Brookfield KU-2 Viscometer - Manual (Page 4)

Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc. Page 4 Manual No. M04-242-D0612
I. INTRODUCTION
The Brookfield KU-2 Viscometer measures fluid viscosity in Krebs units. 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 digital display of the Viscometer shows
viscosity in Krebs Units (KU), the associated grams value (gm), and viscosity in centipoise (cP).
The value for centipoise is a conversion from the Krebs value as described in the ASTM standard
D562. The Viscometer will measure viscosity from 40 KU to 141 KU, at weights of 32 to 1,099
grams (the equivalent centipoise range is 27 - 5,274 cP). Application reference information can
be found in ASTM D562.
I.1 Components
The KU-2 Viscometer package (Figure 1 and Figure 1.1) includes:
(1) KU-2 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/04-242)
KU-2
VISCOMETER
POWER
KREBS UNITS cP
HOLD
gm
KU1-74
KU1-10
KU1-73
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.