Orbis AirSTAR Cold Filter Plugging Point tester
Automatic CFPP analyzer AirSTAR
Methods: EN 116, IP 309, ASTM D6371, JIS K2288, EN 16329 (linear cooling method)
Orbis AirSTAR Cold filter plugging point tester with built-in cooling and all aspects and parts required for Cold Filter Plugging Point testing are housed inside the CFPP Head.
- Vacuum system measures and controls the (negative) pressure in real-time
- Ability to store the actual-used vacuum per each aspiration.
- Laser lights ensure accurate detection of the sample
- The pipette lock ensures that the pipette sits securely within the detection zone.
- The smart self-adjusting algorithm deal with condensation in the bottom.
- Easy to install PT-100 thermometer with built-in memory to hold unique ID and calibration data.
- Low chance of pipette breakage.
- Easy cleaning of the pipette using Cleaning-Docking station.
- The CFPP Head is powered via induction when placed in the ColdBlock or the Cleaning-Docking Station.
- Cold block and cleaning station detects the head used automatically.
Airstar Automatic Cold Filter Plugging Point analyzer (CFPP) with built-in cooling.
AirSTAR ColdBlock
Cold Block is AirSTAR’s cooling system that requires no external chiller even when cooling down to -105˚C.
- Stirling cooler
AirSTAR’s ColdBlock is efficient and powerful based on the free-piston Stirling cooler principle. Homogeneous cooling of the bath jacket by special-designed heat pipe technology.
CFPP Head
The CFPP Head contains all parts required for the CFPP test
- Pipette
- Test jar
- Temperature probe (click-insert) + chip for calibration memory
- Filter unit, Filter holder & filter (45 μm mesh)
- Vacuum pump (microprocessor controlled) + pressure sensor
- Laser beam sample detectors
- Wireless power supply (from the ColdBlock / Cleaning-Docking station)
- Wireless data communication with iPad (secured local network)
User interface
- Built-in iPad with in-house iLabCB app makes the operation easy.
- Along with easy navigation, the app includes:
- Pre-installed and customisable methods.
- A unique insight into test behaviour:
- Vacuum profile per every single CFPP aspiration
- Anomalous aspiration highlight
- “Not empty before next” highlight (CFPP-2)
- Results options include export to LIMS / Windows PC or print PDF/kiosk printer. With the 16Gb iPad, unlimited results storage.
- App- & firmware updates are always available free of charge.
- Built-in iPad with in-house iLabCB app makes the operation easy.
Cooling profiles
- AirSTAR delivered with pre-installed methods for standard cooling profiles as prescribed in the corresponding test methods for Cold Filter Plugging Point.
- The ColdBlock can do both stepped cooling profiles (traditional) and Linear cooling profiles. For instance, in the EN16329 CFPP method where the unit cools down at 30˚C/h.
- Can create any form of a Custom cooling profile. From a simple “1-step at -90˚C” to a complex multi-step profile with heating, cooling and even linear steps.
Wireless power
- The ColdBlock uses wireless power technology that supplies power to the CFPP head and recognises the Head in use.
CFPP Head | |
| Methods | EN 116, IP 309, ASTM D6371, JIS K2288, EN 16329 (linear cooling method) |
| Sample detection | Laser technology: 1 laser in bottom of pipette, 2 lasers in top. Detection is not affected by condensation. |
| Vacuum control | Built-in vacuum pupm with real-time pressure regulation. Both constant and dynamic vacuum profiles programmable. Results contain actual vacuum profile of each singe ˚C aspiration. |
| Sample temperature measurement | Pt100 in-glass thermometer. 0.01˚C resolution. ˚C/˚F. Automatic probe ID detection with built-in calibration data storage. Calibration certificate included with probe. Metal probe optionally available. |
| Test Settings | Start test at room-, custom- or Cloud Point-related temperature. PreCool function brings bath jacket to first cooling step before entering sample jar. Test intervals programmable. |
| Cleaning | Done in Cleaning-Docking Station, in addition to cleaning routine as prescribed in the test method. |
| Power | Wireless, powered from ColdBlock / Cleaning Docking Station. |
| Weight | <1 kg |
Cold Block | |
| Cooling | Integrated cooling based on stirling motor technology. Maximum capacity -105˚C to 65˚C. No external chiller, liquids or moving parts involved. Stepped and linear cooling profiles programmable. Linear cooling speed capacity 1˚C – 120˚C p/hr. |
| Software interface | iPad mini (Retina touch screen) fixed inside ColdBlock. iLabCB software application. |
| Connectivity | RJ45 LAN port for connection to Windows PC / network / LIMS / printer. |
| Sample temperature measurement | Pt100 in-glass thermometer. 0.01˚C resolution. ˚C/˚F. Automatic probe ID detection with built-in calibration data storage. Calibration certificate included with probe. Metal probe optionally available. |
| Data formats and storage | PDF (send & print), XML, JSON. 64Gb |
| Cleaning | Done in Cleaning-Docking Station, in addition to cleaning routine as prescribed in the test method. |
| Power | Wireless, powered from ColdBlock / Cleaning Docking Station. |
| Weight | 25 kg |
| Dimensions | 16cm x 59cm (W x D) |
Ambient conditions | Ambient temperature: min: 10˚C – max: 35˚C Ambient humidity: max: 85% |
Applications of Cold Filter Plugging Point Analyzer AirStar
Cold Properties Testing Solution for:
- Refineries
- Additive makers
- Lubricant makers
- Independent laboratories
- Biofuel plants
- Mobile labs
- Distribution facilities
