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Operation
Auto Mode
To begin a test in
Auto
mode:
1. Prepare the viscometer for a test. Refer to page 8 for instructions.
2. Choose a test to run from the list in the upper left-hand corner of the
Main Screen.
If no tests are listed, create a new one in the “Test Builder”. Refer to
page 25 for instructions.
3. Enter a name in the “Experiment Name” field.
4. Set the shear stress units using the drop-down menu next to the
“Shear Stress” field.
5. Click the “Start Test” button.
6. Enter a comment in the resulting dialog box. Comments are optional,
but can be used later to identify the test results.
7. Disassemble and clean the unit (refer to page 33 for instructions).
Allow the sample temperature to drop below 120°F (49°C) before
reducing the pressure. Make sure the pressure reads 0 before
removing the sample cup.