Brookfield DV-III Rheometer - Manual (Page 2)

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 2 Manual No. M/98-211-A0701
Contents
I. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 3
I.1 Components ............................................................................................................. 4
I.2 Utilities ..................................................................................................................... 5
I.3 Specifications ........................................................................................................... 5
I.4 Data Retention .......................................................................................................... 5
I.5 Set-Up ...................................................................................................................... 6
I.6 Connections .............................................................................................................. 9
I.7 Key Functions ........................................................................................................ 10
II. GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................... 12
II.1 Autozero ................................................................................................................. 12
II.2 Rheometer Display ................................................................................................. 13
II.3 Spindle Entry.......................................................................................................... 15
II.4 Direct Speed Entry ................................................................................................. 16
II.5 External Control ..................................................................................................... 17
III. MAKING VISCOSITY MEASUREMENTS .............................................................. 19
III.1 Quick Start ............................................................................................................. 19
III.2 Preparation ............................................................................................................. 19
III.3 Selecting a Spindle/Speed ...................................................................................... 20
III.4 Multiple Data Points .............................................................................................. 20
III.5 Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 20
IV. PROGRAMMING THE DV-III+ AND ANALYSIS ..................................................... 21
IV.1 Programming Concept ........................................................................................... 21
IV.2 DV-III Speed/Time Pair Programming .................................................................. 22
IV.3 Bevis Programs ...................................................................................................... 34
IV.4 Choosing the Best Data Collection Method ........................................................... 36
IV.5 Data Analysis ......................................................................................................... 37
V. OPTIONS ................................................................................................................ 40
V.1 Set Up ..................................................................................................................... 40
V.2 Print ........................................................................................................................ 41
V.3 Alarms .................................................................................................................... 42
V.4 Set Temperature ..................................................................................................... 43
V.5 Data ........................................................................................................................ 43
V.6 Timed data collection ............................................................................................. 44
VI. RHEOLOADER USER'S MANUAL ........................................................................ 47
VI.1 Description of B.E.V.I.S. Commands .................................................................... 47
VI. 2 Example Programs ................................................................................................. 50
APPENDIX A - Cone/Plate Rheometer Set-Up ..................................................................... 52
APPENDIX B - Viscosity Ranges.......................................................................................... 56
APPENDIX C - Variables in Viscosity Measurements .......................................................... 61
APPENDIX D - Spindle and Model Codes ............................................................................ 63
APPENDIX E - Calibration Procedures ................................................................................ 67
APPENDIX F - VS-27Y Clamp Assembly............................................................................ 74
APPENDIX G - DV-III+ to Computer Command Set .......................................................... 75
APPENDIX H - Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting .......................................................... 77
APPENDIX I - Warranty Repair and Service ....................................................................... 80