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Vicatronic – Automatic Vicat Apparatus for Cement

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Code: E044A
EN 480-2 ASTM C187 EN 13279-2 (GYPSUM) AASHTO T131 EN 196-3 ASTM C191

The Vicatronic is a fully automatic Vicat apparatus – an automatic Vicat machine – for determining the initial and final setting time and the consistency of cement, mortar, gypsum and other pastes according to EN 196-3, ASTM C191, ASTM C187, EN 480-2, EN 13279-2 and AASHTO T131. Its 7” touch-screen shows the test graph in real time, and pre-set cycles follow EN and ASTM standards.

Constructed with anti-corrosion components, it delivers reliable performance in laboratories with controlled humidity and temperature. The unit offers real-time graphical display of tests, pre-set penetration cycles according to EN and ASTM standards, and customizable programs for advanced research.

The needle penetrates the paste at programmed intervals, in free fall or guided fall. The Vicatronic records the time and depth of each penetration (0.1 mm resolution), so the full setting curve is built without an operator. EN tests use a 1.13 mm needle; ASTM tests use a 1 mm needle: both are available as accessories. Results are saved on a USB stick or printed on the built-in printer, with no external PC needed.

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PROBES

The mobile probe weighs 300 g (1000 g following the EN, NF Standards), the penetration needle has a 1.13 mm diameter (1 mm following ASTM Standard), and its fall can be programmed in free fall or in guided fall. Totally flexible as far as the time is concerned, the penetration time can be selected between 0.25 minutes and 900 minutes, the interval between two penetrations can be fixed or can change during the test based on the penetration depth or on the number of penetrations. The options described above can be combined. The penetration measure is read by a very accurate encoder having a resolution of 0.1 mm
The Vicatronic also calculates, visualises and prints:

  • Date and time of the test.
  • Time of each penetration.
  • Depth of each penetration.

TEST RESULTS

The Vicatronic is equipped with two USB ports to allow the saving of the results on a USB stick. It is also possible to print data with the on-board printer.

  • Realtime graphic display of the test
  • Fully automatic execution of the tests
  • Pre-set penetration cycles according to the standards
  • Customizable programs for research tests
  • Easy data transfer simply using a USB stick
  • Free fall or guided fall option
  • LCD, TFT, 800x480 pixels, 7 inches, graphic touchscreen
  • 2 USB ports, 1 Ethernet port
  • Internal encoder with 0,1 mm resolution
  • No external PC required
  • Minimum time between penetrations time: 15 seconds
  • Mobile probe (300 g) and glass plate included
  • EN needle (Ø 1,13 mm) and ASTM needle (Ø 1 mm) included
  • EN mould (Ø70/80) and ASTM mould (Ø60/70) included

Power supply: 230V 1ph 50-60Hz 50W
Dimensions: 200x335x440 mm
Weight: 13 kg approx.