CalCommander 2 for I-Cal 4000/8000 and I-Cal 2000/4000/8000 HPC
User Instruction Videos
How to register and set up your software
Software Registration and Settings
Register your software and choose your preferences in the Settings tab
How to operate your I-Cal or I-Cal HPC calorimeter
Logger
Operate your I-Cal calorimeter - set up the logging parameters and temperature control for your experiment
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 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 conduct basic analysis of curves
Reports
Look at experimental results and analyze data visually or create reports
Baseline Correction
Correct baselines after testing, e.g with RILEM R3 or ASTM C1897 testing
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