Item 81-PV0103
Automatic Bitumen Penetrometer
- Series
- PIVOT

– Fully automatic test cycle including rapid approach and zero-point determination.
MeetsASTM D5 · ASTM D217 · ASTM 17 · ASTM 63 · AASHTO T49 · EN 1426 · EN 13880-2 · DIN 52210
Technical specifications
| Programmable reference positions for holder assembly | 8 |
|---|---|
| Programmable penetration time | 0-9999 sec |
| Programmable delay time | 0-999 sec |
| Penetration range | 0-50 mm |
| Penetration resolution | 0.01 mm |
| Tests simultaneously displayed | up to 6 |
| Languages | English or Italian |
| Connections | USB port for test database and Lan port for PC connection |
| Overall dimensions (wxdxh) | 360x410x680 mm |
| Weight approx. | 21 Kg |
Features
- Conforms to Standards: EN 1426 | ASTM D5 | AASHTO T49 | JIS K 2207 | IP 49 | DIN 52210 | AFNOR T66-004 | ASTM D217
- Fully automatic operation. The entire test cycle (rapid approach, starting point determination, penetration and return to the initial position) is automatically performed by simply pressing the start button on the touch screen display
- Rapid approach and automatic starting point determination to eliminate any operator inaccuracy during needle position
- Penetration measurement via contactless displacement transducer, with 0.01 mm resolution
- Real time display of penetration/time curve
- 6″ colour touch screen display, easy to use thanks to the user-friendly software
- High precision vertical movement by stepper motor
- Eight programmable reference positions for the holder assembly
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- Saves time and grants first class results
Included
| USB flash drive and outfit for penetration of bituminous materials: needle, needle holder, 50 g weight,150 g additional weight and 6 containers |
| an integrated led lamp |
| outfit for penetration of bituminous materials (needle, needle holder, 50 g weight, 150 g additional weight and 6 containers), centring guide, anodized aluminium base plate with spirit level and adjustable levelling feet |
Accessories
| — | Penetrometer needles |
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| 81-B0113 | Penetration needle 2.5 ± 0.05 g. made from hardened polished stainless steel. Univocally traceable by engraved serial number. Conforming to ASTM D5 and EN 1426. Supplied with conformity certificate. |
| 81-B0113/A | Penetration needle 2.5 ± 0.05 g. made from hardened polished stainless steel. Univocally traceable by engraved serial number. Conforming to ASTM D5 and EN 1426. Supplied with conformity certificate. Set of 3. |
| 81-B0113/1 | Verified penetrometer needle 2.5 ± 0.5 g. Fully hardened, tempered and polished stainless steel. Conforming to ASTM D5 and EN 1426. Supplied complete with official UKAS Verification Certificate. |
| 81-PV0113/AM | Magnetic penetrometer needle, 2.5 ± 0.5 g. Set of 3 pieces. |
| 81-B0115 | Standard penetration cone conforming to ASTM D217 and EN 13880-2. |
| — | Sample cups 81-B0110/A Sample cup, dia. 55×35 mm. Set of 6 pieces. |
| 81-B0110/B | Sample cup, dia. 70×45 mm. Set of 6 pieces. |
| 81-B0110/S | Stainless steel sample cup, dia. 55×35 mm. |
| — | Glass transfer dish 81-B0109 Glass transfer dish with support, 100 mm dia. x 100 mm high. |
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| — | Thermometers 82-B0100/6 IP 38 C Thermometer, range from +23 to +26 °C, 0.1 °C graduation. |
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| 82-B0125/2 | EN thermometer, range from +19 to +27 °C, 0.1 °C graduation, type ASTM 17C. |
| 82-B0122/4 | EN thermometer, range from -8 to +32 °C, 0.1 °C graduation, type ASTM 63C. |
| — | Water bath with digital thermoregulator and immersed PT100 probe |
| — | 81-PV0102 |
| — | Water bath for bitumen penetration tests, including heating controller and cooling coil, immersion temperature probe, internal support grid and connections to mains water or water chiller. Temperature range 25 to 60 ± 0.1 °C. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph |
| — | Simple water bath |
| — | 81-PV0102/A |
| — | Water bath for penetration test complete with internal water coil, support for specimen and water connections. To be used with external chiller series 81-PV0102/CHx |
| — | Water chiller |
| — | 81-PV0102/CH |
| — | 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 chilling penetrometer water baths or temperature controlled setting time tests. 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 1 ph |
| — | Power consumption: 350 W |
| — | Overall dimensions: 415X300X420mm |
| — | Weight approx.: 15 kg |