Automatic Vicat Apparatus

CONTROLS have long tradition in manufacturing automatic setting time testers for cement and mortar. A new generation, the fourth one, is now available, featuring a large color 5.1” touch screen display. As with the older generations the test procedure is unchanged, 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

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 (includign VICAMATIC 2 models) 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
Complete with needle cleaning device
Practical in-water testing accessory (optional)
Automatic determination of initial and final setting time

Technical Specifications

Conforming to EN 196-3, 13279-2, 480-2, ASTM C191, C187
5.1”, 800 x 480 pixel, 16 M colors, icon-driven touchscreen graphic display, showing data and plots
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 test data download to PC and easy firmware upgrade
Unlimited storage capacity for test data on internal 16 GB SD card
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
Power: 50 W
Dimensions: 200x400x410mm (L x W x H)
Weight approx.: 10 kg

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

Downloads

Brochure (PDF)

Ordering Information

63-L2701/E
VICAMATIC-3, automatic electronic apparatus for setting time test on cement/mortar/gypsum. Complete with EN 196-3 accessories: initial setting time needle 1.13 mm dia., mould and PC software VICASOFT-BASIC.
110-240V, 50-60Hz, 1ph.

63-L2701/F
VICAMATIC-3, automatic electronic apparatus for setting time test on cement/mortar/gypsum. Complete with ASTM C191 accessories: initial setting time needle 1.00 mm dia., mould and PC software VICASOFT-BASIC.
110-240V, 50-60Hz, 1ph.

63-L2701
VICAMATIC-3, automatic electronic apparatus for setting time test on cement/mortar/gypsum complete with PC software VICASOFT-BASIC. Supplied without accessories (mould, needle) and mould centering ring.
110-240V, 50-60Hz, 1ph.

Accessories

63-L2700/E11
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

63-L2700/PR
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

82-SW/VS
VICASOFT-PREMIUM software for PC connection of up to 32 VICAMATIC-2 and VICAMATIC-3 units including remote control of each unit, data acquisition – processing – filing, printout of test reports.
Communication via LAN port (each VICAMATIC-3 unit is supplied complete with LAN cable). The connection of one unit is direct via the PC LAN-port, for more units (up to 32) one or more LAN hubs are required with total number of ports equal (or bigger) to the number of units included in the network. LAN hubs are not included

Accessories to AS Standard

63-L0027/E19.LOC
1mm Square Needle

Accessories to EN Standard

63-L2700/E10
Accessory for needle cleaning and in-water testing

63-L2700/E14
Needle for final setting test to EN 196-3

63-L2700/E9
Water thermostatic unit for VICAMATIC. Up to 2 units may be connected. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph

63-L2700/E9Z
Same as above, but 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph

63-L2700/E15
Cylindrical probe for consistency test.

63-L2700/E16
Additional weight 700 g to EN 480-2

63-L2700/E18
Conical penetration probe 8 mm dia x 50 mm complete with 100g calibrated weight for gypsum testing to EN 13279

Accessories to ASTM Standard

63-L2700/E15
Cylindrical probe for consistency test.

63-L2700/F15
Cylindrical probe and addition weight for consistency test to ASTM C807.

63-L2700/F21
2 mm dia. needle to ASTM C807

63-L2700/F23
Brass cylindrical mould to ASTM C807