•accurate finite pulsecorrection•standard heat loss correc-tions according to literature by Cowan and Clark and Taylor, are integrated•Cowan-Fit: non-linear regression based on the original publication by Cowan (with optional finite pulse correction) •improved Cape-Lehmann model: non-linear regression with con- sideration of radial and facial heat losses (with optional finite pulse correction) •correction of radiation effects: a new model that takes radiation effects into account is integrated for accurate analysis of tests on oxide ceramics or glasses (simultaneously with heat loss and finite pulse corrections)•2- or 3-layer systems:analysis of multi-layer systems applying non- linear regression, with consideration to the heat loss (with optional finite pulse correction) •contact resistance: deter-mination of the contact resistance in a layer system•model wizard: evaluation of a response curve with several models simultane- ously; determination of the optimum model using statistic criteria•determination of specificheat by means of a comparative method5 Evaluation Models •32-bit MS •full control of the samplechanger•easy and user-friendly input of test parameters•free selection of tempera-ture programs •optimization of the system parameters (measuring time, amplification, etc.)•automatic evaluation of the measurement after each shot with one or several evaluation models

LFA 457 MicroFlash

TM Software Features

– Software

Measuring Task •presentation of an indivi-dual response curve and the entire result, as well as test parameters and measured values, in one portrayal•free input or import of density and specific heat values for determination of thermal conductivity•simultaneous presentationof thermal diffusivity and conductivity data in one plot•storage and restoration atany point during the analysis •presentation and new evaluation of data from previous measurements The LFA 457 MicroFlash
TM Evaluation Task comes with a 32-bit MS
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TM software packa-ge, specially tailored to the needs of our users. It com- bines easy handling and complex evaluation routines, thus offering a solution to almost every problem the user might face.More than 20 different evaluation models are avail- able to the user. These have been developed with leading experts from science and industry and correspond to present-day requirements and state-of-the-art technology.
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TM software: fully compatible with other MS
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TM programs•multi-tasking: simultan-eous measurement and evaluation•full network compatibility •easy printout and export of measuring curves and data (ASCII)•selectable screen design by means of docking win- dows •multi-moduling: operationof several different instru- ments with one computer•integrated database