Computer-controlled Vicat needle apparatus
With 12 measuring points
EN 196-3
EN 480-2 optional equipment is required*
ConstructionThe 12 measuring points (4/4/4) are
in a rectangular trough installed, which is
into a stainless steel workbench integrated
Tests can be performed in air or
in water bath with constant temperature
(heat exchanger and cooler for constant
water temperature included)
Programmed test sequences
Automatic registration of the beginning
and of the end of setting time,
as well as of setting plots
Weight of plunger and the Vicat needle
are an additional 300 g ± 1 g
After each penetration the Vicat needle
is automatically cleaned
Scope of delivery• Base unit as a floor-mounted appliance
with the control unit
• Standard software for programmable test sequences
and for data recording
• 12 Vicat moulds (conical hard plastic ring)
70/80 dia. x 40 mm
• 12 glass base plates, 120 mm dia.
• 12 centerings for Vicat moulds
(conical hard plastic ring) 70/80 dia. x 40 mm
• 2 pair of cleaning brushes
• 1 tee wrench, 1.25 mm
• 1 tee wrench, 2 mm
• 2 spare glass plates, 120 mm dia.
• 2 spare initial-set needles, 1.13 mm dia.
• Filter sponge coarse
• Filter sponge fine
• Serial cable
• USB/RS232-Adapter
• Power supply
Important notes* For standard EN 480-2 the additional weight
1.0366.10, the plunger 1.0366.12 and
optionally the extra cooling unit 1.0366.13
for a test temperature of 5°C are required
** For operation is a standard PC or laptop required,
which is not included in the scope of delivery
Dimensions(wxdxh) = 1000 x 700 x 1140 mm
Weight: 195 kg
110-230 V / 50-60 Hz
