Appendix e - calibration procedures – Brookfield DV2+Pro Viscometer User Manual
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Manual No. M03-165-F0612
Appendix E - Calibration Procedures
The accuracy of the DV-II+Pro is verified using viscosity standard fluids which are available
from Brookfield Engineering Laboratories or your local Brookfield agent. Viscosity standards
are Newtonian, and therefore, have the same viscosity regardless of spindle speed (or shear rate).
Viscosity standards, calibrated at 25
°
C, are shown in Table E-1 (Silicone Oils) and Table E-2
(Mineral Oils).
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www.brookfieldengineering.com, and download the video.
Container size: For Viscosity Standards < 30,000 cP, use a 600 ml Low Form Griffin Beaker
having a working volume of 500 ml.
For Viscosity Standards
≥
30,000 cP, use the fluid container.
Inside Diameter: 3.25”(8.25cm)
Height:
4.75”(12.1cm)
Note: Container may be larger, but may not be smaller.
Temperature:
As stated on the fluid standard label: (
+
/-) 0.1
°
C
Conditions:
The DV-II
+
Pro should be set according to the operating instructions. The water
bath must be stabilized at test temperature. Viscometers with the letters “LV”
or “RV” in the model designation must have the guard leg attached (see page
65 for more information on the guard leg).
Normal 25ºC Standard Fluids
Viscosity (cP)
Viscosity (cP)
High Temperature Standard Fluids
Three Viscosity/Temperatures**
5
5,000
HT-30,000
10
12,500
HT-60,000
50
30,000
HT-100,000
100
60,000
500
100,000
**25ºC, 93.3ºC, 149ºC
1,000
Refer to Brookfield catalog for more information
Table E-1
MINERAL OIL VISCOSITY STANDARD FLUIDS
BEL Part No.
Viscosity (cP) 25ºC
B29
29
B200
200
B600
600
B1060
1,060
B2000
2,000
B10200
10,200
B21000
21,000
B73000
73,000
B200000
200,000
B360000
360,000
Table E-2