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ATF conductivity testers are widely used to provide an accurate and rapid conductivity measurement for distillate fuels. They are specifically meant for usage in testing fluids that have a low conductivity such as aviation kerosene. However, first time buyers ae often confused about the major factors they should emphasise on while buying such a conductivity tester. Some of them are mentioned below: -

Calibration and vibration tool

A calibration and verification tool is suitable for handheld conductivity meters. They offer instant, hassle free calibration/verification for instruments. This tool is optimised for usage in AC conductivity measurement and has active components so as to ensure accuracy and long-term stability. Once you complete the calibration process, you will get a report specifying changes to the instrument and the re-calibration date will be automatically updated. Available as a part of a kit, it is kept in a protective case which includes a USB cable, calibration and verification tool, software and instruction manual.

Methods used for checking electrical conductivity

Conductivity meter come with the latest electronics Digital Signal Processing(DSP)techniques to determine conductivity of electrical conductivity of fuel products. There is a major impact on conductivity due to temperature change. Reporting the corrected temperature is one of the major necessities for taking perfect measurements.

The ATF conductivity testers have the capability to measure samples in any type of container like glass jar or bucket. They offer an accurate, highly portable solution for fuel measurement in field, tank or the lab.

Usage procedure

This device enables real time sample averaging with the help of trend indicator. You will be offered with a visual reading stating that sample has settled at a stable value for enhanced testing accuracy. The analyser has an integral temperature measurement and compensation which is stored for reading.

A user-friendly menu of the latest models enables users to make up to 8 samples which are stored internally for sample temperature, date and time information. The data can either be held in internal volatile memory for reading, display or transfer to a personal computer by an inbuilt USB data link.