TESC Thermoelectric Sample Conditioner System
Automated ASTM D2983 & ASTM D8210 - For Low Temperature Viscosity of Lubricants
The compact, economical TESC (thermoelectric sample conditioner) system integrates and automates the entire ASTM D2983 conditioning and testing process for low temperature viscosity of gear oils and ATF, as well as ASTM D8210. Provides an automated alternative to ASTM D2983 sample conditioning and testing. Eliminates sample disruption during preheating, room temperature stabilization, cooling and final viscosity testing. Reduces result variability due to temperature fluctuation. Provides superior precision. Allows for unattended operation.
Common Applications
- Gear oils
- Automatic transmission fluids
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Fully integrated and automated thermal conditioning and testing (−40 °C to +90 °C)
- Provides an automated alternative to ASTM D2983 sample conditioning and testing
- Eliminates sample disruption during preheating, room temperature stabilization, cooling and final viscosity testing
- Reduces result variability due to temperature fluctuation
- Provides superior precision
- Allows for unattended operation
Pre-developed test programs for common lubricants (gear oil and ATF)
- Reduces instrument set-up time
- Measures viscosity at multiple speeds automatically
Cost effective, ultra-compact design
- Allows installation of multiple TESC Systems in a relatively small benchtop area for redundancy and greater testing versatility
- Conserves precious bench space
- Dedicated PC is not required for standard instrument operation*
Easy-lift system
- Configured for use with the Brookfield® DV2T viscometer and compatible with most Brookfield® models
- Simplifies positioning of the viscometer head
Solid-state thermoelectric cooling
- Peltier cooling is environmentally friendly and does not require the use of hazardous bath fluids
- Enclosed sample chamber mitigates the effects of laboratory air temperature on the sample
Digital recording, printing and exporting of thermal test history and final viscosity data for convenient import into Microsoft® Excel® or other programs
* A PC is required to reprogram the unit for tests other than gear oil at −40° C
Dimensions (W × D × H) | 16.5 cm × 51.0 cm × 76.0 cm (6.5 in × 20.0 in × 30.0 in) |
Weight | 19.5 kg (43 lb) including DV2T viscometer |
Shipping dimensions (W × D × H) | 73.7 cm × 71.1 cm × 58.4 cm (29.0 in × 28.0 in × 23.0 in) |
Shipping weight (with all items) | 34 kg (75 lb) |
Sample capacity | 1 |
Temperature range & accuracy | −40 °C to 90 °C (± 0.1 °C) |
Sample volume | 20 mL |
Operating conditions | 15 °C to 30 °C, 10% to 75% relative humidity (non-condensing), Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2 |
Electrical specifications | 100 Vac to 240 Vac 50/60 Hz, 300 watts power |
Compliance | CE Mark; EMC directive (2004/108/EC); Low voltage directive (2006/95/EC); ROHS |
Data output | USB and RS-485 |
Link to Downloads page for Software and Firmware
Thermoelectric Sample Conditioner (TESC) System includes the thermoelectric sample conditioner unit, Brookfield® DV2T viscometer and support, temperature control software, #4B2 spindle, EZ-Lock spindle coupling, pre-loaded test programs on USB memory stick, USB to RS-485 cable, test cells (12 pack), 20 mL plastic syringes (5 each) and CL160 viscosity reference standard (500 mL). The unit is pre-calibrated for testing gear oil at −40 °C. Specify desired factory installed options when ordering. A computer is note required for normal operation but is required if reprogramming instrument test parameters. | Description | Part # |
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100 Vac to 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz | 9725-F81 | |
Options |
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Alternative sample/temperature calibration (other than gear oil at −40 °C) is available at the time ordering. |