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TESTING 1.0306 Operating Manual

Automatic vicat needle apparatus
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TESTING Bluhm & Feuerherdt GmbH
Production and Distribution of
Systems for the Testing of
Construction Materials
Operating Manual
Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus
Motzener Str. 26b
DE - 12277 Berlin, Germany
Tel. +49 / 30 / 710 96 45-0
Fax +49 / 30 / 710 96 45-97
www.testing.de
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  • Page 1 TESTING Bluhm & Feuerherdt GmbH Production and Distribution of Systems for the Testing of Construction Materials Motzener Str. 26b DE - 12277 Berlin, Germany Tel. +49 / 30 / 710 96 45-0 Fax +49 / 30 / 710 96 45-97 www.testing.de...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Scrapping the system ................... 17 After-sales service ....................18 Date of this version of the Operating Manual ............ 18 Copyright ......................18 Spare parts and technical help ................18 Attachments: EG Declaration of Conformity Inspection Record Record of Measurement and Testing...

  • Page 3: Basic Instructions

    Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus 1.0306 Basic instructions Designation Designation of the manufacturer: See page 1 of this Operating Manual Device serial number See the rating plate on the unit: it will show the complete ratings and the electri- cal specifications.

  • Page 4: Conditions Under Which This System May Not Be Used

    Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus 1.0306 This operating manual contains safety instructions that are to be observed in order to ex- clude 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.

  • Page 5: Guarantee

    Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus 1.0306 The operating person must take care not to endanger his or her own health and safety, or the health and safety of other persons. Only those persons may independently operate this system who have received sufficient training in the operation of this system.

  • Page 6: Transport

    Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus 1.0306 If there are no shortcomings, and if there are no transport damages, then use the bill of delivery to make sure that the consignment is complete, and that all parts have been de- livered. If you assume or suspect transport damage, or if transport damage becomes apparent only after you have accepted the delivery, immediately make an exact report of the condi- tions and any damage as they exist.

  • Page 7: Scope Of Delivery

    Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus 1.0306 Scope of delivery In the standard version, the Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus is delivered with the fol- lowing accessories:  Container for water storage  Diagram recording paper (500 sheets)  Recording stylus with ball-pen recorder and propelling-pencil leads (leads for me- chanical pencil) ...

  • Page 8: Characteristics Of The Equipment

    Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus 1.0306 Characteristics of the equipment The noise levels given here do not necessarily represent safe levels for persons operating the equipment. The safety and suitability of the noise levels for operating personnel are influenced by other factors such as the following: length of time that personnel are ex- posed to the noise, the surrounding environment, other equipment installed in the vicinity, etc.
  • Page 9 Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus 1.0306 Prog. EN 196 ASTM 191 EN 196 DIN 1168 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 30 mm 50 mm Ø 70 mm Ø 65 mm Ø 70 mm Ø 70 mm Ø 70 mm The User can use the following program selections to set and to check the exact height of the needle: Test + 30“...

  • Page 10: Operating The Vicat Needle Apparatus

    Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus 1.0306 Operating the Vicat needle apparatus Putting the machine into operation Attention For reasons of safety, the drop rod must be removed from the machine before it is transported. Before placing the Vicat needle apparatus into operation, take the drop rod and insert it into the machine at its proper place.
  • Page 11 Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus 1.0306 Upper dead-center position, the pencil will write a horizontal line start position when drop rod is released (0mm penetration) 40mm penetration Switch on the device on the back side. The device will start a self-check. When successfully done it will signalize readiness with...

  • Page 12: Description Of The Control Elements

    Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus 1.0306 Description of the control elements Start This button starts the test cycle. Stop This button stops the test cycle. Standard This setting is for selection of the standards that will apply for the test. Time This setting is for selection of the time interval between the start of one penetration and the start of the following penetration.

  • Page 13: The Test Procedure

    Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus 1.0306  If button is pressed while the sys- This will stop the normal test procedure. tem is performing the normal test: The test procedure  Insert the drop rod from above into the device (in the reverse direction as shown in the drawing below).
  • Page 14 Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus 1.0306 End of solidification 1st option: You can read the end of solidification on the drum 0,5mm Solidification end 2nd option:  Stop the program at the appropriate time  turn the Vicat ring upside dowm ...

  • Page 15: Calibration Of The Needle

    Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus 1.0306 Calibration of the needle The Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus is set at the manufacturer’s plant in accordance with the heights of the needles as they are delivered. As a result, the User does not need to make any adjustment settings under normal conditions.

  • Page 16: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus 1.0306 Set the distance between the needle and the surface of the Vicat ring by using the magnets (see arrow 4 in drawing below). Set the lower distance between the needle and the surface of the glass by using the limit stop (arrow 5 in drawing below).

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Automatic Vicat Needle Apparatus 1.0306 For instructions on how to clean all parts of the system related to the testing procedures (for example, the needles, weights, and containers), please consult the descriptions in the applicable standards. Troubleshooting All maintenance, testing procedures, inspection, and maintenance...

  • Page 18: After-Sales Service

    March of 2016 Copyright The copyright to this Operating Manual is held by: TESTING Bluhm & Feuerherdt GmbH This Operating Manual is intended for use only by the User and his/her staff. It contains instructions and data that may NOT be: ...
  • Page 19 EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Appendix 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: Vicat Needle Apparatus Serial number:...

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