| Feature |
PNT-B1 Intelligent Penetration Tester |
Conventional Manual Tester |
| Operation |
Automatic touchscreen operation |
Mainly manual operation |
| Timing Range |
0–5000 s |
Usually requires manual timing |
| Timing Accuracy |
0.1 s |
Depends on external timer and operator |
| Penetration Display |
Digital display |
Manual reading |
| Displacement Resolution |
0.01 mm |
Depends on measurement mechanism |
| Needle Alignment |
Coarse and fine adjustment |
Manual adjustment |
| Temperature Control |
Compatible with circulating constant-temperature water bath |
Depends on external equipment |
| Application |
Asphalt, petroleum wax, soft materials, selected food materials |
Mainly routine penetration testing |
| Operator Intervention |
Low |
Relatively high |