Standards: EN 1426, ASTM D5, AASHTO T49, ASTM D217, BS 1377-2, NF T66-004, DIN 52210, IP 49, JIS K 2207
SMARTIP is an automatic apparatus for the determination of the needle penetration value, avoiding any possible operator lack of concentration
and ensuring a reliable repeatability of the results. It is a smart instrument thanks to the latest technologies adopted, the integrated microprocessor
control and the user-friendly interface.
The instrument automatically reaches the contact point before starting the test and the penetration result is measured thanks to a high performance
contactless displacement transducer. SMARTIP can be implemented with the device for an automatic measurement of electrically
conductive samples (model B059M-01), in order to improve the material tested range. An ultra-bright LED lamp helps the operator in checking
the touching point of the needle while a stepper motor controls the vertical movement to reach exactly the desired point without any manual
movement of the plunger. The needle probe is automatically released for each penetration thanks to an electromagnetic system and automatically
blocked at the end of the test.
The plunger comes back at the initial position at the end of each test by a simple recall command in order to re-positioning the needle before
the new measurement.
A 7” touch screen display is included in the SMARTIP frame, easy to use. It shows in real time the penetration/time graph, the test temperature
and the average result according to the number of tests done. Unlimited results can be saved on USB device for preparing a laboratory report
and for further analysis.
SMARTIP is supplied complete with the accessories for determination of the needle penetration according to EN 1426, ASTM D5 and AASHTO T49
standards, and USB flash drive for saving data. Thermostatically controlled water bath, chiller, temperature probe PT100, device for an automatic
measurement of electrically conductive samples and mirror can be ordered separately as accessories.
Main Features
Fully automatic test, simply pressing the START button: approach, touch point, penetration.
Automatic identification of the needle contact point and needle positioning, avoiding any possible operator lack of concentration and ensuring a reliable repeatability of the results.
Electro-magnetic needle probe release to perform the test.
Automatic zero at the contact before starting penetration.
Penetration measurement thanks to a high-tech contactless displacement transducer with 0.01 mm resolution, in a range of 0 - 50 mm.
7" touch screen display equipped with an user friendly software and clear interface.
Real time display of penetration/time curve, average result and test temperature.
- Measuring range: 0 – 50 mm;
- Resolution: 0,01 mm;
- 7” touch screen display;
- Test time 5 s (adjustable from 0 to 9999 s);
- Programmable delay time: from 0 to 999 s;
- Programmable reference positions for holder assembly: 8;
- Test simultaneously displayed: up to 10;
- Connection: USB port and LAN port for PC connection;
Power supply: 110-230V 50-60Hz 1ph
Overall dimensions: 325x400x730 mm
Weight approx.: 25 Kg approx.
Accessory:
B058 Thermostatically controlled water bath
Provides water at the required temperature of 25 ± 0.1 °C.
The unit consists of a stainless steel water bath 10 litres capacity with wool insulation, immersion heater with digital thermostat, motor pump with connections, cooling coil device, current water
operated, to maintain a constant temperature of the bath when room temperature is slightly higher.
The bituminous sample is immersed into the water bath, and placed on the penetrometer only at the time of the test, by eventually using the transfer dish.
Power supply: 230V 1ph 50-60Hz 350W
Dimensons: 375x335x420 mm
Weight: 12 kg approx.
B058SP Thermostatically controlled water bath
Provides water at the required temperature of 60 ± 0.1 °C.
The unit consists of a stainless steel water bath 10 litres capacity with wool insulation, immersion heater with digital thermostat, motor pump with connections, cooling coil device, current water
operated, to maintain a constant temperature of the bath when room temperature is slightly higher.
The bituminous sample is immersed into the water bath, and placed on the penetrometer only at the time of the test, by eventually using the transfer dish.
Power supply: 230V 1ph 50-60Hz 350W
Dimensons: 375x335x420 mm
Weight: 12 kg approx.
B058-01 Water Bath Dish
With incorporated thermostatic coil, to be connected to the bath model B058 and B058SP.
It keeps the temperature of the bitumen sample directly on the penetrometer, by avoiding to transfer it.
Dimensions dia.151x90 mm
B058M Water Chiller
7.5 l capacity, with electronic temperature controller with ± 0.1 °C accuracy and fluid temperature
range between 5 and 30°C.
Suitable for chillingpenetrometer water baths or temperature controlled setting time tests
- 230 V 50-60Hz 1ph
- Power consumption: 350 W
- Overall dimensions: 415x300x420 mm
- Weight: 15 kg approx.
B059M-11 Temperature Probe, Pt100
Measurement of the sample temperature in real time.
It’s connected with the monitor in order to show the temperature during each test, to collect the data at the end of penetration and to include the temperature data in the final reading
B057-07L Long needle hardened
B057-03 Glass transfer dish
B056-09 Penetration ball
B057-09 Standard penetration cone conforming to ASTM D217 and EN 13880-2