Brookfield DV-I Viscometer - Manual (Page 2)

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 2 Manual No. M/92-021-O604
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 3
I.1 Components ..................................................................................................................... 4
I.2 Utilities ............................................................................................................................ 4
I.3 Specifications .................................................................................................................. 5
I.4 Set-Up .............................................................................................................................. 5
I.5 Safety Symbols and Precautions ..................................................................................... 6
I.6 Key Functions .................................................................................................................. 7
I.7 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 8
II. GETTING STARTED ................................................................................. 9
II.1 Auto Zero ......................................................................................................................... 9
II.2 Spindle Selection ........................................................................................................... 10
II.3 Speed Selection & Setting ............................................................................................. 12
II.4 Autorange ...................................................................................................................... 13
II.5 CGS or SI Units Selection ............................................................................................. 13
II.6 Temperature Display in
°
F or
°
C Selection ................................................................... 14
II.7 Out of Range .................................................................................................................. 14
II.8 Operation ....................................................................................................................... 15
II.9 Timed Modes for Viscosity Measurement
(available in instruments with V3.0 or greater) .............................
15
Appendix A - Cone/Plate Viscometer Set-Up .............................................................................. 20
Appendix B - Viscosity Ranges ................................................................................................... 24
Appendix C - Variables in Viscosity Measurement ..................................................................... 28
Appendix D - Spindle and Model Codes ..................................................................................... 30
Appendix E - Calibration Procedures .......................................................................................... 32
Appendix F - Special Speed Sets ................................................................................................. 39
Appendix G - Communications .................................................................................................... 40
Appendix H - Laboratory Stand with Parts Identification ........................................................... 41
Appendix I - DVE-50 Probe Clip ............................................................................................... 43
Appendix J - Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting .................................................................... 44
Appendix K - Warranty Repair and Service ................................................................................. 46
Appendix L - Viscosity Test Report ............................................................................................. 49