DHR/AR Series Environmental Test Chamber Getting Started Guide
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Chapter 2:
Installing the ETC
This chapter provides information on how to install and set up the Environmental Testing Chamber (ETC).
Installing the ETC Assembly on the DHR Series
Follow the instructions below to install the ETC on a DHR Series Rheometer.
Mounting the Test Chamber
1
Turn on the rheometer and move the rheometer head up to the maximum height. Use the
Head Up
button
located on the instrument control panel.
2
Turn off the power to the rheometer control box.
3
The ETC is most easily fitted with the rear of the instrument facing you. It may be necessary to disconnect
the power and signal cables to rotate the instrument to provide access.
4
Locate the four dowel holes on the rear of the instrument, as well as the four dowel pins on the ETC
bracket. See the figure below.
Figure 3
Dowel holes on rear of instrument (left image); dowel pins on ETC bracket (right image).