This unit is an automated version of the B4401 penetrometer. The electric penetrometer comes equipped with a digital timer and release mechanism. The timer can be set from 0.1 of a second to 9.9 seconds in increments of 0.1 seconds. The plunger is released by pushing a button and is automatically stopped after the preset time interval is achieved. The unit is available in both 110V/60Hz and 220V/50Hz models (please specify model needed).