Why use MPC?
The Membrane Patch Colorimetry (MPC) test is a quick, cost-effective way of assessing your oil’s varnish potential. MPC Color allows real time on- site determination of present condition of your rotating equipment through the use of color range testing of solid surfaces and liquids. The technology has been customized for Fluitec to provide lubricant varnish potential testing, when used in combination with the MPC Patch or suitable laboratory equipment. Data results are captured and stored in text and audio captions for quick analysis. The MPC Color packs tremendous science into an unassuming, convenient and extremely accurate package.
Details & Specifications
Some of the features of the MPC Color include:
- A surface preview capability with built-in calibration tile
- Produces results in 1.8 seconds
- Enough memory to store data for up to 350 samples and 20 standards
- Connects to your PC via USB connection for ease of data transfer and charging
- Reports color values in CIE, the same scale used in ASTM D7843
- Includes trend results software called CapSure©
- It provides repeatable and stable measurements that are not affected by surface irregularities
- A light weight hand held device making the MPC Color as comfortable in the laboratory or in the plant
- Employs independent tri-directional 25 LED light source with 8 different visible illuminations
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