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Instrument 

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Content 

Main unit................................................................1 
Stand.......................................................................1 
Spindles (A1, A2 and A3) ..............one each 
Temperature sensor.........................................1 
Small volume beaker attachment...............1 

S Beaker (15mL) .............................. 1 
L Beaker (100mL) ............................ 1 
AC adapter.......................................... 1 
USB Mini-B cable (1m) ................. 1 
1.5V AA alkaline batteries............ 4 

Instruction manual (this book) ... 1 
Inspection certificate ..................... 1 
Spindle stand ..................................... 1 
Protective cap................................... 1 
Carrying case..................................... 1 

 

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Names and Functions of Components 

 

 

 

Stand 

A base upon which the main unit is 
placed. 
The beaker attaches in the center. 
Attach the small volume beaker 
attachment when using the S Beaker. 

Stand screws 

Use to adjust the level. 

Display 

Displays measurement values 
and settings. 

Temperature sensor 

Measures temperature 

Anterior Illustration 

A1 

A2 

A3 

Spindle 

Rotates to measure viscosity. 

USB Mini-B port 

Connects the instrument to a computer (

C

p.19). 

Remove the protective cap before use. 

Slide (

 

) 

Slide the dial button to change 
settings and item selections. 
 

Push (

 

) 

Push the dial button to power the 
instrument ON/OFF. Use to confirm 
settings and item selections. 

Posterior Illustration 

Dial button 

Operation 

Power port 

Connects the instrument to the AC adapter. 
Remove the protective cap before use. 

Summary of Contents for VISCO

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Page 2: ... to adjust the level Align the mark with the center of the screen 4 Spindle and Beaker Selection C from p 42 Refer to the Maximum Measurement Values Guideline Chart and select the most suitable spindle and beaker for your application 5 Spindle and Temperature Sensor Preparation Cfrom p 14 Attach the spindle and the temperature sensor to the main unit 20 0 C Measurement Level Auto Stop User Scale S...

Page 3: ... NFor your convenience Auto Stop Cp 25 User Scale Cp 27 and Moving Average Cp 33 functions are available 9 Measurement Cp 18 Select Start to begin measurement Measurement values will be displayed Select Quit to terminate measurement NCleaning Cp 24 NBasic Settings Cp 31 Reference line Spindle name Reference line solid line For normal measurement use 20 0 C A1L 200 0rpm 558 2mPas 67 4 Quit Torque b...

Page 4: ...pindle and the beaker Measurement Time Speed Sample Amount N Check that the surface of the sample is level with the spindle s reference line Reference line For stable measurement values always perform measurements under the same conditions Changes in viscosity may occur due to varying conditions How can I obtain stable measurement values ...

Page 5: ...ton to change settings and item selections Push will be indicated by throughout this manual Push the dial button to power the instrument ON OFF Use to confirm settings and item selections Posterior Illustration Dial button Operation Sample Viscosity Higher Speed Lower Wider Spindle Thinner 15ｍＬ Beaker 100ｍＬ Low High The sample does not readily dribble out even when turned upside down ...

Page 6: ...3 Sample Preparation 15 3 2 4 Beaker Setup 16 3 2 5 Spindle Beaker Settings 17 3 2 6 Speed Settings 17 3 2 7 Measurement 18 3 3 Computer Output 19 3 3 1 Driver Installation 19 3 3 2 Computer Data Setting 21 3 3 3 Data Output From Instrument to PC 22 3 3 4 Saving Data and Disconnecting 23 4 Cleaning 24 4 1 Main Unit 24 4 2 Spindles 24 5 Error Messages 24 6 Auto Stop 25 6 1 Screen Display 25 6 2 Aut...

Page 7: ... 35 10 2 1 Display 35 10 2 2 Spindle Beaker Settings 36 10 2 3 Standard Liquid Viscosity Settings 36 10 2 4 Performing User Calibration 37 10 3 Restore Default Calibration Settings 38 11 Abnormal Measurement Values 39 12 Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts 41 13 Supplementary Material 42 13 1 Maximum Measurement Values Guideline Chart 42 14 Warranty Repair and Calibration 44 15 Specificatio...

Page 8: ...of the icons and symbols can be found below Explanation of Icons WARNING If this indication is neglected and the instrument is handled incorrectly serious injury and death may result CAUTION If this indication is neglected and the instrument is handled incorrectly injury and damage to one s property may result Explanation of Symbols This symbol denotes an item that you are warned or cautioned of a...

Page 9: ...e power switch after use When transporting the instrument place it in its original box Always attach the protective cap to the shaft holder Do not place excessive force or undue stress on the shaft holder This may cause damage to the shaft holder Carefully read this instruction manual and fully understand the function and operation of each part of the instrument before use Check that each part of ...

Page 10: ...tlet other than AC100 to 240V Inserting the plug in any other outlet may result in short circuiting the instrument smoke or fire Do not use the AC adapter if damaged or broken Using a damaged AC adapter may result in fire electrical shock or burns CAUTION Do not insert or disconnect the plug with wet hands Be sure to hold and gently pull the plug when disconnecting the cable from the outlet Yankin...

Page 11: ...e the instrument in a humid place Do not place or drop heavy objects on the instrument Use the instrument under temperature conditions where relative humidity is 80 at 31 C or lower decreasing linearly to 50 at 40 C Main power supply voltage fluctuation should not exceed 10 of the nominal voltage Transient voltage IEC Installation Category Overvoltage Category ｌｌ Pollution degree 2 IEC60664 Handli...

Page 12: ...tach the small volume beaker attachment when using the S Beaker Stand screws Use to adjust the level Display Displays measurement values and settings Temperature sensor Measures temperature Anterior Illustration A1 A2 A3 Spindle Rotates to measure viscosity USB Mini B port Connects the instrument to a computer Cp 19 Remove the protective cap before use Slide Slide the dial button to change setting...

Page 13: ...e instrument in the carrying case NRemove the battery compartment cover to attach detach the protective cap Battery compartment screw Turn to remove the battery compartment cover Shaft holder The spindle attaches here Remove the protective cap before use m Do not place excessive force or undue stress on the shaft holder This may cause damage to the shaft holder Temperature sensor attachment point ...

Page 14: ...ver 2 Gently pull out the battery case and insert the batteries m Insert the batteries observing the correct polarities 3 Insert the battery case 4 Affix the battery compartment cover and push it in while turning the battery compartment screw in the direction of the arrow clockwise 2 4 Setup 1 Rotate the main unit s legs and position it upright 2 Place the main unit on the stand m Insert the legs ...

Page 15: ...outlet Push for 0 5 seconds The soft ver is for example Power OFF Push for at least 3 seconds The display will turn off N When using batteries as a power source the instrument will automatically power OFF after 5 minutes of inactivity 20 0 C Measurement Level Auto Stop User Scale Setup Ver 1 0 0 Startup Screen Beep Main Menu Screen ...

Page 16: ...power source remaining battery charge indicator will be displayed External power source will be displayed 20 0 C Setup 2 2 Moving Average Calibration 20 0 C Setup 1 2 Language Unit Display Date Time Brightness Return The previous screen will be displayed Slide to select Setup Push to confirm the selection The setup screen will be displayed Operation e g setup Slide to return to the previous screen...

Page 17: ...ws to adjust the level of the main unit Setup Cp 9 Main Menu Screen 20 0 C Measurement Level Auto Stop User Scale Setup 20 0 C Use the stand screws to adjust the level Align the mark with the center of the screen 20 0 C Center Mark Confirm ...

Page 18: ...cted spindle beaker and speed combination Temperature The temperature of the temperature sensor is displayed Start Select Start to begin measurement Return The main menu screen will be displayed Measurement Screen Moving Average Cp 33 An icon will be displayed when this function is on ON OFF Not displayed User Scale Cp 27 ON OFF is displayed Set ON OFF ON 01 to10 Scale Number OFF Spindle Beaker Th...

Page 19: ...lick m Do not forcefully insert the spindle Do not insert the spindle at an angle Subjecting the shaft holder to excessive force may cause damage m Do not grab or hold the spindle by the tip with bare hands Grasp the shaft to insert the spindle Wrap the spindle in tissue paper if grabbing or holding by the tip N Remove the protective cap Spindle Types Mark Shaft holder click A1 A2 A3 Fill lines m ...

Page 20: ...k measurements are present only on the L Beaker m Make sure that no air bubbles are trapped in the sample 1 Pour some sample in the beaker up to the reference line L Beaker 100mL S Beaker 15mL N The illustration is for reference only and may differ from the actual product If reference lines are not present on the beaker Align the surface of the sample with the spindle s reference line Reference li...

Page 21: ... with the spindle s reference line m Be sure that the spindle and temperature sensor do not come in contact with the beaker m Make sure that no air bubbles are trapped in the sample If air bubbles are present let the sample sit and settle in order to remove the air bubbles Quick Measurements accuracy not guaranteed Quick and easy measurements can be taken by placing the main unit directly on the L...

Page 22: ...0rpm 0 0mPas Max 1 657mPas Start 0 5 0 6 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 5 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 10 12 20 30 50 60 100 150 200 250 rpm Blinking Confirm Select one of the speeds listed below Measurement Screen Max viscosity value The max viscosity value will change every time the speed is switched 20 0 C A1L 100 0rpm 0 0mPas Max 1 657mPas Start Measurement Screen Item Spindle Beaker A1S A1 S 15mL A1L A1 L 100mL A2S A2 S 1...

Page 23: ...ng the spindle check that the surface of the sample is level with the spindle s reference line 20 0 C A1L 100 0rpm 0 0mPas Max 1 657mPas Start Torque bar Measurement Screen Slide to select Start then push to confirm the selection and begin measurement Slide to select Quit then push to confirm the selection and terminate measurement Screen During Measurement 20 0 C A1L 200 0rpm 558 2mPas 67 4 Quit ...

Page 24: ...ftdichip com FTDrivers htm 1 Ensure that the PC has started up completely 2 Connect the cable to the instrument see the posterior illustration on page 7 Names and Functions of Components and the PC 3 Turn the instrument on Installation instructions are as follows Windows 7 is used as an example 4 Device Driver Installation Wizard will pop up 5 Once the driver installation is complete the instrumen...

Page 25: ...ow the port is COM3 8 Click USB Serial Port COM From the USB Serial Port COM Properties window configure the computer s COM port settings as shown below m The port number may vary depending on the PC and other connecting devices Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 Windows 8 and Windows 10 are registered trade marks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States...

Page 26: ...d select the port number which was confirmed in step 7 of Driver Installation on page 20 from the Port drop down menu 2 Click Setup and then Serial port 3 In the Serial port setup dialog box enter the settings as shown below for the port number selected in step 7 of Driver Installation on page20 4 Click Setup and then Terminal 5 Enter the settings as shown below ...

Page 27: ...15 1 000000e 00 9 000000e 01 Data Display Item Item Detail 04 13 16 Date MM DD YY Under Japanese language settings the date will be displayed in the format YY MM DD 15 41 24 Time HH MM SS 251 8 Viscosity 251 8 Moving Average Viscosity 341 8 User Scale Viscosity 341 8 User Scale Average Viscosity 2037 Max Viscosity mPas Unit readout viscosity mPa s cP 12 4 Torque 12 4 Moving Average Torque 27 9 Tem...

Page 28: ...0 X3 User Scale Input Value Measurement Value 3 on this device 100 0 Y1 User Scale Input Value Measurement Value 1 on another viscometer 110 0 Y2 User Scale Input Value Measurement Value 2 on another viscometer 120 0 Y3 User Scale Input Value Measurement Value 3 on another viscometer 1 276756e 15 a a in user scale conversion equation v ax2 bx c 1 000000e 00 b b in user scale conversion equation v ...

Page 29: ...h A cloth moistened with mild soap or ethyl alcohol 4 2 Spindles m Wash the spindles after every use When using highly volatile or flammable solvents be sure to wear appropriate protective clothing such as gloves masks etc Wash the instrument with lukewarm water Use mild soap ethyl alcohol or acetone when necessary 5 Error Messages HHH Viscosity This error message will appear If the torque value e...

Page 30: ...ity torque or time 6 1 Screen Display 20 0 C Measurement Level Auto Stop User Scale Setup Main Menu Screen 20 0 C Auto Stop1 2 Viscosity 0 0mPas Torque 0 0 20 0 C Auto Stop2 2 Time 00h00m00s Enter Quit Confirm Save Screen N Returns to the main menu screen but will display the save confirmation screen if pressed after an input value has been changed 20 0 C Auto Stop Settings were not saved Exit set...

Page 31: ...o discard settings and return to the auto stop screen N Values up to 1 decimal place can be input Slide to select Visc then push to check the box 20 0 C Auto Stop1 2 Viscosity 0 0mPas Torque 0 0 20 0 C Auto Stop2 2 Time 00h00m00s Enter Quit Blinking 00 to 59 Inputting a time duration example minutes 20 0 C Auto Stop2 2 Time 00h00m00s Enter Quit 20 0 C Auto Stop1 2 Viscosity 1767 0mPas Torque 0 0 N...

Page 32: ...10 user scales can be saved Turning the User Scale Function ON OFF or selecting a Scale Number can be done from the measurement screen 7 1 Preparation Choose three speeds that will each be used by the VISCO and the other viscometer Prepare the measurement sample Measure the sample at all three speeds with the VISCO and the other viscometer The measurement value to enter into the VISCO is the value...

Page 33: ...400 0mPas Back Enter Scale Setting Y Screen 20 0 C Measurement Level Auto Stop User Scale Setup Main Menu Screen Slide to select an item then push to confirm the selection 20 0 C Scale Selection 01 05 09 02 06 10 03 07 04 08 Scale Setting Screen N returns to the main menu screen but will display the save confirmation screen if pressed after an input value has been changed Save Confirmation Screen ...

Page 34: ... to the input screen Main Menu Screen Save Scale Setting X Screen 20 0 C 4400 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Back Enter Quit Input Screen Input Screen m Turning the user scale function ON OFF and selecting a scale number is done from the measurement screen Cp 30 m If attempting to input the same viscosity for X1 X2 X3 a beeping sound will indicate that this setting is invalid If attempting to input the sam...

Page 35: ...r Settings 20 0 C Measurement Level Auto Stop User Scale Setup Main Menu Screen 20 0 C A1L 100 0rpm 0 0mPas Max 1 657mPas Start Slide to select an item then push to confirm the selection Measurement Screen Blinking ON 01 to 10 Scale Number OFF ...

Page 36: ...nking F Blinking mPas cP Confirm N Select Quit to cancel settings and return to the setup screen Japanese English Confirm 20 0 C Language Lang English Enter Quit Blinking ﾆﾎﾝｺﾞ English N Select Quit to cancel settings and return to the setup screen 20 0 C Setup 1 2 Language Unit Display Date Time Brightness 20 0 C Setup 1 2 Language Unit Display Date Time Brightness Slide to select an item then pu...

Page 37: ...el 5 is the brightest Confirm 20 0 C Date Time Date 09 07 15 Time 10 46 37 Enter Quit 20 0 C Setup 1 2 Language Unit Display Date Time Brightness MM DD YY HH MM SS example minutes Blinking 00 to 59 N Select Quit to cancel settings and return to the setup screen N Beeping tones will be emitted when an error occurs Content containing errors will be indicated by flashing Confirm ...

Page 38: ...gs displays the average of the measurement values taken so far 9 1 Moving Average ON OFF Setup Screen Setup 2 2 20 0 C Setup 2 2 Moving Average Calibration 20 0 C Moving Average Moving Average Enter Quit Push to check the box Slide to select an item then push to confirm the selection Confirm N To turn off the moving average function uncheck the selection item box N Select Quit to discard settings ...

Page 39: ...ement Values on p 39 Measure standard liquid Cp 13 N Check the viscosity of the standard liquid by using the temperature conversion chart included with the standard liquid as reference Viscosity will differ depending on the temperature Within accuracy range Normal Outside accuracy range Perform user calibration Cp 35 Measure standard liquid Cp 13 Within accuracy range Normal Outside accuracy range...

Page 40: ...y Setup Screen setup 2 2 20 0 C Setup 2 2 Moving Average Calibration 20 0 C Calibration User Calibr Reset 20 0 C User Calibr Spindle A1L Viscosity 1767 00mPas Start Calibration Menu Screen Calibration Screen Spindle beaker setting Standard liquid viscosity setting Slide to select an item then push to confirm the selection User calibration Restore Default Calibration Settings Cp 38 example display ...

Page 41: ... 8 9 0 Back Enter Quit 20 0 C User Calibr Spindle A1L Viscosity 1767 00mPas Start Calibration Screen use the arrows to move the cursor Back select Back to delete the value to the left of the cursor Input field Slide to select a value then push to input the value Confirm N Select Quit to cancel settings and return to the calibration screen N Values up to 2 decimal places can be input 20 0 C User Ca...

Page 42: ...libr Attach the spindle OK 20 0 C User Calibr Calibrating Torque 64 0 20 0 C User Calibr Deviation 6 85 Settings saved Enter Quit 20 0 C User Calibr Settings were not saved Exit setup Enter Quit 20 0 C Calibration User Calibr Reset Calibration Menu Screen 20 0 C User Calibr Spindle A1L Viscosity 1767 00mPas Start Save Exit without saving Calibration Screen Calibration Screen Prepare the spindle te...

Page 43: ...tings Calibration settings can be restored to factory default values as described below 20 0 C Reset Restore factory default settings Enter Quit Calibration Menu Screen Restore Exit without restoring 20 0 C Calibration User Calibr Reset Beep ...

Page 44: ...Adapter for Low Viscosity Sample sold separately If the value falls outside of the recommended range change the speed spindle and beaker accordingly to ensure the torque falls within the recommended range NSpeed increase Torque increase Wider spindle Torque increase Smaller beaker Torque increase Sample surface and spindle reference line alignment check Cp 16 20 0 C A1L 200 0rpm 558 2mPas 67 4 Qui...

Page 45: ...bbles by slowly inserting the spindle in the sample Sample temperature check Ensure that the sample temperature is fully acclimated to the ambient conditions example Adjust the ambient temperature until it is stable then let the sample sit for a while until it has acclimated to the temperature NViscosity will change depending on the temperature example ambient temperature 20 C 20 10 Air bubble Slo...

Page 46: ...9018 Manufactured by Nippon Grease Co Ltd 500mL Standard liquid JS2000 RE 89019 Manufactured by Nippon Grease Co Ltd 500mL Spindle A1 RE 77104 Spindle A2 RE 77105 Spindle A3 RE 77106 Ultra Low Adapter ULA Sample Adapter for Low Viscosity Sample RE For measuring low viscosity samples 1 2 000mPa s S Beaker 15mL RE 79100 L Beaker 100mL RE 79101 Cup adapter with 100pcs cups RE 78141 with 50 paper cups...

Page 47: ... 6 150k 500k 1 7M 1 91k 300k 1M 1 5 60k 200k 700k 2 45k 150k 520k 2 5 36k 120k 420k 3 30k 100k 350k 4 22k 75k 260k 5 18k 60k 210k 6 15k 50k 170k 10 9 1k 30k 100k 12 7 5k 25k 87k 20 4 5k 15k 52k 30 3k 10k 35k 50 1 8k 6k 21k 60 1 5k 5k 17k 100 910 3k 10k 150 600 2k 7k 200 450 1 5k 5 2k 250 360 1 2k 4 2k m example 4 5k 4 500 example 1 7M 1 700 000 ...

Page 48: ...k 240k 770k 2 80k 180k 570k 2 5 64k 140k 460k 3 53k 120k 380k 4 40k 92k 280k 5 32k 74k 230k 6 26k 61k 190k 10 16k 37k 110k 12 13k 30k 96k 20 8k 18k 57k 30 5 3k 12k 38k 50 3 2k 7 4k 23k 60 2 6k 6 1k 19k 100 1 6k 3 7k 11k 150 1k 2 4k 7 7k 200 810 1 8k 5 7k 250 640 1 4k 4 6k m example 4 5k 4 500 example 1 7M 1 700 000 ...

Page 49: ...erally available for 7 years after a model is discontinued However please be aware that replacement parts may become unavailable from the suppliers within the 7 year period Contact ATAGO an authorized ATAGO distributor or the original seller Any repair services that require disassembly must be performed at an authorized ATAGO service center Calibration Recommendation In accordance with the ISO qua...

Page 50: ...20 Language Japanese English Sample Temperature Range 10 0 to 40 0 50 0 to 104 0 F Environmental Conditions Use the instrument where the temperature is between 10 to 40 Use the instrument at an altitude below 2 000m above sea level Use the instrument under the condition where humidity is 80 at 31 or lower falling linearly to 50 at 40 Computer Output Output USB Mini B PC Power Supply LR6 AA alkalin...

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