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CANNON

CCS-2100 with VISCPRO

Instruction & Operation Manual

Version 2.0a— November, 2010;

CANNON

Instrument Company

2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA 16803 • USA

CHAPTER

USING THE CCS SOFTWARE

VISCPRO

generic instrument interface

Your software for Windows

is comprised of a generic instrument

interface (VISCPRO

) and a collection of instrument/analysis-specific

modules. This chapter of the manual will explain the software options for
the VISCPRO

program and other modules commonly bundled with the

instrument software. Additional software modules, customized software,
and any documentation for add-on software options, are provided sepa-
rately.

VISCPRO

primary display with menu options

HELP system

Your software supports a complete HELP system. To access HELP for
the software, click the HELP option from the VISCPRO

primary

display. For context-sensitive HELP support for your interface, press

or click on the HELP buttons provided.

NOTE

Because the VISCPRO

software is security-protected, some docu-

mented menu options may not be visible to technician-operators.

Main options

The

View Instrument

option opens the

View Instrument

window which

permits you to view existing instruments and configurations. You may
also select and restore elements from saved configurations for on-line
instruments.

Summary of Contents for CCS-2100

Page 1: ...Instruction Operation Manual CCS 2100 2100LT Automatic Cold Cranking Simulator ...

Page 2: ...hermoelectric operation 8 Simulator Mechanism Controller cable connections 9 Tubing connections 9 Waste system connections 9 Coolant connections 10 Filling the refrigerated chiller 11 Installing VISCPRO software 12 Windows installation 12 Installation actions 12 Specifications 13 2 Configuring the CCS 15 Checking editing configuration settings in VISCPRO 15 Running the software 15 Logging in 15 Ch...

Page 3: ...mples 31 Test options 35 Running a test 35 Pausing a test 35 Resuming a test 35 Aborting a test 35 Concluding a test 35 Viewing results 36 Creating an analysis 36 5 USING THE CCS SOFTWARE 39 VISCPRO generic instrument interface 39 Main options 39 Security options 42 Initial security setup 43 Print Print setup options 44 Analyses options 44 Analysis types 45 Analyses menu options 45 Window options ...

Page 4: ... CCS Unit 63 Waste system 64 Emptying the waste container 64 Repairs diagnostics 64 Rotor stator assembly 65 Checking reseating the thermistor probe 65 Replacing the vacuum pump diaphragm 66 Gapping the rotor in the stator well 67 Preventive maintenance 68 Biannual maintenance 68 Cleaning the instrument housing 68 7 ANALYSIS CONFIGURATION OPTIONS 69 Creating an analysis 69 Sorting analysis data 71...

Page 5: ...ng the Port Export analyses 86 11 USING THE DATABASE MANAGER 91 Archiving old data 91 Changing the database directory 92 Importing archived data 92 Repairing compacting the database 93 Exit 93 12 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 95 13 WARRANTY RETURN INFORMATION 97 Products limited warranty 97 Reagent and chemical warranty 97 Returning a product to CANNON 98 A APPENDIX A WEISSENBERG EFFECT 99 B APPENDIX B S...

Page 6: ...ample identification via the computer keyboard or with a simple software procedure restores a previously saved test configuration Without further operator intervention the CCS 2100 tests and determines the apparent viscosity for up to 30 test samples at specified sub ambient test temperatures and records the results New features The CCS 2000 Series instruments offer several advantages over previou...

Page 7: ...ants for future tests without the necessity of operator intervention Equipment The CCS instrument includes a Simulator Mechanism and the integral CCS Series II Controller The peripheral waste system includes a vacuum pump for evacuation of the sample and a waste container Simulator Mechanism The Simulator Mechanism contains a temperature controlled rotor stator test mechanism and a constant meteri...

Page 8: ...in the waste container should be checked frequently and the container should be emptied prior to multi sample tests Required accessories The CCS requires a refrigerated chiller capable of circulating a distilled water mixture with 10 percent antifreeze to the CCS thermoelectric system at a controlled temperature of 5 C at a rate of at least 1 2 liters minute see refriger ated chiller specification...

Page 9: ...nd safety precautions listed in this manual before installing or operating your unit If you have questions regarding instrument operation or documentation contact CANNON Instrument Company Do not deviate from the installation operation or maintenance procedures described in this manual Improper use of the CCS instrument may result in a hazardous situation and may void the manufacturer s warranty H...

Page 10: ... electrical switches for your unit AC Mains or accessories Hazardous materials Routine CCS operation may require the use and handling of hazardous chemicals and solutions CANNON Instrument Company strongly urges the operators and technicians working with the CCS to take proper safety precautions when working with these materials These safety procedures can be found in the Material Safety Data Shee...

Page 11: ...ator Mechanism Sample Table so that the arrow on the tray is aligned with the arrow on the left guide of the Sample Table see photo The gear on the underside of the Sample Tray must engage the gear in the center of the base of the instrument When the align ment is correct the CCS sampler mechanism at its default position farthest left will be centered over sample 1 on the Sample Tray Computer conn...

Page 12: ... 1 Mains power to AC power source ON OFF switch and fuses 2 CCS sampler mechanism power connection 3 Injection pump power connection 4 Coolant valve power connection unused 5 CCS rotor motor power connection 6 CCS sampler control 7 Rotor speed sensor connection 8 CCS temperature probe connection 9 Thermoelectric cooling power connection to internal power supply 10 Vacuum pump power connection 11 T...

Page 13: ...waste container vacuum pump connection Motor Connect the Simulator rotor motor power cord to the MOTOR recep tacle CAUTION Do not connect any other cable to the MOTOR receptacle The power draw will damage the motor control circuit Control If it is not already attached connect the control cable from the stator thermoelectric cooling assembly to the CONTROL receptacle RS 232 Connect the RS 232 seria...

Page 14: ...e Simulator Mechanism rear panel 4 Attach the four pin connector cable from the thermoelectric cooling unit to the CONTROL jack on the Controller see diagram 5 Set the Instrument Address on the rear panel of the CCS instru ment Ordinarily the address should be set to 0 If other CANNON instruments are to be controlled from the same computer each instrument must have a unique address Each CCS requir...

Page 15: ...viscometric cell see photo Coolant connections There are two tubing connections on the rear of the CCS housing The fitting on the left is the coolant INLET for introducing the water antifreeze mix ture from the refrigerated chiller to the CCS and the fitting on the right of the rear panel is the coolant OUTLET for returning coolant to the refrigerated chiller Secure the ends of both hoses to these...

Page 16: ...corrosion of internal components Do not set the chiller temperature below the freezing point of water 0 C NOTE Depending on the amount of fluid displacement in the coolant lines it may be necessary to add additional antifreeze water mixture to the refrigerated chiller when the unit commences operation Monitor the liquid level in the refrigerated chiller during normal operation If air bubbles are c...

Page 17: ...cal Services at 814 353 8000 Windows installation 1 Turn on your computer Wait for the Windows software to load 2 From the Windows Start Bar click Settings Control Panel Insert the first VISCPRO installation disk or CD ROM into the disk drive 3 Double click the Add Remove Programs icon and follow the Windows prompts to complete the installation procedure The executable file for VISCPRO software in...

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Page 20: ...in to archive your existing sample data before doing so see Chapter 11 for information on using the Database Manager software Follow the procedures in this chapter and the chapter on CCS calibration to verify edit the instrument and calibration settings to ensure that they conform to the actual characteristics of your CANNON instrument Configuration protection To check the configuration settings f...

Page 21: ...ISCPRO menu bar see graphic next section 2 Select your instrument from the list of available instruments there may be only one instrument in the list 3 Select option 2 Instrument Settings from the list of configuration options The Instrument Settings window will appear You will use the Instrument Settings window see below to describe and control CCS instrument operational features These settings a...

Page 22: ...ture probe Verify that the values correspond Note that firmware and communication port settings are automatically determined These values cannot be altered from this window When you have verified all settings for all editable fields click OK Viewing editing other setup information If your instrument has already been set up by a technician you can use the instructions in this section of the manual ...

Page 23: ... these settings For more infor mation see Tray Test Settings in Chapter 5 VISCPRO software interface elements The VISCPRO primary display window is framed on the top by the VISCPRO title bar and menu bar and on the bottom by the VISCPRO status bar The application window is usually preconfigured to include two child windows The first is an Instrument View window which describes your CANNON instrume...

Page 24: ...the Instrument View window does not appear click View Instrument from the Main menu The View Instrument window Then click the desired instrument from the list of available instruments and click OK If the Available Instruments list box is blank your CCS instrument may not be on line Check cable connections and make certain the instrument is ON The Instrument View window ...

Page 25: ...er is connected and operating properly Then turn the CCS instrument is ON 2 Load the VISCPRO software by double clicking the VISCPRO icon on your Windows desktop Windows NT users can click Start Programs VISCPRO VISCPRO EXE 3 Click Service from the menu bar and select your CCS instrument from the list 4 Select Stepper Motor Service from the Service options 5 Click on the Tube Up button until the t...

Page 26: ...2 Prepare a 60 ml bottle of CANNON CL25 viscosity standard and place it in position 1 of the Sample Table Then press the Start button The CCS will begin the current adjustment procedure 3 When the rotor stator has reached the correct temperature the software will prompt you to adjust the CCS motor current using the dial on the front panel of the Control Unit Adjust the current until the value in t...

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Page 28: ...calculation is compared with the known viscosity of the standard and displayed on the computer screen NOTES The software allows the operator to manually change the constants if necessary to more closely match actual and calculated viscosities A calibration must be performed for each temperature at which samples will be tested Preparing updating the list of calibration standards During installation...

Page 29: ... 1 L C 0 0 7 1 0 0 7 2 0 0 6 4 0 5 0 8 0 6 1 L C 0 0 5 2 0 0 5 5 0 0 0 1 1 0 7 1 L C 0 5 4 1 0 5 2 2 0 0 7 3 0 0 3 6 0 0 3 1 1 0 9 1 L C 0 0 8 1 0 0 5 3 0 0 4 7 0 0 0 7 1 0 0 2 L C 7 7 6 1 0 5 6 2 0 0 3 4 0 5 5 7 0 0 7 3 1 0 2 2 L C 0 0 3 1 0 0 5 2 0 0 1 5 0 0 1 1 1 0 4 2 L C 0 5 2 2 0 0 6 3 0 0 0 6 0 0 7 0 1 0 0 8 9 1 0 5 2 L C 0 0 8 1 0 0 5 3 0 0 4 7 0 0 2 7 1 0 6 2 L C 0 5 7 1 0 0 7 2 0 0 4 4 0...

Page 30: ...a and exit the window The CCS Calibration Standards list window Testing calibration standards To calibrate the CCS instrument it is first necessary to test samples of known viscosity at the desired calibration temperatures Selecting standards 1 Assemble a group of CANNON standard oils with known viscosi ties for calibration Refer to the table on the previous page when choosing the appropriate CL s...

Page 31: ...mplete list of samples to be tested along with the test temperatures for each sample click CCS Sample List Service from the Service menu 6 Prepare the instrument and calibration standards in the same manner as you would prepare samples for viscosity testing see next chapter NOTE CCS 2100 users should place the standards in the sample table in the test sequence indicated and if necessary execute th...

Page 32: ...ure 1 Use the VISCPRO software to log on as a Manager Main Log In in order to access the calibration menu 2 Click Configure from the VISCPRO primary display and select your CCS instrument 3 Click Calibration The Calibration window will appear CCS Calibration window 4 Select the desired calibration Test Temperature If calibration constants are known they may be input manually in the appropriate fie...

Page 33: ...tant s b0 b1 and b2 will be dis played in their respective fields in the window Saving new constants 7 If the new calibration constants are acceptable see next section click on Save New Constants to save the constants for the current instrument If the difference is not within acceptable limits review the calibration information more closely and select a different range of standards for inclusion i...

Page 34: ...s the calibration equation using the newest calibration constants A perfect fit value is 1 0000 CANNON recommends an R value in excess of 0 9 Acceptable values will vary depending on the user s application Std Dev visc speed The displayed value indicates viscosity times rotor speed in the quadratic equation N n b0 b1 N b2 N2 Where N rotor speed and n viscosity Recalc with constants The Recalc with...

Page 35: ... is recalibrated at that same tempera ture or until instrument and tray settings from a previously saved instrument configuration are restored To avoid losing valid calibration data CANNON recommends saving the instrument configuration settings immediately after completing a new calibration see Saving a configuration The name for the instrument configuration should identify the specific instrument...

Page 36: ...ed personnel NOTE The CCS instrument must be calibrated before it will be possible to test samples and achieve accurate results Complete all calibration proce dures in Chapter 3 prior to testing samples with the CCS instrument Frequency of recalibration is at the discretion of the user Preparing the CCS and samples Turning on the CCS 1 Verify that the water chiller is on and is operating at 5 C If...

Page 37: ...mouse to click Main from the menu bar and click Poll for Instruments from the Main menu options This will establish communications between the computer and the on line instrument Sample Tray 5 Orient the Sample Tray on the Simulator Mechanism Sample Table so that the arrow on the tray is aligned with the arrow on the left guide of the Sample Table see photo The gear on the underside of the Sample ...

Page 38: ...t View for the desired instrument The Instrument View window 8 To enter sample information double click on Sample ID 1 with the left mouse button to access the sample ID data entry field or press 2 9 Enter sample ID information in the sample list box using your computer keyboard After you have typed the sample ID press the T key to save the entry and move the cursor to the next Sample ID field Or ...

Page 39: ...ns Then select the desired action by highlighting it with your mouse cursor and clicking the left mouse button NOTE For additional information on software data entry features including multiple sample selection and cut paste options see Testing samples software options in Chapter 5 Testing calibration standards If Verify Known Viscosity is selected as the test option for a sample the Select a Cali...

Page 40: ...S Test details It takes approximately eight minutes to process each oil sample Initially small amounts of the sample oil are used to flush the previous sample from the rotor stator and tubing lines The CCS uses a vacuum to draw the waste oil into the large glass bottle Calculating viscosity During testing the stator temperature is being constantly monitored and regulated and data is being stored i...

Page 41: ... note above click the Resume button from the Instrument View window Aborting a test To permanently and immediately halt testing click the Abort button from the Instrument View window and click Yes from the Abort window to confirm your selection NOTE Aborting a test clears all sample test information CAUTION Aborting a CCS function halts all instrument operations It is the respon sibility of the us...

Page 42: ...for output to a file parallel port or serial port Creating an analysis The following procedure creates a typical Sample Data Table which will be updated as samples are tested For additional information on analyses consult Chapter 7 Analysis Configuration Options as well as the manual chapter corresponding to the specific analysis 1 Select Analyses from the VISCPRO primary menu options 2 Select Vie...

Page 43: ...rmation on analysis filter options consult the manual chapter corresponding to the desired analysis 8 Click on the spin controls to select a value for the sample time window the time parameter you desire for the report of recent test data and click OK The program will prompt you to save the analy sis configuration 9 Click Yes OR click NO to display the analysis without saving it 10 If Yes was sele...

Page 44: ...les customized software and any documentation for add on software options are provided sepa rately VISCPRO primary display with menu options HELP system Your software supports a complete HELP system To access HELP for the software click the HELP option from the VISCPRO primary display For context sensitive HELP support for your interface press 1 or click on the HELP buttons provided NOTE Because t...

Page 45: ...ments for configuration To view and or select saved configuration options for an on line instrument you must first click on the desired instrument from the list of available instruments NOTE To access the Instrument View window to enter sample information for the selected instrument WITHOUT restoring elements of a saved con figuration click on the desired instrument then click OK without checking ...

Page 46: ...ument Settings section in this chapter Instrument settings apply to the instrument as a whole Click the Restore Tray Settings check box if you want to restore all tray settings for the highlighted saved configuration see Tray Test Settings sections in this chapter Tray configuration settings apply to the individual Sample Trays of an instrument and act as default settings for individual sample tes...

Page 47: ...oll for Instruments option to establish a computer connection with instruments which may have come on line after the software has been in operation When the connection has been verified by the control ling software via the hardware interface the instrument name will be added to the status bar at the bottom of the VISCPRO window Security options The VISCPRO application offers a level based security...

Page 48: ...Password feature to change the current user password Procedure 1 Log in to the VISCPRO software using the Log In command from Main 2 Select Change Password from the Main menu options 3 Type in the new password in the Password field 4 Retype the password in the Confirm Your New Password field 5 Click OK to save the new password and close the Change Pass word window Use the Update User Information f...

Page 49: ...n select print options for the currently active analysis report see Analysis options Select this standard Windows print option to access the print setup window Check your printer driver documentation for additional informa tion on print setup options Select the Exit option to exit the instrument software Or you may click on the application title bar CAUTION Exiting the application aborts current t...

Page 50: ...ave Configuration Opens the Save Configuration window Type the desired file name in the Save As field and click OK to save the configuration NOTE The Configure Analysis and Save Analysis options are only available from the Analyses menu when an analysis window is open Select Analyses from the VISCPRO primary display to select an analysis from a list of available analyses or define a new analysis D...

Page 51: ...sh to open the configuration window using default settings for the selected analysis Click the appropriate radio button corresponding to the desired option Then select the desired saved configuration if any and click OK NOTE For more information on defining and using configurations see Chapter 7 Window options The Window menu provides options for scaling and arranging multiple windows icons for sc...

Page 52: ...ions In addition to the VISCPRO menu functions unique software applica tion modules for each type of CANNON instrument generate additional interface options The modules determine the characteristics function and appearance of VISCPRO software menus and windows The CCS software module generates menu choices from the VISCPRO primary display These menu choices under the Configure and Service head ing...

Page 53: ...eeping purposes Instrument Settings Select Instrument Settings to open the Instrument Settings window which provides features for describing the CCS and storing the tempera ture probe constants for the instrument Use the ID field to input instrument identification information using up to 30 alphanumeric characters The S N field displays the instrument serial number stored by the operational firmwa...

Page 54: ...tion screen without saving your changes click Cancel To restore software defaults click Defaults NOTE To change the Tray Test Settings for your instrument s you must log in to the security system as a manager The Precondition Time min is the initial warmup period immedi ately prior to testing the first sample This warmup period permits thermal stabilization of the CCS motor and power supply It sup...

Page 55: ...and should only be changed for research purposes Sample test protocols using spin times other than 60 seconds are not in conformity with ASTM D 5293 The Injection Temperature is the temperature at which sample injection will be initiated Available temperatures are 25 C 25 C in 5 increments Select a temperature high enough that injected sample will adequately displace the oil remaining in the stato...

Page 56: ...onfiguration elements to be restored Restore Instrument Settings restores instrument properties from the saved configuration Restore Tray Settings restores default test settings from the saved configuration Restore Sample Information restores all sample ID setup informa tion for the Instrument View window from the saved configuration 5 Click OK If you clicked the check box to restore instrument tr...

Page 57: ...ed Date parameter will be automatically displayed in the list box To select and deselect the data from the sample runs to be used for the calibration press and hold the C key and click on the samples to highlight those you wish to include in calibration calculations the default is all selected After you have selected the desired data release the C key Calculate new constants After selecting desire...

Page 58: ... calibration options including manual data entry of calibration constant data See Chapter 3 for more information Save New Constants When you are satisfied with calculation results click on Save New Constants to save calibration values NOTES Once the Save New Constants button is pressed the updated calibration constants are associated with the selected instrument and will remain the same regardless...

Page 59: ...ure see Chapter 3 Calibrating the CCS CCS Choose Calibration Standards The CCS Choose Calibration Standards window is used to initiate an automated calibration procedure using standards available in your laboratory The CCS calibration involves testing standards of known viscosity and comparing the results with the known values for viscosity To open the window click Configure and select your CCS in...

Page 60: ...sired calibra tion temperatures from the list box by clicking on the check box in front of them Then click Generate List to create a sample test sequence for the calibration standards To exit the Choose Calibration Standards window without making changes click Cancel For additional information regarding the CCS calibration procedure see Chapter 3 Calibrating the CCS Current Cell Calibration Standa...

Page 61: ...he Service menu The Set Motor Current Service window will appear 2 Prepare a 60 ml bottle of CANNON CL25 viscosity standard and place it in position 1 of the Sample Table Then press the Start button The CCS will begin the current adjustment procedure 3 When the rotor stator has reached the correct temperature the software will prompt you to adjust the CCS motor current using the dial on the front ...

Page 62: ...iguration from the list box on the right side of the window NOTE If you do not see the desired instrument listed in the left list box make certain that the instrument is turned on and is on line verify cable connections to the computer Then click the Refresh button to scan for on line instruments NOTE If you are restoring a saved configuration select the elements of the configuration that you wish...

Page 63: ...ample actions 7 Whenever a new sample ID is entered the sample action defaults to Measure Sample Viscosity To access all sample action options highlight the desired sample and right click the mouse or press 5 The Sample Action popup win dow will appear 8 Select the desired sample action from the window by clicking on it Sample actions Sample actions are listed and described briefly below and in gr...

Page 64: ...ount of time prior to testing during which the sample is first cooled to the test temperature and then main tained at that temperature prior to testing Longer times will help ensure that the temperature has stabilized prior to testing Shorter times will enhance throughput This is also a security protected function accessible only to Manager level personnel The default setting 180 seconds is descri...

Page 65: ...ations and select Sequential Sample IDs from the Sample Action popup 3 Enter necessary information in the Assign Sequential Sample IDs window Prefix Input a character string to be used as an identifier Suffix Input a character string to be used as an identifier Starting ID Input a number to start the numeric sequence Number of Samples Select the number of samples in the high lighted block which ar...

Page 66: ...on window Then select Copy All Selected Samples from the menu options OR you can use the C C key combination Pasting Sample IDs To paste Sample ID entry information into another tray sample location highlight the desired line s in the Sample List Box and right click your mouse to access the Sample Action window Then select Paste Into Selected Samples from the menu options OR you can use the C V ke...

Page 67: ...e reports based on sample test data For general instructions on using analyses see Chapter 7 Analysis Configuration Options For information on a specific analysis module included with your CCS package see the chapter on the particular analysis Custom analysis modules may be purchased from CANNON Instrument Company Status bar CCS error tracking VISCPRO errors The VISCPRO status bar at the bottom of...

Page 68: ...eration Manual contains information regarding maintenance and service of the CCS instrument CCS components The standard CCS installation includes two primary components CCS Unit Waste system CCS Unit The CCS Unit includes the Control Chassis the rotor stator mechanism comprising the test cell the sample table and Sample Tray The Control Chassis houses the primary control and operating systems for ...

Page 69: ...e s CAUTION Be careful when handling the drain tube to avoid spilling or splashing waste sample collected in the tube 2 Pour the collected waste from the waste container into a proper waste storage container 3 Replace the drain tube s in the waste container WARNING Waste oils can present possible environmental and health hazards Dispose of all waste according to environmental safety regulations Wa...

Page 70: ...ak producing an open circuit Use an ohmmeter to determine the probe resistance it should be approximately 5 000 ohms at room tem perature A short may occur between the two terminals on the plug or between one of the leads and the metal sheath The resistance between the plug and sheath should exceed 50 000 ohms More often poor temperature control can be caused by poor contact between the thermistor...

Page 71: ...AUTION Turn off CCS power and remove power cord before performing mainte nance and or cleaning procedures NOTE It is not necessary to remove the vacuum pump from the waste container for the diaphragm replacement The pump has been isolated from the waste container to enhance clarity of photography Replacement procedure 1 Turn the CCS instrument OFF 2 Locate the vacuum pump in the waste container 3 ...

Page 72: ...r assembly and the bottom collar see photo Then pinch the bottom collar against the wrench gage and tighten the set screw to secure the collar against the flats of the rotor 3 Remove the gage and slide the bottom collar up against the shaft bearing hanger assembly The rotor will be raised 1 16 from the bottom of the stator well 4 Make certain that the bottom collar is resting against the bottom sh...

Page 73: ...m of the cup should be 1 0 1 5 mm Gap rotor if necessary see preced ing section Check refrigerated chiller temperature setting and temperature Adjust if necessary Check coolant fluid level Add additional fluid if necessary Check coolant lines between the tank and the CCS instrument for cracks leaks kinks and integrity of insulation Check integrity of the vacuum pump diaphragm Replace if neces sary...

Page 74: ...desired format Analysis configurations can be saved and later restored The analysis configuration options provide powerful tools for reporting sample information Analyses may be displayed on the computer screen printed or output via the computer RS 232 port Creating an analysis 1 Click Analyses from the VISCPRO primary menu options 2 Click View Analysis from the Analyses menu options The Choose An...

Page 75: ...elected Analysis option was selected the analysis will be immediately displayed If the View and Open Existing Configuration or Define New Analysis options were selected the Analysis Configuration window will appear The Analysis Configuration window consists of tabbed pages with filter options appropriate for the analysis 6 Click on the tab corresponding to the filter you wish to set and complete t...

Page 76: ...the default sort for most reports is Time Stamp To sort simply click on the desired column heading The table will be displayed with the new sort order NOTE The Sort function is only available for an analysis when the Dynamic Update mode option is NOT selected To restore sort functionality for an analysis reconfigure the analysis by clicking Configure Analysis from the Analyses menu Then access the...

Page 77: ...o samples which have been tested with certain instruments temperature probes by certain techni cians or which have certain Sample ID characteristics To filter samples using these variables click the Sample Filter tab from the analysis configuration window NOTE For the error analysis this tab is labelled Error Filter and the filter options are limited to instrument and technician Some not all analy...

Page 78: ...t or Port Output filter to determine which data will be calculated and or included in the analysis and or in what sequence that data will be displayed Report Port Output filter options will vary depend ing on the nature of the analysis For more information on Report Port Output filter options please see the chapter on the specific analysis Reconfiguring a displayed analysis An on screen analysis m...

Page 79: ...cursor to the edge of the desired column heading The mouse pointer will change to a bi dimensional arrow Click and drag the edge of the heading to the new location and then release the mouse button The entire column will be resized as you drag User column size settings will be maintained as long as the analysis window is open Saving a current analysis To save a current analysis configuration 1 Sel...

Page 80: ...ext section NOTES The font size for printed analyses will be automatically adjusted to fit data columns to the selected printer paper size If the font is too small or if columns of data are missing or truncated try using print options to set your printer to print in landscape instead of portrait orientation The Print option from Main will not be accessible unless the analysis window is the active ...

Page 81: ...le There are two different data export analyses For step by step instruc tions on exporting data from the VISCPRO database consult Chapter 10 Error Data Export export of error information Sample Data Export export of sample information Once the data has been exported it can be manipulated using database spreadsheet software packages such as Excel Access or Quattro Pro These packages provide additi...

Page 82: ...d Instrument Type The instrument model identification Instrument ID The unique instrument identification information Rotor ON Time s Time for test in seconds Std Viscosity Viscosity of calibration standard Viscosity Viscosity of sample Diff Percentage difference between calculated and known viscosities Targ Temp Desired target temperature for the test Test Temp Cell temperature as calculated durin...

Page 83: ...cent sign from the list of Available Analysis Packages 4 Select CCS Data Table from the Basic Package report options The Choose Analysis window 5 Click on the Define and Open New Configuration radio button or verify that the option is selected NOTE If you have already configured and saved an analysis its name will appear in the list box on the right side of the window If you click on an existing c...

Page 84: ...ions per the instructions below Date Sample filters Complete selection of Date and Sample Filter options per the instructions in Chapter 7 CCS Report filter To select specific data for the analysis click CCS Report Then click in the Column Name field to select desired data You can also click the right mouse button in the Column Name field to delete or to insert additional columns of data To change...

Page 85: ...As field Or click the name of a preexisting configuration in the Existing Con figurations list box to replace the existing configuration with the new configuration settings 11 Click OK The analysis will be performed and displayed using the selected configuration settings NOTES You may click Cancel from the Save Configuration window to exit without saving configuration changes You may display sever...

Page 86: ...test sequence Sample Table position Smpl Index This VISCPRO reporting option is not applicable to CCS analyses Technician Technician logged on at the time of the error Reporting options The Error Log analysis can present data for any errors encountered during sample runs for which data resides in the database Several powerful filters may be used to create useful Error Log reports These filters may...

Page 87: ...ion and click OK the analysis will be performed using the selected configuration settings It will not be necessary to complete the remaining steps in this procedure 5 Click OK The Error Log Configuration window will appear The Error Log Configuration window consists of tabbed pages with filter options Date Filter allows you to select date time parameters for the analysis see Chapter 7 for addition...

Page 88: ... have completed the configuration click OK The program will prompt you to save the configuration 8 Click Yes to save the configuration The Save Configuration window will appear The Save Configuration window 9 Type the name of the new configuration in the Save As field Or double click the name of a preexisting configuration in the Existing Configurations list box to replace the existing configurati...

Page 89: ... NOTES You may click Cancel from the Save Configuration window to exit without saving configuration changes You may display several analyses simultaneously by repeating the instructions above Use the tiling options available from the Window menu to display multiple analyses in the desired window format horizon tal vertical or cascade view options are available ...

Page 90: ...sis provides a means of exporting error and instrument status information in a report that may be useful for troubleshooting instrument performance Available data for analysis In addition to exporting the selected data the VISCPRO data export analyses display it on the computer screen in a tabular format The following data is included in the Sample Data Export Analysis Sample ID Sample identificat...

Page 91: ...for the CCS instrument Smpl Index Indicates the position of the sample in the numeric test sequence Sample Table position Bulb Not Applicable for CCS instrument Sample ID Sample identification information Date Date the sample was measured Time Time the sample was measured Delay Delay time before transmittal of serial data ASCIII Code An ASCII character as defined by its byte code Space Inserts a s...

Page 92: ...nal details Port Output Format allows you to select the output port s what sample data will appear in the output analyses and how the data will be displayed sent 7 Click on the tab corresponding to the filter you wish to set and complete configuration options per the following instructions Filters a Complete selection of Date and Sample Error filter options per the instructions in Chapter 7 Ports ...

Page 93: ...ion of serial output for a time parameter you specify by clicking the Delay button to insert the delay code into the Configure list box Header or Footer The Delay Configuration window will appear To set the time of the Delay type a numeric value in the appropriate field and click on one of the radio buttons to select the correct unit of time Then click OK Selecting output data f Click the buttons ...

Page 94: ...ext string via the keyboard Format the entry as desired using the Space Carriage Return CR and Line Feed LF options Then click OK Space Inserts a blank space CR Inserts a carriage return code and LF Inserts a line feed code NOTE If you have selected the Dynamic Update option using the Date tab options the footer will not be sent until the analysis window is closed 8 When you have completed the con...

Page 95: ...g Analyses Save Configuration selecting the desired analysis typing the analysis name in the Save As list box and clicking OK Then close the Port Output Analysis window and re select Port Output Analysis by clicking Analyses View Analysis from the primary menu options Then click on the desired configuration from the list of saved configurations and click OK Exporting specific sample dataTo re send...

Page 96: ...GER The Database Manager is a separate software program which is automati cally installed in the same directory as your VISCPRO software The Database Manager provides options for managing the VISCPRO database including functions for archiving old data importing archived data to the working database changing the database directory repairing compacting the database The Database Manager interface ...

Page 97: ... historical reporting Archive procedure 1 Select Archive Old Data from the button options A Windows Save As window will appear 2 Use the Windows controls to select the drive and directory folder you wish to use for the archive file 3 Enter the name of the archive file into the File name text box 4 Use the spin controls to select the desired date Data from sample runs completed prior to that date w...

Page 98: ...access network map options See your Windows documentation for additional information Importing archived data 1 Select Import Archived Data from the button options An import window will appear 2 Use the Windows controls to select the directory folder of the archive file to be restored to the working database 3 Enter the name of the archive file into the File name text box 4 Click Open to copy infor...

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Page 100: ...vice kits provided by CANNON Instrument Company Item CIC Part Number KIT SPARE PARTS CCS 2100 P75 7000 The following parts are included in both kits TUBING 1 8 SUPERTHANE P74 1182 2 TUBING 1 16 MARPRENE P74 1181 1 FELT PAD P75 2555 CLAMP HOSE PLASTIC P75 5070 O RING VITON SIZE 016 P74 1240 WRENCH 1 16 ALLEN P74 1410 WRENCH 5 64 ALLEN P74 1420 WRENCH 5 32 ALLEN P74 1430 WRENCH 9 64 ALLEN P75 5062 T...

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Page 102: ...r conse quential damages or any damage to plant personnel equipment or products directly or indirectly resulting from the use or misuse of any product sold by the Company except as set forth in and limited by the foregoing warranties Representations and warranties made by any person including dealers and representatives of the Company which are inconsistent in conflict with or in excess of the ter...

Page 103: ...ation __________ 2139 High Tech Road State College PA 16803 USA Please include the following Required information The Return Authorization number RA The name and telephone number of the person at your company to contact regarding the product Shipping and billing instructions for the return of the product to your location A detailed explanation of the reason for the return If the product is not cov...

Page 104: ...measurement of each point must be made rapidly with the gap being repacked between points Some polymeric solutions are highly viscoelastic and exhibit the Weissenberg Effect to a lesser or greater degree which causes depletion of the test sample from the shear area of the viscometric cell of the CCS For Newtonian and non viscoelastic solutions the viscometric cell of the CCS does not exhibit a ten...

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Page 106: ... o e n i g n e e r u t a r e p m e t w o l E A S s n o i t a c i f i s s a l C y t i s o c s i V L I O E D A R G Y T I S O C S I V S C C M U M I X A M E S I O P I T N E C P c E R U T A R E P M E T C W 0 0 0 2 6 5 3 C W 5 0 0 6 6 0 3 C W 0 1 0 0 0 7 5 2 C W 5 1 0 0 0 7 0 2 C W 0 2 0 0 5 9 5 1 C W 5 2 0 0 0 3 1 0 1 C NOTES SAE J300D has been withdrawn Thus the set of viscosity standards at 18 C as d...

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Page 108: ...electrical connections for 7 replacement parts for 95 testing samples with 31 viscosity testing range for 2 CCS applications 2 CCS Report filter 79 CCS 2050 description of 1 C continued C continued C continued C continued C continued CCS 2100 description of 1 Cell cool down time 50 Check standard 32 Chiller See Refrigerated chiller water antifreeze mixture for 11 Choose Analysis 45 Clear All Trays...

Page 109: ...estore Instrument Configuration 40 41 51 R continued R continued R continued R continued R continued Restore Instrument Settings 51 Restore Sample Information 41 51 61 Restore software options 41 Restore Tray Test Settings 41 51 Resume 36 Rotor 2 Rotor ON Time for test 50 Run check standard 58 S S S S S S N 17 48 SAE viscosity classifications 101 Sample action configuration options for 58 Sample a...

Page 110: ...ture probe reseating 65 Test Visc osity 28 Tray Test Settings 17 Tray test settings 49 Tube up button 20 V V V V V Vacuum pump 9 66 View Analysis 45 View and Open Existing Configuration 46 View Instrument 39 40 51 Viscometer tubes 64 Viscosity CCS range 2 Viscosity calculation 35 VISCPRO software 39 installing 12 Voltage CCS requirements 4 W W W W W Warranty information 6 97 Wash viscometer tube 2...

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