Versatility and convenience combined!
Phase Technology’s new DFA-70Xi analyzer is the world’s first and only instrument that performs four important diesel fuel tests in one single unit—cloud point, pour point, viscosity and density. And, it does it all in less than 25 minutes!
The DFA-70Xi features a new, side loaded automatic sample injection port. There’s no longer a need to manually pipette. The analyzer always draws the precise amount of sample as required by the ASTM method.
The DFA is completely self-cleaning, without the need of solvents. Save time and hassle of cleaning, and avoid any risk of damage to the sample cup.
Diesel and biodiesel fuel’s cold-weather operability and fuel handling characteristics are measured by testing cloud point and pour point. Viscosity is an important parameter to ensure there is proper lubrication, with no damage in the engine’s fuel pump. Viscosity also influences the spray pattern when the fuel is injected into the cylinder. Density affects the heating value (or energy content) of the fuel.
Phase Technology 70Xi series analyzers give you complete flexibility – choose the test options you need for a customized solution. Available DFA-70Xi configurations include:
STANDARD TEST METHODS |
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Cloud Point |
ASTM D5773 (IP 446) ASTM D2500 (IP 219 / ISO 3015) equivalent or better |
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Pour Point |
ASTM D5949 ASTM D97 (IP 15 / ISO 3016) equivalent or better |
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Kinematic Viscosity |
ASTM D7945 @ 40 ºC ASTM D445 (IP 71/ISO 3104) equivalent or better |
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Density | ASTM D4052 (IP 365/ISO 12185) @ 15 ºC correlation | |||
STATED PRECISION: REPEATABILITY & REPRODUCIBILITY | Cloud Point |
Repeatability 0.5 ºC |
Reproducibility 0.8 ºC |
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Pour Point |
Repeatability 1.6 ºC |
Reproducibility 3.2 ºC |
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Kinematic Viscosity |
Repeatability .50% |
Reproducibility 0.80% |
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Density |
Repeatability 0.0001 g/mL |
Reproducibility 0.0005 g/mL |
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BIAS | 0 (relative to ASTM manual methods) | |||
CLOUD & POUR POINT SAMPLE TEMPERATURE RANGE |
-80 ºC to 70 ºC | |||
SYSTEM CLEANING | Automatic flush cycle; no solvent required | |||
TEST DURATION | Cloud & Density compbined | 8 to 10 minutes | ||
Viscosity & Density combined | <10 minutes | |||
Cloud, Pour, Viscosity, Density combined | <25 minutes | |||
REQUIRED OPERATOR TIME | 0.5 minutes | |||
SAMPLE SIZE | 0.15 mL required for test | |||
25 mL required for system cleaning | ||||
DETECTION METHOD | Diffusive Light Scattering (DLS) technology (over 25 patents) |
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COOLING SYSTEM | Integrated Peltier device cooling system | |||
DISPLAY | Full-color, touch-sensitive, 15” high resolution LCD touch screen | |||
OUTPUTS |
(3) USB A ports for flash drive, label printer, barcode scanner keyboard, mouse (1) USB B port (3) RS-232 serial ports for optional accessories, LTB diagnostic software, external computer (1) dedicated Service port (1) 10/100Base-T Ethernet (RJ45) port for networking: LIMS, local area network (LAN) |
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TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT | ºC or ºF (user selectable) | |||
ALERTS | Audible tone alerts (user selectable) | |||
INTERNAL MEMORY | Storage up to 5000 test runs (minimum) | |||
AMBIENT OPERATING ROOM TEMPERATURE | 10 to 30 °C (50 to 86 °F) Extremes not recommended |
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DIMENSIONS (L X W X H) |
Unit |
21.5 x 13.25 x 17.5 inches 54.6 x 33.7 x 44.5 cm |
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Boxed | 29 x 23 x 19 inches
74 x 58 x 48 cm |
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WEIGHT | Unit | 53
lbs 24 kg |
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Boxed | 62 lbs 28 kg |
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UTILITY REQUIREMENTS | Electrical | 90 – 280 VAC, 47 – 63 Hz 350 watts |
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External cooler bath | NONE |
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