The Auto Vicat is used to determine the normal consistency, time of setting, false set and final set of cement. It executes one penetration cycle in 30 seconds, or at 1, 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes. Unit consists of a platen that moves in a planetary motion, two needles (1 mm/0.039 in dia and 1.13 mm/0.044 in dia), top-mounted rotary chart recorder, a pack of 100 paper charts, recording pencil and programmable control.