Density Meter: DMA 4200 M
A density meter for exceptional conditions — DMA 4200 M measures density at temperatures between -10 °C and 200 °C and elevated pressures up to 500 bar, with the Pulsed Excitation Method delivering the most stable results for demanding samples.

Manufacturer: Anton Paar — Austria
Overview
The new DMA 4200 M is a density meter for exceptional conditions. It measures the density at temperatures between -10 °C and 200 °C and elevated pressures up to 500 bar. The Pulsed Excitation Method used by DMA 4200 M delivers the most stable density results based on comprehensive knowledge of the oscillation characteristics. The new automatic bubble detection, FillingCheck™, makes the DMA 4200 M compliant with ASTM D4052 and ASTM D5002. Viscosity influence is eliminated by a fast new viscosity correction, ensuring density results with an accuracy of up to 0.0002 g/cm³. The new Temperfect™ feature of DMA 4200 M allows immediate density measurements at any temperature between 0 °C and 150 °C at ambient pressure. DMA 4200 M improves, accelerates, and simplifies density measurement of heavy petroleum samples.
Saves You Time, Money, and Solvent
- Small sample volume of 2 mL to 3 mL
- 10 times faster measurement than manual methods like pycnometers (ASTM D70)
- Low solvent consumption for cleaning routines
- Quick cleaning routines
Compliant and Reliable Results
- New automatic bubble detection: FillingCheck™ ensures correctly reported results
- ASTM D4052 and ASTM D5002 compliant
- Fast and new viscosity correction
- Reliable tool for density measurement at elevated temperatures and pressures
Strong and Fast U-Tube
- High chemical resistance to sour gas, hydrochloric acid, and hydrofluoric acid
- No risk of corrosion and breakage
- Patented Pulsed Excitation Method for fast measurement (AT 516420 B1)
- Made of Hastelloy C276, an alloy that is more robust than stainless steel
Quality Control of Petroleum Samples
- From upstream to downstream
- On incoming crude oil
- On intermediate and process samples to give a quick feedback on the refining process
- For converting volume to mass when trading asphalt/bitumen
- Replaces pycnometers and hydrometers
Suitable for Density Studies in Research
- Determination of equation of state
- Calculation and configuration of production processes
- Pressure-volume-temperature (PVT) analysis of crude oil
- Bubble-point determination of crude oil
- The fast and accurate alternative to pressure hydrometers and pycnometers
Specifications
| Specification | DMA 4200 M |
|---|---|
| Patent Granted | AT 516420 B1 |
| Measuring Range | |
| Density | 0 g/cm³ to 3 g/cm³ |
| Temperature | -10 °C to 200 °C (14 °F to 392 °F) |
| Pressure Range | 0 bar to 500 bar (7250 psi) |
| Accuracy* | |
| Density | 0.0002 g/cm³ |
| Temperature | 0.03 °C (0.05 °F) |
| Repeatability, s.d.** | |
| Density | 0.00005 g/cm³ |
| Temperature | 0.01 °C (0.02 °F) |
| Reproducibility, s.d.** | |
| Density | 0.0001 g/cm³ |
| Digital Resolution | 0.00001 g/cm³ |
| FillingCheck™ | Yes (at ambient pressure and up to 150 °C) |
| Full Range Viscosity Correction | Yes (at ambient pressure) |
| Temperfect™ | Yes (at ambient pressure) |
| Pulsed Excitation Method | Yes |
| Minimum Sample Volume | 2 mL |
| Wetted Materials | Hastelloy C276 |
| Footprint | 510 mm x 330 mm (20 in x 13 in) |
| ASTM Standards | D4052, D5002 |
| Power Supply | AC 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz, 250 VA |
| Connections | Pressure fittings for metal tubes with 1/8" outer diameter |
| Interfaces | 4 x USB (2.0 full speed), 1 x Ethernet (100 Mbit), 1 x CAN Bus, 1 x RS-232, 1 x VGA |
| Notes | *this is valid under ideal measuring and sample conditions only (at ambient pressure) **this is valid under ideal measuring and sample conditions only (at ambient pressure), according to ISO 5725 |
