18-1120

PNR 12 - Automatic Penetrometer

For numerous test methods and applications.
Accessories have to be selected according to the standard.
(Suitable for: Needle-, Cone-, Rod-Penetration and further methods)

Features:
• manual positioning by Jog-Wheel operation
• electronic positioning to a preset depth with Memory-function
• automatic surface detection
• fully automatic measurements of electrically conductive samples
• fully automatic measurements of non-conductive samples (optional)
• automatic data evaluation against limit values set
• auto-start function
• 16 user programs possible
• magnifier & extra bright LED-sample illumination

Consisting of:
Microcomputer, graphical display, electronic distance measuring device, stepper motor for exact positioning, conductivity sensor, plastic housing with stable base plate and software for fully automatic measurements of electrically conductive samples, as well as of non-conductive samples using the optional patented Force-Sensor-Plunger.

Microcomputer:
Microprocessor with FPGA for real-time measurement, large display (blue / white), intuitive Jog-Wheel driven graphical menu (turn & push), help and guide functions, data-management via LAN and USB, LIMS compatibility, statistics and database function, automatic data evaluation against limit values set.

Interface:
USB for keyboard, printer and stick, LAN for data transfer to PC. Easy firmware-update via USB.

Software:
- Auto-Start function for program 1+2+3
- 16 program positions for user defined programs

- Automatic surface detection:
  • by conductivity sensor (included)
  • with force sensor (Requires a Force-Sensor-Plunger - not included)

- Conversion of results:
  • NLGI-classification ASTM D 217
  • Bitumen classification EN 1426
  • Quarter- and Half-Scale Cone into Full-Scale Cone
  • Margarine C-value 80g and 160g

Electronic Elements:
Distance measuring device (1/100 mm), stepper motor, LED-sample illumination with flexible arm, electronic detector for conductive samples (conductivity sensor), PT-100 receptacle for temperature logging.

Mechanical Elements:
Penetrometer base plate with leveling feet and removable aluminum test table, instrument housing made of plastics, magnifier with flexible arm, plunger holder with solenoid release mechanism for test bodies up to 2 kg.

Supplied with:
1 conductivity sensor, 1 Leveling bulb

Note - To be ordered separately:
Accessories in compliance with different test standards or samples (plunger, needle, cone etc.)
Recommended extensions: force-sensor plunger, temperature-sensor PT-100, calibration-set, keyboard

Power supply: 100/240 V, 50/60 Hz

18-2220

Test Kit "Needle - ASTM"

ASTM D 5 - AASHTO T49 - JIS K2207

Suitable for: bituminous materials, chocolate, compact powder, lipstick, soap, yeast

Consisting of:
3 standard needles, 2.5 g, brass/steel, precision made (18-1160)
1 plunger 47.5 g (18-0042)
1 load weight 50 g (18-0051)
5 sample jars I, Ø 55 x 35 mm (18-0066)
1 tempering bath (18-0065)
1 petri dish, Ø 43 x 11 mm (13-0514)

18-2221

Test Kit "Needle - EN"

EN 1426 (IP 49 obs.)

Suitable for: bituminous materials, chocolate, compact powder, lipstick, soap, yeast

Consisting of:
3 standard needles 2.5 g, brass/steel, precision made (18-1160)
1 plunger 47.5 g (18-0042)
1 load weight 50 g (18-0051)
5 sample jars I, Ø 55 x 35 mm (18-0066)
1 sample jar III, Ø 70 x 45 mm (18-0068)
1 sample jar V, Ø 55 x 60 mm (18-0069)
1 reduction ring Ø 36 / 53 x 20 mm (18-0076)
1 reduction ring Ø 36 / 53 x 30 mm (18-0077)
1 tempering bath with serpentine heat exchanger tube (18-0070)
1 intermediate bottom (18-0091)
1 thermometer holder (18-0094)
1 thermometer ASTM 63C (90-0106)
1 thermometer ASTM 64C (90-0107)

Note! for standard acc. to IP 49 obs. is required:
150g load weights (18-0052 & 18-0056) and
thermometer ASTM 17C (21-0601).

18-2222

Test Kit "Needle - manually <350 PU"

ASTM D 5 (<350 PU) - EN 1426 (<330 PU)

Suitable for: Bitumen
with an expected immersion depth of less than 35 mm

Consisting of:
3 standard needles 2.5 g, brass/steel, precision made (18-1160)
1 plunger 97.5 g (18-0050)
3 sample jars I, Ø 55 x 35 mm (18-0066)
1 sample jar III, Ø 70 x 45 mm (18-0068)
1 tempering bath (Ø 160 x 80 mm)
    with serpentine heat exchanger tube (18-0070)
1 intermediate bottom (18-0091)
1 thermometer holder (18-0094)
1 thermometer ASTM 63C (90-0106)

Note! for manual surface detection with PNR 12

18-2223

Test Kit "Needle - automatic <160 PU"

ASTM D 5 (<160 PU) - EN 1426 (<160 PU)

Suitable for: Bitumen
with an expected immersion depth of less than 16 mm
after 5 seconds with 100 g weight

Consisting of:
3 standard needles 2.5 g, brass/steel, precision made (18-1160)
1 sensor plunger 97.5 g (18-1136)
3 sample jars I, Ø 55 x 35 mm (18-0066)
1 tempering bath (Ø 160 x 80 mm)
    with serpentine heat exchanger tube (18-0070)
1 intermediate bottom (18-0091)
1 thermometer holder (18-0094)
1 temperature sensor PT-100 (18-1149)

Note! for automatic surface detection with PNR 12 only!

18-2224

Test Kit "Needle - manually >330 PU"

ASTM D 5 (>350 PU) - EN 1426 (>330 PU)

Suitable for: Bitumen
with an expected immersion depth of more than 33 mm

Consisting of:
3 long standard needles 2.5 g, brass/steel, precision, (18-9994)
1 plunger 97.5 g (18-0050)
3 sample jars I, Ø 55 x 70 mm (18-0075)
1 tempering bath (Ø 160 x 80 mm)
    with serpentine heat exchanger tube (18-0070)
1 intermediate bottom (18-0091)
1 thermometer holder (18-0094)
1 thermometer ASTM 63C (90-0106)

Note! for manual surface detection with PNR 12

18-2225

Test Kit "Needle - automatic <160 PU modified"

ASTM D 5 (<160 PU)

Suitable for: modified Bitumen
with an expected immersion depth of less than 16 mm
after 60 seconds with 200 g weight

Consisting of:
3 standard needles 2.5 g, brass/steel, precision made (18-1160)
1 sensor plunger 97.5 g (18-1136)
1 load weight, 100 g (18-1201)
3 sample jars I, Ø 55 x 35 mm (18-0066)
1 tempering bath (Ø 160 x 80 mm) (18-0065)
1 intermediate bottom (18-0091)
1 thermometer holder (18-0094)
1 temperature sensor PT-100 (18-1149)

Note! for automatic surface detection with PNR 12 only!

18-2370

Test Kit "Ram - Bitumen Number" (van der Baan)

EN 13 179-2

Suitable for: bitumen

Consisting of:
1 ram Ø 8 mm, 15 g, aluminum (18-0251)
1 sample jar Ø 30 mm x 30 mm (18-0252)

18-2215

Test Kit "Optional Hollow Cone - Filler"

ASTM D 5329 - EN 13 880-2

Suitable for: Sealant, Fillers

Consisting of:
1 optional hollow cone 102.5 g, brass/steel (18-0101)
1 plunger 47.5 g (18-0042)
1 sample jar I, Ø 55 x 35 mm (18-0066)
1 tempering bath (18-0065)
1 spacer plate for tempering bath (18-0091)

18-1160

Standard Needle, 2.5 g (precision made)

ASTM D 5 - EN 1426 - JIS K2207 (lP 49 obs.)
and other applications

made of brass / stainless steel

18-1161

Standard Needle, 2.5 g (factory certified)

ASTM D 5 - EN 1426 - JIS K2207 (lP 49 obs.)
and other applications

made of brass / stainless steel

18-1163

Standard Needle, 2.5 g (officially certified)

EN 1426 (lP 49 obs.)

made of brass / stainless steel

18-1164

Standard Needle, 2.5 g (officially certified)

ASTM D 5 (suitable for EN 1426 and lP 49 obs.)

made of brass / stainless steel

18-1135

Sensor-Plunger - Force 47.5 g (PNR 12 only)

1 load weight of 2/5/10/50 or 100 g can be added.

(Same like 18-1136)

18-1136

Sensor-Plunger - Force 97.5 g (PNR 12 only)

1 load weight of 2/5/10/50 or 100 g can be added.

A plunger with an extremely sensitive force sensor for the automatic surface detection underneath a layer of water. It activates the related the PNR 12 software automatically.
Suitable for Bitumen-samples <160 PU!

18-1137

Sensor-Plunger - Force 97.5 g extra long (PNR 12 only)

Up to 4 load weights of 2/5/10/50 or 100 g can be added.

(Same like 18-1136)

18-1200

Additional Weight for Sensor-Plunger, 50 g

18-1201

Additional Weight for Sensor-Plunger, 100 g

18-1202

Additional Weight for Sensor-Plunger, 10 g

18-1203

Additional Weight for Sensor-Plunger, 5 g

18-1204

Additional Weight for Sensor-Plunger, 2 g

18-1145

Calibration Kit - PNR 12

for calibration of distance, time and temperature

Supplied with:
for distance calibration: 1 test ram & 4 gauge blocks (5 / 9 / 15 & 25 mm)

for time calibration: 1 contact-rod & 1 stop watch (electric input)

for temperature calibration: 2 reference-plug (+20°C & +90°C)
optional order: 21-0662 thermometer ASTM D 63C, officially certified

25-0911

Keyboard - english layout

86 keys (no numeric block), black housing & keys,
incl. adapter (USB socket on PS/2 plug)
Dimensions approx.: 282 x 132 x 26 mm, 400 g, cable length 1.75 m

18-1144

Electronic Stop Watch with electric start-input

Power supply: 100/240 V, 50/60 Hz

25-0282

Impact Printer (mono)

for single sheets & continuous paper
to record data like test results, duration of test, etc. (instead of a PC)

Supplied with: 2 data cables (9-pin 25-0304, USB 25-0918), 1 ink ribbon (black)

Technical Data:
Line spacing: 80 characters per line (10 cpi)
Page size : 257 x 364 mm (sheet), 254 x 558.8 mm (roll)
Ports: serial (9-pin), USB (1.1)
Dimensions: 37 x 28 x 16 cm (WxDxH)
Weight: 5 kg
Power supply: 220/240 V, 50/60 Hz

25-0284

Ink Ribbon, black, for serial impact printer

18-0712

Halogen Desk Lamp

extra bright, to be placed beside the penetrometer;
highly recommended if testing bituminous materials under water surface

Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz

18-0715

Bulb (12 V, 20 W) for halogen desk lamp

18-1149

Temperature Sensor with PT-100

to monitor the sample-bath temperature

21-0601

Thermometer ASTM 17C

Range: +19 to +27 : 0.1 °C
Length: 275 mm, Immersion: total, Ø 6.5 mm

21-0607

Thermometer ASTM 17C

Range: +19 to +27 : 0.1 °C (officially certified)

21-0621

Thermometer ASTM 17F

Range: +66 to +80 : 0.2 °F
Length: 275 mm, Immersion: total, Ø 6.5 mm

21-0627

Thermometer ASTM 17F

Range: +66 to +80 : 0.2 °F (officially certified)

21-0662

Thermometer ASTM 63C

Range: -8 to +32 : 0.1 °C (officially certified)

21-0663

Thermometer ASTM 64C

Range: +25 to +55 : 0.1 °C (officially certified)

25-0670

Circulator-Bath Set (+5/+100)

with cooling-coil, intermediate bottom, cooler and insulated hose set

Bath for direct tempering in the bath and / or for heating of small instruments without circulation pump (external tempering).
Consisting of: Stainless steel bath with drain tap. Thermostat with digital display, splash-proof keypad, integrated heater, pump and over-temperature protection.

Circulation Cooler for cooling or counter cooling the circulator-bath.
Consisting of: Cooler with tank, Pt100, digital display, pump and liquid level indication.

Supplied with:
1 circulator-bath (25-0672),
1 intermediate bottom (25-0674), 1 cooling-coil (25-0572),
1 insulated hose-set (Ø 8 mm, 2x 2m) (25-0228),
1 circulation cooler (25-0248)

Technical Data:
Working range: +5 to +100 °C (at +5 to +40 °C ambient temp.)
Display / Resolution: digital / 0.1 °C

Bath
Heater capacity : 2000 W
Pump-Pressure capacity : 15 l/min, 350 mbar
Volume: 27 l
Bath opening: 36 x 30 x 20 cm (WxDxH)
Dimensions / Weight: 57 x 37 x 42 cm (WxDxH), 13 kg

Cooler
Cooling capacity: 300 W at +15°C
Pump-Pressure capacity: 20 l/min, 200 mbar
Pump-Suction capacity: 17 l/min, 180 mbar
Volume: 1.4 l
Dimensions / Weight: 23 x 36 x 38 cm (WxDxH), 23 kg

Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz, EU-plug

25-0671

Circulator-Bath Set (+5/+100)

Like 25-0670 but:
Power supply: 115 V, 60 Hz

18-0705

Electronic surface detector for conductive samples

with contact hook and connection wire

18-1146

Leveling Bulb - PNR (with pole for horizontal adjustment)

Minimum equipment:

1 x 18-1120 & Test Kit (needle, cone etc.),
Accessories

Spares (approx. 1 year):

acc. to test kit: Needle or Cone, Thermometer

Additional requirements: