Brookfield CAP1000 Viscometer User Manual

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Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc.

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Manual No. M02-32A0607

tABLE OF CONtENts

I. INtRODUCtION ..................................................................................................................... 3

I.1 Components ....................................................................................................................................................3

I.2 Utilities ...............................................................................................................................................................4

I.3 Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................5

I.4 Installation ........................................................................................................................................................5

I.5 Safety Symbols and Precautions ..............................................................................................................6

I.6 Key Functions ..................................................................................................................................................7

I.7 Viscosity and Temperature Display ..........................................................................................................7

I.8 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................8

II. GEttING stARtED ................................................................................................................ 9

II.1 Power ON ..........................................................................................................................................................9

II.2 Cone Spindle Selection and Setting .......................................................................................................9

II.3 Speed Setting ................................................................................................................................................11

II.4 Temperature Control Setting ...................................................................................................................11

II.5 Hold Time Settings ......................................................................................................................................12

II.6 Run Time .........................................................................................................................................................12

II.7 Printing ............................................................................................................................................................12

II.8 Run and Stop Keys .......................................................................................................................................13

III. OPERAtION .......................................................................................................................... 4

III.1 Full Scale Range and Accuracy of Measurement ...............................................................................14

III.2 Accuracy of Viscosity and Temperature ..............................................................................................15

III.3 Calibration Verification ..............................................................................................................................17

III.4 Cone Calibration ..........................................................................................................................................20

III.5 Repeatability .................................................................................................................................................21

III.6 Making Viscosity Measurements ...........................................................................................................22

APPENDIX A - Variables in Viscosity Measurement .....................................................................................24

APPENDIX B - Warranty Repair and Service ...................................................................................................26

This manual intended for use with CAP 1000+ series viscometers which have se-

rial numbers beginning with a prefix of “CPN”.

CAP1000 and 2000 Viscometers with a serial number prefix of “CP” require a dif-

ferent manual. Please contact Brookfield or your authorized dealer/representa-

tive to obtain this manual.