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2-2 Part names for the SV-H series (Portable type)

Accessories

Note
Please confirm that the AC adapter type is correct for your local
voltage and receptacle type.

Connection cable (1 pc) AC adapter (1 pc) AC adapter label

S/N1234

5164

Handle

Sensor

unit

Sensor protective

cover

Temperature

sensor

Protector

Sensor

plate

Display

Reference card

Display unit

rear side

Connection

RS-232C serial interface

AC adapter jack

Main

unit

Keys

Sensor

plate

Temperature

sensor

SV-1H

SV-10H/SV-100H

Surface

locator plate

Serial number

Serial
number

Summary of Contents for SV-100A

Page 1: ...SV A series Stand Type SV H series Portable Type Vibro Viscometer INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1WMPD4001459A ...

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: ...3 3 SV 100A SV 100H 23 5 PRECAUTIONS 24 5 1 General Precautions For all models 24 5 2 Precautions for an Acurate Measurment Only for the SV H series 24 5 3 During Use For all models 25 5 4 After Use For all models 26 5 5 Measuring theAbsolute Value of Viscosity For all models 27 5 5 1 At Measurement 27 5 5 2 At Calibration 27 6 MEASUREMENT 28 6 1 Preparing the Sample For the SV A series 29 6 2 Bas...

Page 4: ...MPUTER 74 10 1 Introduction 74 10 2 Installation of WinCT Viscosity 74 10 3 Connection to a personal computer 75 10 4 Configuration of the COM port 76 10 5 Controlling the measurement using a personal computer 77 11 CONNECTION TO A PRINTER FOR ALL MODELS 78 12 RS 232C SERIAL INTERFACE FOR ALL MODELS 79 13 COMMAND LIST FOR ALL MODELS 80 14 TROUBLESHOOTING FOR ALL MODELS 81 14 1 When measurement val...

Page 5: ...of a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference when this device is operated 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 nece...

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Page 7: ... sensor is located between the two sensor plates So the accurate detection of the relation between temperature and viscosity is possible Accurate measurement Due to the low heat capacity of the viscosity detection unit sensor plates and temperature sensor the time required for temperature equilibrium is short Thus the sample viscosity can be measured accurately in a short time Long continuous meas...

Page 8: ...s time be careful not to influence the viscosity value by generating bubbles Standard windows communication tools WinCT Viscosity With the SV A series it is standard accessory With the SV H series it is sold separately AX SV 53 EX Windows communication tools WinCT Viscosity CD ROM is provided as standard The CD ROM contains the graphing program RsVisco which imports the data into a personal comput...

Page 9: ...Lever Guides Sample cup Table knob Main unit Display unit Display Keys Sensor unit Sensor protective cover Cap Supporting post Surface locator plate AC adapter jack RS 232C serial interface Connection cable jack Display unit rear side Rightand left direction knob Backandforth direction knob Heightdirection Serialnumber Serial number Leveling foot Reference card Temperature sensor Grip Protector Se...

Page 10: ...1 pc Glass sample cup Capacity 2 mL 10 pcs Sample cup holder Polycarbonate For 2 mL capacity Transparent 3 pcs Black 2 pcs Sample cup Polycarbonate Capacity 45 mL 5 pcs Sample cup stand For 2 mL capacity 1 pc The lid for the sample cup 2 mL does not fit this cup Screwdriver 1 pc Can be used for optical measuring devices Square glass sample cup 10 mm x10 mm x 45 mm Accessories for SV 1A Note Please...

Page 11: ...32C cable 1 pc 25P 9P for modem AC adapter 1 pc AC adapter label Serial USB converter 1 pc Stand for securing the sensor unit 1 pc X Y Z stage 1 pc Glass sample cup Capacity 13 mL 2 pcs Small sample cup cover Polycarbonate 5 pcs Sample cup Polycarbonate Capacity 45 mL 5 pcs Glass sample cup holder 1 pc Small sample cup Polycarbonate Capacity 10 mL 5 pcs The position about 25 mm above the cup botto...

Page 12: ...e cup holder For13ml 1 pc Glass sample cup 13ml 2 pcs SV 1A SV 10A SV 100A Transparent 3 pcs Black 2 pcs Sample cup 45ml 5 pcs Water jacket 1 pc Small sample cup cover 5 pcs Lid 2 pcs X Y Z stage Slider Connection cable Display AC adapter Stand Protector Sensorunit Handlethesensorplate withcare Instruction manual Knobs for securing the display Screwdriver Square glass sample cup 2 pcs Supporting p...

Page 13: ...the X Y Z stage using the screw removed Confirm the direction of the X Y Z stage s knobs 3 Install the protector on the sensor unit of the SV 1A SV 10A SV 100A Insert the protector s rotational axis into the sensor unit s hole Refer to the figure at the right 4 Remove the four screws from the rear side of the sensor unit s handle Using the four screws removed attach the sensor unit to the slider T...

Page 14: ...display unit to the main unit using the connection cable 8 Insert the AC adapter plug into the AC adapter jack located on the rear side of the display unit Insert the other end of the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet Serial number Knob for securing the display Stand Display Knob for securing the display AC adapter cable Display unit rear side Connection cable from the main unit Connect as...

Page 15: ...on cable 1 pc AC adapter 1 pc AC adapter label S N12345164 Handle Sensor unit Sensor protective cover Temperature sensor Protector Sensor plate Display Reference card Display unit Display unit rear side Connection RS 232C serial interface AC adapter jack Main unit Keys Sensor plate Temperature sensor SV 1H SV 10H SV 100H Surface locator plate Serial number Serial number ...

Page 16: ...t using the connection cable Note 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 Connection cable from the display unit Connect as shown Serial number Sensor plate Sensor plate Sensor unit Example SV 1H Protector 1 Rotational axis 2 1 3 3 Rotational axis Connect...

Page 17: ... 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 AC adapter cable Connection cable from the main unit Connect as shown Display unit rear side Serial number Knob for securing the display Stand Display Knob for securing the display ...

Page 18: ...Even if the function setting of 5vtyp is not changed you can still use the viscometer However the portable functions H fnc 5t b Hld t Cp bep Cp Hi and Cp lo will not be available 2 Insert the AC adapter plug into the AC adapter jack located on the rear side of the display unit Insert the other end of the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet 3 Press the ON OFF key to turn the power on 4 While ...

Page 19: ...ed to use it with the stand set prepare the following accessories and make the following changes AX SV 51 Stand set AX SV 53 EX Software set AX SV 54 Sample cup set 10 mL 13 mL 45 mL AX SV 55 Sample cup set 2 mL Only for SV 1A SV 1H Note When removing or tightening the screws located on the rear side of the sensor unit s handle use the screwdriver that is provided with the viscometer 1 Remove the ...

Page 20: ...ise the lever an d install the sensor unit along the guide channels of the supporting post s sides At an appropriate height secure the sensor unit to the supporting post by lowering the lever Change the function setting of 5vtyp from Htype to atype as follows Even if the setting of 5vtyp is not changed you can still use the viscometer However the portable functions H fnc 5t b Hld t Cp bep Cp Hi an...

Page 21: ...cometer will enter the function mode 5vtyp 8 Press the PRINT key to select the item 9 Press the START or HOLD key to display atype 10 Press the PRINT key to store the setting After the viscometer displays end it displays the next item of the function setting 11 Press the STOP key to return to the standby mode Now the portable functions H fnc 5t b Hld t Cp bep Cp Hi Cp lo are not available AC adapt...

Page 22: ...e 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 Calibratio...

Page 23: ...cosity 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 2 By the function setting fnc 1 the measurement elapsed time can be displayed PRINT Output data Outputs the measu...

Page 24: ...elected Viscosity measured mmPa s Pa s mmPa 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 mmPa s 0 999 0 001 1000 1 00 0 01 Pa s Switches to Pa s 1 00 0 01 Pa s When the viscosity unit is cP or P Unit selected Viscosi...

Page 25: ... 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 measured CcP P MmPa s Display Minimum display Unit Remarks Display Minimum display Unit Remarks 0 30 0 0030 1 1 00 0 0100 9 99 0 01 0 0999 0 0001 10 10 0 0 100 99 9 0 1 0 999 0 001 100 100 1 00 999 1 CcP 9 99 0 01 1000 1 00 10 0 10000 100 0 0 1 P Switches ...

Page 26: ...d near busy highways or rail lines Avoid these places as a measuring site If measurement is to be performed in such a place use an anti vibration table that is available as an option AD 1685 Do not measure where heaters or air conditioners can affect the measurement Do not measure where direct sunlight can affect the measurement Install the viscometer away from equipment which produces magnetic fi...

Page 27: ...on periodically as necessary Ensure a stable power source when using the AC adapter Placing the sensor plates and the temperature sensor in the sample may change the sample temperature For precise measurement leave the sample 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 Use only your finger ...

Page 28: ...ue paper upward and downward to remove the sample Pushing strongly on the sensor plates when moving the tissue upward may cause the sensor plates to bend Clean the temperature sensor in the same way Then use tissue paper moistened with alcohol to remove any residual sample material SV 10A SV 10H SV 100A SV 100H Hold the sensor plate or temperature sensor with tissue paper Move the tissue paper dow...

Page 29: ...00 mPa s 0 800 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 5 5 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 mP...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...h the cup on the table along the guides With the 2 mL sample cup place the sample cup in the sample cup holder For 2 mL and set it into the 45 mL sample cup When using the sample cup holder select either the transparent holder or the black holder depending on the sample color 3 Confirm that the protector is in the position as shown in the figure Raise the lever to release the sensor unit 4 Pinch t...

Page 32: ... gauge indicates 35 mL the upper level gauge indicates 45 mL The 13 mL glass sample cup does not have level gauges The position approximately 25 mm above the cup bottom indicates 13 mL 2 Attach the cup on the table along the guides 3 Confirm that the protector is in the position as shown in the figure Raise the lever to release the sensor unit 4 Pinch the grips support the front side of the sensor...

Page 33: ...ning the screw With SV 10A SV 100A before removing the sensor protective cover remove the surface locator plate Removing and reattaching the surface locator plate will cause the position Height of the sensor plates and the sample surface to change Therefore it is recommended that calibration be performed using a standard viscosity fluid before measurement Note Use the protector in the position as ...

Page 34: ...o on to the next measurement set the sample 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 ...

Page 35: ... plates do not touch the liquid Right after the sensor plates touch the liquid l will be still displayed Continue the measurement with this state After stabilizing the viscometer displays the viscosity value Precautions when inserting the sensor plates into the sample Confirm that the protector is in the position as shown in the figure and then insert the sensor plates into the sample Confirm that...

Page 36: ...ce correctly otherwise it may cause a measurement error When you need a more accurate measurement use the stand set AX SV 51 sold separately With SV 10H SV 100H the surface locator plate can be attached or removed by loosening the screw With SV 10H SV 100H before removing the sensor protective cover remove the surface locator plate Removing and reattaching the surface locator plate will cause the ...

Page 37: ... 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 using the graphing program RsVisco of the AX SV 53 EX software set click the START button of the RsVisco program to...

Page 38: ...Viscosity Temperature SV 1A SV 1H SV 10A SV 10H mmPa s SV 100A SV 100H 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 1A SV 1H SV 10A SV 10H In the function setting mPa s or Pa s is selected In the function setting cP or P is selected SV 100A SV 100H Note While the measureme...

Page 39: ...the heating medium other than these may damage the water jacket 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 could exert the pressure in the water jacket causing it to break To control the temperature a commercially available constant temperature bath is required separately With the SV H Series the water jack...

Page 40: ...or and the upper nozzle indicated as 2 2 Pour the heating medium into the water jacket indicated as 3 An appropriate sample amount is approximately 11 mL The heating medium conducts the heat of the water jacket to the sample cup Note When the levels of the sample surface and the heating medium surface are the same and hard to distinguish the positioning of the sensor plates change the amount of th...

Page 41: ... the small sample cup floats secure lightly the front side of the cup to the water jacket using the screw provided Use the small sample cup cover for volatile samples If the handles of the sample cup holder or the small sample cup interfere with the measurement they can be removed Apply force in the up and down directions slowly as shown in the illustration to break the handle off Sample cup holde...

Page 42: ...t come into contact with the inner wall of the sample If they are in contact a measurement error may occur 4 Be sure to adjust the sample surface to the center of the narrow part of the sensor plates SV 1A SV 10A SV 100A Slide furthest until stopped Guide Guide Protector Raise or remove the protector Sample surface Sensor protective cover Sample surface adjustment position Sample surface Surface l...

Page 43: ...necessary If cleaning is not sufficient a measurement error may occur due to contamination 7 6 Specifications Operating temperature 0 C to 100 C Circulation nozzle outside diameter 10 5 mm Recommended hose Silicone tube with an inside diameter of 8 mm When a stirrer is attached at the bottom of the water jacket the sample viscosity can be measured while the sample is being stirred The maximum visc...

Page 44: ... appropriate for the measuring range When measuring the viscosity near 1 mPa s simplified calibration using purified water which is a one key operation is available The SV 1A 1H 10A 10H has a built in function to perform an automatic temperature compensation on the viscosity value based on the temperature of the purified water used In one point and two point calibration the viscosity of a fluid wi...

Page 45: ...ed to C Influence caused by the sample cup The viscometers have been calibrated with the following cups when shipped When using another cup use that cup to measure viscosity only after calibrating with it SV 1A SV 1H Sample cup Capacity 2 mL SV 10A SV 10H SV 100A SV 100H Sample cup Capacity 45 mL Note Models SV 10A SV 10H SV 100A SV 100H have been calibrated with the protector attached when shippe...

Page 46: ...e 1011 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 u...

Page 47: ...s ready to be corrected 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 displaye...

Page 48: ...ion mode ID indicator 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 d...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...abilized 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 return...

Page 51: ...er is poured into the sample cup directly and is measured bubbles are generated on the sensor plates due to the difference in pressure and temperature and the viscosity may increase gradually Pressurized tap water generates bubbles easily Therefore use distilled or purified water that is not pressurized Leave the sensor plates and sample in the same environment to acclimatize before measuring to d...

Page 52: ... or HOLD key to 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 i...

Page 53: ... 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 STOP key to return to the standby mode Standb...

Page 54: ...y function during measurement 2 Do not display the digits that are beyond the decimal point prt 0 Key mode PressthePRINTkeytooutputdata Data output mode 1 Auto print mode Outputs automatically when the STOP key 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...

Page 55: ...r 1 On Sound the buzzer when the displayed viscosity value is between the lower and upper limit value that is set bep 0 Off HI buzzer 1 On Sound the buzzer when the displayed viscosity value equal to or greater than the upper limit value that is set Cp Hi Upper limit value Cp lo Lower limit value This function can be used with Cp 1 Refer to comparator function Iid ID number output Sets the ID numb...

Page 56: ...ecified SV 1A 1H 10A 10H Parameter Settings Description 0 mmPa s Millipascal second 1 Pa s Pascal second 2 ccP Centipoise 3 P Poise C Celsius 4 mPa s Millipascal second 5 Pa s Pascal second 6 ccP 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 measur...

Page 57: ...e decimal point But with 100 999mPa s always displays the digits that are beyond the decimal point When using with the portable type use this function when you need to conceal the large variation in digits 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 ...

Page 58: ...y 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 temperature are output using the internal resolution 3 3 The relation between the measuring unit and the internal resolution is as follows Viscosity Tem...

Page 59: ...h 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 Function of portable type H fnc Parameter Settings Description 0 Off Do not use the function of portable type 1 Auto hold function When measuring with the portable type this function is used When the change of the displayed viscosity value is within t...

Page 60: ...new setting and go to step 7 Entering the lower limit value 7 With Cp lo displayed press the PRINT key The current setting of the lower limit value is displayed When the current setting is not to be changed press the PRINT key to proceed to step 8 When the current setting is to be changed change the setting using the following keys MODE key To select the digit blinking START key To change the valu...

Page 61: ...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 Next item of function setting Standby mode Sta...

Page 62: ...Y CALIBRATION 1 In the standby mode press and hold the MODE key to enter the function setting mode 5vtyp 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 mode Next ite...

Page 63: ...ey to enter the function setting mode 5vtyp appears 2 Release the MODE key and press it again to display Cladj 3 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 4 Press the PRINT key y Year m Month and d Day blink 5 Press the START key or HOLD key to change the order of displaying the d...

Page 64: ...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 8 Press the MODE key to select the setting value of m Month Example 04 9 Press the START key or HOLD key to change the month Example 04 06 10 Press the MODE key to select the setting value of d Day Example 05 11 Press the START key or HOLD key to change the day Example 0...

Page 65: ...ue of the minute Example 22 17 Press the START key or HOLD key to change the minute Example 22 34 18 Press the MODE key to select the setting value of the second Example 33 19 Press the START key or HOLD key to change the second Example 33 00 20 Press the PRINT key to save the time After end the next item is displayed 21 Press the STOP key to return to the standby mode or From the previous page Cu...

Page 66: ... 0003 Pa s 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...

Page 67: ...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 digits of 0 01cP and 0 1cP are always zero 10 0 P ST 01000 00 cP For 1000 cP or greater the d...

Page 68: ...rt output contents can be selected by the settings of 5 at 5 td and 5 ed With prt 2 selected for Data output mode prt only the viscosity value is output Shown below are SV 10A SV 10H printing examples Printing format 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 se...

Page 69: ...me 5 td 0 Date time Remarks Device ID information 5 ed 0 Signature 9 4 3 CSV Format Appropriate when a personal 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 vi...

Page 70: ...a s 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 001 2000 Pa s 1 2 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 ...

Page 71: ...3 F 000 1000 Pa s 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 c...

Page 72: ...r Space ASC 20h Output format example 2 With date and time added Function setting Output Blank No output 5 td 1 Date time 5 ed 0 Device ID number SV 1A SV 1H SV 10A SV 10H output format example Viscosity Temperature Display Output format example MmPa s C 1 23 mPa s 2003 03 19 12 34 56 025 67 C 00001 23 mPa s Space ASC 20h SV 100A SV 100H output format example Viscosity Temperature Display Output f...

Page 73: ...oint by pnt 1 a semicolon is used as a data separator When a measurement is started using RsVisco the viscometer automatically selects this format Measurement data are output in the order of viscosity viscosity unit temperature and temperature unit The output data are 25 characters long excluding the terminator With RsVisco format selected the viscosity value and the temperature are output using t...

Page 74: ... 23 F 0 0100 Pa s 000 0100 Pa s 051 23 F 0 100 Pa s 000 1000 Pa s 051 23 F 1 00 Pa s 001 0000 Pa s 051 23 F Pa s F H Pa s 001 2000 Pa 051 23 F 1 2 is output for above measuring range error L cP 000 0000 cP 025 67 C Zeroes are output for below measuring range error 0 30 cP 00000 30 cP 025 67 C 10 0 cP 00010 00 cP 025 67 C 100 cP 00100 00 cP 025 67 C 10 0 P 01000 00 cP 025 67 C For 1000 cP or greate...

Page 75: ...P 00000 30 cP 025 67 C 10 0 cP 00010 00 cP 025 67 C 100 cP 00100 00 cP 025 67 C 10 0 P 01000 00 cP 025 67 C For 1000 cP or greater the displayed unit is P but the output unit remains cP CcP C H P 12000 00 cP 025 67 C 12000 is output for above measuring range error L P 000 0000 P 051 23 F Zeroes are output for below measuring range error 0 0030 P 000 0030 P 051 23 F 0 100 P 000 1000 P 051 23 F 1 00...

Page 76: ...graph The measurement data can be saved with the CSV file in the personal computer The input data can be displayed as a graph again The graph data can be printed with a printer that is connected to the personal computer For an example of a measurement refer to the sample measurement collection For details of how to use the examples refer to Readme that is installed in the personal computer after t...

Page 77: ...the number of COM ports available Therefore the SV A SV H series can connect to a personal computer using the RS 232C cable Setting up 1 Connect the Serial USB converter to the personal computer Install the driver of the Serial USB converter in the personal computer Refer to the instruction manual of the Serial USB converter 2 Connect the Serial USB converter to the SV A SV H series by using the R...

Page 78: ...s example The COM port of the personal computer is two Therefore the COM port number that is connected to the personal computer directly is displayed as 1 and 2 When a personal computer has many COM ports all of the COM ports are displayed sequentially Example Communications Port COM1 Communications Port COM2 Confirm the COM port number by the connecting position of the COM port 2 Setting of the C...

Page 79: ... the graphing software RsVisco 3 Confirm that the COM port of the RsVisco is set properly 4 Click the START button of the RsVisco to start the measurement 5 If you want to finish the measurement click the START button of the RsVisco For details on how to use the software refer to the file Readme that is installed in a personal computer after the CD ROM set up ...

Page 80: ... 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 Interval printing is used Not applicable Compact printer AD 8121B Note AD 8121B settings Mode AD 8121B DIP switches Description Mode 1 Prints upon data receipt Standard mode statistical calculation mode Mode 2 Prints using the ...

Page 81: ...al Name 1 Description 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 ...

Page 82: ...h to each 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 83: ...f 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 With SV 1A SV 1H if the sensor plate touches the inner wall of the 2 mL cup the displayed value will not stabilize Adjust the spacing between ...

Page 84: ...en the sensor plate and the surface locator plate Maintain the clearance by rotating the surface locator plate when necessary 3 How to remove the sensor protective cover For all models Remove the protector and the surface locator plate Pull the sensor protective cover in the direction indicated as 1 to release the portions A two and B from the protector frame Pull the sensor protective cover in th...

Page 85: ...s in the mass cause the vibration frequency to shift which will result in a measurement error Are the sensor plates bent If bent contact the local A D dealer for repair Does the sample generate bubbles because of the differences in the sample temperature and the ambient temperature and do the bubbles stick to the sensor plates The sample viscosity depends on the temperature Generally the viscosity...

Page 86: ...e temperature sensor to ensure no changes to the sample temperature And then start a measurement When the sensor plates and the temperature sensor are cleaned using 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 14 4 When the temperature values are not correct F...

Page 87: ...low the lower limit of the viscosity measuring range SV 1A SV 1H SV 10A SV 10H 0 30 mPa s SV 100A SV 100H 0 90 mPa 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 tempo...

Page 88: ...o 40 C 50 to 104 F Minimum sample amount 2 mL or more 10 mL or more Temperature 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 ...

Page 89: ...as necessary 4 The unit switches to Pa s 5 The operating temperature of each standard and optional accessory is as follow Name Temperature used Sample cup capacity 45 mL AX SV 33 Small sample cup capacity 10 mL Small sample cup cover AX SV 34 Sample cup capacity 2 mL AX SV 58 Sample cup holder For capacity 2 mL AX SV 56 1 2 0 to 120 C Glass sample cup capacity 13 mL AX SV 35 Glass sample cup capac...

Page 90: ...7 Water jacket 1 pc AX SV 38 Glass storage container Capacity Approx 50 mL 10 pcs AX SV 39 Plastic storage container Capacity Approx 120 mL 20 pcs AX SV 42 Analog output AX SV 43 Extension cable 5 m To extend the distance between the main unit and the display unit Stand set Used with the all model of the SV series AX SV 51 Stand for securing the sensor unit 1 pc X Y Z stage 1 pc Sample cup Capacit...

Page 91: ...s Sample cup stand For 2 mL capacity 1 pc AD 8121B Compact printer AD 1682 Rechargeable battery AX SV 33 Sample Cup The AX SV 33 consists of Sample cup Capacity 45 mL 10 pcs Polycarbonate Operating temperature 120 C max AX SV 34 Small Sample Cup 10mL Used when a small amount of sample will be measured The AX SV 34 consists of Small sample cup 10 mL 10 pcs Small sample cup cover 10 pcs Sample cup 1...

Page 92: ... 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 Position the stopper at an appropriate height Raise the lever to secure the stopper 5 While pinching the grips attach the sensor unit on the supporting pos...

Page 93: ...Washer Nylon 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 a...

Page 94: ...container Capacity Approx 120 mL 20 pcs Polypropylene Operating temperature 80 C max Lid 20 pcs Polyethylene Operating temperature 80 C max AX SV 51 Stand Set Used for securing the sensor unit while measuring the viscosity of a sample Consists of Stand for securing the sensor unit 1 pc X Y Z stage 1 pc Used when a small amount of sample 2 mL will be measured Only for SV 1A SV 1H Consists of Sample...

Page 95: ...Consists of X Y Z stage 1 pc AX SV 53 EX Software Set Used while acquiring the viscosity data with a personal computer Consists of WinCT Viscosity 1 pc RS 232C straight cable 1 pc Serial USB converter 1 pc X Y Z stage WinCT Viscosity RS232C straight cable Serial USB converter ...

Page 96: ...p Capacity Approx 13 mL 2 pcs Pyrex glass Operating temperature 230 C max Glass sample cup holder Stainless steel 1 pc Water Jacket Used in combination with a commercially available constant temperature bath for heating medium circulation to maintain the sample temperature constant or to measure the viscosity while changing the sample temperature Consists of Water jacket 1 pc Main body Polycarbona...

Page 97: ...e measured Glass sample cup Capacity 2 mL 10 pc Pyrex glass Operating temperature 230 C max Sample cup stand 1 pc Water Jacket Used in combination with a commercially available constant temperature bath for heating medium circulation to maintain the sample temperature constant or to measure the viscosity while changing the sample temperature Consists of Water jacket 1 pc Main body Polycarbonate Pa...

Page 98: ...V 58 Sample Cup 2 mL Sample cup set Only for SV 1A SV 1H Used when a small amount of sample 2 mL will be measured Consists of Sample cup 2 mL 100 pcs Polycarbonate Operating temperature 120 C max Lid 100 pcs Polypropylene Operating temperature 80 C max AX SV 59 Glass Sample Cup 2 mL Glass sample cup and Sample cup stand set Only for SV 1A SV 1H Used when a small amount of sample 2 mL will be measu...

Page 99: ...devices such as a spectrophotometer Consists of Square glass sample cup 2 pcs Pyrex glass Square lid 2 pcs Polypropylene AD 1685 Anti vibration table Used when the viscosity value is unstable due to external vibration especially for measuring low viscosity Square glass sample cup Lid attached ...

Page 100: ...32 57 170 130 303 147 18 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS SV 1H SV 10H SV 100H Display unit For all models Sensor unit Handle The SV A series external dimensions are as follows when the handle is used The connection cable is 1 5m long Unit mm ...

Page 101: ...ternal dimensions are as follows when the AX SV 51 stand set is used Unit mm 332 170 283 536 314 103 A B C 250 11 5 296 A Sensor plates lowest position 3 5 mm With protector used no table B Sensor plates highest position 268 mm C Table height 54 to 140 mm ...

Page 102: ...led View of the Sensor Unit SV 1A SV 1H SV 10A SV 10H SV 100A SV 100H D Distance from the sensor protective cover Unit mm 8 7 112 2 18 44 D 1 19 44 D 4 56 65 5 D 65 5 D 112 56 28 13 φ 5 7 5 112 28 56 44 D 65 5 D ...

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