Brookfield CAP2000 Viscometer - Manual (Page 2)

Brookfield Engineering Labs., Inc. Page 2 Manual No. M/94-310F
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 3
I.1 Components .................................................................................................................. 3
I.2 Utilities ......................................................................................................................... 4
I.3 Specifications ............................................................................................................... 4
I.4 Set-Up ........................................................................................................................... 4
I.5 Key Functions ............................................................................................................... 5
I.6 Viscosity and Temperature Display .............................................................................. 6
II. GETTING STARTED ............................................................................... 7
II.1 Power ON ..................................................................................................................... 7
II.2 Cone Spindle Selection and Setting ............................................................................. 7
II.3 Sample Number Setting (optional) ............................................................................... 9
II.4 Speed Setting ................................................................................................................ 9
II.5 Temperature Control Setting ...................................................................................... 10
II.6 Run Time Setting ........................................................................................................ 10
II.7 Printing ....................................................................................................................... 11
II.8 Run and Stop Keys ..................................................................................................... 11
III. OPERATION ......................................................................................... 12
III.1 Accuracy of Measurement .......................................................................................... 13
III.2 Repeatability ............................................................................................................... 14
III.3 Making Viscosity Measurements ................................................................................ 14
IV. PC CONTROL (CAP 2000 VISCOMETER) .......................................... 16
APPENDIX A - Cone Numbers - Sample Sizes - Viscosity Ranges ........................................... 17
APPENDIX B - Calibration Procedures ...................................................................................... 20
APPENDIX C - Glossary of Screen Displays ............................................................................. 25
APPENDIX D - Variables in Viscosity Measurements ............................................................... 26
APPENDIX E - Communications ............................................................................................... 28
APPENDIX F - Warranty Repair and Service ............................................................................ 37