Manufacturer of Petroleum Test Equipment since 1873

Product   

 Softening-Point - Ring & Ball Method - RKA 5 (automatic)


Main Unit   

10-0800

 

RKA 5 - Automatic Softening-Point Tester

mechanic dispense

Ring and Ball Method

Bitumen and bituminous binders:
ASTM D 36 - AASHTO T53 - EN 1427 (DIN 52011,
NF T66-008) - IP 58 - JIS K2207

with optional accessories:
EN 1871-F (DIN 1996-15 or IP & NF referee tests)

Filler aggregat used in bituminous mixtures: EN 13179-1

Binders for paints and varnishes: ISO 4625-1 - BS 6782-6

Resins Derived from Naval Stores: ASTM E 28

Thermoplastic adhesives: EN 1238


Consisting of:

CPU:
Up-to-date dual OMAP controller technology featuring a real-time DSP and a multimedia coprocessor, 4,7" full graphical color display, graphical menu guidance and intuitive user concept (Pmove®), help key (explanation of important device/program features), jog-wheel operation (turn & push), large-area device status indicator (light ring), zooming temperature reading, device-& data management via LAN, USB or RS232, extended statistical and database functionality, automatic assessment of results according to individual standards, printout on heat gradient conformity.

Electronic device features:
Automatic self check of sensors and system, multipoint calibration of temperature sensor (Pt-100), compact ball sensing system consisting of a precise 3D-adjustable laser-scanner

Mechanical device features:
Infrared radiator technology with temperature control, CERAN® heat plate, standardized beaker with barcode imprint, test rack with slide bearing and single-hand fixation, Pt-100 gold plated four-wire system (also available with calibration certificate), test rings, load balls, centering guides, stirring wheel, holding tong, centering and touch down automatic system, software controlled stirrer system, transparent draft deflector.

Supplied with:
10 rings (shouldered),
10 load balls,
1 gauge ball
1 test rack with mechanical ball centering unit (standard type upon request)
1 glass-beaker bath (600ml) with barcode,
1 tongs (aluminum),
1 temperature probe (Pt-100) ,
1 magnetic stirrer ring,
1 pouring plate (brass),
1 test tube (as Pt-100 tray)

Note:
Accessories like electro-magnetic ball & centering unit, external USB-keyboard, barcode handy scanner, printer (USB, serial), memoy stick, bath liquid and optional test accessories are not included.

Power supply: 230 V, 50/60 Hz

 

10-0801

 

RKA 5 - Automatic Softening-Point Tester

Ring and Ball Method

Like 10-0800 but:
Power supply: 115 V, 50/60 Hz

 










Options & Accessories   

10-0851

 

Test Rack Kit RKA 5 - Electromagnetic

electromagnetic dispense

for electromagnetic ball dispense via automatic ball application system

consisting of:
1 test rack (10-0841)
2 electromagnetic ball dispenser (10-0850)
2 test tubes (17-0158)
2 ball centering guides (10-0052)

 

10-0841

 

Test Rack RKA 5 - Centering Guide

manual dispense


suitable for:

- Manual Standard Ball Dispense
   (the standard setup with 2 centering guides)

- Electromagnetic Ball Dispense
   (a comfortable Petrotest® setup with 2 centering guides & 2 magnetic ball dispensers)

 

10-0052

 

Ball Centering Guide for shouldered rings

centering guide
 

10-0860

 

Test Rack Kit RKA 5 Wilhelmi - manual ball detection

Test Rack Kit - Wilhelmi manuel ball detection

(EN 1871-F / DIN 1996-15)
consisting of:
1 test rack (10-0861),
1 ring (10-0075),
10 load balls (10-0877),
1 magnetic ball dispenser (10-0865),
1 temperature probe Pt-100 (10-0846),
1 glass beaker (10-0106),
1 pouring plate (10-0079),
1 Allen key (17-0237)

 

10-0864

 

Test Rack Extension RKA 5 Wilhelmi - automatic ball detection

Test Rack Extention - Wilhelmi automatic ball detection

(similar to EN 1871-F / DIN 1996-15)
Requires Test Kit 10-0860!
consisting of:
1 rod (50 mm),
1 bottom plate (perforated),
2 distance pieces (25 mm)

 

10-0868

 

Service Kit RKA 5

Service Kit

consisting of :
1 reference plug set for 20°C & 180°C (10-0867),
1 scanner gauge (10-0869),
1 gauge ball (10-0888),
1 visor for scanner (10-0866),
1 USB memory stick (25-0919),
1 SD memory card (10-0804),
1 plastic cleaner (50-8040),
1 combination wrench, 8 mm (10-0874),
1 crosstip screwdriver (10-0871),
1 hex ball screwdriver, 8 mm (10-0872),
1 scraper (10-0875)

 

10-0847

 

Temperature Probe Pt-100 (glass) - RKA5 (5 certified values)

with works certificate for temperature values at 0/+20/+40/+60/+80°C
(like useing an certitified ASTM15C-thermometer)

 

10-0848

 

Temperature Probe Pt-100 (glass) - RKA5 (7 certified values)

with works certificate for temperature values at +30/+60/+90/+120/+180/+200°C
(like useing an certified ASTM16C-thermometer)

 

25-0911

 

Keyboard - english layout

Keyboard

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

 

25-0910

 

Keyboard - german layout (for details see 25-0911)

 

25-0912

 

Keyboard - french layout (for details see 25-0911)

 

25-0920

 

Barcode-Scanner, USB

 


25-0902

 

Laser Printer (mono), duplex

Laser Printer (mono), duplex

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

Supplied with: 1 data transmission cable (USB A-B), 1 toner cartridge (black)

Technical Data:
Resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi
Paper size: A4 single sheet, 300 sheet paper tray
Printing speed: 30 pages/min
Ports: USB (2.0) type B
Dimensions: 378 x 255 x 390 mm (WxDxH)
Weight: 11.5 kg
Power supply: 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3 - 830 W

 

25-0903

 

Laser Printer (mono), duplex

Like 25-0902 but:
incl. voltage transformer
Power supply: 110-115 V

 

25-0930

 

Receipt Impact Printer (POS)

Receipt Printer

for paper rolls
with tear-off edge, paper auto loading

Supplied with:
1 data-cable (3 m) null-modem, 25-pin male / 9-pin female (25-0927)
1 adapter-cable USB / 9-pin male RS232 (13-1696)
1 paper roll (25-0928)
1 ink ribbon, black (25-0929)

Technical Data:
Line spacing: 24 / 40 colums, 144 / 180 dots
Paper roll size: 58 mm x Ø 60 - 80 mm
Printing speed: approx. 2.5 lines/sec
Ports: serial (25-pin)
Dimensions: 10.6 x 18 x 8.8 cm (WxDxH)
Weight: 0.5 kg
Power supply: 120/230 V, (AC converter output 7 V)

 

25-0282

 

Impact Printer (mono)

Serial Printer

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

 

25-0283

 

Impact Printer

Like 25-0282 but:
Power supply: 110/130 V, 50/60 Hz

 

50-9160

 

Bath Liquid, silicone oil M 50

1 kg, water clear, heat resistant up to approx. +200 °C,
viscosity at +25 °C: 200 mPa·s

 

51-9151

 

Bath Liquid, glycerin, 99% pure, 1 kg

 
Spare Parts   

10-0840

 

Test Rack RKA 5 - Dispensing Device

with mechanical ball dispense & centering device
(a very convenient Petrotest® setup)

 

10-0049

 

Rings, shouldered, nickel-plated brass, pack of 10

(acc. ASTM, ISO, EN, IP, NF)

 

10-0805

 

Load Balls (Ø 9.5 mm, 3.5 g)

blackened steel, pack of 10
 

10-0079

 

Pouring Plate, brass, U-shape (50 x 75 mm)

to fill the rings

 

10-0849

 

Temperature Probe Pt-100 (glass) - RKA5

Note: also availabe certified

 

17-0158

 

Test Tube, borosilicate glass

(suitable for e.g. ASTM D 2265)

 

10-0856

 

Beaker, 600 ml, glass, high shape with barcode

 

50-5317

 

Tongs (aluminum)

to handle beakers etc.

 

50-5227

 

Magnetic Stirrer Ring (Ø 57 mm)

 
Order Guideline   

Minimum equipment:

1x 10-0800

Spares (approx. 1 year):

10-0805, 10-0049, 10-0856

Additional requirements:

Bath liquid