Brookfield RVDV-II+Pro - Appendix E - Calibration Procedures

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Appendix E - Calibration Procedures
The accuracy of the DV-II+Pro is veried using viscosity standard uids which are available
from Brookeld Engineering Laboratories or your local Brookeld agent. Viscosity standards
are Newtonian, and therefore, have the same viscosity regardless of spindle speed (or shear rate).
Viscosity standards, calibrated at 25°C, are shown in Table E1 (Silicone Oils) and Table E2
(Mineral Oils).
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Container size: For Viscosity Standards < 30,000 cP, use a 600 ml Low Form Grifn Beaker
having a working volume of 500 ml.
For Viscosity Standards
≥ 30,000 cP, use the uid container.
Inside Diameter: 3.25”(8.25cm)
Height: 4.75”(12.1cm)
Note: Container may be larger, but may not be smaller.
Temperature: As stated on the uid standard label: (+/-) 0.1°C
Conditions: The DV-II+Pro should be set according to the operating instructions. The water
bath must be stabilized at test temperature. Viscometers with the letters “LV”
or “RV” in the model designation must have the guard leg attached (see page
65 for more information on the guard leg).
Normal 25ºC Standard Fluids
Viscosity (cP) Viscosity (cP)
High Temperature Standard Fluids
Three Viscosity/Temperatures**
5 5,000 HT-30,000
10 12,500 HT-60,000
50 30,000 HT-100,000
100 60,000
500 100,000 **25ºC, 93.3ºC, 149ºC
1,000 Refer to Brookeld catalog for more information
Table E-1
MINERAL OIL VISCOSITY STANDARD FLUIDS
BEL Part No. Viscosity (cP) 25ºC
B29 29
B200 200
B600 600
B1060 1,060
B2000 2,000
B10200 10,200
B21000 21,000
B73000
73,000
B200000 200,000
B360000 360,000
Table E-2