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Thermal Analysis

Rapid and automatic

determination of thermal values

Thermal values,
thermal microscopy and
differential
scanning calorimetry

FP90 Central Processor

FP modules
FP system software
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METTLER TOLEDO FP90 Central Processor
Performance, convenience
and precision
Modern production processes fre-
quently require exact knowledge of
the thermal behavior of substances
under different conditions. Whether
you develop new products with op-
timized properties or routinely deter-
mine deviations from a standard –
thermal values are an inviolable
indicator. In the FP900 Thermo-
system, you have an efficient work-
ing aid to perform your daily routine
analyses.
Final inspection
and check in the
lab ensure the
quality of your
products.
The FP90 Central Processor
The FP90 is the communication and
control unit of the FP900 Thermo-
system. After attachment of the
desired measuring cell to the FP90,
the corresponding menu functions
are automatically activated.
Function keys
The six function keys provide you
with access to all software opera-
tions of the FP90. If a computer
keyboard is attached, its function
keys become active; their assign-
ment remains the same.
Display
The display is the information center
of the FP900 system and covers
practically all aspects of information
and operation:
• You conduct the dialog with the
instrument on the menu and
command lines
• Configuration, module mode and
current method are shown
• Status displays inform you of the
progress of the measurement
• Individual results such as melting
points, dropping points are shown
immediately.
The simple solution:
stored methods
The method concept of the FP90
allows fully automatic experiments
with minimum effort. All required
instructions for a method (tempera-
ture program, options for evaluation
and result recording) can be com-
bined under a number and stored.
The FP90 already has 15 standard
methods stored; you can define 35
additional methods to suit your own
requirements.
Records to GLP and EN
The FP90 supports various commer-
cial printers with a serial interface.
You have a virtually completely free
hand in the design of your record:
• experimental curve with auto-
matic scaling
• system configuration
• the method used, with tempera-
ture program and evaluation
criteria
• the numeric result
• statistical evaluations (number of
measurements, mean value,
standard deviation)
• sample identification
• date, time
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Alphanumeric entries
Bar codes have proved their worth
and gained general acceptance in
routine analysis for the repetitive
reading in of sample data. You can
use a computer keyboard attached
to the FP90 to enter sample names
or read in the bar codes with a
commercial wand reader.
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Adaptable and expandable
With the entry-level configuration
comprising a measuring cell and
the FP90, you can already solve
demanding routine tasks. You can
expand your area of application
with additional measuring cells,
options for the alphanumeric entry
of sample data and a printer for
records.
Even during pro-
duction you can
check and correct
the properties of
your products.
Characteristics of the FP90 Central Processor
• accurate, objective results thanks to automatic
detection of the event temperature
• time tested method concept: fully automatic and
rapid running of the temperature program, end
point detection, evaluation and result printout
• multiple measurements with automatic calcula-
tion of mean values and standard deviations
• user calibration
• method concept, rapid or slow heating or cool-
ing, isothermal phases
• remote control keys for thermal microscopy
• powerful performance for research, quality control
and product development
• wide temperature input range –100... 600 °C;
the instrument is thus designed for future use with
measuring cells with an extended temperature
range
• all measuring cells of the METTLER TOLEDO
FP800 Thermosystem are fully upward compat-
ible with the FP90
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METTLER TOLEDO FP Measuring Cells
Fully automatic,
accurate and standardized
Melting, boiling and cloud points
with METTLER TOLEDO FP81HT
You can use this measuring cell for
the fully automatic determination of
melting points, boiling and cloud
points. Melting points can be deter-
mined according to pharmacopoeia
(measuring cell temperature) or
thermodynamically by correction to
the sample temperature. Melting
point determinations can be per-
formed simultaneously in the three
measuring slots of the FP81HT –
this assures a high sample through-
put. Work intensive tests such as
identity tests are quickly handled
with the FP81HT: the sample is
mixed with the reference substance
and measured (mixed melting
point). If the melting points of the
sample, mixture and reference sub-
stance are the same, the identity is
already proven.
Dropping and softening points
with METTLER TOLEDO FP83HT
With this measuring cell you can
determine dropping and softening
points of fats, resins, bitumen and
pasty products fully automatically.
Standardized sample cups and
measurement method assure you of
comparable measurement results.
Differential thermal analysis
A time tested method
METTLER TOLEDO FP85
DTA (Differential Thermal Analysis)
is one of the most frequently used
thermoanalytical methods. Detailed
knowledge of raw materials or inter-
mediates is of great importance.
Simple routine measurements with
a METTLER TOLEDO FP85 quickly
provide information on the melting
ranges or the crystallinity of both
transparent and nontransparent
samples. A rapid comparison with
specification values is possible with-
out time consuming investigations.
The features of the FP85
• Simple operation; permanently
installed reference crucible
• Reliable, rugged construction
• Simple evaluations such as melt-
ing and boiling range built into
the FP90 Central Controller
• For qualitative characterization,
the experimental signal can be
recorded with a dot matrix printer
• Expandable to a system solution:
optimum PC software package for
rapid, interactive evaluation of the
DSC curves.
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Thermo-optical measurements
(TOA)
The sample is subjected to a tem-
perature program and visually ob-
served through a microscope, pho-
tographed or filmed by a video
camera. Special events can be
marked during the measurement
and documented as a function of
temperature.

METTLER TOLEDO FP82HT

The samples are positioned
between commercial slides and
a cover glass. The photomonitor
available as an option allows deter-
mination and plotting of the light
intensity of the field of view as a
function of temperature. This permits
even complex substances (e.g. li-
quid crystals) to be investigated.

METTLER TOLEDO FP84HT

Simultaneously allows visual obser-
vation of the sample and measure-
ment of heat flows following the DSC Application fields of measuring cells FP81C FP81HT FP82HT FP83HT FP84HT FP85
principle. You thus gain qualitative Melting point ● ● ●
and quantitative information on the Melting range ● ● ● ●
chemical or physical changes Melting and solidification behavior ● ● ●
Crystallinity, crystal formation ● ● ●
occurring in your sample. For exam-
Cloud point ● ●
ple, color changes, melting, poly- Boiling point ● ●
morphism, crystal transformations Purity ● ● ●
or decompositions can be detected Eutectic melting ● ● ●
and documented. Phase transition, polymorphism ● ● ●
Decomposition temperature ● ● ●
Oxidative stability ●
Glass transition ●
Heat of reaction ● ●
Heat of fusion and transition ● ●
Dehydration ● ● ●
Curing ● ●
Dropping point of edible fats ●
5 Softening point of pitch, asphalt ●
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METTLER TOLEDO FP software
Measure, store, evaluate
Software supported thermal
analysis
The FP99A system software supports
measurements and evaluations with
the FP84HT and FP85 Measuring
Cells. The evaluation of thermoana-
lytical experimental curves, the
graphical processing and the docu-
mentation are implemented in the
simplest possible way.
Wide application range
The FP99A system software is suit-
able for both the quantitative evalu-
ation of thermoanalytical experi-
mental curves in routine work and
qualitative curve comparison in
research and product development.
The simple and logical operation of
the software as well as the window
technique familiar from MS-WIN-
DOWSTM facilitates your entry into
the software supported analysis
technique.
Your benefits with the FP99A
• with the FP99A you can control
all functions of the instrument
combinations FP90/FP84HT and
FP90/FP85.
• you can follow what you measure
online on the screen and store
following the measurement
• powerful algorithms allow you to
evaluate the experimental curves
to suit your requirements
• you can compare experimental
curves with stored reference
curves and immediately make a
qualitative assessment.
• the functions integrated in MS-
WINDOWSTM facilitate further pro-
cessing and presentation
• the FP99A system software allows
you rapid access to stored meas-
urements.
The FP99A system
software is suitable
for both the quanti-
tative evaluation of
DSC curves and
easily surveyed
curve comparison.
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Technical data FP90

Temperature measurement Input range –100... 600 °C
FP900 system Temperature display °C, °F, K
Heating/cooling rate controlled 0...20 °C/min, the cooling rate depends on the particular measuring cell
Temperature recording Pt100 sensor, accuracy dependent on the measuring cells
T compensation = 0.1 °C deviation per 10 °C change in the ambient temperature
Methods Entry dialog for sample data, measurement conditions, evaluation procedures and result recording
Method storage 15 standard methods (incl. temperature calibration) and 35 freely definable methods
Evaluation principles Melting range, melting, cloud, boiling, dropping and softening point
% transmission, threshold values for end point detection configurable
Statistics Mean value, relative standard deviation of all calculated results
Display LCD with graphics capability, 6 lines, 36 characters per line 60 x 256 pixels, menu and command line
Languages Two; English plus choice of either German, French, Italian, Spanish or Flemish
Date Built-in clock with date (battery backed)
Ambient temperature +20...32 °C
Weight 13.4 kg
Dimensions 305 x 485 x 155 mm (w x d x h)
Power supply Voltage 110/120/220/240 VAC selectable, +10... –15%; frequency 50/60 Hz; power consumption 210 VA
Measuring cell connection 64-pin, measuring cells of FP800HT series are attachable
Printer/PC connection RS232C (25-pin/f) for commercial printers with Epson emulation and compatibles
Keyboard connection 5-pin connector, recommended keyboard: CHERRY G81-1600 with integrated connection for bar-code reader
Bar-code reader 5-pin connector, bar-code reader from CHERRY
Tests S+ and CSA Conformity mark: CE

FP81HT and FP83HT FP81HT FP83HT

The accuracy of the
Temperature range normal operation RT ... 375 °C Temperature range normal operation RT ... 375 °C
melting and dropping
with cooling –20 ... 375 °C with cooling –20 ... 375 °C
points was determined
at a heating rate of Accuracy melting point –20 ... +30 °C ± 0.4 °C Accuracy dropping point –20 ... +30 °C ± 0.4 °C
0.2 °C/min, the boiling 30 ... 200 °C ± 0.2 °C –20 ... 400 °C ± 0.2 °C
point at a heating rate 200 ... 375 °C ± 0.5 °C 200 ... 375 °C ± 0.5 °C
of 1 °C/min. Reference Boiling point –20 ... +30 °C ± 1.2 °C Reproducibility dropping point 0.3 °C
sample for melting 30 ... 200 °C ± 0.6 °C Sample throughput dropping point 8/h
point: benzoic acid; for 200 ... 375 °C ± 1.5 °C Sample quantity dropping point 0.4 ... 0.6 g
melting range: benzoic Reproducibility melting point 0.1 °C Standards The FP83 is mentioned in the following standards:
acid; for boiling point:
melting range 0.2 °C AOCS Cc 18-80
94% ethanol; for drop-
boiling point 0.3 °C ASTM D 3140-82/4361-85/3954/566/2265
ping point: 99.9%
stearic acid. Sample throughput melting point 30/h DIN 51920
boiling point 10/h
Sample quantity melting point 1 ... 3 mg
boiling point 50 ... 80 µL FP84HT
Standards JIS K 4101, JIS K 0064 Temperature range Normal operation RT ... 375 °C
with cooling –60 ... 375 °C
Accuracy hot stage temperature –60 ... –20 °C ± 0.8 °C
–20 ... 100 °C ± 0.4 °C
Microphotography FP82HT 100 ... 200 °C ± 0.6 °C
FP82HT and FP84HT
Temperature range normal operation RT ... 375 °C 200 ... 300 °C ± 0.8 °C
Shutter synchroniza-
with cooling -60 ... 375 °C Reproducibility melting point 0.2 °C
tion: At camera end
1 ms/min.; floating Accuracy hot stage temperature –60 ... –20 °C ± 0.8 °C enthalpy typically 5%
contact, resistance –20 ... 100 °C ± 0.4 °C Sensitivity thermometric typically 100 µV/°C
100 ohm max. 100 ... 200 °C ± 0.6 °C calorimetric typically 400 points/mW
At handset end: voltage 200 ... 300 °C ± 0.8 °C Sensor DTA 5-element thermopile
via open contact Reproducibility melting point 0.2 °C gold/nickel
3.75 V; source resis- Sample chamber field of view ∅ 2.5 mm Sample chamber 45 x 30 x 2 mm
tance = 1 kohm; cable distance objective sample 7 mm field of view ∅ 2 mm
32 cm; male connector
distance objective micro hot stage 29 mm distance objective sample 7 mm
following DIN
General data dimensions w x d x h 195 x 85 x 28 mm distance objective micro hot stage 29 mm
weight 1.0 kg General data Dimensions w x d x h 195 x 85 x 28 mm
Standards ASTM D 2117 Weight 1.0 kg

FP85 P99A system software for FP84HT and FP85

Temperature range normal operation RT ... 400 °C Hardware IBM PC AT or compatible, IBM PS/2
with cooling -20 ... 400 °C Requirements 640 KB RAM free memory
Accuracy of cell temperature –20 ... 30 °C ± 0.7 °C MS-DOS 5.0 or higher
30 ... 100 °C ± 0.5 °C hard disk with min. 1 MB free storage capacity
100 ... 200 °C ± 0.7 °C MS-Windows 3.1 or higher
200 ... 300 °C ± 1.2 °C graphics adapter EGA or VGA
300 ... 400 °C ± 1.5 °C diskette drive HD 3.5”
calorimetric typical 5% graphics monitor
Reproducibility melting range ± 0.4 °C 1 serial interface RS232C
boiling range ± 0.4 °C 1 parallel interface (Centronics)
enthalpy 1% Language English
Sensitivity calorimetric typical 240 points/mW Printer compatible with the printer drivers
Cooling behavior uncontrolled typically from 400 to 100 °C in 3.5 min installed under Windows
controlled –10 °C/min to 40 °C (at RT 25 °C)
MS-DOS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
7 DTA sensor chromel/alumel type K MS-WINDOWS is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation
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