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BROOKFIELD KU-2

Viscometer

Operating Instructions

Manual No.

M04-242-E1213

Summary of Contents for KU-2

Page 1: ... 800 628 8139 USA excluding MA INTERNET http www brookfieldengineering com BROOKFIELD ENGINEERING LABORATORIES INC 11 Commerce Boulevard Middleboro MA 02346 USA with offices in Boston Chicago London Stuttgart Guangzhou BROOKFIELD KU 2 Viscometer Operating Instructions Manual No M04 242 E1213 ...

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Page 3: ...cations 6 I 5 Utilities 6 I 6 Safety Symbols and Precautions 7 I 7 Printer Connection 7 I 8 Viscosity Units 8 I 9 Cleaning 8 II OPERATION 9 II 1 Set Up 9 II 2 Taking Measurements 9 II 3 Troubleshooting 10 Appendix A KU 2 Calibration Information 11 Appendix B References 15 Appendix C Online Help and Additional Resources 16 Appendix D Warranty Repair and Service 17 ...

Page 4: ...41 KU at weights of 32 to 1 099 grams the equivalent centipoise range is 27 5 274 cP Application reference information can be found in ASTM D562 I 1 Components The KU 2 Viscometer package Figure 1 and Figure 1 1 includes 1 KU 2 Viscometer upright rod and base 1 U S pint can KU1 34 not shown 1 Paddle spindle KU1 10 1 Power Cord 115 VAC DVP 65 or 1 US 1 2 pint can adapter KU1 73 220 VAC DVP 66 1 US ...

Page 5: ...igure 2 Adjust the pressure to approximately 25 PSI Note The pressure switch range is 0 40 PSI DO NOT CONNECT PRESSURE HIGHER THAN 40 PSI TO THE SWITCH I 2 2 Optional Paste Spindle The paste spindle Part No KU1 75Y Figure 3 is a special spindle it is not included in a standard shipment order The design consists of offset rod type vanes approximately 2 mm diameter x 19 mm long This spindle is suita...

Page 6: ...rical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Centipoise scale is for reference only Do not use for calibration I 4 Sample Container Specifications Container Dimensions Can Height Bottom Flange Diameter U S Pint 3 850 9 78 cm 3 385 8 60 cm U S Half Pint 2 850 7 24 cm 2 875 7 30 cm U S Quart 4 845 12 31 cm 4 230 10 74 cm If you have a requirement for container dimensions other than tho...

Page 7: ...utlet The user should ensure that the substances placed under test do not release poisonous toxic or flammable gases at the temperatures to which they are subjected to during the testing I 7 Printer Connection The KU 2 is equipped with a parallel printer port located on the side of the instrument allowing printing with a parallel printer A standard parallel printer cable 25 pin Type D Centronics a...

Page 8: ... system The grams scale is not a viscosity unit The Centipoise scale is available through a correlation originally defined in theASTM test method SincethisvalueisbasedontheKrebsUnit itisnotequivalenttocentipoisevaluesdeterminedusing other types of viscometers such as the Brookfield RVDV I The centipoise values displayed on the KU 2 are for reference only Comparisons to measured values from other i...

Page 9: ...1 73 on top of the pint can adapter KU1 74 II 2 Taking Measurements 1 Pour sample into the container Fill to 3 4 inch 20 mm below the container lip 2 Bringthesampleinthecontainertothespecifiedtemperature 3 Switch on the KU 2 power switch and then the printer if used Switch the Hold Reading Switch to the up position See Figure 5 4 Selectthedesireddisplay KU gmorcP usingtheDisplay unit Selector swit...

Page 10: ...psthespindle from rotating Note When using 1 2 pint cans you must lift the can and then tilt slightly to remove the spindle 12 Loosen the thumb screw and remove spindle for cleaning Note Do not remove the thumb screw If dropped it may fall into the sample II 3 Troubleshooting If the operating handle is in the DOWN position and the display locks up and or the spindle does not rotate the following s...

Page 11: ...uency of the calibration check should be based on your company s standard practice for test and calibration of instruments 1 Select any two viscosity standards listed in Table A 1 to perform your calibration check The viscosity standards are very temperature sensitive The viscosity value of the fluid will change with temperature so it is important to control the temperature to 25 0 C Note Do not u...

Page 12: ...limits to KU units Example Calculate the allowable error of the KU 2 using fluid KU106 the stated viscosity of the fluid is 104 8 KU The viscometer indicated a measured viscosity of 105 KU and 410 grams 1 Measured results from the calibration check in grams were 410 grams Locate 410 grams on the conversion chart Table A 2 2 TheKU 2isaccurateto 11 0grams Startingfrom410grams count11placesaboveandbe...

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Page 15: ...kfield Engineering Labs Inc Page 15 Manual No M04 242 E1213 Appendix B References The KU 2 Viscometer is compatible with ASTM D 562 Standard Test Method for Consistency of Paint Using the Stormer Viscometer ...

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Page 17: ... viscometer carrying case www brookfieldengineering com 2 Contact Brookfield to receive a Return Authorization Number Please have the viscometer model number and serial number available This return authorization number must be listed on the attention line of the shipping label For repair or service outside the United States consult Brookfield Engineering Laboratories Inc or the dealer from whom yo...

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