Semi-Automatic Atmospheric Distillation,
Built with the same hardware as its Fully Automatic brother STARDist, the Semi Automatic “Lite” version offers quality and convenience in manual distillation testing.
Key advantages
- Easy and precise heater power control.
- Monitor & control of condenser temperature (with ramping feature to prevent waxing with “heavy group 4 samples”).
- Regulating fan speed for after-test cooling.
- Guided Procedures and Elimination of False Readings.
- Easy calibration workflows, user settings, instrument diagnostics.
- Condenser Cooling
- Flask Installer
- Fire Extinguisher
- Automatic Heater Lift
AirProbe D86
STARDist Lite integrates with AirProbe D86. This “digital D86 thermometer” is designed by Orbis to:
- Replace the old mercury thermometer in D86 testing
- Emulate the ASTM 7C / 8C behavior (lag time and emergent stem correction)
- Increase reproducibility and make life easy for D86 operators
- Store, print and export test results
Specifications
Methods
ASTM D86, D1078, D850, E123, IP195, DIN51751, ISO 3405, GOST 2177, JIS K2254.
User interface
Ensures easy and correct upright flask positioning for both 125 ml and 200 ml flasks. The vapor probe’s height position relative to the flask’s side arm is always correct thanks to the vapor probe design in combination with the strict flask dimensions.
Heating control
Manual control through touch screen or automated from preset program optimization.
Heating system
Low mass/low voltage heater. 2 user adjustable fans for extra fast cooling after test. Automatic heater lift with correct flask pressure & positioning. Automatic shut-off in case of fire
Condenser cooling
Solid state: based on Peltier elements with heat-pipe assisted heat sinks and silent fans for heat dissipation. No liquids involved. Condenser temperature can be increased during the distillation to deal with “light start / heavy end” products to prevent both evaporation loss and product waxing in the condenser tube. Temperature range: 0 – 65°C. Resolution 0.1°C.
Residue & Loss
Manual measurement or preset. Loss correction is automatically applied to temperature readings
Vapor temperature measurement
Standard: Mercury 7C or 8C thermometer (not supplied by Orbis BV). AirProbe D86 upgrade: PT-100 class A probe with 10-point calibration data storage and automatic probe ID detection. True dynamic simulation of ASTM 7 & 8 in-glass thermometer behavior (lag time and emergent stem). Resolution: 0.01 ºC. Range: 0 – 450°C on ASTM and 0 – 500°C on absolute.
Pressure
Built-in pressure sensor. Automatic correction of temperature results to atmospheric pressure. Range: 70 to 110 kPa, resolution 0.1 kPa.
Fire safety*
UV sensor for fire detection. Built-in fire extinguisher. N or CO2 supply required from lab (connection hose is supplied). *Requires ordering the additional Fire Extinguisher
System health
Automatic quick system health check before every test to ensure all components are in excellent state
Dimensions
Dimensions: 40cm x 40cm x 63cm (WxDxH), weight: 40 kg
Voltage
100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
Power
1200 W
Lab conditions
Environment temperature 10°C – 30°C. Environment humidity up to 80 % at 30°C.
Ordering Information:
Instrument: 914000
AirProbe D86: 931000
ASTM D1078 / D850 pack: 919114