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CAV® 4.2 Operation Manual
Overview
The CANNON CAV 4.2 is an automated, high throughput, dual-bath kinematic viscometer for ASTM
D445. The CAV 4.2 combines CANNON® quality and reliability with modern design and unique features
to enhance lab productivity, reduce costs, and improve data quality.
Specifications/Compliances
Table 1 — Specifications and Compliances
Specifications
Details
Model
CAV 4.2
Methodology
ASTM D445/D446, ISO 3104/3105, IP 71
Applications
Formulated oil analysis, hydraulic oil analysis, additive analysis,
marine fuel testing, base stock analysis, light and heavy fuel
testing, waxes/paraffin, crude oil testing, glycols
Dimensions
(W × D × H)
36 cm × 66 cm × 72 cm (14.25 in × 26 in × 28.5 in)
Weight
63 kg (140 lb)
Operational temperature
range
20 °C to +100 °C (± 0.01 °C); without a TE bath cooler, the
minimum temperature is +5 °C above ambient temperature
Up to 150 °C (± 0.03 °C) with integrated high temperature bath
Down to 15 °C (± 0.03 °C) with integrated TE bath cooler
Maximum throughput
24 tests per hour
Automated sample capacity
28 positions (2 × 14 positions)
Minimum sample/solvent
volume required
8 mL sample/15 mL solvent per test
Viscosity range
0.5 mm²/s to 10,000 mm
2
/s in 100-fold increments (depending
on viscometer tubes selected). Fast run tubes are also available.
Timing resolution
0.01 seconds (timing accuracy to ± 0.001 seconds)
Power requirements
100 V
AC
, 50/60 Hz, 1200 W
115 V
AC
, 50/60 Hz, 1200 W
230 V
AC
, 50/60 Hz, 1200 W
Operating conditions
15 °C to 30 °C, 10% to 75% relative humidity (non-condensing),
Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2
Compliance
CE Mark: EMC Directive (2004/108/EC); Low Voltage Directive
(2006/95/EC); ROHS
