Description

The setting time determination of cement/mortar/gypsum is one of the most important parameter for the quality inspection and verification. The machine is based on the innovative CVI-TECH philosophy. On the machine, a needle (or a probe) drops freely into a cement sample at regular intervals and in fixed positions. Penetration depth is measured by a sensor with 0,1 mm resolution. Along with hardening process development the penetration depth decreases, when it matches some thresholds pre-defined by Standards initial and final setting times are measured and recorded.

Main Features

Functional and ergonomic design based on the innovative CVi-TECH philosophy.
Advanced electronics technologies providing superior performances and total flexibility combined With simplicity in use
Easy-to-use double interface: local mode, with large size 4,3″ touch screen color display and remote mode with PC
Supplied complete with PC software for data processing VICASOFT-BASIC
With PC software VICASOFT-PREMIUM (optional) up to 32 indipendent units can be connected to a single PC via LAN port and hub. All units are remotely controlled. Adopting the multi-test network concept laboratory productivity is maximized
Integrated graphic printer is available as optional accessory showing both results in numerical format and setting time plot
Easy setting and storage of user-defined test profiles allowing quick test start
Large accessibility to the test space
Practical in-water testing accessory (optional)
Automatic determination of initial and final setting time

Technical Specification

Conforming to EN 196-3, 13279-2, 480-2, ASTM C191, C187
Large size 4,3″ touch screen color display
LAN port for direct connection to PC of a single unit or connection to a LAN hub for creating a network with up to 32 independent units all controlled by a single PC. 1 LAN cable is included
USB port for data storage on pen-drive (included)
Test procedures can be customized and stored to match user-defined requirements
Can incorporate an integrated graphic printer showing test result and setting time plot
Large test space with easy accessibility
Automatic calculation of initial and final setting time at programmable penetration depth limits
Wide range of accessories including EN and ASTM/AASHTO parts, in-water testing kit, needle cleaning device, integrated printer, probes for testing consistency and gypsum
Minimum penetrations rate: 10 seconds
Penetration measurement by encoder

Firmware Specifications

Easy programming of customized test profiles, recallable for future tests, including:

Adjustable test start delay
Penetration points positions
Manual or automatic penetration rate
Free or driven dropping mode
Holding intervals inside the sample
Automatic end- test detection
Automatic measurement of initial and final setting time
Test data: test number, operator, client, date, hour, cement type, water percentage, delay
Easy calibration menu
Clock calendar
Multi-language

Accessories

Accessory for Needle Continuous Cleaning and In-Water Testing
LAN hub for PC connection of up to 7 VICAMATIC- 2 units or up to 6 units in case of multi-hub network. LAN cable from hub to PC is included. Each VICAMATIC-2 unit is supplied complete with LAN cable.
Upgrading of a VICAMATIC-2 unit for incorporating a graphic printer into the head. Test settings and results are plotted both as numerical and graphical format including penetration depth/time diagram. The upgrading shall be factory installed.
Needle for Final Setting Test EN
Cylindrical Probe for Consistency Test
Additional Weight 700 g,
Water thermostatic unit for VICAMATIC-2. Up to 2 units may be connected. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph.
Conical penetration probe 8 mm dia x 50 mm complete with 100g calibrated weight for gypsum testing to EN 13279
Cylindrical probe and addition weight for consistency test to ASTM C807.
2 mm dia. needle to ASTM C807
Brass cylindrical mould to ASTM C807
VICASOFT-PREMIUM Software for PC connection of up to 32 VICAMATIC-2 units including remote control of each unit, data acquisition – processing – filing, printout of test reports.
Communication via LAN port (each VICAMATIC-2 unit is supplied complete with LAN cable). The connection of one VICAMATIC-2 unit is direct via the PC LAN-port, for more VICAMATIC-2 units (up to 32) one or more LAN hubs are required with total number of ports equal (or bigger) to the number of VICAMATIC-2 units included in the network. LAN hubs are not included.