Application
Microprocessor controlled Vicat instrument with one or two test stations for the determination of the setting time of cement, gypsum or mortar according to EN 196 part 3, ASTM C191, EN 13279 or EN 480.
Benefits
✓ 5.7“ colour display
✓ Automatic test procedure, including needle cleaning after each penetration
✓ Graphical or table display showing complete setting time procedure (beginning and end)
✓ Very accurate measurement of the penetration depth by an incremental system
✓ Possibility to test under water as according to EN standard or without water
✓ Internal control of the water temperature at 20°C resp. 23°C with standard laboratory conditions (according to EN resp. ASTM)
✓ User-friendly, self-explanatory operation
✓ Quick modification to comply with other standards by a simple exchange of the dropping rod
✓ Predefined test can start after only a few inputs
✓ Easy installation due to compact dimensions
✓ All results and test parameters are stored in an internal database
✓ Accurate, standard compliant positioning of the needle onto the surface of the sample
✓ Automatic cleaning of the needle with drying system for the gypsum cone
✓ High repeatability of the test results
✓ Data transmission to a PC via a serial port (USB type) for extended test evaluation by the optional software VICAT DB
