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19.2 Setting up processes
In automatic mode the Viscometer is controlled using processes. Processes are groups of data
which specify settings such as spindle speed, rotation duration, measurement frequency, etc.
A single batch can incorporate any number of processes.
1. Click on the ‘Processes’ tab.
2. Click on ‘New Process’.
A Process Wizard will start. Follow the instructions given in the wizard to create a single
process. You will be asked to define the following process variables:
3. Click on ‘Finish’ at the end of the process.
The process will appear as a line item under the ‘Processes’ tab.
4. Go on defining as many processes as you need to define the test procedure.
Identifier
A name or number for the process
Start RPM
Spindle speed at the start of the process
End RPM
Spindle speed at the end of the process
Time
Duration of the process (seconds)
Start delay
Time delay before measurements start (seconds)
Start temperature
Delay start until when above this temperature, or
Delay start until when below this temperature
Measurements
Number of measurements to take during the
process
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