
Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
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Manual No. M/85-150-N898
4) The viscosity standard fluid, together with the spindle, should be immersed in the bath for a
minimum of 1 hour, stirring the fluid periodically (operate at 50 or 60 RPM periodically), prior
to taking measurements.
5) After 1 hour, check the temperature of the viscosity standard fluid with an accurate thermometer.
6) If the fluid is at test temperature (
+
/- 0.1
°
C of the specified temperature, normally 25
°
C),
measure the viscosity and record the viscometer reading.
Note:
The spindle must rotate at least five (5) times for one minute, whichever is greater
before readings are taken.
7) The viscosity reading should equal the cP value on the viscosity fluid standard to within the
combined accuracies of the viscometer and the standard (as discussed in the section entitled,
Interpretation of Calibration Test Results).
Calibration Procedure using Cone/Plate Viscometer
1) Ensure that the circulating bath used maintains the stated calibration temperature to within
±
0.1
°
C.
2) The attachment of the cone spindle and sample cup, and the gap setting between the cone and
cup must be accomplished by following "Cone/Plate Rheometer Set Up" Procedure (see
Appendix A).
3) Put the proper amount of viscosity standard fluid into the sample cup. The amount varies per
cone spindle (refer to Appendix A - "Cone/Plate Rheometer Set Up" procedure, Table A1).
4) Attach sample cup to viscometer and allow approximately 15 minutes for temperature equilib-
rium.
5) Measure the fluid's viscosity and record the viscometer readings (both % torque and cP).
6) See "Interpretation of Test Results" shown below for calculation of total calibration tolerance
(instrument and fluid).
Notes: 1) The spindle must rotate at least (5) times before a viscosity reading is taken.
2) The use of Brookfield Viscosity Standard fluids in the range of 5 cP to 5000 cP is
recommended for cone/plate instruments. Please contact Brookfield Engineering
Laboratories or an authorized dealer if your calibration procedure requires more
viscous standards.
3) Select a viscosity standard fluid that will give viscosity readings between 10% and
100% of full scale range. Refer to Appendix B for viscosity ranges of cone spindles.
Do not use a silicone viscosity standard fluid with a viscosity value greater than 5000
cP with a Cone/Plate Viscometer. Brookfield offers a complete range of mineral oil
viscosity standards suitable for use with Cone/Plate Viscometers as shown in TABLE
D2. Consult with Brookfield or an authorized dealer to determine which fluid is
appropriate.