TESTING 1.0306, Operating Manual

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Vicat Needle Apparatus
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The User can use the following program selections to set and to check the exact height
of the needle:
Test + 30“
Check of needle height: Vicat ring
for needle length = 50 mm
Test + 1’
Check of needle height: Vicat ring
for needle length = 30 mm
Test + 2’
Check for lower end stop
Needle must be slightly above glass plate
After a maximum of 3 minutes, the drop rod is automatically returned to its starting position.