Brookfield CAP2000 Viscometer - Manual (Page 13)

Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc. Page 13 Manual No. M02-313-G0812
II.2 Cone Spindle Selection and Setting
Raise the viscometer handle to its highest position.
The CAP cones have viscosity ranges as shown in Tables III-1 and III-2. After selecting the ap-
propriate cone for the viscosity range to be utilized, carefully attach the cone to the viscometer
as shown in Figure II-3.
Be sure to insert the spindle completely into the adapter sleeve; align the flat (see Figure I-1)
on the spindle with the thumb screw and then tighten.
When using the solvent trap (Figure II-3), connect it to the cone adapter by sliding it up, passing
the slot by the thumb screw and turning the trap clockwise onto the thumbscrew. Slide the cone
up into the adapter as far as it will go and hand lock it in place with the thumb screw. Tighten
the thumb screw firmly and securely.
Thumb Screw
Solvent Trap
Cone Spindle
Figure II-3: Cone Attachment
Press the SPINDLE key. The display will change to the spindle entry screen. Using the number
keys, type in the required spindle number.
Two digits must be entered for the cone number. For cone 01 through 09, the first number
remains as “0”.
Note: The default cone setting on power-up will be the last cone entry prior to shutting
off the viscometer.
After the correct two (2) digits have been entered, press the ENTER key and the cone will be
accepted for viscometer calculations. The screen will display the following message: