Multistandard Test System SM 4000

For tests according to Standards to be selected among the following:
ISO 4696-1, ISO 7215, ISO 4696-2, ISO 4698, ISO 8371, IS 10823, IS 11292

SM 4000 RELEASE 2023! New design with improved features:

• touch screen control unit
• improved thermal tuning for a better temperature control during the test
• new report files with detailed test results information
• diagnosis tool and remote connection with our support team
• … and more!

General description

The system is designed to perform tests on iron raw material as ore pellets, lumps, sinter etc. according to several Standards. All Test procedures can be performed by same oven and same control system, equipped with proper gas flow meters and proper temperature programs.

Vertical oven is based on 5 separate heating zones with individual temperature control systems and is driven by means of solid state power units and temperature controllers and programmers.

Reaction tubes, made in high temperature alloys, include multiple thermocouples and gas inlet and outlet fittings, providing Standard test conditions.
The Oven can be equipped with a continuous weighing device showing and recording sample weight on digital display and logging unit. The system needs to be feed by proper premixed reaction gas blends and pure nitrogen in bottles stack provided at customer care.

SM 4000 features are:

• Accuracy of test temperature during all reaction time
• Isothermal temperature distribution in the sample
• High accuracy of gases flow rate measurement and control
• Weigthing system for sample weight (optional)
• Remote Monitoring Device for direct connection with our support team (optional)

SM 4000 provides for automatic operation given by:

• Automatic temperature time profile control
• Gases input timing
• Gases flow rate control by mass flow meters
• Continuous monitoring of sample weight

Control Panel

Control panel includes complete top quality control and monitoring instrumentation. Temperature of the sample is driven by digital programmer and by multiloop digital controller to obtain the best isothermal test condition. The temperature alarm controller ensures the safety of the oven, cutting off power in case of overtemperature.

Gases flow control is obtained by a digital mass flow meter for reacting gas and for N2. Manual gas control is also possible for checking purpose.

Multipage HMI Unit with display of main test variables, system status, trends pages and alarm page including diagnostic report generation function. Data export to PC by USB memory stick, Windows PC software for test report print out and storage included.

Optional weighing system allows continuous monitoring of sample weight.

Optional Remote Monitoring Device for secure connection via internet with our Service Team

New option: REMOTE MONITORING device now available for MM 6000 Test System!

New feature now available for SM 4000 test systems: a REMOTE MONITORING device can be optionally ordered together with main equipment. This device allows a connection over internet from the Test System to the RB Automazione Service team to monitor the status of the equipment for a preliminary evaluation of maintenance level. Our staff will suggest necessary technical activities to restore standard performances of the equipment reducing service costs and downtime for maintenance.

Delivering software updates will be also easy and quick!

Please click here to visit the dedicated page for more details about it!

Multistandard Capability

(*) Note: SM 4000 can be also equipped with proper hardware and software to run CRI-CSR Test as per ISO 18894, ASTM D 5341 and IS 4023.

Vertical electric oven

The electric oven consists of a steel structure placed on a frame and including the silica insulation material. Twenty silicon carbide high temperature heating rod elements are placed horizontally in a stack and are grouped in 5 heating zones to provide separate power control.

Replacement of heating elements is fast and easy with no need of refractory maintenance so that oven life is very long. Inner high temperature chamber is protected by a quartz tube. The oven can be equipped, as an option, with a weighing system to provide continuous monitoring of sample weight during reduction test.

Tumbler system TB 3000

According to ISO 4696-1, ISO 4696-2, IS 10823 and IS 8167, the sample is tumbled after the reaction in the oven. Number of revolutions is pre-set on a digital counter showing remaining revolutions to the end of tumbling. Automatic stop at end of test is provided. The units are protected by a safety cage with switch on the door. Please refer to the Tumbler System product page for further information.

Accessories

Reaction tube lifting tackle
	For insertion and removing of the reaction tubes Vertical electric movement Two controlled speeds – low / fast movement Manual horizontal movement on rail Max. weight 60 kg Remote control Rail included Power 230 V 50 Hz
Reaction Tube Tripods
	Model: TR 2000 – For CRI, MM 6000, SM 4000 reaction tubes TR 4000 – For LR 8000 reaction tubes
Reaction Tube Cooling Devices
	Digital Temperature controller Ventilation Fan Auto stop at preset temperature Power 230 V 50 Hz Model: CS 2000 – For CRI, MM 6000, SM 4000 reaction tubes CS 4000 – For LR 8000 reaction tubes

Sample preparation devices

Auxiliary equipment for Sample Preparation can be provided together with main instrumentation.

Available devices are:

• Jaw Crusher for coke
• Sample Splitter
• Testing screen machine (with screening trays)
• Sieving Machine (with sieves)
• Sieves (for manual sieving)
• Thermostatic Oven
• Digital laboratory scale

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