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Revision I
Issued August 2014
Rheometer
Getting Started Guide
ARES-G2
2
Table of Contents
Introduction
3
Important: TA Instruments Manual Supplement
3
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
4
Regulatory Compliance
4
Safety Standards
4
Safety
5
Required Equipment
5
Instrument Symbols
6
Electrical Safety
7
Chemical Safety
7
Thermal Safety
7
Mechanical Safety
8
Lifting/Moving the Instrument
8
Table of Contents
11
Introducing the ARES-G2
14
Overview
14
System Components
15
ARES-G2 Test Station
15
Stage
16
ARES-G2 Keypad
16
ARES-G2 Touch Screen
17
The Instrument Touch Screen
17
The ARES-G2 Status Touch Screen
18
The ARES-G2 Messages Touch Screen
19
The ARES-G2 Settings Touch Screen
19
Transducer
20
Air Bearing Motor
21
Modular Power Supplies
21
Environmental Control Units
22
Forced Convection Oven (FCO)
22
Oven Temperature Control
24
LN2 Cooler
25
ACS-3 and Chiller Panel
26
Lower Peltier Plate
28
Sealed Fluid Bath
30
ARES-G2 Accessories
31
Camera Accessory
31
Solvent Trap Accessory
32
ARES-G2 Geometries
34
Available Geometries
34
Selecting a Geometry
35
Instrument Specifications
36
Installing the ARES-G2
38
Unpacking/Repacking the ARES-G2
38
Preparing the System
38
Inspecting the System
39
Choosing a Location
39
Near
39
Away from
39
Installing the ARES-G2
40
Connecting the Air Dryer
40
Connecting the Test Station Ports
42
Gas Pressure Specifications
43
Air Quality
43
Making the Test Station Purge Connections
43
Connecting the Signal Panel
44
Connecting Cables and Lines
48
Connecting the Signal Cables on the Signal Panel for OSP Operation
48
Connecting the Modular Power Supplies
49
Test Station (Lower) Power Supply
49
Forced Convection Oven Controller Power Supply (Used in Conjunction with an FCO)
50
Environmental Control Power Supply
52
Router Setup
53
Connecting the Instrument to the Router
53
Connecting the Computer to the Switch
54
Connecting the Computer to a LAN
55
Locking/Unlocking the Motor
56
Unlocking the Motor
56
Locking the Motor
56
Locking/Unlocking the Transducer
57
Unlocking the Transducer
57
Locking the Transducer
58
Connecting Accessories
58
Connecting the Test Station Power Cable
59
Leveling the ARES-G2
60
Starting the ARES-G2
61
Shutting down the ARES-G2
61
Powering off the ARES-G2
62
Use, Maintenance, & Diagnostics
63
Using the ARES-G2
63
Before You Begin
63
Calibrating the ARES-G2
65
Torque Calibration
66
Normal Force Calibration
66
Phase Angle Check
66
System Check Using PDMS
66
Selecting and Installing a Geometry
67
General Recommendations
67
Testing Limits and Compliance
67
Determination of Operational Range
68
Basic Instructions for Geometry Installation
68
Installing the Upper Geometry
69
Installing the Lower Geometry
70
Creating a Procedure
72
Running an Experiment
73
Maintaining the Instrument
74
Cleaning Geometries
74
Routine Maintenance
74
Cable and Hose Inspection
74
Power Supply Maintenance
76
LN2 and Forced Convection Oven Maintenance
76
Cleaning the Instrument
76
Cleaning the Touch Screen
76
Troubleshooting
77
Replacement Parts
77
Index
78
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Brand
TA Instruments
Model
ARES-G2
Category
Measuring Instruments
Language
English
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