CalCommander 2 for I-Cal 4000/8000 and I-Cal 2000/4000/8000 HPC
User Instruction Videos
How to calibrate your I-Cal or I-Cal HPC calorimeter
Calibration
Operate your I-Cal calorimeter - set up the logging parameters and temperature control for your experiment
How to run a cement paste, mortar or concrete test in an I-Cal or I-Cal HPC
Cement Paste Test
Operate your I-Cal calorimeter - set up the logging parameters and temperature control to test paste (binder + water)
Internal Mixer Test
Operate your I-Cal calorimeter with an internal mixer to fully capture the early aluminate reaction.
Concrete Test
Operate your I-Cal calorimeter - set up the logging parameters and temperature control to test concrete (binder + aggregates + water)
How to optimize results for ASTM C1897 / RILEM R3 Reactivity testing
Sample Preparation
Sample preparation method for best results with an I-Cal HPC calorimeter when testing reactivity of a cement supplement according to the ASTM C1897 or RILEM R3 test method
How to conduct basic analysis of curves
Reports
Look at experimental results and analyze data visually or create reports
How to use optional software for advanced analysis
Strength
Estimate compressive strength of past or mortar mixes
HoH (Heat of Hydration)
Determine the specific heat of hydration value for a cement, as per ASTM C1702 I-Cal 2000 HPC, I-Cal 4000 HPC or I-Cal 8000 HPC calorimeters)
SO3 (Sulfate)
Find the optimum sulfate level in any cement, including complex blended cements
AE (Activation Energy)
Calculate the activation energy and plot Arrhenius curves for a mix
Set
Estimate initial and final setting times of paste or mortar mixes