Brookfield Dial Viscometer User Manual
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Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
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Manual No. M/85-150-P700
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 3
Components .................................................................................... 3
Specifications ................................................................................. 4
II.
GETTING STARTED .......................................................................... 5
Operation ........................................................................................ 5
Viscometer Readings and Viscosity Calculations.......................... 5
Considerations for Making Measurements ..................................... 8
APPENDIX A - Cone/Plate Viscometer Set-Up ........................................ 9
APPENDIX B - Viscosity Ranges ........................................................... 18
APPENDIX C - Variables in Viscosity Measurements ............................ 20
APPENDIX D - Calibration Procedures .................................................. 22
APPENDIX E - Models A & A-E Laboratory Stands
with Parts Identification ........................................... 29
APPENDIX F - Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting ........................... 31
APPENDIX G - Warranty Repair and Service ........................................ 33
Tear-off Sheet - Viscosity Test Report .................................................... 35