Multi Station
Vicat Test Apparatus
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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.
The sponges of the cone dryer are changeable by pulling them out.
Figure 50: device version for gypsum
Attention!
Please check the fixation of the immersion cone at least once a month.
A cone that works loose can cause damage at the Vicat device!
Attention!
Make sure that filter is clean and there is enough water in the filter tank before putting
the apparatus into operation (section
We recommend checking the water level of the filter system every day and, if neces-
sary, topping up water so that the sponges are constantly covered with water.
An external water connection is possible as an option.
Small or no water flow makes the washing unit for cone unusable, due to hard-
ened material.
Drop rod for gypsum
screw
cone