IBM R/S Rheometer M/02-212 - Manual (Page 17)

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III.3.3 Mounting of the cooling device KE
The optionally supplied cooling device “KE” must be used in case of the R/S Rheometer operation with
the liquid temperature control device “FTK-CC” or measuring device “ME-CP/PP“ in the temperature
range below -10°C and above +90°C. When using cooling device KE temperature range of temperature
control device “FTK-CC“ and measuring device “ME-CP/PP“ is expanded to -20°C... +180°C.
The cooling liquid flows through the cooling channel of the cooling device KE and prevents the heat
transfer from the liquid’s temperated chamber of temperature control device “FTK-CC” or measuring
device “ME-CP/PP“ to the R/S Rheometer.
Mounting
- Turn off the R/S Rheometer with the mains switch “POWER” at the instrument back side.
- Lift the “KE” from below to the R/S Rheometer and tighten the thread.
- Fix the hoses of the cooling loop at the “KE” (see below “Cooling water connection to cooling device
KE”).
Fig. 6: cooling device KE
Cooling water connection to cooling device KE
The hoses of cooling circulation loop are connected with by quick fitting couplings the cooling device
“KE”. For this purpose it is necessary to move back the coupling’s bush, insert the hose and release the
coupling. It fixes the hose (without screwing or rotation) by groove. Check by easy pull if the hoses’
connections are firm.
During measurements in the temperature range below -10°C and above +90°C
the “FTK-CC” / “ME- CP/PP“ may be put into operation only if the cooling liquid
flows through the “KE” in order to prevent overheat of the measuring sensor.