Brookfield DV-III Rheometer User Manual
Brookfield Measuring instruments
Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
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Manual No. M/98-211-A0701
BROOKFIELD DIGITAL RHEOMETER
MODEL DV-III+ Operating Instructions
Manual No.
M/98-211-A0701
BROOKFIELD ENGINEERING LABORATORIES, INC.
11 Commerce Boulevard, Middleboro, MA 02346-1031 USA
SPECIALISTS IN THE
MEASUREMENT AND
CONTROL OF VISCOSITY
T
EL
508-946-6200
F
AX
508-946-6262
or 800-628-8139 (USA excluding MA)
I
NTERNET
www.brookfieldengineering.com
Please record the Model and Serial Number of your viscometer.
Having this information readily available will help us to assist you
should there be any questions regarding your instrument.
Model No. ______________________
Serial No. ______________________
Table of contents
Document Outline
- Contents
- I. INTRODUCTION
- I.1 Components
- I.2 Utilities
- I.3 Specifications
- I.4 Data Retention
- I.5 Set-Up
- I.6 Connections
- I.7 Key Functions
- II. GETTING STARTED
- II.1 Autozero
- II.2 Rheometer Display
- II.3 Spindle Entry
- II.4 Direct Speed Entry
- II.5 External Control
- III. MAKING VISCOSITY MEASUREMENTS
- III.1 Quick Start
- III.2 Preparation
- III.3 Selecting a Spindle/Speed
- III.4 Multiple Data Points
- III.5 Cleaning
- IV. PROGRAMMING THE DV-III+ AND ANALYSIS
- IV.1 Programming Concept
- IV.2 DV-III Speed/Time Pair Programming
- IV.3 Bevis Programs
- IV.4 Choosing the Best Data Collection Method
- IV.5 Data Analysis
- V. OPTIONS
- V.1 Set Up
- V.2 Print
- V.3 Alarms
- V.4 Set Temperature
- V.5 Data
- V.6 Timed data collection
- VI. Rheoloader User's Manual
- VI.1 Description of B.E.V.I.S. Commands
- VI. 2 Example Programs
- APPENDIX A - Cone/Plate Rheometer Set-Up
- APPENDIX B - Viscosity Ranges
- APPENDIX C - Variables in Viscosity Measurements
- APPENDIX D - Spindle and Model Codes
- APPENDIX E - Calibration Procedures
- APPENDIX F - VS-27Y Clamp Assembly
- APPENDIX G - DV-III+ to Computer Command Set
- APPENDIX H - Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
- APPENDIX I - Warranty Repair and Service