The MS4500E is a hand-held, battery-powered, corrosion meter capable of
measuring and storing data from all
types of electrical resistance (ER)
corrosion probes. The instrument is
light weight, microprocessor-based,
and features a simple, menu-driven
interface using a keypad and a backlit
graphical LCD display.
Corrosion rate measurements are made
using the electrical resistance method.
Essentially, the instrument measures the
resistance of the probe element which
changes over time, as metal loss occurs.
The rate of change is directly proportional
to corrosion rate.
Probe shown in photo not
included with corrosion meter
This method finds a wide variety of applications since it can be used in conductive and nonconductive environments such as petroleum, chemical, water, soil, or even atmosphere. The new high-resolution measurement of the MS4500E detects smaller increments of metal loss, providing faster response than traditional ER instruments.
After taking a reading, the instrument displays metal loss in mils and corrosion rate in mils per year (mpy). The reading can then be stored to memory or discarded. All stored readings are automatically time and date stamped. Readings are stored to non-volatile Flash memory which retains data without the need for a battery backup.
On-screen charting
Transfer data directly to USB Flash drive
Video of MS4500E:
The MS4500E can store 16,000 readings per probe on up to 250 different probes (4 million total). Stored data can be downloaded directly to a USB Flash (“jump”) drive in non-hazardous areas. Data can be opened and charted using the provided Corrosion Data Management software, or can be imported into any standard data analysis (spreadsheet) program such as Microsoft Excel. Data can also be reviewed and charted on the instrument’s LCD display for quick reference.
Technical Specifications
Model
MS4500E - High-Resolution Handheld ER Corrosion Data Logger
Physical Data
Instrument Weight*:
2.13 lb. (0.97 kg)
Total Weight w/ Case & Accessories:
7.40 lb. (3.35 kg)
Instrument Dimensions*:
8.57" H x 4.54" W x 2.38" D (21.77cm x 11.53cm x 6.05cm)
Carrying Case Dimensions:
14.50" H x 11.38" W x 5.88" D (36.83cm x 28.89cm x 14.92cm)
Operating Temperature:
-13° to 140°F (-25° to 60°C)
Storage Temperature:
-13° to 158°F (-25° to 70°C)
* Includes protective boot.
Performance Data
Measurement Type:
ER measurement using any standard ER or high-speed (ME style) ER probe types
Preferred probe types:
Cylindrical, Flush (Large)
Compatible probe types:
Tube Loop,
Wire Loop, Flush (Small)
Range:
0 - 100.00 mils
Resolution:
0.004% of Probe Life
Repeatibility:
+/- 0.1% of Full Scale
Electrical Data
Power Requirements:
Four AA Batteries - Duracell PC1500 (or Duracell MN1500)
Maximum Probe Cable Distance:
200 ft (61 m)
Download Method:
Directly to USB Flash drive (in non-hazardous areas only)
USA / Canada
For use in Class I Zone 0 AEx ia [ia] IIC T4 Ga
Ex ia [ia] IIC T4 Ga
Class I, Division 1, Groups A,B,C & D, T4
Provides outputs to Class I, Division 1 [Ex ia]
- 25°C ≤ Ta ≤ + 60°C
Europe and Worldwide (ATEX and IECEx)
II 1 (1) G Ex ia [ia] IIC T4 Ga
- 25°C ≤ Ta ≤ + 60°C
ATEX Certificate No: ITS18ATEX203161X IECEx Certificate No: IECEx ETL 18.0007X
Special Features
High resolution ER measurement for rapid response
Data storage capacity of 16,000 readings per probe on 250 different probes (4 million total)
Backlit graphical LCD display (240 x 128 pixel resolution)
On-screen charting
Automatic data-logging
Non-volatile Flash memory
Multilingual menu (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French)
Portable
Included Accessory Items
Carrying Case, Probe Cable (1' coiled - 6' extended), Meter Prover, Operation Manual, Corrosion Data Management Software, Protective Boot
Optional Accessory Items
Certified Data Transfer Unit
Certified USB Barrier
MS4500E Ordering Information
Metal Samples Company
P.O. Box 8
152 Metal Samples Rd.
Munford, AL 36268
