Humboldt H-1200, Product Manual

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Introduction
Universal Penetrometer— H-1200
Direct-reading instrument for precision penetration measurements of bituminous
materials, cement, petrolatum and waxes, as well as food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical
products. Unit has 5" diameter indicator dial, graduated in 400 divisions of 0.1mm,
corresponding to 40mm penetration. Zero preset to eliminate errors. Includes 47.5g
plunger with 3.2mm hole, and two loading weights (50g and 100g). Overall dim. 10-1/2"
x 13" x 22" (266.7 x 330.2 x 558.8mm). Meets ASTM D5, D217, D1168, D1191, D1321,
D1403, D1831, D1855; AASHTO T49, T187 and others.
Special Application Penetrometers
Special Application Penetrometers are available in electric versions, like the model
H-1240. Call 1-800-544-7220 for information.
Portable Penetrometer— H-1250
Lighter and smaller than H-1200 for field work, unit’s micrometer adjusts for accurate
settings as well as coarse adjustment for approximate settings. Only one additional 50g
loading weight is included. Overall dim. 7" x 7" x 16" (178 x 178 x 406mm). Shipping wt.
8 lbs. (3.6kg)
Special Application Penetrometer
Installation
Level the instrument carefully by means of the leveling screws on the base, sighting
the spirit level from above to obtain accurate alignment. After the instrument has been
leveled, avoid shifting its location. Otherwise it will be necessary to repeat the leveling
process.
Insert penetrating needle or cone into the chuck and tighten the chuck screw.
Set the zero reference. Grasp the gear rack knob and pull up to release the clutch trigger.
With the trigger released, raise the test plunger as high as possible. If the dial reading
is not exactly zero, adjust the reading to zero by means of the zero setting screw (which
is on the bottom of the dial housing) which is adjustable as required. Use a #8 Allen
Wrench.
Description Model Shpg. wt.
Grease Penetrometer: Model H-1200
penetrometer with H-2520 grease cone
H-2510
30lbs.
(13.6kg)
Battery Paste Penetrometer: Model H-1200
penetrometer with H-1255 battery paste cone
H-1202
30lbs.
(13.6kg)
Description Model Shpg. wt.
Portable Grease Penetrometer: Model H-1250
penetrometer with H-2520 grease cone
H-1252
8lbs.
(3.6kg)