TESTING Vicat - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Single Station Vicat Test Apparatus
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CAUTION: Do not place this device into operation until you have made yourself fully acquainted with its
connection, with its function, and with the position of all its control elements and functions.
Contents Page
1. Basic instructions ................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Designation ................................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Purpose for which this system was designed .............................................................................................................4
1.3 Improper use and safety notices ................................................................................................................................4
1.4 Guarantee ..................................................................................................................................................................6
1.5 Acceptance of delivery and transport .........................................................................................................................6
1.5.1 Acceptance of delivery ...............................................................................................................................................6
1.5.2 Transport ...................................................................................................................................................................6
1.5.3 Commissioning ..........................................................................................................................................................7
1.6 Scope of delivery .......................................................................................................................................................7
1.7 Connection to the power supply .................................................................................................................................8
2. Apparatus properties .............................................................................................................. 9
3. Operation ............................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Commissioning ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
3.1.1 Connections and switching on .................................................................................................................................. 10
3.2 Modes of operation .................................................................................................................................................. 12
3.3 Setting options ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.3.1 Choice of a language ............................................................................................................................................... 14
3.3.2 Setting the brightness .............................................................................................................................................. 14
3.4 Setting the parameters for water temperature control ............................................................................................... 15
3.4.1 Setting the set point for the heating .......................................................................................................................... 15
3.4.2 Setting the Hysteresis for the heating ....................................................................................................................... 16
3.4.3 Setting the set point for the cooling .......................................................................................................................... 16
3.4.4 Setting the hysteresis for the cooling ........................................................................................................................ 16
3.4.5 Setting the correction factor for sensor T1 ................................................................................................................ 17
3.5 Explanation of the process of water temperature control .......................................................................................... 18
3.6 Setting the parameters for the airflow control ........................................................................................................... 19
3.6.1 Setting the upper temperature of heat sinks ............................................................................................................. 20
3.6.2 Setting the lower temperature of heat sinks .............................................................................................................. 20
3.6.3 Setting the run-on temperature of the heat sinks ...................................................................................................... 20
3.6.4 Setting the correction factor for sensor T2 ................................................................................................................ 20
3.6.5 Stop running fans ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.7 Settings for the humidity sensor ............................................................................................................................... 22
3.7.1 Adjusting the slope of the humidity sensor ............................................................................................................... 23
3.7.2 Adjusting the zero voltage of the humidity sensor ..................................................................................................... 23
3.7.3 Adjusting the offset of the humidity sensor ............................................................................................................... 24
3.8 Settings for the Vicat device ..................................................................................................................................... 25
3.8.1 Choosing cleaner device .......................................................................................................................................... 25
3.8.2 Setting the cleaner device position ........................................................................................................................... 26
3.8.3 Setting the samples center Y-coordinate .................................................................................................................. 27
3.8.4 Setting the samples zero level.................................................................................................................................. 29
3.8.5 Setting the Penetration time ..................................................................................................................................... 31
3.9 The monitoring page ................................................................................................................................................ 32
4. Operation ............................................................................................................................... 35
4.1 Software .................................................................................................................................................................. 35
4.2 Insert a sample ........................................................................................................................................................ 36
4.3 Starting a measurement on EN device ..................................................................................................................... 37
4.4 Starting a measurement on ASTM-device ................................................................................................................ 38
5. Maintanace............................................................................................................................. 39
5.1 Adjustment of the rubber buffer ................................................................................................................................ 39
5.2 Replacing the brushes ............................................................................................................................................. 40
5.3 Replacing the needle ............................................................................................................................................... 41
5.4 Replacing the seal ring ............................................................................................................................................. 42
6. After-sales service ................................................................................................................ 43
6.1 Date of this version of the Operating Manual ............................................................................................................ 43
6.2 Copyright ................................................................................................................................................................. 43
6.3 Spare parts and technical support ............................................................................................................................ 43