Extended Measuring Range
up to +110 °C for greater versatility. Allows users to go beyond the conventional scope of the Abel method.

Economical Standard Version
for the operating span +10 °C to +110 °C with fan-cooled Peltier elements. This avoids messy tubing on the laboratory bench and minimizes cooling water usage.

Low Temperature Version
for an operating span of -30 °C to +110 °C. Requires limited tap water (lowest achievable temperature -20 °C) or a small coolant circulator.

Barometric Pressure Correction
by a built-in pressure sensor to measure the pressure directly at the ABA 4.

User Definable Test Programs
to make customized test methods.

Equilibrium-Simulation Mode

Search Mode
saves time, when a flash-point of a sample to be tested is not known.

Rapid Heating Mode
for samples with a high flash-point. The sample is first heated with boosted power and then the heating rate is automatically reduced to the standardized rate when approaching the critical testing phase.

Compact Design
occupies a bench-top area of only 23 cm wide and 47 cm in depth. Effectively using the work bench depth and not wasting its valuable length. A serious consideration when the ABA 4 is placed in a fume hood.

Easy to operate:
Insert the filled test cup, complete with the lid and shutter assembly, plug-in the multi-detector and shift the multi-function-head - ONE TWIST into its test position.

All electrical connections and the coupling of the stirring motor are carried out automatically.

Pressing a key selects the suitable test method from a list of programmed standards or one of the self defined USER-programs.

Or simply recall one of the stored test runs from the program library.

Even better: FPPnet software allows remote control of the ABA 4 and test data storage capability on a PC.

Two igniter systems: gas flame and electrical igniter are both included.

The performance of the electrical igniter is permanently checked, which results in better reproducibility and a longer life of the igniter. This control also signals when the igniter is to be changed, possibly due to excessive aging or damage.

If the gas flame is used, a sensor watches the ignition flame and causes an automatic relighting or stops the test, if this should not be possible.

Outside Flame Sensor for samples having no conventional flash-point (e.g. due to flame inhibiting components) but burn outside the test cup.

Probe Verification Program checks the proper function of the temperature probe and allows a bias adjustment, using a special accessory kit.

Flash-Point Abel Test Equipment

to be composed of:

- Flash-Point Tester - ABA 4 (air cooled or liquid cooled)
- Circulation Cooler
- Hose-Set