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SV-A series

-Stand Type-

SV-H series

-Portable Type-

Vibro Viscometer

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1WMPD4001459A

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Page 1: ...SV A series Stand Type SV H series Portable Type Vibro Viscometer INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1WMPD4001459A...

Page 2: ...duced transmitted transcribed or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of A D Company Ltd The contents of this manual and the specifications of the instr...

Page 3: ...3 SV 100A SV 100H 23 5 PRECAUTIONS 24 5 1 General Precautions For all models 24 5 2 Precautions for an Acurate Measurment Only for the SV H series 24 5 3 During Use For all models 25 5 4 After Use Fo...

Page 4: ...PUTER 74 10 1 Introduction 74 10 2 Installation of WinCT Viscosity 74 10 3 Connection to a personal computer 75 10 4 Configuration of the COM port 76 10 5 Controlling the measurement using a personal...

Page 5: ...f a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference when this device is operated in a commercial e...

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Page 7: ...sensor is located between the two sensor plates So the accurate detection of the relation between temperature and viscosity is possible Accurate measurement Due to the low heat capacity of the viscosi...

Page 8: ...time be careful not to influence the viscosity value by generating bubbles Standard windows communication tools WinCT Viscosity With the SV A series it is standard accessory With the SV H series it i...

Page 9: ...ever Guides Sample cup Table knob Main unit Display unit Display Keys Sensor unit Sensor protective cover Cap Supporting post Surface locator plate AC adapter jack RS 232C serial interface Connection...

Page 10: ...pc Glass sample cup Capacity 2 mL 10 pcs Sample cup holder Polycarbonate For 2 mL capacity Transparent 3 pcs Black 2 pcs Sample cup Polycarbonate Capacity 45 mL 5 pcs Sample cup stand For 2 mL capaci...

Page 11: ...2C cable 1 pc 25P 9P for modem AC adapter 1 pc AC adapter label Serial USB converter 1 pc Stand for securing the sensor unit 1 pc X Y Z stage 1 pc Glass sample cup Capacity 13 mL 2 pcs Small sample cu...

Page 12: ...cup holder For13ml 1 pc Glass sample cup 13ml 2 pcs SV 1A SV 10A SV 100A Transparent 3 pcs Black 2 pcs Sample cup 45ml 5 pcs Water jacket 1 pc Small sample cup cover 5 pcs Lid 2 pcs X Y Z stage Slide...

Page 13: ...he X Y Z stage using the screw removed Confirm the direction of the X Y Z stage s knobs 3 Install the protector on the sensor unit of the SV 1A SV 10A SV 100A Insert the protector s rotational axis in...

Page 14: ...isplay unit to the main unit using the connection cable 8 Insert the AC adapter plug into the AC adapter jack located on the rear side of the display unit Insert the other end of the AC adapter plug i...

Page 15: ...n cable 1 pc AC adapter 1 pc AC adapter label S N12345164 Handle Sensor unit Sensor protective cover Temperature sensor Protector Sensor plate Display Reference card Display unit Display unit rear sid...

Page 16: ...using the connection cable Note The main unit and the display unit have been adjusted in pairs For accurate viscosity measurement before use confirm that the main unit and the display unit have the s...

Page 17: ...located on the rear side of the display unit Insert the other end of the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet Note Confirm that the adapter type is correct for the local voltage and power recepta...

Page 18: ...ven if the function setting of 5vtyp is not changed you can still use the viscometer However the portable functions H fnc 5t b Hld t Cp bep Cp Hi and Cp lo will not be available 2 Insert the AC adapte...

Page 19: ...d to use it with the stand set prepare the following accessories and make the following changes AX SV 51 Stand set AX SV 53 EX Software set AX SV 54 Sample cup set 10 mL 13 mL 45 mL AX SV 55 Sample cu...

Page 20: ...se the lever an d install the sensor unit along the guide channels of the supporting post s sides At an appropriate height secure the sensor unit to the supporting post by lowering the lever Change th...

Page 21: ...ometer will enter the function mode 5vtyp 8 Press the PRINT key to select the item 9 Press the START or HOLD key to display atype 10 Press the PRINT key to store the setting After the viscometer displ...

Page 22: ...value Temperature units Displays the unit of temperature Processing indicator Blinks while the measurement is being performed While the sensor plates are in vibrating motion Hold indicator Illuminate...

Page 23: ...osity and temperature at the time the HOLD key is pressed during measurement The hold indicator is on In the above condition the measurement is continued The processing indicator blinks Pressing the H...

Page 24: ...lected Viscosity measured mmPa s Pa s mmPa s Display Minimum display Unit Remarks Display Minimum display Unit Remarks 0 30 0 0003 1 1 00 0 0010 9 99 0 01 0 0099 0 0001 Digit indicating 0 01 mPa s is...

Page 25: ...s 0 999 0 001 1000 1 00 1 00 10000 10 00 0 01 Pa s Switches to Pa s 10 00 0 01 Pa s When the viscosity unit is cP or P Unit selected Viscosity measured CcP P MmPa s Display Minimum display Unit Remark...

Page 26: ...near busy highways or rail lines Avoid these places as a measuring site If measurement is to be performed in such a place use an anti vibration table that is available as an option AD 1685 Do not mea...

Page 27: ...n periodically as necessary Ensure a stable power source when using the AC adapter Placing the sensor plates and the temperature sensor in the sample may change the sample temperature For precise meas...

Page 28: ...e paper upward and downward to remove the sample Pushing strongly on the sensor plates when moving the tissue upward may cause the sensor plates to bend Clean the temperature sensor in the same way Th...

Page 29: ...0 mPa s 0 800 1 60 mPa s Note The density can be measured using the density determination kit AD 1653 in combination with a balance To obtain the absolute viscosity value precisely do as follows 5 5 1...

Page 30: ...mPa s is obtained as a correction value used for calibration 3 After calibration measure the viscosity of the standard viscosity fluid used and confirm that the viscometer displays the similar value...

Page 31: ...the cup on the table along the guides With the 2 mL sample cup place the sample cup in the sample cup holder For 2 mL and set it into the 45 mL sample cup When using the sample cup holder select eith...

Page 32: ...gauge indicates 35 mL the upper level gauge indicates 45 mL The 13 mL glass sample cup does not have level gauges The position approximately 25 mm above the cup bottom indicates 13 mL 2 Attach the cup...

Page 33: ...ing the screw With SV 10A SV 100A before removing the sensor protective cover remove the surface locator plate Removing and reattaching the surface locator plate will cause the position Height of the...

Page 34: ...on to the next measurement set the sample and press the START key When the viscosity value is below the measuring range Sl TOP is displayed When the viscosity value exceeds the measuring range SH TOP...

Page 35: ...plates do not touch the liquid Right after the sensor plates touch the liquid l will be still displayed Continue the measurement with this state After stabilizing the viscometer displays the viscosity...

Page 36: ...e correctly otherwise it may cause a measurement error When you need a more accurate measurement use the stand set AX SV 51 sold separately With SV 10H SV 100H the surface locator plate can be attache...

Page 37: ...value is below the measuring range Sl TOP is displayed When the viscosity value exceeds the measuring range SH TOP is displayed If the sensor plates are not in vibrating motion for about 20 seconds fo...

Page 38: ...iscosity Temperature SV 1A SV 1H SV 10A SV 10H mmPa s SV 100A SV 100H Pa s C Use the MODE key to change units Each time the MODE key is pressed units are switched as below Note that the unit of temper...

Page 39: ...he heating medium other than these may damage the water jacket When using the water jacket make sure that no inner pressure is exerted in the water jacket due to the kinked or blocked tubes as that co...

Page 40: ...r and the upper nozzle indicated as 2 2 Pour the heating medium into the water jacket indicated as 3 An appropriate sample amount is approximately 11 mL The heating medium conducts the heat of the wat...

Page 41: ...the small sample cup floats secure lightly the front side of the cup to the water jacket using the screw provided Use the small sample cup cover for volatile samples If the handles of the sample cup h...

Page 42: ...come into contact with the inner wall of the sample If they are in contact a measurement error may occur 4 Be sure to adjust the sample surface to the center of the narrow part of the sensor plates S...

Page 43: ...ecessary If cleaning is not sufficient a measurement error may occur due to contamination 7 6 Specifications Operating temperature 0 C to 100 C Circulation nozzle outside diameter 10 5 mm Recommended...

Page 44: ...appropriate for the measuring range When measuring the viscosity near 1 mPa s simplified calibration using purified water which is a one key operation is available The SV 1A 1H 10A 10H has a built in...

Page 45: ...d to C Influence caused by the sample cup The viscometers have been calibrated with the following cups when shipped When using another cup use that cup to measure viscosity only after calibrating with...

Page 46: ...1011 mm2 s for the kinetic viscosity and 889 mPa s for the viscosity at 20 C as an example 2 Substitute the values above to obtain the value for 781 781 mPa s is obtained as a correction value used f...

Page 47: ...ready to be corrected 5 Correct the value using the following keys MODE key Switches the blinking digits START key Changes the setting of a blinking digit STOP key Moves the decimal point 6 Press the...

Page 48: ...on mode ID indicator appears below the temperature display 4 Place the standard viscosity fluid in the sample cup Press the START key to start the measurement of the first point 5 After the measuremen...

Page 49: ...STOP key Moves the decimal point 13 Press the PRINT key to confirm the correction value 14 To exit the calibration mode With end being displayed press the PRINT key again The calibration data is save...

Page 50: ...bilized 3 Press and hold the START key The theoretical viscosity value Viscosity Density of the purified water at the measuring temperature is displayed and all the displays blink To cancel the operat...

Page 51: ...r is poured into the sample cup directly and is measured bubbles are generated on the sensor plates due to the difference in pressure and temperature and the viscosity may increase gradually Pressuriz...

Page 52: ...or HOLD key to change the blinking digit START key Increases the value of the blinking digit When the value reaches the upper limit of the setting range the minimum value appears again HOLD key Decrea...

Page 53: ...MODE key to select Unit 3 Press the PRINT key to confirm the item The decimal point illuminates when the setting currently saved is displayed 4 Press the START key or HOLD key to select the unit to be...

Page 54: ...function during measurement 2 Do not display the digits that are beyond the decimal point prt 0 Key mode PressthePRINTkeytooutputdata Data output mode 1 Auto print mode Outputs automatically when the...

Page 55: ...1 On Sound the buzzer when the displayed viscosity value is between the lower and upper limit value that is set bep 0 Off HI buzzer 1 On Sound the buzzer when the displayed viscosity value equal to o...

Page 56: ...cified SV 1A 1H 10A 10H Parameter Settings Description 0 mmPa s Millipascal second 1 Pa s Pascal second 2 ccP Centipoise 3 P Poise C Celsius 4 mPa s Millipascal second 5 Pa s Pascal second 6 ccP Centi...

Page 57: ...decimal point But with 100 999mPa s always displays the digits that are beyond the decimal point When using with the portable type use this function when you need to conceal the large variation in di...

Page 58: ...ty value and the temperature are output using the internal resolution 3 3 RsVisco format Used with the graphing program RsVisco When a measurement is started using RsVisco the viscometer automatically...

Page 59: ...time one line is output can be selected when the data are output via RS 232C When MODE 3 of the optional compact printer AD 8121B is used select 1 Function of portable type H fnc Parameter Settings D...

Page 60: ...ew setting and go to step 7 Entering the lower limit value 7 With Cp lo displayed press the PRINT key The current setting of the lower limit value is displayed When the current setting is not to be ch...

Page 61: ...he ID number using the following keys MODE key Switches the blinking digits START key Increases the value of the blinking digit by one HOLD key Decreases the value of the blinking digit by one STOP ke...

Page 62: ...CALIBRATION 1 In the standby mode press and hold the MODE key to enter the function setting mode 5vtyp appears 2 Press the MODE key to select Clr 3 Press the PRINT key to display Clr no 4 Press the S...

Page 63: ...y to enter the function setting mode 5vtyp appears 2 Release the MODE key and press it again to display Cladj 3 Press the PRINT key to display the current date When the date is not to be changed press...

Page 64: ...mple 03 04 START key Increases the value of the blinking digit by one HOLD key Decreases the value of the blinking digit by one 8 Press the MODE key to select the setting value of m Month Example 04 9...

Page 65: ...e of the minute Example 22 17 Press the START key or HOLD key to change the minute Example 22 34 18 Press the MODE key to select the setting value of the second Example 33 19 Press the START key or HO...

Page 66: ...0003 Pa s ST 000 0003Pas 0 0100 Pa s ST 000 0100Pas 0 100 Pa s ST 000 1000Pas The digit of 0 0001Pa s is always zero 1 00 Pa s ST 001 0000Pas The digits of 0 0001Pa s and 0 001Pa s are always zero Pa...

Page 67: ...is always zero 1 00 Pa s ST 001 0000Pas The digits of 0 0001Pa s and 0 001Pa s are always zero Pa s H Pa s OL 99999999Pas Above measuring range error L cP OL 99999999 cP Below measuring range error 0...

Page 68: ...D 8121B is connected With prt 0 or prt 1 selected for Data output mode prt output contents can be selected by the settings of 5 at 5 td and 5 ed With prt 2 selected for Data output mode prt only the v...

Page 69: ...ime 5 td 0 Date time Remarks Device ID information 5 ed 0 Signature 9 4 3 CSV Format Appropriate when a personal computer is used to collect data Measurement values are output in comma separated forma...

Page 70: ...s 1 00 Pa s LAB 12 2003 03 19 12 34 56 051 23 F 001 0000 Pa s Pa s F H Pa s LAB 12 2003 03 19 12 34 56 051 23 F 001 2000 Pa s 1 2 is output for above measuring range error L cP LAB 12 2003 03 19 12 3...

Page 71: ...F 000 1000 Pa s 1 00 Pa s LAB 12 2003 03 19 12 34 56 051 23 F 001 0000 Pa s Pa s F H Pa s LAB 12 2003 03 19 12 34 56 051 23 F 012 0000 Pa s 12 is output for above measuring range error L cP LAB 12 20...

Page 72: ...Space ASC 20h Output format example 2 With date and time added Function setting Output Blank No output 5 td 1 Date time 5 ed 0 Device ID number SV 1A SV 1H SV 10A SV 10H output format example Viscosi...

Page 73: ...point by pnt 1 a semicolon is used as a data separator When a measurement is started using RsVisco the viscometer automatically selects this format Measurement data are output in the order of viscosit...

Page 74: ...23 F 0 0100 Pa s 000 0100 Pa s 051 23 F 0 100 Pa s 000 1000 Pa s 051 23 F 1 00 Pa s 001 0000 Pa s 051 23 F Pa s F H Pa s 001 2000 Pa 051 23 F 1 2 is output for above measuring range error L cP 000 000...

Page 75: ...00000 30 cP 025 67 C 10 0 cP 00010 00 cP 025 67 C 100 cP 00100 00 cP 025 67 C 10 0 P 01000 00 cP 025 67 C For 1000 cP or greater the displayed unit is P but the output unit remains cP CcP C H P 12000...

Page 76: ...raph The measurement data can be saved with the CSV file in the personal computer The input data can be displayed as a graph again The graph data can be printed with a printer that is connected to the...

Page 77: ...he number of COM ports available Therefore the SV A SV H series can connect to a personal computer using the RS 232C cable Setting up 1 Connect the Serial USB converter to the personal computer Instal...

Page 78: ...example The COM port of the personal computer is two Therefore the COM port number that is connected to the personal computer directly is displayed as 1 and 2 When a personal computer has many COM po...

Page 79: ...the graphing software RsVisco 3 Confirm that the COM port of the RsVisco is set properly 4 Click the START button of the RsVisco to start the measurement 5 If you want to finish the measurement click...

Page 80: ...pU5e AD 8121B settings Measurement results 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 2 1 MODE 3 Statistical calculation 0 1 0 MODE 1 Changes in the viscosity value per a certain time 2 0 0 MODE 2 Interval printing is used No...

Page 81: ...l Name 1 Description Direction Signal Name 1 FG Frame ground FG 2 RXD Receive data TXD 3 TXD Transmit data RXD 4 RTS Ready to send 2 RTS 5 CTS Clear to send 2 CTS 6 DSR Data set ready DSR 7 SG Signal...

Page 82: ...to each command Command Description Q Outputs the current data SIR Outputs data continuously C Stops data output by SIR command QM Outputs the data during measurement Effective only during measuremen...

Page 83: ...the function setting Set it to Cond 2 Avoid direct drafts in the vicinity of the viscometer Is there a strong electrical or magnetic noise source such as a motor near the viscometer Install the visco...

Page 84: ...n the sensor plate and the surface locator plate Maintain the clearance by rotating the surface locator plate when necessary 3 How to remove the sensor protective cover For all models Remove the prote...

Page 85: ...in the mass cause the vibration frequency to shift which will result in a measurement error Are the sensor plates bent If bent contact the local A D dealer for repair Does the sample generate bubbles...

Page 86: ...temperature sensor to ensure no changes to the sample temperature And then start a measurement When the sensor plates and the temperature sensor are cleaned using alcohol the plates and the sensor ar...

Page 87: ...ow the lower limit of the viscosity measuring range SV 1A SV 1H SV 10A SV 10H 0 30 mPa s SV 100A SV 100H 0 90 mPa s The viscosity of the sample can not be measured This error may occur when the displa...

Page 88: ...40 C 50 to 104 F Minimum sample amount 2 mL or more 10 mL or more Temperature display 0 to 160 C 0 1 C 32 to 320 F 0 1 F 5 0 to 20 C 32 to 68 F 1 C 1 8 F 20 to 30 C 68 to 86 F 0 5 C 0 9 F 30 to 100 C...

Page 89: ...s necessary 4 The unit switches to Pa s 5 The operating temperature of each standard and optional accessory is as follow Name Temperature used Sample cup capacity 45 mL AX SV 33 Small sample cup capac...

Page 90: ...Water jacket 1 pc AX SV 38 Glass storage container Capacity Approx 50 mL 10 pcs AX SV 39 Plastic storage container Capacity Approx 120 mL 20 pcs AX SV 42 Analog output AX SV 43 Extension cable 5 m To...

Page 91: ...Sample cup stand For 2 mL capacity 1 pc AD 8121B Compact printer AD 1682 Rechargeable battery AX SV 33 Sample Cup The AX SV 33 consists of Sample cup Capacity 45 mL 10 pcs Polycarbonate Operating tem...

Page 92: ...on the positioning stopper attach the stopper with the lever on the left side as seen from front on the supportintg post Be sure to place the guide located on the inner wall of the stopper in the guid...

Page 93: ...asher Nylon Specifications Circulation nozzle Outside diameter 10 5 mm Recommended hose Silicone tube inside diameter 8 mm It is recommended that for safety a commercially available tubing clamp clamp...

Page 94: ...ontainer Capacity Approx 120 mL 20 pcs Polypropylene Operating temperature 80 C max Lid 20 pcs Polyethylene Operating temperature 80 C max AX SV 51 Stand Set Used for securing the sensor unit while me...

Page 95: ...onsists of X Y Z stage 1 pc AX SV 53 EX Software Set Used while acquiring the viscosity data with a personal computer Consists of WinCT Viscosity 1 pc RS 232C straight cable 1 pc Serial USB converter...

Page 96: ...Capacity Approx 13 mL 2 pcs Pyrex glass Operating temperature 230 C max Glass sample cup holder Stainless steel 1 pc Water Jacket Used in combination with a commercially available constant temperatur...

Page 97: ...measured Glass sample cup Capacity 2 mL 10 pc Pyrex glass Operating temperature 230 C max Sample cup stand 1 pc Water Jacket Used in combination with a commercially available constant temperature bat...

Page 98: ...58 Sample Cup 2 mL Sample cup set Only for SV 1A SV 1H Used when a small amount of sample 2 mL will be measured Consists of Sample cup 2 mL 100 pcs Polycarbonate Operating temperature 120 C max Lid 1...

Page 99: ...evices such as a spectrophotometer Consists of Square glass sample cup 2 pcs Pyrex glass Square lid 2 pcs Polypropylene AD 1685 Anti vibration table Used when the viscosity value is unstable due to ex...

Page 100: ...2 57 170 130 303 147 18 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS SV 1H SV 10H SV 100H Display unit For all models Sensor unit Handle The SV A series external dimensions are as follows when the handle is used The connectio...

Page 101: ...ernal dimensions are as follows when the AX SV 51 stand set is used Unit mm 332 170 283 536 314 103 A B C 250 11 5 296 A Sensor plates lowest position 3 5 mm With protector used no table B Sensor plat...

Page 102: ...led View of the Sensor Unit SV 1A SV 1H SV 10A SV 10H SV 100A SV 100H D Distance from the sensor protective cover Unit mm 8 7 112 2 18 44 D 1 19 44 D 4 56 65 5 D 65 5 D 112 56 28 13 5 7 5 112 28 56 44...

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