Brookfield DV-III Ultra Rheometer - Manual (Page 13)

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 13 Manual No. M/98-211-B0104
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Bubble Level
Rack Gear
Clamp Assembly
Clamp Screw
Upright Rod
Mounting Handle
Figure I-5
2) Insert the mounting handle on the back of the DV-III Ultra into the hole on the clamp assembly
(SEE Figure I-5).
3) Tighten the DV-III Ultra clamp Screw (SEE Figure I-5).
Note: If the clamp assembly moves along the upright rod to freely, tighten the
tension screw (See Appendix G)
4) Insert the ribbon cable into the DV-III Ultra Rheometer head. Insert the other end of the
ribbon cable into the connector on the DV-III Ultra base (see Figure I-6).
5) Connect the RTD probe to the socket on the back side of the DV-III Ultra Rheometer (see
Figure I-6).
6) The Rheometer must be leveled before the instrument is zeroed and readings are taken. The
level is adjusted using the three leveling screws on the base. Adjust so that the bubble level
on top of the DV-III Ultra (see Figure I-5) is centered within the circle.
7) Remove the grey shipping cap which secures the lower coupling nut on the Rheometer to the
pivot cup
Note: Check level periodically during use
8) Make sure that the AC power switch at the rear of the base unit is in the OFF position. Connect
the AC plug to the socket on the back of the DV-III Ultra base and plug it into the appropriate
AC line. Allow at least 10 minutes for warm up; 30 minutes is preferable.