Section A: V Iscometer; About Your Viscometer - Elcometer 2300 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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1 ABOUT YOUR VISCOMETER

The Elcometer Rotary Viscometer measures the viscosity of liquids in accordance with ISO 2555
and many ASTM standards.
A spindle fitted with a disc or a cylinder is rotated in the sample to be tested. A spring is connected
between the spindle and the motor shaft which rotates at a fixed speed. The angle of deviation
between the spindle and the motor shaft is measured electronically and converted to torque. The
torque measured by the Viscometer is a function of:
• spindle rotation speed
• spindle geometry (disc/cylinder size)
• viscosity of the test sample
Taking into account the spindle rotation speed and the spindle geometry, viscosity is calculated and
displayed directly in SI or CGS units.
A range of spindles is supplied with the Viscometer; the combination of the appropriate spindle and
spindle rotation speed allows readings to be taken over a very wide range of viscosity.
Optional accessories enable measurement of:
• Low viscosity samples - at temperatures up to 100°C (212°F)
• Low viscosity samples - at temperatures up to 200°C (392°F)
• Small volumes of sample
• Difficult-to-measure samples such as creams, gels, waxes and pastes, etc.
See "Spare parts and accessories" on page 28 for details of all accessories.
1.1 These instructions
These instructions describe the operation of the following Elcometer Rotary Viscometers:
• Elcometer 2300 RV1-L (low to medium viscosity tests)
• Elcometer 2300 RV1-R (medium to high viscosity tests)
• Elcometer 2300 RV2-L (low to medium viscosity tests, PC controlled)
• Elcometer 2300 RV2-R (medium to high viscosity tests, PC controlled)
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