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- Page 1 Elcometer 2250 Krebs Viscometer Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 (in a retrieval system or otherwise) or translated into any language, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise) without the prior written permission of Elcometer Limited. A copy of this Instruction Manual is available for download on our Website via www.elcometer.com. Doc.No. TMA-0475 Issue 03 Text with Cover No: 21806...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Section Page About your Viscometer ..........4 What the box contains . -
Page 4: About Your Viscometer
Our products cover all aspects of coating inspection, from development through application to post application inspection. The Elcometer Krebs Viscometer is a world beating product. With the purchase of this product you now have access to the worldwide service and support network of Elcometer. For more information visit our website at www.elcometer.com... -
Page 5: Standards
Your Elcometer Krebs Viscometer is packed in a cardboard and foam package. Please ensure that this packaging is disposed of in an environmentally sensitive manner. Consult your local Environmental Authority for further guidance. 1.2 Standards Your Viscometer can be used in accordance with the following National and International Standards: •... -
Page 6: Getting Started
3 GETTING STARTED 3.1 The parts of the instrument Viscometer head with display and control Column panel Spindle Sample container support for beaker/can Base... -
Page 7: Rear Connections
3.2 Rear connections Power on/off switch Power supply socket RS 232 interface 3.3 Installing the Viscometer To install your Viscometer: 1. Place the base on a stable and flat surface. 2. Rotate the adjustable feet under the base until the instrument is level; use a bubble level placed on the base of the instrument as a guide. -
Page 8: Fitting The Spindle
3.4 Fitting the spindle Note: This operation must be done very carefully to ensure that the spindle is not bent and the motor drive coupling or internal components are not damaged. 1. Check that the connecting surfaces of the spindle and the motor drive Drive coupling are clean. -
Page 9: Control Panel
3.6 Control panel Your Viscometer is controlled using the five buttons on the control panel on the front of the Viscometer head. Start test (manual mode) Confirm menu selection Raise and lower Start test spindle (manual (automatic mode) mode) Stop test Scroll in menus 4 THE SAMPLE 4.1 Sample quantity... -
Page 10: Configuring Your Viscometer
5 CONFIGURING YOUR VISCOMETER To configure your Elcometer Krebs Viscometer ready to take measurements, do the following: 1. Switch on the Viscometer (use the power on/off switch at rear of head). The instrument displays: 2250 KV 1.1 2. While the welcome message is displayed (5 seconds), press [START] and then [ENTER]. - Page 11 The instrument displays the welcome message again and immediately afterwards the working mode selection screen: 2250 KV 1.1 <START> automatic <ENTER> manual XX:XX:XX Your Elcometer Krebs Viscometer is now configured and ready to take measurements in automatic mode (page 12) or in manual mode (page 14).
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Page 12: Taking A Measurement In Automatic Mode
6 TAKING A MEASUREMENT IN AUTOMATIC MODE Use the automatic mode of your Elcometer Krebs Viscometer for your standard testing - it will help you to conduct tests easily, rapidly and consistently. Note: Do not select automatic mode when using a ½ pint (USA) can - the neck of this can is too narrow to allow the spindle blades to pass through without manual intervention;... - Page 13 The instrument displays “Going DOWN” and the head moves down until the spindle reaches its lowest position. automatic process SWT: 05s. SMT: 10s Ku: 000.0 Going DOWN When the spindle reaches its lowest position, the sample wait timer starts to count down. When the sample wait timer reaches zero, the spindle starts rotating and the sample measurement timer starts to count down.
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Page 14: Taking A Measurement In Manual Mode
To do this, use your Elcometer Krebs Viscometer in manual mode. 1. Attach the spindle to the drive head (see “Fitting the spindle” on page 8). -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
ISO 9000, and other similar standards. Calibration checks may be carried out by the user of the Viscometer (see instructions below), however if the calibration of the Viscometer is found to need adjustment, please contact Elcometer or your local Elcometer supplier. -
Page 16: Maintenance
The Elcometer Krebs Viscometer does not contain any internal user-serviceable components. In the unlikely event of a fault, the instrument should be returned to your local Elcometer supplier or directly to Elcometer. The warranty will be invalidated if the instrument has been opened. -
Page 17: Technical Specification
(19.7" x 12.8" x 7.5") Weight: 8.5 kg (18.7 lb) 12 SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES The following spare parts and accessories for your Elcometer Krebs Viscometer are available from your local supplier or direct from Elcometer: Spindle, Krebs, standard KT00225021791... -
Page 18: Related Equipment
KT002250N005 13 RELATED EQUIPMENT In addition to the Elcometer Krebs Viscometer, Elcometer produces a wide range of other equipment for determining the physical characteristics of surface coatings. Users of the Elcometer 2250 may also benefit from the following Elcometer products: •...