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You can start a Level/Zero Adjustment any time
from the menu. Tap <Menu> and select "
Adjust-
ments >Level/Zero Adjustment
".
TIP: Perform these adjustments every time you
moved ViscoQC. Every time ViscoQC boots, the
Level Adjustment screen comes up.
4.2.3 Mounting Additional Components
In case you use additional or optional equipment,
connect and/or install it as follows.
4.2.3.1 Pt100 sensor
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Pt100 sensor
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Pt100 plug
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Pt100 socket
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Recess for Pt100 guide
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Pt100 guide
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Release knob
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Clip for fixing the Pt100 sensor
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Spindle guard (e.g. R)
Fig. 7: Setting up the Pt100 Sensor
Plug the optional Pt100 sensor into the connector on
the rear of ViscoQC. Fit the guide on the Pt100 plug
into the recess of the socket. Immerse the Pt100
sensor in the sample vessel. Fix the Pt100 sensor
on the rim of the sample vessel or on the guard with
the metal clip. The sensor must not touch the spin-
dle. If required, perform a temperature calibration
and set a temperature offset (section 6.2.2).
To disconnect the Pt100 cable, press the
release
knob
on the plug and pull out the plug.
4.2.3.2 Data Export via LIMS Bridge software
For data export via LIMS Bridge use the Ethernet in-
terface and an Ethernet cable (Mat. No. 18597).
Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet interface of
ViscoQC. Connect the other end of the cable to the
PC. ViscoQC 300 requires the following settings:
Deactivate LIMS Import and Check Data Import (not
supported with ViscoQC). For data export, use data
format PDF, CSV, or LIMS. Do not use XLS or TXT
format.
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If V-Comply software package is NOT activated,
do NOT activate the audit trail settings.
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If V-Comply is activated: Use data format PDF.
TIP: Activating PDF reports significantly influences
the GUI performance of ViscoQC 300. It is therefore
recommended to use format CSV if possible. For
PDF reports, preferably perform a manual export.
4.2.3.3 Printer
For printout of measurement results, Anton Paar of-
fers the Label Printer USB Dymo® 450 with a label
size of 28 mm x 89 mm. The label shows ViscoQC
model and serial number, spindle/measuring sys-
tem info (+ unique ID), measurement mode and da-
ta, if applicable: up to 3 warning/error numbers (see
appendix D).
First, connect the printer cable to the printer. Then
plug the printer cable into the USB interface of Vis-
coQC. Connect the printer to the mains. Follow the
safety and operating instructions of the printer’s
documentation.
TIP: If "Automatic Printout" is active and Dymo
LabelWriter 450 set as target, ViscoQC automati-
cally prints when a measurement is finished. For
multi-point measurements only recommended for a
maximum of 5 points.
4.2.3.4 V-Collect Software
You can connect ViscoQC to a
PC with USB inter-
face
and export the measurement results directly to
MS Excel via V-Collect Software.
Plug the supplied USB cable into the PC interface
and to ViscoQC. Install V-Collect Software (macro-
based MS Excel Add-in). You need administrator
rights on the PC in question.
TIP: Always use the latest version of V-Collect.
NOTE: It is not possible to use automatic printout
via V-Collect for measurements, which use steps
(applies to V-Curve software package only).
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