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Manual 

 

11 

Troubleshooting 

 

Problem 

Possible solution 

The viscometer does not work 

Check the power switch 

Check the mains connection 

The instrument does not show “zero” without any 
fluids  

Check if the device is levelled properly 
Contact our customer support 

Viscosity reading is unstable or inaccurate 

Check if device is levelled properly 

Check if the temperature of the sample is stable 

Check the characteristics of the sample to be 
measured 

 

Further information 

8.1 

Calibration 

The viscometer comes factory-calibrated and with a calibration certificate. 
 
However, we recommend checking the accuracy of the viscometer on a regular basis by using optional 
calibration oils. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for KREBS PCE-RVI 5

Page 1: ...ents UK Ltd Units 12 13 Southpoint Business Park Ensign way Hampshire Southampton United Kingdom SO31 4RF From outside UK 44 Tel 0 2380 98703 0 Fax 0 2380 98703 9 info pce instruments com www pce inst...

Page 2: ...t up the viscometer 7 5 1 Level the viscometer 7 5 2 Power connection and printer connection 7 5 3 Attach the spindle 7 5 4 Initial turn on and configuration 7 6 Measuring 9 6 1 Automatic measuring mo...

Page 3: ...emperature 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 Yo...

Page 4: ...gory II Operating conditions 10 40 C 80 non condensing Max altitude 2 000 m above mean sea level Pollution degree 2 Protection class IP 20 Dimensions 325 x 190 x 500 mm Weight 8 5 kg 3 2 Contents of d...

Page 5: ...Manual 5 4 System description Adjustable feet Display unit Engine shaft Spindle Supporting base for adaptors Big adaptor Small adaptor...

Page 6: ...nterface description Power switch mains connection and RS 232 interface are located at the back of the viscometer Start button Stop button Display Up button Down button Enter button Power switch Mains...

Page 7: ...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 an...

Page 8: ...ings First you have to select how the date shall be displayed You can choose between EU mode day month year and US mode month day year Use the Up and Down buttons to select and press enter to confirm...

Page 9: ...The sample wait time settings are selected and flashing when you enter this screen Use the Up and Down buttons to change the value and press Enter to confirm Next the sample measure time setting beco...

Page 10: ...ing mode you can adjust the height of the spindle manually This means that you can use different sample containers or sample volumes which cannot be used in automatic mode To enter manual measuring mo...

Page 11: ...our customer support Viscosity reading is unstable or inaccurate Check if device is levelled properly Check if the temperature of the sample is stable Check the characteristics of the sample to be me...

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Page 14: ...contact PCE Instruments 9 1 PCE Instruments UK By post PCE Instruments UK Ltd Units 12 13 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way Southampton Hampshire United Kingdom SO31 4RF By phone 02380 987 035 9 2...

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