IV.5 Test Parameters......................................................................................................................50
IV.6 Running a Yield Test .............................................................................................................53
IV.7 Results ...................................................................................................................................54
V. SETTINGS .......................................................................................................... 57
V.1 Device Setup ...........................................................................................................................62
V.2 User Settings ...........................................................................................................................62
V.3 Global Settings .......................................................................................................................64
V.4 Admin Functions ....................................................................................................................69
V.4.1 Log In and Log Out .................................................................................................69
V.4.2 Users and Access .....................................................................................................70
V.4.3 Set Time and Date ....................................................................................................72
V.4.4 Backup and Import ..................................................................................................72
V.4.5 Default Path .............................................................................................................73
V.4.6 Settings Reset ..........................................................................................................74
V.4.7 Device Reset ............................................................................................................74
V.4.8 Calibration Reminder ..............................................................................................74
V.4.9 Save Audit Trail .......................................................................................................75
VI. PG FLASH SOFTWARE ................................................................................. 76
VII. MATH MODELS ............................................................................................ 80
VII.1 The Power Law (Ostwald) Model .......................................................................................80
VII.2 The Herschel-Bulkley Model ..............................................................................................82
VII.3 The Bingham Model ............................................................................................................84
VII.4 The Casson Model ...............................................................................................................86
VII.5 Other Rheological Models ...................................................................................................88
Appendix A:
Cone/Plate Rheometer Setup ...................................................................................90
Appendix B:
Viscosity Ranges .....................................................................................................94
Appendix C:
Variables in Viscosity Measurement .......................................................................98
Appendix D:
Spindle Entry Codes and SMC/SRC Values .........................................................100
Appendix E:
Spindle Entry Codes and Range Coefficients .......................................................103
Appendix F:
Calibration Procedures ..........................................................................................105
Appendix G:
The Brookfield Guardleg ......................................................................................112
Appendix H:
Speed Selection .....................................................................................................114
Appendix I:
Laboratory Stand ....................................................................................................115
Appendix J:
DVE-50A Probe Clip .............................................................................................118
Appendix K:
Screen Protector ....................................................................................................119
Appendix L:
Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting....................................................................121
Appendix M:
Instrument Dimensions ........................................................................................123
Appendix N:
Online Help and Additional Resources .................................................................124
Appendix O:
Warranty Repair and Service ................................................................................125
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