Multi Station
Vicat Test Apparatus
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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.
Technical Data for machine with 4, 6 and 8 stations:
12 stations:
Width/depth/height:
705 x 580 x 600 mm 1000 x 700 x1150 mm
Weight:
70 kg 180 kg
Electrical connection:
110
–230 VAC / 50–60 Hz
Power draw:
600 W
Weight of drop rod:
300g ± 1
100g ± 1
Additional weight:
700g ± 1
Test cycles:
The apparatus supports various test cycles whereby one of the penetration patterns can be combined with
one of the cycle times (4, 8, 12 and 16 min).
Note
If single range (40mm - 0mm) is used to select the cycle time and the checkbox
"Use minimum cycle time in area of initial and final time of setting" is checked, the
cycle time is reduced to the smallest value (4min), as soon as the device registers
measured values within the defined area of initial and final time of setting. Outside
these areas, the set cycle time is used for further measurements.
26 penetrations (EN196-3) , (EN13454-2)
90 penetrations EN196-3)
43 penetrations (ASTM C191)
16 penetrations (EN196-3) , (EN13279-2)
Figure 2: penetration patterns
