Cannon Instrument miniAV-X - Manual (Page 7)

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CANNON ® miniAV-X Automatic Viscometer with VISCPRO ® Instruction & Operation Manual
Version 1.0b— March, 2012; CANNON ® Instrument Company
2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA 16803 • USA
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INTRODUCTION/INSTALLATION
The miniAV ® -X Automatic Viscometer
The miniAV ® -X Automatic Viscometer is designed to automate the time-
consuming sample testing and cleaning operations required for determi-
nation of kinematic viscosity in accordance with ASTM D445 specifica-
tions. The operator places the test sample(s) in small vials in the sample
holder(s), enters sample identification information from the computer
keyboard, and initiates testing with software keypad commands. Without
any further operator involvement, the miniAV-X determines kinematic
viscosity and cleans the capillary tube(s) in preparation for the next test.
All pertinent test data can be saved to a computer database for future
retrieval and reporting.
Manual This manual is designed to provide the operator with information about:
VISCPRO ® software installation and operation
miniAV ® -X equipment, installation and operation
Calibration, service and maintenance procedures
Applications miniAV-X instruments are appropriate for many kinematic viscosity
measurement applications in
R&D laboratories, refinery
quality control laboratories,
blending plants, and independent
testing laboratories. The miniAV-
X is ideally suited for the analysis
of both transparent and opaque
samples. A variety of materials,
such as used oils, marine fuels,
residual fuels, and crude oils can
be tested with ease.
Precision Precision for the kinematic
viscosity determination of the
miniAV-X equals or exceeds that
specified in ASTM Method
D445. This method is required by
the Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE) Engine Oil
Viscosity Classification SAE
J300.
The miniAV™