Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 2 Manual No. M/92-021-N0902
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 3
I.1 Components ..................................................................................................................... 4
I.2 Utilities ............................................................................................................................ 4
I.3 Specifications .................................................................................................................. 5
I.4 Set-Up.............................................................................................................................. 5
I.5 Safety Symbols and Precautions ..................................................................................... 6
I.6 Key Functions.................................................................................................................. 7
I.7 Cleaning........................................................................................................................... 8
II. GETTING STARTED................................................................................. 9
II.1 Auto Zero......................................................................................................................... 9
II.2 Spindle Selection ........................................................................................................... 10
II.3 Speed Selection & Setting ............................................................................................. 12
II.4 Autorange ...................................................................................................................... 13
II.5 CGS or SI Units Selection ............................................................................................. 13
II.6 Temperature Display in °F or °C Selection ................................................................... 14
II.7 Out of Range.................................................................................................................. 14
II.8 Operation ....................................................................................................................... 15
II.9 Timed Modes for Viscosity Measurement (available in instruments with V3.0 or greater).............................15
Appendix A - Cone/Plate Viscometer Set-Up .............................................................................. 20
Appendix B - Viscosity Ranges ................................................................................................... 24
Appendix C - Variables in Viscosity Measurement ..................................................................... 28
Appendix D - Spindle and Model Codes ..................................................................................... 30
Appendix E - Calibration Procedures .......................................................................................... 32
Appendix F - Special Speed Sets................................................................................................. 39
Appendix G- Communications.................................................................................................... 40
Appendix H - Laboratory Stand with Parts Identification ........................................................... 41
Appendix I - DVE-50 Probe Clip ............................................................................................... 45
Appendix J - Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting.................................................................... 46
Appendix K - Warranty Repair and Service................................................................................. 48
Appendix L - Viscosity Test Report............................................................................................. 51