ELECTRONIC CONCRETE TEST HAMMER

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58-C0181/G
Electronic concrete test hammer with microprocessor
used to estimate the resistance of concrete.

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High resolution and accuracy.

Possibility to store, display and download
data to PC.
Automatic conversion of rebound index to
equivalent compression strength.
Several correlation curves between rebound
index and compressive strength with
possibilityof user definied curves.
Numerous parameters allow optimisation of
accuracy.
Automatic statistical processing of readings.
Rapid and simple calibration procedure.
Powered by internal rechangeable battery.
Storage up to 5000 tests.

Standards
prEN 12504:Part 2, ASTM C805, BS
1881:202, DIN 1048, NF P18-417, UNE
83.307, UNI 9189
The concrete test hammer is one of the most widely used instruments in the field of Non-destructive tests (NDT) of
concrete. It has reduced size and weight and is easy to use and allows the rapid estimation of the compressive strength
of concrete. It also gives an indication of the homogenity of the concrete as well as possible defects such as cracks and
internal honey combing, etc.. A metal mass is allowed to hit the surface of the concrete at a known energy, the rebound
that follows the impact is proportional to the superficial hardness, and hence strength, of the concrete. With tradition
concrete test hammers the rebound value is indicated on a pointer which moves over a numerical scale. The 58-C181/
G electronic concrete test hammer transfers the rebound into an electrical signal which is then converted, displayed and
stored by its integral microprocessor.

58-C0181/G electronic concrete test hammer.

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ELECTRONIC CONCRETE TEST HAMMER

Examples of screen display.

Description
As well as the quality and robustness common to all Controls concrete test hammers, the new 58-C0181/G electronic model hammer uses
advanced electronics which allows the performance of the test in a
better and more rapid manner. The integrated software has the
following characteristics:
display of readings both in terms as rebound index and
compressive strength (in N/mm2, MPa, kg/cm2 or psi);
calculation of mean and standard deviation and elimination of
non significant values;
storage of all test data: readings, parameters, date and time;
optimization of accuracy in function of: age of concrete, test
conditions, sample size, impact angle, etc.;
selection between 7 different correlation curves between the
rebound index and compressive strength, 2 pre-set and 5 user
definable;
down loading of stored data to PC.

Technical characteristics:
Impact energy: 2,207 Nm
Measurement range: from 10 to 70 N/mm2
Display 2 x 16 characters.
Accuracy 0.1 R.
Power: integrated rechargeable battery.
Autonomy(non continuous use) > 5 hours.
Memory: up to 5,000 tests.
Output RS 232 C serial port.
Automatic shut down.
Dimensions (with case): 190 x 100x 350 mm.
Approx. nett weight 2 kg.
Test report downloaded to PC.
The
hammer
is
supplied complete
with:
Battery charger with
cable, serial cable for
PC, abrasive stone,
instruction manual and
rigid carry case.

Accessories
58-C0181/F1
calibration anvil to
verify the calibration
of the hammer
(recommended after
every 1000 tests).

CONTROLS S.r.L.
Via Aosta 6
I-20063 Cernusco s/N. (MI)
Tel. +39-02921841
Facsimile +39-0292103333
E-mail: controls@controls.it
www.controls.it

In line with its continual program of product research and development, Controls
reserves the right to alter specifications to equipment to any time. 09/00/E/0013.