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SV-100 output format example

Viscosity

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Display Output

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Remarks

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OL,-99999999Pas

Below measuring range error

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ST,+00001.00Pas

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ST,+00010.00Pas

The digit of 0.01Pa

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OL,+99999999Pas

Above measuring range error

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OL,-99999999

Below measuring range error

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The digit of 0.1P is always zero.

H P

OL,+99999999

Above measuring range error

: Space (ASC 20h)

Summary of Contents for SV-10

Page 1: ...SV 10 SV 100 Vibro Viscometer INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1WMPD4000646E ...

Page 2: ...oduced transmitted transcribed or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of A D Company Ltd The contents of this manual and the specifications of the instrument covered by this manual are subject to change for improvement without notice ...

Page 3: ...Measurement 15 4 4 2 At Calibration 16 5 MEASUREMENT 17 5 1 Preparing the Sample 17 5 2 Basic Measurement Procedure 19 5 3 Changing Units 20 6 VISCOSITY CALIBRATION 21 6 1 Notes on Viscosity Calibration 21 6 2 Calibration Procedure 22 6 2 1 One point Calibration 23 6 2 2 Two point Calibration 24 6 2 3 Simplified Calibration Using Purified Water SV 10 only 26 7 FUNCTION SETTING 28 7 1 Operation 28 ...

Page 4: ... CONNECTION TO A PRINTER 48 10 RS 232C SERIAL INTERFACE 51 11 COMMAND LIST 52 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 53 13 ERROR DISPLAY 57 14 SPECIFICATIONS 58 15 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 60 16 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS 64 Whole View 64 Detailed View of the Sensor Unit 64 ...

Page 5: ...d in a commercial environment If this unit is operated in a residential area it may cause some interference and under these circumstances the user would be required to take at his own expense whatever measures are necessary to eliminate the interference FCC Federal Communications Commission in the U S A Compliance with Council Directives This device features radio interference suppression and safe...

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Page 7: ...s may accumulate on the sensor plates increasing the viscosity Measurement of a flowing sample The two sensor plates oscillate in the opposite direction So even when a sample is in motion errors are eliminated This allows measurement of a sample while being stirred The viscometer can be used for a flowing product line which enables field management with identical data used at the laboratories Cali...

Page 8: ...ter is a precision instrument Unpack the viscometer carefully Keep the packing material to be used for transporting the viscometer in the future Accessories Note Please confirm that the AC adapter type is correct for your local voltage and receptacle type ...

Page 9: ...located on the rear side of the display unit Insert the other end of the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet Note Confirm that the adapter type is correct for the local voltage and power receptacle type The main unit and the display unit have been adjusted in pairs For accurate viscosity measurement before use confirm that the main unit and the display unit have the same serial number ...

Page 10: ... value Temperature units Displays the unit of temperature Processing indicator Blinks while the measurement is being performed While the sensor plates are in vibrating motion Hold indicator Illuminates while the viscometer is in the data hold mode RsVisco link indicator Illuminates while measurement is performed using RsVisco the graphing program contained in the WinCT Viscosity CD ROM Calibration...

Page 11: ...the measurement data viscosity and temperature at the time the HOLD key is pressed during measurement The hold indicator is on In the above condition the measurement is continued The processing indicator blinks Pressing the HOLD key again releases the data hold mode 1 MODE Change units Changes viscosity units 1 By the function setting fnc 1 the measurement elapsed time can be displayed PRINT Outpu...

Page 12: ...measured mPa s Pa s mPa s Display Minimum display Unit Remarks Display Minimum display Unit Remarks 0 30 0 0003 1 1 00 0 0010 9 99 0 01 0 0099 0 0001 Digit indicating 0 01 mPa s is not displayed 10 10 0 0 0100 99 9 0 1 0 0999 0 0001 100 100 0 100 999 1 mPa s 0 999 0 001 1000 1 00 1 00 10000 10 00 0 01 Pa s Switches to Pa s 10 00 0 01 Pa s When the viscosity unit is cP or P Unit selected Viscosity ...

Page 13: ...Pa s Pascal second and P Poise The unit selected at the factory before shipment is Pa s Unit selected Viscosity measured Pa s P Pa s Display Minimum display Display Minimum display 1 1 00 10 0 9 99 0 01 99 9 0 1 10 10 0 100 99 9 999 100 100 0 0 1 1000 1 ...

Page 14: ...e of dust Install the viscometer away from equipment which produces magnetic fields The viscometer uses the Tuning fork Vibration Method So use much care to avoid external vibration especially when measuring low viscosity Places where the viscometer is prone to vibration are Second or higher floor soft ground near busy highways or rail lines Avoid these places as a measuring site If measurement is...

Page 15: ...ple as is for a while after placing the sensor plates and the temperature sensor to ensure no changes to the sample temperature And then start a measurement Ensure a stable power source when using the AC adapter Use only your finger to press the keys Using a sharp instrument such as a pen may damage keys The sample cup is made of polycarbonate PC and is not appropriate for organic solvents When or...

Page 16: ...tainless steel SUS304 The surface is plated with 24K gold Note Liquids with strong acidity may remove the gold plating and corrode the sensor plates and the temperature sensor How to clean the sensor plates and temperature sensor Hold the sensor plate or temperature sensor with tissue paper Move the tissue paper downward to remove the sample Then use tissue paper moistened with alcohol to remove a...

Page 17: ...800 1 60 mPa s Note The density can be measured using the density determination kit AD 1653 in combination with a balance To obtain the absolute viscosity value precisely do as follows 4 4 1 At Measurement Divide the displayed viscosity value by the sample density to obtain the absolute value of viscosity Example 1 Measure the sample and confirm the displayed viscosity value Here 736 mPa s as an e...

Page 18: ...1 mPa s is obtained as a correction value used for calibration 3 After calibration measure the viscosity of the standard viscosity fluid used and confirm that the viscometer displays the similar value as the correction value 781 mPa s in this example This completes the calibration procedure Example 2 To calibrate using a standard viscosity fluid with known values of viscosity and density In this e...

Page 19: ...the sample surface to the center of the narrow part of the sensor plates At this time use the surface locator plate as a guide The surface locator plate has been secured in position so that the tip of the surface locator plate comes into contact with the sample surface Note Be sure to adjust the sample surface to the center of the narrow part of the sensor plates Otherwise a measurement error may ...

Page 20: ...otector is not used with the SV 10 a measurement error may occur especially in measuring a viscosity over 5000 mPa s When the position of the sensor plates in the liquid is not at the same level level the viscometer using the leveling feet so that the liquid surface will be leveled ...

Page 21: ...ample and press the START key When the viscosity value is below the measuring range Sl TOP is displayed When the viscosity value exceeds the measuring range SH TOP is displayed If the sensor plates are not in vibrating motion for about 20 seconds for example when the sample coagulates the measurement will stop automatically 1 When the graphing program RsVisco is used press the START button on the ...

Page 22: ... as shown below Model Viscosity Temperature SV 10 mPa s SV 100 Pa s C Use the MODE key to change units Each time the MODE key is pressed units are switched as below Note that the unit of temperature is fixed in the function setting SV 10 In the function setting mPa s or Pa s is selected In the function setting cP or P is selected SV 100 Note While the measurement is being performed using the graph...

Page 23: ...fer to Initialization Clr of the function setting 6 1 Notes on Viscosity Calibration Pay close attention to the liquid temperature at calibration Be sure to enter the viscosity value of the liquid temperature at calibration Even a standard viscosity fluid has a viscosity change of 2 C to 10 C and purified water a viscosity change of 2 C when the room temperature changes The temperature of the stan...

Page 24: ...mm2 s for the kinetic viscosity and 889 mPa s for the viscosity at 20 C as an example 2 Substitute the values above to obtain the value for 781 781 mPa s is obtained as a correction value used for calibration Example 2 To calibrate using a standard viscosity fluid with known values of viscosity and density In this example a standard viscosity fluid with a viscosity of 889 mPa s at 20 C is used 1 C...

Page 25: ...ected 5 Correct the value using the following keys MODE key Switches the blinking digits START key Changes the setting of a blinking digit STOP key Moves the decimal point 6 Press the PRINT key to confirm the correction value 7 To exit the calibration mode With end being displayed press the PRINT key again to return to the standby mode To correct the value With end being displayed press the STOP k...

Page 26: ...tor appears below the temperature display 4 Place the standard viscosity fluid in the sample cup Press the START key to start the measurement of the first point 5 After the measurement wait for the display to become stable and press the PRINT key The measurement value blinks and is ready to be corrected 6 Correct the value using the following keys MODE key Switches the blinking digits START key Ch...

Page 27: ...t STOP key Moves the decimal point 13 Press the PRINT key to confirm the correction value 14 To exit the calibration mode With end being displayed press the PRINT key again The calibration data is saved and the display returns to the standby mode To correct the value With end being displayed press the STOP key and correct the value 15 Measure the viscosity of the two standard viscosity fluids used...

Page 28: ...lized 3 Press and hold the START key The theoretical viscosity value Viscosity Density of the purified water at the measuring temperature is displayed and all the displays blink To cancel the operation press the STOP key The display returns to the status before calibration 4 Press the START key again to perform calibration When calibration is completed end is displayed Then the viscosity returns t...

Page 29: ...d water at various temperatures Temperature C Viscosity Density mPa s 10 0 1 31 11 0 1 27 12 0 1 24 13 0 1 20 14 0 1 17 15 0 1 14 16 0 1 11 17 0 1 08 18 0 1 05 19 0 1 03 20 0 1 00 21 0 0 98 22 0 0 95 23 0 0 93 24 0 0 91 25 0 0 89 26 0 0 87 27 0 0 85 28 0 0 83 29 0 0 81 30 0 0 79 ...

Page 30: ... change the blinking digit START key Increases the value of the blinking digit When the value reaches the upper limit of the setting range the minimum value appears again HOLD key Decreases the value of the blinking digit When the value reaches the lower limit of the setting range the maximum value appears again 5 To save the new setting press the PRINT key After end the next item is displayed To ...

Page 31: ...nction setting mode Cladj appears 2 Press the MODE key to select Unit 3 Press the PRINT key to confirm the item The decimal point illuminates when the setting currently saved is displayed 4 Press the START key or HOLD key to select the unit to be used In this example 2 is selected Viscosity cP Temperature C 5 Press the PRINT key to save the setting After end the next item is displayed 6 Press the ...

Page 32: ...ends the measurement 2 Stream mode Continuousoutputduring measurement Outputstheviscosity onlywhenD P formatisselected type 0 A D standard format For AD 8121B MODES 1 2 Data output format 1 D P format For AD 8121B MODE 3 2 CSV format For a personal computer 3 RsVisco format ForgraphingprogramRsVisco 5 at 0 No output Measurement elapsed time output 1 Output Available only for D P format 5 td 0 No o...

Page 33: ... as follows Example To change April 5 2003 11 22 33 to June 8 2004 12 34 00 1 In the standby mode press and hold the MODE key to enter the function setting mode Cladj appears 2 Press the PRINT key to display the current date When the date is not to be changed press the MODE key to display the current time Changing the order of the date 3 Press the PRINT key y Year m Month and d Day blink 4 Press t...

Page 34: ...ample 03 04 START key Increases the value of the blinking digit by one HOLD key Decreases the value of the blinking digit by one 7 Press the MODE key to select the setting value of m Month Example 04 8 Press the START key or HOLD key to change the month Example 04 06 9 Press the MODE key to select the setting value of d Day Example 05 10 Press the START key or HOLD key to change the day Example 05...

Page 35: ...xample 11 12 15 Press the MODE key to select the setting value of the minute Example 22 16 Press the START key or HOLD key to change the minute Example 22 34 17 Press the MODE key to select the setting value of the second Example 33 18 Press the START key or HOLD key to change the second Example 33 00 19 Press the PRINT key to save the time After end the next item is displayed 20 Press the STOP ke...

Page 36: ...r Settings Description 0 mPa s Millipascal second 1 Pa s Pascal second 2 cP Centipoise 3 P Poise C Celsius 4 mPa s Millipascal second 5 Pa s Pascal second 6 cP Centipoise 7 Viscos ity P Poise Temper ature F Fahrenheit In the standby mode pressing the MODE key switches the viscosity unit mPa s Pa s cP P With fnc 0 selected units can be switched even during measurement 1 SV 100 Parameter Settings De...

Page 37: ...e display Upon a measurement start the temperature display is selected When the elapsed time reaches 100 hours the display returns to 0 99 59 59 00 00 00 Data Output Mode prt The condition to output the measurement data via RS 232C is set Parameter Settings Description 0 Key mode During measurement or in the data hold mode pressing the PRINT key outputs the current measurement values 2 1 Auto prin...

Page 38: ...ber can be added to the measurement data When a comma is selected as the decimal point by pnt 1 a semicolon is used as a data separator The viscosity value and the temperature are output using the internal resolution 3 3 RsVisco format Used with the graphing program RsVisco When a measurement is started using RsVisco the viscometer automatically selects this format The viscosity value and the temp...

Page 39: ...selected For examples of output format refer to 7 4 Data Output Format Examples Pause at Data Output pU5e Parameter Settings Description 0 No pause 1 Pause Approx 2 seconds Whether or not to take a pause of two seconds each time one line is output can be selected when the data are output via RS 232C When MODE 3 of the optional compact printer AD 8121B is used select 1 Device ID Number id The ID nu...

Page 40: ...r the ID number setting mode 4 Set the ID number using the following keys MODE key Switches the blinking digits START key Increases the value of the blinking digit by one HOLD key Decreases the value of the blinking digit by one STOP key Cancel the operation 5 Press the PRINT key to save the setting After end the next item is displayed 6 Press the STOP key to return to the standby mode ...

Page 41: ...6 VISCOSITY CALIBRATION 1 In the standby mode press and hold the MODE key to enter the function setting mode Cladj appears 2 Press the MODE key to select Clr 3 Press the PRINT key to display Clr no 4 Press the START key to select Clr go 5 Press the PRINT key to execute initialization After end the next item is displayed Initialization has completed 6 Press the STOP key to return to the standby mod...

Page 42: ...ST 000 0003Pas 0 0100 Pa s ST 000 0100Pas 0 100 Pa s ST 000 1000Pas The digit of 0 0001Pa s is always zero 1 00 Pa s ST 001 0000Pas The digits of 0 0001Pa s and 0 001Pa s are always zero Pa s H Pa s OL 99999999Pas Above measuring range error L cP OL 99999999 cP Below measuring range error 0 30 cP ST 00000 30 cP 10 0 cP ST 00010 00 cP The digit of 0 01cP is always zero 100 cP ST 00100 00 cP The dig...

Page 43: ...or 1 00 Pa s ST 00001 00Pas 10 0 Pa s ST 00010 00Pas The digit of 0 01Pa s is always zero Pa s H Pa s OL 99999999Pas Above measuring range error L P OL 99999999 P Below measuring range error 10 0 P ST 000010 0 P 100 P ST 000100 0 P The digit of 0 1P is always zero P H P OL 99999999 P Above measuring range error Space ASC 20h ...

Page 44: ...rmat example 1 Function setting Output Blank No output 5 at 1 Measurement elapsed time 5 td 1 Date time Remarks Device ID information 5 ed 2 Signature Printing format example 2 Function setting Output Blank No output 5 at 1 Measurement elapsed time 5 td 1 Date time Remarks Device ID information 5 ed 1 Signature Printing format example 3 Function setting Output Blank No output 5 at 1 Measurement el...

Page 45: ...al computer is used to collect data Measurement values are output in comma separated format With 5 td setting the date and time can be added to the measurement data When a comma is selected as the decimal point by pnt 1 a semicolon is used as a data separator With CSV format selected the viscosity value and the temperature are output using the internal resolution The relation between the measuring...

Page 46: ... 1 00 Pa s LAB 12 2003 03 19 12 34 56 051 23 F 001 0000 Pa s Pa s F H Pa s LAB 12 2003 03 19 12 34 56 051 23 F 012 0000 Pa s 12 is output for above measuring range error L cP LAB 12 2003 03 19 12 34 56 025 67 C 000 0000 cP Zeroes are output for below measuring range error 0 30 cP LAB 12 2003 03 19 12 34 56 025 67 C 00000 30 cP 10 0 cP LAB 12 2003 03 19 12 34 56 025 67 C 00010 00 cP 100 cP LAB 12 2...

Page 47: ... 2003 03 19 12 34 56 025 67 C 00010 00 Pa s Pa s C H Pa s LAB 12 2003 03 19 12 34 56 025 67 C 00120 00 Pa s 120 is output for above measuring range error L P LAB 12 2003 03 19 12 34 56 051 23 F 000000 0 P Zeroes are output for below measuring range error 10 0 P LAB 12 2003 03 19 12 34 56 051 23 F 000010 0 P 100 P LAB 12 2003 03 19 12 34 56 051 23 F 000100 0 P P F H P LAB 12 2003 03 19 12 34 56 051...

Page 48: ...red temperature and viscosity only Function setting Output Blank No output 5 td 0 Date time 5 ed 0 Device ID number SV 10 output format example Viscosity Temperature Display Output format example mPa s C 1 23 mPa s 025 67 C 00001 23 mPa s Space ASC 20h SV 100 output format example Viscosity Temperature Display Output format example Pa s C 1 23 Pa s 025 67 C 00001 23 Pa s Space ASC 20h Outputs in t...

Page 49: ... C 10 0 mPa s 00010 00 mPa s 025 67 C 100 mPa s 00100 00 mPa s 025 67 C 1 00 Pa s 01000 00 mPa s 025 67 C For 1000 mPa s or greater the displayed unit is Pa s but the output unit remains mPa s mPa s C H Pa s 12000 00 mPa s 025 67 C 12000 is output for above measuring range error L Pa s 000 0000 Pa s 051 23 F Zeroes are output for below measuring range error 0 0003 Pa s 000 0003 Pa s 051 23 F 0 010...

Page 50: ...error 1 00 Pa s 00001 00 Pa s 025 67 C 10 0 Pa s 00010 00 Pa s 025 67 C Pa s C H Pa s 00120 00 Pa 025 67 C 120 is output for above measuring range error L P 000000 0 P 051 23 F Zeroes are output for below measuring range error 10 0 P 000010 0 P 051 23 F 100 P 000100 0 P 051 23 F P F H P 001200 0 P 051 23 F 1200 is output for above measuring range error Space ASC 20h ...

Page 51: ...iscometer can be connected to a personal computer In addition using the graphing program RsVisco contained in the accessory Windows communication tools WinCT Viscosity measurement data are imported to a Windows based personal computer to display a graph in real time For details refer to English ReadMe txt on the CR ROM ...

Page 52: ...alue per a certain time can be printed using the function of the AD 8121B Use the AD 8121B accessory cable to connect the printer to the viscometer Setting List Viscometer function settings What to print prt type 5 at 5 td 5 ed pU5e AD 8121B settings Measurement results 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 1 MODE 3 Statistical calculation 0 1 0 MODE 1 Changes in the viscosity value per a certain time 2 0 0 MODE 2 ...

Page 53: ...scription Direction Signal Name 1 FG Frame ground FG 2 RXD Receive data TXD 3 TXD Transmit data RXD 4 RTS Ready to send 2 RTS 5 CTS Clear to send 2 CTS 6 DSR Data set ready DSR 7 SG Signal ground SG 16 18 19 21 23 Internal use Do not connect 3 Others Not used 1 Signal names of the viscometer side are the same as the DTE side with TXD and RXD reversed 2 RTS and CTS flow control are not used CTS out...

Page 54: ...h command Command Description Q Outputs the current data SIR Outputs data continuously C Stops data output by SIR command QM Outputs the data during measurement Effective only during measurement START Same as the START key STOP Same as the STOP key HOLD Same as the HOLD key MODE Same as the MODE key PRINT Same as the PRINT key ...

Page 55: ...der the setting of Condition Cond of the function setting Set it to Cond 2 Avoid direct drafts in the vicinity of the viscometer Is there a strong electrical or magnetic noise source such as a motor near the viscometer Install the viscometer away from the electrical or magnetic noise sources Is the protector or the sensor protective cover in contact with the sensor plates or the temperature sensor...

Page 56: ...r plate are too close a measurement error may occur due to the liquid surface tension Therefore secure a clearance of at least 1 mm between the sensor plate and the surface locator plate Maintain the clearance by rotating the surface locator plate when necessary How to remove the sensor protective cover Sensor unit side view Remove the protector and the surface locator plate Pull the sensor protec...

Page 57: ...ir Does the sample generate bubbles because of the differences in the sample temperature and the ambient temperature and do the bubbles accumulate on the sensor plates The sample viscosity depends on the temperature Generally the viscosity of a liquid is temperature dependent and changes by negative 2 to negative 10 percent per degree Celsius Is the sample surface lowered In a measurement that tak...

Page 58: ...g alcohol the plates and the sensor are cooled temporarily and their temperature is lowered Allow the plates and the sensor to acclimatize to the measuring environment before measurement When the temperature values are not correct Is the display unit connected to the main unit properly using the connection cable Refer to 2 2 Installing the Viscometer on page 7 to make a connection between the disp...

Page 59: ...er limit of the viscosity measuring range SV 10 0 30 mPa s SV 100 0 90 Pa s The viscosity of the sample can not be measured This error may occur when the display unit is not connected to the main unit The power supply for the internal clock is depleted Press any key to enter the clock correction mode Setting the clock enables the viscometer to be used temporarily If the error occurs frequently con...

Page 60: ...rature display 0 to 160 C 0 1 C 32 to 320 F 0 1 F 5 0 to 20 C 32 to 68 F 1 C 1 8 F 20 to 30 C 68 to 86 F 0 5 C 0 9 F 30 to 100 C 86 to 212 F 2 C 3 6 F Temperature measurement accuracy 100 to 160 C 212 to 320 F 4 C 7 2 F Display Vacuum fluorescent display VFD Connection cable length 1 5 m between the main unit and the display unit Communication RS 232C standard Power supply AC adapter Confirm that ...

Page 61: ...iscosity fluid or purified water periodically as necessary 4 The unit switches to Pa s 5 The operating temperature of each standard and optional accessory is as follows Sample cup Standard and optional AX SV 33 0 to 120 C Small sample cup Optional AX SV 34 0 to 120 C Glass sample cup Optional AX SV 35 0 to 230 C Water jacket assembly Optional AX SV 37 0 to 100 C Glass storage container Optional AX...

Page 62: ...o 45 mL 10 pieces set Same as the standard accessory AX SV 33 Small sample cup Capacity 10 mL 10 pieces set AX SV 34 Glass sample cup Capacity Approx 13 mL AX SV 35 Positioning stopper AX SV 36 Water jacket assembly AX SV 37 Glass storage container Capacity Approx 50 mL 10 pieces set AX SV 38 Analog output AX SV 42 Extension cable 5 m To extend the distance between the main unit and the display un...

Page 63: ...topper 1 Raise the lever so that the sensor unit can be moved 2 While pinching the grips lift out the sensor unit from above 3 While pinching the grips on the positioning stopper attach the stopper with the lever on the left side as seen from front on the supportintg post Be sure to place the guide located on the inner wall of the stopper in the guide channels located on the supporting post 4 Posi...

Page 64: ...ylon Specifications Circulation nozzle Outside diameter 10 5 mm Recommended hose Silicone tube inside diameter 8 mm It is recommended that for safety a commercially available tubing clamp clamping size 11 to 20 mm be used to fasten the tube securely to the nozzle When using the water jacket make sure that no inner pressure is exerted in the water jacket due to the kinked or blocked tubes as that c...

Page 65: ... sample fluids The viscosity of the sample stored in the container can be measured as it is The AX SV 39 consists of Plastic storage container 20 pcs Capacity 120mL max Material Polypropylene Operating temperature 120 C max Lid 20 pcs Material Polypropylene Operating temperature 120 C max Inner lid 20 pcs Material Low density polyethylene Operating temperature 80 C max AD 1685 Anti vibration table...

Page 66: ...64 16 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS Whole View Unit mm Detailed View of the Sensor Unit Unit mm ...

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