NOTE:
Before starting with the measurements, make sure the viscometer is correctly balanced (check the bubble
level). The spindle that should be selected is ‘LCP/SP’.
12.1.2 Dismounting and cleaning
Unscrew the spindle of the viscometer axis and lower the spindle slowly in the sample container (K).
Caution on removing the spindle, it can be hot due to a previous high temperature
experiment.
Remove the adapter (G) from the metallic glass.
Place the viscometer upright. Remove the upper stopper (N).
Remove the spindle carefully (L).
Unscrew the bottom stopper (M) and remove the container (K) from below the thermo station jacket
(J).
Remove the container, wash it or use compressed air. Wash the circulation jacket too if necessary.
Remove Adapter (G) from the circulation jacket.
Important:
Do not use any cleaner or tool that can damage the metallic surface. Make sure you only use liquids that
agree with the LCP adapter material!
Solvents that can be used: water, ethanol or high concentrations of alcohol. For other solvents, check the
chemistry compatibility table.
12.1.3 Technical specification for LCP accessories
Measurements rank:
Sample L: 0.9* until 2 000 mPa.s or cP
Sample R: 3.2** until 21 333 mPa.s or cP
*
Limited by turbulences
** For the measurements that represent 10 % of the base scale
Sample volume: 16.0 ml
Shear rate factor for the LCP spindle: 1.2236 x RPM ***
*** Shear rate is calculated based on the features of Newtonian liquids.
Temperature rank of the circulation jacket & thermo station conditions:
Temperature rank allowed: -10 a +100°C (14 a 212 °F)
Use a thermo station wash with demineralised water or special refrigeration liquid. Change
thermostat liquid regularly. Recommended flow: 15 l/min.
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