Anisotropic, Slab, Thin Film, Low-Density/Highly Insulating, Specific Heat Capacity, and Automation. |
| Sensor Models | |
| Hot Disk® sensor – Kapton-insulated | Models 7577, 5465, 5501, 8563, 4922, and 5599. |
| Hot Disk® sensor – Teflon-insulated | Models 7577, 5465 and 5501. |
| Hot Disk® sensor – Mica-insulated | Models 5465, 5082, 4921, 4922, and 5599. |
| Hot Cell® sensor – Cell size <250 mm | All models. |
| Hot Cell® sensor – Cell size >250 mm | Please inquire. |
| 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 | 46 W typical, 240 W maximum. |
| Instrument Warm-Up | 2 hours to rated measurement performance. |
| Instrument Input and Output | |
| Rear Panel | USB type B connector (female) for connectivity. RS232 connector (male) for optional TCU. |
| Front Panel | LEMO 8 pin connector (female) for Hot Disk® or Hot Cell® 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 | 24 kg. |
| Instrument CE Marking | Yes. |
- Hot Disk AB reserves the right to make changes without prior notice, whether due to misprints, improved hardware, or extended software capabilities.
- 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.
- Comparing measurements performed by different instrument set-ups.
- Variation in consecutive measurements performed by a single instrument set-up. Note that this value depends on sample material, sensor model, and sample temperature.
- 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 2200 instrument
Basic Option
- 2 x Measurement Modules: Isotropic and Single-Sided Testing.
- 1 x Kapton-insulated Hot Disk® sensor: Model free of choice, with cable.
Regular Complete Option
- 6 x Measurement Modules: Isotropic, Anisotropic, Single-Sided Testing, Slab, Thin Film, and Specific Heat Capacity.
- 5 x Kapton-insulated Hot Disk® sensors: Models free of choice, with cable.
Extended Complete Option
- 7 x Measurement Modules: Isotropic, Anisotropic, Single-Sided Testing, Slab, Thin Film, Low-Density/Highly Insulating, and Specific Heat Capacity.
- 5 x Kapton-insulated Hot Disk® sensors: Models free of choice, with cable.
Always included
- Hot Disk® Desktop App software (latest version)
- 1 x Stainless Steel verification bulk sample.
- 1 x Single-sided background insulation (single-sided testing).
- 1 x Room temperature sample holder (protective hood included).
- Instructions manual.
- Instrument test protocol.
- Power supply cord and USB cable.