Manual
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a viscometer from PCE Instruments.
The PCE-RVI 5 viscometer was designed to measure the viscosity of paints, varnishes, adhesives,
pastes and liquid inks according to the ASTM D562 standard. The readings are displayed in KU (KREBS
units), g (grams) or cP (centipoises). The viscosity measurements can be performed automatically (by
using pre-defined settings) or manually. Once you finished a measurement, the results can be sent to a
printer via the integrated RS 232 interface. This makes the viscometer an ideal device for industrial and
research applications.
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Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device
may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. There is no
warranty of damages or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual.
The device may only be used in approved the temperature range.
The case should only be opened by qualified personnel of PCE Instruments.
The instrument should never be placed with the user interface facing an object (e.g. keyboard
side on a table).
You should not make any technical changes to the device.
The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth / use only pH-neutral cleaner.
The viscometer should only be operated by specially trained personnel.
Do not expose the device or its components (except the spindle) to water or other liquids. Do not
operate the device with wet hands.
The viscometer must not be operated in areas with explosive or inflammable atmospheres.
The device should only be operated in a controlled electromagnetic environment. Transmitters,
such as cell phones, should not be used close to the viscometer.
Make sure that the device is levelled properly before taking a measurement. Use a water level to
check and adjust.
This user's handbook is published by PCE Instruments without any guarantee.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments.
