Bulletin 131-C

Melt Plastometer Model MP600

THE BASIC MP600: For Manual (Procedure A) Testing

• Standard equipment includes alloperating tools, piston rod, and orifices.

• Integral microprocessor-based controller/timer incorporates latestdigital technology, serial port, non-volatile memory, LED indica-tion, and audio alarms for preheatcompletion and cutoff intervals.

• Simple user interface combineshigh visibility, 4-line, vacuum fluorescent display with durablemembrane keypad.

• Weights and reference thermome-ters available for all standard andcustom applications.

• Corrosion resistant componentsavailable for testing fluoroplasticsand fluorocarbons.

• Program storage of up to 25 sets ofuser programmable test parameters(power-up in last used program).

• Operation to 450°C with control anddisplay to 0.1°C.

• Two-zone PID control of temperature.• Self-diagnostic error detection.• Communication port for connecting

to computer or printer.

Fig 1. Standard Model MP600 complete with standard accessories.Weights are material dependent and

consequently supplied as options.

The addition of an automatic timingswitch enables the basic MP600 meltindexer to perform Procedure B tests.• Precision optical encoder enables

piston position measurement tobetter than 0.025 mm (0.001 in.).

• Programmable starting positionsand piston travel distances (mm orin.) for up to 10 captures in a single test.

• Calculates and displays CaptureTime, Flow Rate (Melt Index), andVolume Rate of each capture.

• Additional display choices includeApparent Shear Stress, Shear Rate,and Viscosity.

PPDT-600 AUTOMATIC TIMING SWITCH For Automatically Timed (Procedure B) Testing

• Calculates Melt Density using a cut-off weight and built-in subroutine.

• Automatically selects proper pistontravel distance, 6.35 or 25.4 mm (0.25 or 1 in.) for flow rate calculation.

• Real time display of flow rate or volume rate.

• Real time display of piston height.

Fig 2. Standard MP600 with accessories and optional weight andpiston displacement transducer.

Software

Tinius Olsen has built upon its long history of providing solutions to anenormous variety of testing problems to develop Horizon, a comprehensivesoftware program that makes testing

simple, precise, and efficient.Whether the test sample ismetal, paper, composite,polymer, rubber, textile, or a micro component,

Tinius Olsen’s Horizon software goes far beyond

data collection and presentation. Itwill help you automate your operations,from R&D to the charting and analysisof QC testing. Horizon provides alibrary of standard, specific, and appli-cation-focused test routines that havebeen developed in close cooperationwith our customers around the worldand to the standards they are using.

Among the many valuable features offered by Horizon are: a test routinelibrary; simultaneous multiple machinecontrol; test, output, method, and result editors; and multilayered security. This software is designed for data acquisition, data analysis, and closed loop control of nearly all Tinius Olsen testing machines.

Horizon also includes the following:• Generation of user

customized reports• Standard SPC

programs for X-bar, R, and frequency distributions/histograms

• Ability to recall, replot and rescale test curves

• Recall of data that spans different test modules

• User-configurablemachine parameter and control settings

• Multilingual capabilities

Horizon is rich with capabilitiesthat improve productivity andenable you to build, access, and use a modern, powerfulmaterials testing database. It employs the latest Windowsenvironments to create an intuitive user experience. Built-in tutorials, on-line help, and help desk access provide additional user support.

• Integral encoder for control and display of weight support position.

• Automatic swing-away weight platform for easy cleaning access.

• Safely contains weights.

The combination of an automatic timing switch and motorized weightsupport/lowering and lifting deviceequips the MP600 for additional automated tests. • Automates testing cycle by

positioning weight support to a preselected height and applyingselected load after preheat interval.

MWLD-600 MOTORIZED WEIGHT SUPPORT Lowering and Lifting Device

Fig 3. MP600 motorized weight withlowering and lifting device.

Fig 5. Automatic swing-away platform allows easy cleaning.

CommonSpecifications

SYSTEMConformance: ASTM D1238 andD3364, ISO 1133, BS 2782, DIN53735, JIS K7210,and other similar methodsOperating Temperature: 450°C maximumTemperature Control: ±0.1°CSpatial Temperature Variation:±0.25°C (10 mm/75 mm above orifice)Temperature Controller: two-zonePIDTemperature Sensors: platinumRTDs (2)Timer Accuracy: 0.001 secondDisplay: 4 line x 20 character vacuum fluorescent Keypad: membrane typeCommunications Port: EIA-232/485 for connecting to a computer or printerWeights: stainless steel, ±0.5% tolerancePPDT-600 Actuating SwitchTransducer Accuracy: better than±0.025 mm (0.001in.)MWLD-600 Motorized WeightSupport Transducer PositioningAccuracy: ±0.1 mm (0.01 in.)

PHYSICALOverall Dimensions: 51 cm (20 in.)wide x 38 cm (15 in.) deep x 58 cm(24 in.) high for basic unit or 95 cm(38 in.) high for motorized unit Net Weight: 21 kg (46 lb) for basicunit; 32 kg (71 lb) for motorizedunit, not including weights oroptionsGross Weight: 32 kg (70 lb) forbasic unit; 43 kg (95 lb) for motor-ized unit, not including weights oroptionsElectrical: 115 or 230 VAC ±10%(specify), 50/60 Hz, single phase,400/800 VACE Marked: conforms to all applicable European CE Directives

Fig 4. By adding this FlowRate Ratio Attachment,you can determine flowrate using two or three different test loads on onecharge of material.

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Purge System for MP600

Tinius Olsen offers a pneumaticpurge and cleaning device for usewith the MP600. It is designed toincrease productivity and reduceoperator fatigue. The device makesMFR and MVR testing almost auto-matic, produces more consistenttest results, and assists operatorswith the cleaning process. The system is especially recommendedfor resin manufacturers, com-pounders, and processors, someof whom may conduct up to 50melt flow tests each day. • Works most efficiently on models

equipped with motorized weightlowering system and automatictiming switch.

• Allows operators to omit theweighing process and simplypour material into bore of meltflow indexer.

• Permits test to be started bypressing button, or if controlledby Tinius Olsen’s EP600 software, by clicking mouse.

• Can be reactivated to push anyremaining material from bore.

• Cleaning only requires insertionof cleaning tool and cleaningpatch, then activation of cleaning ram.