Brookfield DV3T Rheometer - Manual (Page 13)

Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc. Page 13 Manual No. M13-2100
II. GETTING STARTED
II.1 Power Up
The DV3T will go through a Power Up sequence when the power is turned on. The Rheometer
will issue a beep, present a blue screen, and finally show the DV3T About screen for 5 seconds.
The About screen is shown below and includes several critical parameters about the rheometer
including; rheometer torque (LV, RV, HA, HB, or other), firmware version number, model number
(DV3TLV for example) and the serial number.
Figure II-1
The About screen can also be accessed through the Settings Menu (see Section V.1).
The DV3T Rheometer will automatically transition from the About screen to the AutoZero screen.
TIP: When contacting Brookfield or your authorized Brookfield dealer for technical support or
repair services, please record the information on the About screen and include this detail
in your email.
II.2 AutoZero
The DV3T Rheometer must perform an AutoZero prior to making viscosity measurements. This
process sets the zero reading for the measurement system. The AutoZero will be performed every
time the instrument is turned on. Additionally, you may perform an AutoZero at any time through
the Settings Menu (see Section V.1).
The AutoZero screen will be presented automatically, after the About screen, during a power up.