Calmetrix I-Cal 8000 User Manual © 2010 -2012 Calmetrix Inc. –All rights reserved
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5. Enter the 7-digit Reg Numbers for the I-Cal Logger module and the I-Cal Reports module. If you did
not receive these numbers, Email them to registration@calmetrix.com or call 617-203-2090.
6. Once the registration numbers have been keyed in, the corresponding boxes should be checked.
You are now ready to operate your I-Cal 8000 and to retrieve and analyze data.
B. GENERAL USE
I-Cal measures the heat flow from up to eight concrete, mortar or cement paste samplesover time, usually
48 –96 hours, in a close to constant temperature environment. The heat flow curve provides a “fingerprint”
of the chemical reactions in the sample. We recommend that you review ASTM C1679 general practice
before using your calorimeter.
C. HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
The reusable plastic cups must be clean on the outside before inserting them into the calorimeter. Cement
or admixtures on the outside will cause vial to get stuck in the calorimeter, with expensive and time-
consuming repair as a result. Cups must be properly sealed to avoid erroneous measurement data. Only
use the Suction Cup that was provided with your I-Cal 8000 to remove Plastic Cups from the unit. Other
removal methods may damage the unit or cause sample material to spill.
When opening the lid while performing a test, immediately close lid when finished to minimize heat
exchange caused by keeping the lid open.
Use gloves and paper towels to ensure NO admixtures, cement dust, fingerprints or other material get left on
the outside of sample cups when loading them into the calorimeter.
DO NOT lift or transport the I-Cal with the Calorimeter Unit inside. Disconnect and remove the Calorimeter
Unit from the Temperature Control Unit first, before moving the equipment.
