Brookfield DV-E Viscometer User Manual

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Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc.

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Manual No. M98-350-J0912

I. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 5

I.1 Components ............................................................................................................. 5

I.2 Instrument Dimensions ...........................................................................................

I.3 Utilities ...................................................................................................................... 8

I.4 Specifications ........................................................................................................... 8

I.5 Set-Up ........................................................................................................................ 9

I.6 Safety Symbols and Precautions ........................................................................... 9

I.7 Instrument Controls ............................................................................................... 10

I.8 Cleaning .................................................................................................................. 11

II. GETTING STARTED ................................................................................. 12

II.1 Power Up................................................................................................................ 12

II.2 Spindle Selection .................................................................................................. 12

II.3 Speed Selection & Setting.................................................................................... 13

II.4 Autorange and CGS or SI Units Selection .......................................................... 14

II.5 Out of Range .......................................................................................................... 15

II.6 Operation ............................................................................................................... 16

Appendix A -

Viscosity Ranges .......................................................................................... 17

Appendix B -

Variables in Viscosity Measurement ............................................................. 20

Appendix C -

Spindle and Model Codes ............................................................................ 22

Appendix D -

Calibration Check Procedures...................................................................... 24

Appendix E -

Model A Laboratory Stand ............................................................................ 30

Appendix F - The Brookfield Guardleg

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Appendix G -

Fault Diagnosis and Troubeshooting............................................................ 34

Appendix H -

Online Help and Other Resources ............................................................... 35

Appendix I -

Warranty Repair and Service ........................................................................ 36

Viscosity Test Report

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