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3 USING YOUR VISCOMETER
This section describes how to take measurements with your Viscometer. The instructions apply to
RV1 Viscometers and to RV2 Viscometers under manual operation. For additional instructions on
using RV2 Viscometers interfaced to a PC, refer to “ViscosityMaster Software” on page 30.
3.1 Before you start
1. Attach the spindle guard (if necessary) - See “Fitting the spindle guard” on page 9.
2. Attach the spindle - See “Fitting the spindle” on page 11.
3. Lower the spindle into the test sample.
4. Insert the temperature probe connector into the socket on the rear of the Viscometer head and
place the probe into the sample.
3.2 Setting spindle type and rotation speed
1. Switch on the Viscometer by pressing the power on/off switch at the rear of the Viscometer
head. A welcome message will be displayed for a period of two seconds. The contents of the
message will depend upon the model, software version and language setting:
After two seconds, the data screen will be displayed, showing the latest spindle and speed
parameters used (these were stored in memory the last time the instrument was used).
2. The spindle type flashes. Use the [UP] or [DOWN] buttons to modify the spindle type. Press
[ENTER] to confirm your selection.
The rotation speed (rpm) flashes. Use the [UP] or [DOWN] buttons to modify the rotation
speed. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.
The parameter ‘range’ indicates the maximum viscosity value which can be measured using
the selected combination of spindle and rotation speed.
The message ‘press start’ will flash on the fourth line of the display, indicating that the
Viscometer is now ready to be started.
V2-R v4.3
English
rpm
60
R5
mPas
temp
20.5
o
C
range
10000 mPas
rpm
60
R5
mPas
temp
20.5
o
C
Press start
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