Koehler KV4000, Installation, Operation And Instruction Manual

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KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath
Operation and Technical Manual
KV4000-Manual
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1 Introduction
The Koehler KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity
Instrument is the latest design for performing
kinematic viscosity tests with glass capillary
viscometers according to the ASTM D445 test
method and related test specifications.
This manual provides important information
regarding safety, technical reference, installation
requirements, operating condition specifications,
user
facility resource requirements, and
operating instructions for the Kinematic Viscosity
Instrument and Data Acquisition Software. This
manual should also be used in conjunction with
applicable published laboratory procedures.
Information on these procedures is given in
section 1.2.
1.1
Koehler’s Commitment to Our
Customers
Providing quality testing instrumentation and
technical support services for research and
testing laboratories has been our specialty for
more than 50 years. At Koehler, the primary
focus of our business is providing you with the
full support of your laboratory testing needs. Our
products are backed by our staff of technically
knowledgeable, trained specialists who are
experienced in both petroleum products testing
and instrument service to better understand your
requirements and provide you with the best
solutions. You can depend on Koehler for a full
range of accurate and reliable instrumentation
as well as support for your laboratory testing
programs. Please do not hesitate to contact us
at any time with your inquiries about equipment,
tests, or technical support.
Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only)
Tel: +1 631 589 3800
Fax: +1 631 589 3815
Email: info@koehlerinstrument.com
http://www.koehlerinstrument.com
1.2 Recommended Resources and
Publications
1. American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM)
100 Barr Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428-
2959, USA
Tel: +1 610 832 9500
Fax: +1 610 832 9555
http://www.astm.org
email: service@astm.org
ASTM Publication:

ASTM D445: Kinematic Viscosity of
Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and the
Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)

ASTM D2170: Kinematic Viscosity of
Asphalts (Bitumens)

ASTM D6074: Standard Guide for
Characterizing Hydrocarbon Lubricant
Base Oils

ASTM D6158: Standard Specification for
Mineral Hydraulic Oils
2. International Organization for
Standardization (ISO)
1, rue de Varembé
Case postale 56
CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland
Tel: 41 22 749 01 11 • Fax: 41 22 733 34 30
http://www.iso.org
ISO Publication:

ISO 3104: Petroleum products
Transparent and opaque liquids
Determination of Kinematic viscosity and
calculation of dynamic viscosity
3. Energy Institute (IP)
61 New Cavendish Street
London, WIM 8AR, United Kingdom
Tel: 44 (0)20 7467 7100
Fax: 44 (0)20 7255 1472
http://www.energyinstpubs.org.uk/
IP Publication:

IP 71: Kinematic viscosity and calculation
of dynamic viscosity

IP 319: Kinematic viscosity of bitumens
4. Deutsche International Norm (DIN)
http://www.din.de
DIN Publication: