Manual
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5
Set up the viscometer
5.1
Level the viscometer
It is very important that the viscometer is levelled properly when taking a measurement.
Use the adjustable feet and a water level to do so.
5.2
Power connection and printer connection
As seen in chapter 4, the power connector is located at the rear side of the device. Plug in the mains
cable and connect it to a power outlet.
The printer connection is located at the rear side of the device as well. Use a regular RS-232 cable to
connect the viscometer to a printer.
5.3
Attach the spindle
To attach the spindle, insert its top end into the hole at the bottom side of the engine shaft. Then use the
locking screw and fix the spindle by rotating clockwise, as seen on the picture below.
After that, gently pull the spindle down, until it reaches the lowest position possible and check if it fits
correctly.
5.4
Initial turn-on and configuration
Before starting a measurement, you should set up the device first.
To do so, turn on the viscometer by pressing the power switch on the back of the device.
An information screen appears on the display. Now press the Start button and the Enter button shortly
afterwards to enter the configuration menu.
The display now shows the
measuring
unit
selection screen:
Use the Up and Down buttons to select the desired measuring unit. You can choose between Ku (Krebs
units), cP (centipoises) and g (grams).
Press Enter to confirm your selection.
Spindle
Engine shaft
Locking screw
