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BROOKFIELD MODEL PVS RHEOMETER INSTALLATION

AND RHEOVISION SOFTWARE

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Manual No. 

M12-581

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Summary of Contents for PVS RHEOMETER

Page 1: ...3 7 3842 21 56 70 7 8332 20 58 70 7 861 238 86 59 7 391 989 82 67 7 4712 23 80 45 7 4742 20 01 75 7 3519 51 02 81 7 499 404 24 72 7 8152 65 52 70 7 8552 91 01 32 7 831 200 34 65 7 383 235 95 48 7 381...

Page 2: ...nting Tube Assembly 15 Torsion Element Guard 15 Safety Relief Valve 15 Pressure Transducer 15 Personal Computer 15 Options 17 Heating Cooling Bath 17 Laptop Computer 17 Additional Geometry Sets 17 Hig...

Page 3: ...Dashboard 39 Favorites 40 Tests Programs 41 Test Header Parameters 41 Quick Test Wizard 42 Quick Test List Screen 46 BEAVIS Programs 47 BEAVIS Commands 48 BEAVIS Program Screen 49 Building Programs 50...

Page 4: ...35 Figure 4 6 User Membership 35 Figure 4 7 Options Tab 37 Figure 4 8 Calibration Tab 37 Figure 4 9 Security Database Tab 38 Figure 4 10 Lip Seal Tab 39 Figure 4 11 Dashboard 39 Figure 4 12 Favorites...

Page 5: ...ion System Requirements 11 Table 1 2 Model PVS Rheometer Specifications 13 Table 1 3 Utility Requirements 13 Table 1 4 Geometry Sets 14 Table 3 1 Stator Bob Sample Volume 25 Table 4 1 B E A V I S Comm...

Page 6: ...this manual or any of its parts without expressed written permission from Brookfield Engineering Laboratories Incorporated is strictly prohibited Any correspondence regarding this document should be f...

Page 7: ......

Page 8: ...ures 1 1 can be used in a variety of applications where the viscosity of a fluid must be measured at temperatures which cause samples to vaporize or boil off Features and Benefits The Brookfield Model...

Page 9: ...Model PVS Rheometer Installation and Rheovision Software Operation Instructions Manual No M12 581 10 Figure 1 1 Typical Brookfield Model PVS Rheometer...

Page 10: ...stries Refer to Appendix C for more information Rheovision System Requirements The system requirements outlined in Table 1 1 must be met in order for Rheovision software to operate properly Table 1 1...

Page 11: ...electronics bearings and other sensitive components are completely protected from the influences of both the sample fluid and it s vapor The small angle of deflection 1 2 full scale provides quick re...

Page 12: ...x 81 28 x 40 64 cm Construction Hastelloy C Alloy wetted parts Computer Desktop PC with Pentium Processor and Windows Operating Systems Weight without computer 40 lbs 18 kg Complete System Weight in o...

Page 13: ...ble for use with the PVS Rheometer are listed in Table 1 4 Table 1 4 Geometry Sets Set Sec 1 RPM Annulus inches cm Sample Volume ml B1 1 703 0 046 0 117 12 5 B2 0 377 0 241 0 612 55 B5 0 85 0 095 0 24...

Page 14: ...stator bob in conjunction with the sample cup are critical to the accuracy of the viscometer Many different stator bob sizes are available which provide different viscometer measurement ranges Torsio...

Page 15: ...fere with the operation of Rheovision software and the PVS Rheometer 6 9 7 4 10 3 5 8 2 1 23 2 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 See Page 23 PVS Rheometer Rear Panel Illustration 1 PVS Electronics A...

Page 16: ...gured laptop personal computer which can be used to control the PVS Rheometer when portable operation is required The Portable computer can also be used in installations where laboratory space limitat...

Page 17: ...ase Personal Computer shipped separately Bath if specified including RS 232 cable shipped separately Instruction Manual Software CD ROM Data Cable power base to computer RS 232 AND USB cable Torque Te...

Page 18: ...e upright rod is designed to be free to rotate approximately 120 in its sus pended position and will allow the head to be lowered only when rotated to the extreme clockwise position The upright rod wi...

Page 19: ...2 2 Donotconnect disconnectthepowercableto fromthePVSRheometer when connected to a power source Serious injury and equipment damage may result 8 Connect the cables to the PVS Rheometer as shown in Fig...

Page 20: ...uter Installation 1 Place the computer in a suitable location that will allow it to be connected to the PVS Rheometer 2 Install the computer according to the manufacturer s instructions 3 Connect the...

Page 21: ...plete the installation Safety and Symbol Precautions Safety Symbols The following explains safety symbols which may be found in this operating manual Indicates hazardous voltages may be present Refer...

Page 22: ...board page 2 Refer to the Bath Operators Manual to turn power OFF to the bath 3 Set the power switch on the PVS Rheometer rear panel to the OFF position Starting Rheovision 1 Turn computer power ON an...

Page 23: ...3 Install the stator bob as follows a Lubricate the stator bob mounting tube O ring with an appropriate lubricant compat ible with the fluid type and temperature being measured Forces applied to the s...

Page 24: ...l the sample cup with process fluid as specified in Table 3 1 Table 3 1 Stator Bob Sample Volume Stator Bob Sample Volume ml B1 12 5 B2 55 B5 25 The knurled locking ring that holds the sample cup in p...

Page 25: ...and rotate the PVS Rheometer head into the bath Do not exceed 1000 psi when adjusting the pressure system regulator Damage to the sealing component may occur 9 If required adjust the pressure source t...

Page 26: ...le annulus installation 5 Place the stator skirt over the stator bob Position the skirt so the anti rotation pin in the guard fits into the depression in the upper horizontal stator bob surface as sho...

Page 27: ...hing it up squarely Tighten the knurled lock ing ring using your other hand 11 Rotate the sample cup and visually check for run out errors If a run out error is observed remove the sample cup and repe...

Page 28: ...nual No M12 581 29 STATOR SKIRT AND STATOR BOB CUP INSERT AND SAMPLE CUP STATOR BOB STATOR SKIRT STATOR BOB HOLE STATOR SKIRT PIN SAMPLE CUP INSERT SAMPLE CUP SAMPLE CUP INSERT PIN HOLE STATOR SKIRT I...

Page 29: ...relieved The knurled locking ring contains a right handed thread 5 Remove the sample cup by rotating the knurled locking ring Do not strike the stator mounting tube or push it sideways during baffle o...

Page 30: ...all times during installation Otherwise the torsion element may become damaged 12 Carefully install the stator 13 Charge the sample cup with an appropriate amount sample fluid and install the sample...

Page 31: ...an output the header info test info and all data to an MS Excel report workbook See what s new with the PVS and Rheovision Figure 4 1 Rheovision Results Screen What s New in Rheovision New Features In...

Page 32: ...nd Checks Auto calculate the Torque Multiplier Built in linearity check Improved Lip Seal Timer functionality LipSealUsageinformationisstoredinthedatabaseandautomaticallyretrievedand saved based on th...

Page 33: ...Security Database Figure 4 4 Permissions There are 6 default sets of Permissions to different features of Rheovision Administrator Gives a user group access to everything CalCheckMenu Gives a user gro...

Page 34: ...tware Operation Instructions Manual No M12 581 35 Figure 4 5 Groups There are three defined groups Administrators Power Users Standard Users You can give any user membership in a group giving that use...

Page 35: ...vorites bar by clicking the Add to Favorites button BEAVIS Tests Build Program Create a BEAVIS program by inserting commands into the program grid and entering the appropriate parameters for each comm...

Page 36: ...to add the PVS s USB connection to the combo drop down Appearance Style ChooseanMicrosoftOfficeorOScolorstylefromthisdropdownbox Settings Tool Panel When this box is checked the Settings Tool Panel ap...

Page 37: ...his button to add users and or groups edit user and group information and assign users groups access rights This feature allows you to allow users to use only the functions within Rheovision 2012 that...

Page 38: ...Click this button when you change a lip seal on the PVS currently connected to Rheovision Rheovision will then save the current lip seal usage info to the database and insert a new empty record to st...

Page 39: ...device is disconnected You can zero the torque by clicking the Zero Torque button Set the speed of the PVS with the Set Speed button Set the temperature of the bath with the Set Temperature button Ch...

Page 40: ...rs to collect data running a standard API type test 2 BEAVIS Brookfield Engineering Advanced Viscometer Instruction Set Pro grams Combine simple viscometer bath commands to create custom programs to c...

Page 41: ...entered record When you are finished entering categories click the OK button to close the dialog box Under the Company Info section enter your Company Name Address and City State Prov This data will...

Page 42: ...eeds in the ramp Enter the hold time at each speed in mm ss Enter each speed either using RPM or 1 sec Entering one automatically calculates the other based on the Bob selected on the dashboard In the...

Page 43: ...the box is checked you need to enter 1 Speed in rpm or 1 sec 2 The duration of the mix step in hh mm ss 3 An interval at which to take data minimun of 00 05 sec Figure 4 19 Enter Temperature Setpoint...

Page 44: ...20 Choose Data Collection This screen allows the user to choose a data interval for the speed ramp You can choose 1 Collect a single data point at the end of each speed s interval 2 Collect data at a...

Page 45: ...en prompts the user to enter a unique test name for the Quick Test Clicking the Finish button saves the test to the database then takes the user to the Quick Test listing screen Quick Test List Screen...

Page 46: ...the right at the bottom of the window Figure 4 23 Less Detail Shown BEAVIS Programs What is a BEAVIS Program BEAVIS Brookfield Engineering Advanced Viscometer Instruction Set is a command language dev...

Page 47: ...Data Point Immediately collect a single data point PLS Start Power Law Marker Marks the beginning of the data collection that will be submitted to a Power Law calculation All data collected between a...

Page 48: ...his step until the specified torque value is reached WTI Wait for Time Delay The program remains at this step or delays un til the specified time hh mm ss has elapsed WTP Wait for Temperature The prog...

Page 49: ...he command list to the program list In addition you can use the insert and delete line buttons in the tooolbar between the command list and the program grid Insert the command highlighted in the comma...

Page 50: ...d Data A data set consists of header data Quick Test or BEAVIS Program parameters raw data i e viscosity torque speec etch and Power Law data i e n K etc if applicable View Data Graphs The Data panel...

Page 51: ...the number of the serial port USB COMx When the PVS is connected via a USB cable from the USB port on the PVS to a USB port in the PC and the PVS is turned on you will see an additional port in the d...

Page 52: ...S Rheometer head to base is disconnected Foreign matter between mounting tube and stops Bent torsion element Open field coil wiring Refer to Figure 2 2 and connect the cable Refer to Cleaning of Wette...

Page 53: ...llation in Section 3 Refer to Appendix A and contact Brookfield for assistance Stator cannot be removed Mis aligned stator bob or lack of lubrication on stator bob O ring Broken bent element Refer to...

Page 54: ...lems If the warning shown in Figure 5 1 is displayed for either the rheometer or the tempera ture controller use the troubleshooting procedures in this section to resolve the problem Figure 5 1 Commun...

Page 55: ...sure the check box labeled USE FIFO BUFFERS requires 16550 compat ible UART is checked Make sure the sliders for the RECEIVE BUFFER and the TRANSMIT BUFFER are both set all the way to the left Low 8 S...

Page 56: ...ch is in the ON position Damage could occur to the motor drive electronics 2 Remove the sample cup and stator Throughout this procedure be careful when handling the sensing stack assembly and always p...

Page 57: ...e of the head 9 Remove the 2 hex socket cap screw with a 5 64 hex wrench which secure the fan to the PVS head back panel and set aside the fan assembly then remove the strain relief fitting from the s...

Page 58: ...r 2 Place the preload washer PVS 14 onto the Drive hub assembly with the extended I D going into the hub assembly Place the wave disc spring PVS 37 onto the preload washer 3 Carefully install the new...

Page 59: ...ed place the backup ring PVS 192 on top of the retain ing ring and install the o ring PVS 195 The lip seal in its retainer should be lubricated with Krytox grease PVS 256 prior to installation Once lu...

Page 60: ...ld the phase need to be reoriented you must repeat step 11 and find a different position for the microsyn to be secured to give the negative 1 2 of torque Once a positive torque is attained by gently...

Page 61: ...PVS 79 Pressure Gage 50s103236e150 Screw 10 32x 1 1 8 Soc Flt HD 18 8ss PVS 187 Motor PVS 166 Fan Guard PVS 185 Fan 24 VDC PVS 196R Cover PVS 231 Nameplate PVS 122 Warning Label PVS 341 Caution Label...

Page 62: ...2 017 Viton PVS 197 Drive Mounting Sleeve 50S103212E160 Screw 10 32 3 8 SOC BTN HD 18 8SS 3 PVS 93 Gasket PVS 125 HTY Mounting Tube BAL Seal High Temp Ass y PVS 457 Screw 2 56x1 4 PHL FLT HD 18 8SS M...

Page 63: ...ddleboro Massachusetts 02346 U S A TEL 508 946 6200 800 628 8139 USA only excluding MA FAX 508 946 6262 Please have the following information available when calling so that we may assist you Product P...

Page 64: ...n cable NOTE Your computer may use either a standard 9 pin or 25 pin male or female D type connector 9 3 4 5 7 3 2 3 5 2 2 Connected to Rheometer Base Male D Type Connector Note Jumper between pins 4...

Page 65: ...12 581 66 Location Of Microsyn Sensing Wires Use Figure B 2 for the correct location of the microsyn sensing wires NOTE The green black and blue black wire combinations are braided together PIN 2 BLAC...

Page 66: ...le C 1 Geometry Spindle Factors Bob Spindle Annulus SRC SMC Recommended Sample Size ml B01 0 046 1 703 1700 0 12 5 B02 0 242 0 377 730 0 55 0 B05 0 096 0 850 1340 0 25 0 TA1 0 46 1 0 9750 0 150 0 4C 0...

Page 67: ...Geometry Torque Constant SRC Shear Rate Constant Shear Stress Calculation The shear stress for any rheometer model and geometry may be calculated using the equation Shear Stress dyne cm2 TM torque 100...

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