PHASE II REPORT - Caltrans

12.9 Repeat the procedure for various mix proportions used for evaluating the
mix system being tested.
12.2 Report
12.2.1 Mix proportions tested.
12.2.2 Record the Blot Test results as BT: brown color transfer, A: aggregate and
clear water transfer, or CW: clear water transfer.
13.0 Labworldsoft ® Signal Flow Diagram Construction for the
Automated Mixing Test
13.1 General Information
The Labworldsoft® Computer software is laboratory automation software used in conjunction
with the Microvisc (or equivalent) stirrer to measure torque, speed, and time and calculate
viscosity per the proposed draft test method, “Constructability of Asphalt Emulsions and
Aggregate Mixture Systems.”
The laboratory software application controls all of the laboratory equipment with an RS-232
serial interface or analog interface to perform measuring, controlling, and regulating operations.
It is operated with the mouse and/or keyboard in the same manner as all Windows®
applications.
13.2 Installation
To install, follow the procedures provided with the installation CD. If it is to be started whenever
Windows® is launched, copy or drag the “Labworldsoft®” application icon into the “auto start”
window.
13.3 Starting the Program
1. Switch on Computer
2. Start Windows ®(if not automatic)
3. Connect laboratory instrument to PC
4. Double-Click on application symbol (Labworldsoft® 4.5)
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