Applications
For determining automatically the setting time and consistency of cement.

Main features
* Automatic test cycle
* Double recording: analogical on paper and digital by electronic sensor
* Storing of test results, settings and data
* Large graphic display to follow the test in real time
* RS 232 output for connection to PC and printer
* High flexibility in programming the test cycles as test start delay, dropping rate auto-mode, free or driven drop
* RS 485 network facility for connection to PC of up to 16 independent Vicamatic for data acquisition and processing
* Fully conforming to EN, ASTM, AASHTO, BS and similar
* High versatility and vast applications: from the standard use in local laboratories to the multiple use in research and central laboratories
* Also suitable for tests on gypsum conforming to EN 13279-2

General description
The apparatus consists essentially of a mechanism of four different stepper motors, which control the sliding weight with needle, the rotation and displacement of the table and the chart drum.

The displacement of the sliding weight with needle is recorded by a pen in the chart drum and also read by an encoder for the data acquisition.

The automation of the system is obtained by an electronic control chard with microprocessor.

The front control panel includes the membrane keyboard with large graphic display.

Technical specifications
- Total rating: 25 W
- Voltage: 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph. or 110 V, 60 Hz, 1 ph.
- Dimensions ( lxwxh) : 180x300x440 mm

Standard outfit
The Vicamatic apparatus is supplied complete with the needle ( 1.13 or 1 mm diameter depending on the version) , mould ( EN or ASTM depending on the version) , glass plate, 5 pens and 1 pen holder, 100 printed charts.