Asphalt Content Ignition Furnace (Ncat)

The Asphalt Content Ignition Furnace can only be used for the determination of the binder content in bituminous mixtures by ignition method conforming to the Standard EN 12697-39, AASHTO TP53, ASTM D6370.

The device is designed to be operated by one operator that has to place the sample into the furnace by using the dedicated trays supplied with the equipment and carry out the test.

This machine, with an advanced system combining ignition control with weighing and continuous measurement of the weight decrease of the bituminous mix, automatically controls the test, then detects the end of the test and measures the binder content.

One of the important properties of the device is that it has a second chamber (after-burner) with independent temperature control from the main furnace dramatically reduces the emissions.

The device is equipped with a touch screen control panel that the operator uses to control the machine. The device is equipped with safety devices that guarantee correct working conditions at high temperatures.

The introduction of the sample baskets in the chamber is via the front door which has a safety switch which prevents its opening until the test is finished and prevents the unit working with the door open. The control of the safety switch is made via a control panel mounted inside the unit.

OVEN AND AFTERBURNER
• High efficiency heating system with afterburner for a total combustion of exhaust fumes to minimize emissions to conform CE directives.
• Sample size up to 4000 g for more representative test results.
• Temperature range is 392 to 1202°F (200 to 650°C).
• Maximum power rating is 6 kW
• Supplied complete with 2 sample trays, fork to catch the pan and cooling cage

TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL PANEL
• Color TFT touch display supports 16M colors and supports 800x480 pixel screen resolution
• Each analog input with 18 bit precision (1/256000)
• CPU card controlling both test data display,temperature, database and internal functions.
• On board 40 column thermal printer
• An accurate internal balance monitors weights automatically throughout ignition to within ± 0.1g.
• PID closed loop thermoregulation for both oven and afterburner
• USB port output for PC connection

FIRMWARE
• Bidirectional real time communication with the weighing system
• Test setting menu for initial weight, weight loss percentage, correction factor.
• Calibration menu to check and set temperature and weight calibration, for possible manual control.
• Test performance menu of all the test data.
• Internal database for up to 100 tests.

SAFETY FEATURES
• Door safety features, such as a software-activated door lock, an automatic interlock that cuts power when door is open, full 180 degree door opening and door hinge lock eliminate harmful solvents and make operation easy.
• CE-Approved.
• Automatic monitoring of closed door before test start.