Brookfield KU-1 Viscometer - Manual (Page 3)

Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc. Page 3 Manual No. M/97-241-B1101
I. INTRODUCTION
The Brookfield KU-1+ Viscometer measures fluid viscosity in Krebs units. The digital display of
the Viscometer shows viscosity in Krebs Units (KU) or in the associated grams value (gm). A
paddle type spindle is driven at 200 rpm by a constant speed motor. The reaction torque of the
spindle rotating at 200 rpm is converted to viscosity in Krebs Units. The Viscometer will measure
viscosity from 40 KU to 141 KU, at weights from 32 to 1,099 grams. Application reference
information can be found in ASTM-D562.
I.1 Components
The KU-1+ Viscometer package (Figure 1 and Figure 1.1) includes:
(1) KU-1+ Viscometer, upright rod and base (1) U.S. pint can (KU1-34) - not shown
(1) Paddle spindle (KU1-10) (1) Power Cord, 115 VAC (DVP-65) or
(1) US 1/2 pint can adapter (KU1-73) 220 VAC (DVP-66)
(1) US pint can adapter (KU1-74) (1) Operating instructions (M/97-241)
Figure 1 (front view) Figure 1.1 (side view)
Please check to be sure that you have received all components, and that there is no damage. If you
are missing any parts, please notify Brookfield or your local Brookfield agent immediately. Any
shipping damage must be reported to the carrier.
KU-1+
VISCOMETER
POWER
KREBS UNITS
gm
HOLD
KU1-74
KU1-10
KU1-73