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TESTING 1.0366 Operating Manual

Multi station vicat needle testing apparatus
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TESTING Bluhm & Feuerherdt GmbH
Manufacture and Distribution of
Testing Equipment for Construction Materials
Multi Station Vicat Needle Testing Apparatus
Model
1.0366
1.0366.ASTM
1.0366.EN_ASTM
1.0366.G
1.0366.GZ
1.0367
1.0367.ASTM
1.0367.EN_ASTM
1.0367.G
1.0367.GZ
1.0368
1.0368.ASTM
1.0368.EN_ASTM
1.0368.G
1.0368.GZ
Operating Manual
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Cement
Gypsum
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Motzener Str. 26b
DE-12277 Berlin
Tel. +49(0)30/710 96 45-0
Fax +49(0)30/710 96 45-98
www.testing.de
Standard
PC-controlled
model with places
EN
ASTM
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  • Page 1 Manufacture and Distribution of Testing Equipment for Construction Materials Motzener Str. 26b DE-12277 Berlin Tel. +49(0)30/710 96 45-0 Fax +49(0)30/710 96 45-98 www.testing.de Operating Manual Multi Station Vicat Needle Testing Apparatus Model Material Standard PC-controlled model with places Cement Gypsum ASTM 1.0366...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Equipment................................19 3.2.1 Drope roads ................................19 3.2.2 Additional Weight of 700 grams..........................20 3.2.3 Additional heat exchanger / art.no.1.0366.13 ......................21 3.2.4 Consistency plunger..............................22 Operation ..........................24 Software .................................. 24 Inserting samples ..............................26 Starting the tests ..............................26 Safety during testing ..............................
  • Page 3 Figure 18: consistency plunger ........................22 Figure 19: VicatMPM application software ....................24 Figure 20: fixing a sample in the testing station ................... 26 Figure 21: washing unit for needle ....................... 26 Figure 22: emergency stop during running to position ................. 27 Figure 23: safety strips and flap ........................
  • Page 4 Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus Figure 61: ASTM device “1.0368.ASTM” ..................... 53 Figure 62: EN version ........................... 54 Figure 63: ASTM version ..........................55 Figure 64: display connection status message .................... 56 Figure 65: limit switch error message ......................56 Figure 66: recursions error message ......................

  • Page 5: Basic Instructions

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 1 Basic instructions 1.1 Designation Designation of the device: Please see the nameplate on the Vicat Apparatus, which shows the complete characteristic data and the electric properties of the sys- tem. 1.2 Purpose for which this system was designed This Operating Manual contains the information required for operation of the products described here, for the purpose for which they have been designed.
  • Page 6 Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus This operating manual contains safety instructions, which have to be considered in order, to exclude any risk of fatalities, injuries, damage to the equipment or improper operation. Safety markings are as follows: Caution! This warning refers to dangers that could cause material damage. Danger This warning refers to dangers that could cause severe injuries or even fatalities.

  • Page 7: Guarantee

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 1.4 Guarantee Apply our General Terms of Sales and Delivery in all cases. The Manufacturer guarantees that this Operating Manual has been prepared in conformity with the technical and functional parameters of the equipment as delivered. The Manufacturer reserves the right to add sup- plementary information to this Operating Manual as required.

  • Page 8: Scope Of Delivery

    Vicat replacement Type of machine Vicat needle Vicat cone glass plates brushes brushes rings filter sponge for needle for cone 1.0366 Ø1,13mm, 1pc 70/80 mm 6pcs 6 stations 1 pair 1 pair +2pcs spare 6 pieces +2pcs spare Cement 1.0366G...

  • Page 9: Connection To The Power Supply

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 1.7 Connection to the power supply In accordance with the pertinent standards, the connection socket should be con- Danger nected to the grounding system. Also, check the device rating plate to make sure that the ratings of the building power supply conform to the requirements for voltage, wattage, amperage, and frequency of the equipment.

  • Page 10: Apparatus Properties

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 2 Apparatus properties The apparatus is classified among those that generally do not reach an acoustic emission of 90 dB(A) (measured according to DIN 45 635). The noise caused by the apparatus depends on various factors, such as installation site. It is therefore impossible to state a general sound pressure level.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Connect the apparatus to the PC via (RS232 cable, tighten screws). Use an USB-RS232-adapter if necessary *. Plug the testing apparatus into the 230 V 50 Hz mains using the supplied cord. Make sure that the Emergency Stop switch is unlocked.
  • Page 12 Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus * Installation of the USB-RS232-Adapter: You will find the driver for the USB-RS232-adapter on the attached installation CD, if not automatically in- stalled. Windows: To install the driver, you can use either: a) the „CDM v2.10.00 WHQL Certified.exe“, that you will find on the CD in the folder according to your op- erating system.
  • Page 13 Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus After switching ON the main switch, the control software runs through a standard initialization procedure that concludes by determining the reference points (zero points) for each axis. The reference points are located at the top left corner of the basin, near the washing unit. When the handset unit is connected, the display shows comments during the reference search like in Figure 5 and Figure 6.

  • Page 14: Filling

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 3.1.2 Filling Close the ball valves and remove the filter cartridge. 4, 6 and 8 stations 12 stations Filter cartridge Filter cartridge Keep ball valves closed Figure 8: ball valves Caution! To prevent damage of the heat exchanger, close the middle valve before switching on the temperature controller.

  • Page 15: Temperature Control

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 3.1.3 Temperature control The temperature controller regulates the temperature of the water bath automatically to the 20±1°C value, specified by the EN196-3 Standard and should not be changed. Note The temperature control heats and cools. ...
  • Page 16 Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus Settings that can be made on the device: Button: UP By pushing this button, you increase the parameter or the parameter value. Button: DOWN By pushing this button, you decrease the parameter or the parameter value.

  • Page 17: Messages And Warnings On The Display

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus Operator level no. 3: To move into the third operator level, first go into the second operator level as described above (Operator level no. 2). Then scroll up the parameter list to the highest parameter. Then press the UP button and hold it pressed for at least 10 seconds.
  • Page 18 Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus Figure 10: regulation of temperature Caution If the water temperature regulation is not required but the basin is not empty, the pump should continue to run and only the temperature control to be switched off by pressing the standby button.

  • Page 19: Equipment

    300g ± 1g or 1000 ± 1g. 1.0366.G-11.T Immersion cone Immersion cone for use with the...

  • Page 20: Additional Weight Of 700 Grams

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus Figure 12: immersion cone 3.2.2 Additional Weight of 700 grams Figure 13: additional weight It is possible to equip the Vicat needle devices with an additional weight of 700 grams, to increase the weight of the drop rod to 1 Kilogram. In this case it is recommended to purchase the complete set of drop rod with additional weight for 1 kg and a harder stoper buffer which stops the drop rod (1 kg) above the glass plate, whereas the 300 g drop rod then falls onto the glass plate.

  • Page 21: Additional Heat Exchanger / Art.no.1.0366.13

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 3.2.3 Additional heat exchanger / art.no.1.0366.13 Figure 14: additional heat exchanger The Vicat needle device can be equipped with an additional, second heat exchanger to reach a water tem- perature of +5°C. Please open the housing in the front.

  • Page 22: Consistency Plunger

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus Now connect the additional heat exchanger with the Vicat needle device. 1.) connect delivered hose with T-switch and with the front port at additional heat exchanger 2.) connect hose running to the basin with the rear port at additional heat exchanger 3.) connect 3 plug of the Y-wire with additional heat exchanger 3.) connect D-Sub...
  • Page 23 Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus Note  It is not possible to clean the consistency plunger in the cleaning unit! To clean or to replace the consistency plunger, please run to maintenance position, like described in section 4.6. Note  For measuring the standard consistency we recomend to use a manual Vicat device.

  • Page 24: Operation

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 4 Operation 4.1 Software Install and configure the software on the PC. See the “Software Operating Manual” for this. Figure 19: VicatMPM application software Note With the VicatMPM Software, you are able to determine standard consistency, initial ...
  • Page 25 Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus Click: at Device Viewing flow rate of Connection status Select: (4/6/8/12) the water circle. Connect: (apparatus)  File name: Name of file is displayed here, after starting with this sample  Sample-ID: Input by the User (e.g. number of sample) ...

  • Page 26: Inserting Samples

    4.2 Inserting samples Fill sample material into the Vicat ring. Use the supplied glass plate (120 x 5 mm) as the base. Place the sample on a testing station and fasten it with the fixing ring. Fixing ring Vicat ring with glass...

  • Page 27: Safety During Testing

    This emergency stop can only be cleared from the PC software, upon which the apparatus will perform a reference search and then continue the tests. The current tests should be interrupted if samples need to be removed or added during testing (see “Soft- ware Operating Manuel”, section 4.6).

  • Page 28: Monitoring

    Vicat Test Apparatus 4.5 Monitoring The apparatus has various monitoring routines that monitor it during testing. One of these routines monitors the Vicat needle. If the needle breaks, the apparatus will report the needle breakage to the handset unit as well as to the PC-application and runs to maintenance position and waits until you replace the needle (sec- tion 5.4).
  • Page 29 Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus During reference search: Press and hold the “F” button for about 2 seconds. The drop rod with the needle will run to maintenance position. While it is running, the message “Running to maintenance position” will appear (Figure 26). Running to mainte- ance position Figure 26: running to maintenance position...

  • Page 30: Variants Of Vicat Needle Devices

    Machine with two washing units is equipped with NWU always at position 1 and CWU always at position 2. Position 1 is always to the left from position 2 (Figure 28, Figure 29 and Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden.). 1.0366 / 1.0366.ASTM / 1.0366.EN / ASTM 1.0366.G NWU at position 1 CWU at position 1 1.0366.GZ...
  • Page 31 Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus The 8-position machines 1.03677.ASTM and 1.0367.EIN / ASTM are an exception and are equipped with an NWU at position 3 (Fig. 29, NWU at position 3). 1.0367 1.0367.G NWU at position 1 CWU at position 1 1.0367.GZ 1.0367.ASTM / 1.0367.EN / ASTM NWU at position 3...

  • Page 32: Selecting Washer

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 5.1.1 Selecting washer The special menu for selecting the built-in washer device is accessible via two different entry points. If no samples are under test and the apparatus is not connected to PC, proceed as follow: When switching on the apparatus, press the "C"...

  • Page 33: Setting The Coordinates Of The Washer, The Dryer, The Samples And Determination Of The Zero Levels

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus If tests are already started, proceed as follow: Press the button “Interrupt measurements” of VicatMPM application. After pressing, this button will be disabled until the device has acknowledged the interruption. The label of the button changes to “Continue measurements”.

  • Page 34: Setting The Coordinates Of Washing Unit

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 5.2.1 Setting the coordinates of washing unit Setting or Readjusting the coordinates of the washer unit is necessary when the needle or the cone does not hit the center of the opening of the washer unit. The immersion depth of the needle or cone can also be readjusted.

  • Page 35: Setting The Coordinates Of The Dryer

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 5.2.2 Setting the coordinates of the dryer Setting or Readjusting the coordinates of the dryer unit is necessary when the cone does not hit the center of the sponges-arrangement. The immersion depth of cone can also be readjusted. Dryer at Position 1 Dryer at Position 2 Set P1 coordinates?

  • Page 36: Setting The Xy Coordinates For The Centre Of The Sample

    Vicat ring. 4, 6, 8 or 12 samples can be set consecutively depend- ing on the testing apparatus model. Quit the selection window for setting the washing unit coordinates by pressing button “2” (Figure 33).

  • Page 37: Determining The Zero Levels Of The Samples

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 5.2.4 Determining the zero levels of the samples Zero levels Please use only glass plates to be defined WITHOUT Vicat rings Figure 39: zero levels Zero level is defined as the Z-coordinate at which the needle contacts the surface of the glass plate, which is located in the base.
  • Page 38 Figure 41: progress of the zero level measurement Note The glass plates must be on the testing stations to determine the zero levels!  The zero level is calculated incorrectly, if the rubber buffer is set so that the needle does not reach the glass plate.

  • Page 39: Setting The Penetration Time For Needle And Cone

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 5.2.5 Setting the penetration time for needle and cone For the standard programs (e.g. EN196-3/90) the penetration time is 10 seconds. For programs with a dynamic cycle time (e.g. EN13279-2/16DCT30s, extension ... DCT), the penetration time is 5 seconds.

  • Page 40: Setting The Rubber Buffer

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 5.3 Setting the rubber buffer To protect the needle, the rubber buffer can be adjusted so that the needle will no longer strike the glass plate, but the rubber buffer just in front of the glass plate instead. Note ...

  • Page 41: Changing The Needle

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 5.4 Changing the needle To change the needle, go to the maintenance position (section 4.6). 1. Turn the dot on the knurled screw to front for opening the flap. 2. Remove the drop rod. 3. Loosen the screw and change the needle.

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Filter

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 5.5 Cleaning the filter The procedure is the same for all apparatuses (4, 6, 8 and 12 stations). Loosen the knurled Remove the fil- ter cartridge. thumb screws. Remove and Clean screen and wash sponges. dry it.
  • Page 43 Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus In case there is air inside the pump, you can see here air bubbles after opening ball valves. If you do not see any bubbles more, please close both ball valves. Figure 47: air venting The flow rate is monitored by measuring, with an accuracy of +3%, and displayed on the handset unit as well as on the PC software as a percentage value "F: 99%".

  • Page 44: Changing The Brushes

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 5.6 Changing the brushes The apparatus is equipped with a cleaning system. Depending on the version, it contains a cleaning sys- tem for needle or cone (for gypsum) or both of them. 5.6.1 Cleaning system for needles When the brushes wear down so far that they don´t clean the needle any more, the brushes have to be changed.

  • Page 45: Version For Gypsum

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 5.6.2 Version for gypsum The apparatus for gypsum has no temperature controller. It is equipped with washing unit for cone, cleaning the cone by using a water jet and a brush. The produced dirt water will be filtered inside filter tank. Additionally, the cleaned cone will be wiped dry in a dryer gadget.

  • Page 46: Cleaning Or Changing The Brush (Washing Unit For Cone)

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 5.6.3 Cleaning or Changing the brush (washing unit for cone) The brush can be removed for cleaning together with bracket, if necessary. Demount the bracket for changing the brush. lock wascher Dryer gadget for cone To change the sponge sponges, remove the...

  • Page 47: Cleaning The Filter Tank (Washing Unit For Cone)

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 5.6.4 Cleaning the filter tank (washing unit for cone) To clean the filter, remove the filter tank from the apparatus. For a better handling, the connections are easily to unloose. (see pictures) The position of the filter tank differs depending on the apparatus variant (it can be placed also outside of the apparatus).
  • Page 48 Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus After cleaning, insert the filter tank into the apparatus in reverse order (without filter cartridge). Pour water into the filter tank up to the first edge. Push the filter tank halfway into the device until the back- flow hose of the cleaning device is placed above the filter tank.

  • Page 49: Cleaning The Water Basin

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 5.6.5 Cleaning the water basin For cleaning the water basin, take out the filter cartridges, like described in section 5.5. Open both ball valves to drain water. For an easier cleaning, take out the fixation plates. You can clean the basin now.

  • Page 50: Gypsum / Cement: Change Of Variants

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 6 Gypsum / Cement: Change of variants The Vicat apparatuses are also available combined for gypsum and cement test in one. The particular drop rod can be exchanged easily by moving into maintenance position (section 4.6). As apparatus for gypsum, it works like described in section 5.6.2.

  • Page 51: Astm-Devices

    Temperature sensor This device hasn´t got a fil- Connect ASTM-Input Figure 58: ASTM device “1.0366.ASTM” Note  To achieve faster desired humidity within the device switch off cooling while pump is still working. Please press the indicated button 3 seconds. (“OFF”) For the highest possible air humidity, it is better if the ambient temperature of the room is lower than that set in the device (the device heats up).

  • Page 52: Astm Device "1.0367.Astm

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 6.2 ASTM device “1.0367.ASTM” Venting valve with tube foam Humidity sensor Temperature sensor Put in connection Tool to place the sample on the fixa- tion plate Figure 59: ASTM device “1.0367.ASTM” Note  To achieve faster desired humidity within the device switch off cooling while pump is still working.

  • Page 53: Astm Device "1.0368.Astm

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 6.3 ASTM device “1.0368.ASTM” The handling of this 12-stations Vicat needle device is similar to device with 8-stations. The ASTM cover is also similar to the cover of device with 8-stations (section 6.2) with appropriately adapted length Figure 60: ASTM device “1.0368.ASTM”...

  • Page 54: Astm Changeable Types

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus 6.4 1.0366.EN/ASTM changeable types 6.4.1 EN (water level 55mm without samples) Insert inlet sleeve. Cover humidity sensor with sili- cone cap. After filling the basin with water insert filter! Ball-valve mus be clossed! Figure 61: EN version...

  • Page 55: Astm (Water Level Min. 10Mm)

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus ASTM 6.4.2 (water level min. 10mm) Mount ASTM-Inlet Marks have to face each other Mount tube for venting and insert it into filter tank. Insert sponge (ASTM only) Put in plugs for ASTM! Open ball-valve! Figure 62: ASTM version...

  • Page 56: Status And Error Messages On The Handheld Unit

    7 Status and error messages on the handheld unit During operation, the apparatus intermittently checks whether the handset unit is connected. If the unit is connected while the testing apparatus is on, the following status message appears when the display connection is detected.
  • Page 57 “Please replace needle if necessary and press OK." After eliminating the fault, press “OK” button on PC-panel to continue the tests. The testing apparatus detects when no drop rod is present in the drop rod holder and reports this with the following status display.
  • Page 58 Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus TP: 12 sample 3 14708 sec 37.1 mm F:100% Timeout Motor Y Tpr Figure 71: message time out of a motor In the message, the addition “Tpr” indicates the timeout occurred while running to the target position. The addition “Cop”...

  • Page 59: The Keys Of The Handheld Unit

    Multi Station Vicat Test Apparatus Rod magnet failure? The rod magnet did not release the drop rod. 7.1 The keys of the handheld unit 1. during menu-navigation: Go back to previous view. 2. during setting positions: 1. during menu-naviga- select Z-Axis tion: „no“...

  • Page 60: After-Sales Service

    8.1 Date of this version of the Operating Manual 2021\02 8.2 Copyright The copyright to this Operating Manual is held by: TESTING Bluhm & Feuerherdt GmbH This Operating Manual is intended for Operators and their staff. It contains instructions and data that may NOT be: ...
  • Page 61 EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG Annex II 1.A The authorised representative, established in the Community, Mr. Feuerherdt hereby declares that the following product Manufacturer: TESTING Bluhm & Feuerherdt GmbH Motzener Str. 26b 12277 Berlin Product designation: 6-Station Vicat Test Apparatus...

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