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  • Page 1 Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operatio Manual P/N 52.9997...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Checking Instrument Settings ....................21 Setting multiple CMRV instrument addresses ...................23 Security options ...........................23 Initial security setup ........................24 CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual Version ® 1.0b—March, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
  • Page 4 Restoring instrument settings from a saved configuration ...........51 Calibrate Cell Constants ....................52 Service menu options ..........................54 10 SUMMARY OF TEST PROCEDURE CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual Version ® 1.0b—March, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
  • Page 5 Keystrokes for selecting data for printing ................ 77 Exporting analysis data ........................78 Exporting time and temperature data ....................78 14 DESIGNING CUSTOMIZED PROFILES CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual Version ® 1.0b—March, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
  • Page 6 The CMRV is not heating properly ................107 The Yield/Viscosity lights on the CMRV Controller front panel are blinking rapidly. . 107 CMRV cooling/temperature control problems ..............107 CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual Version ® 1.0b—March, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
  • Page 7 APPENDIX D — MULTI-UNIT CONFIGURATION Introduction .............................. 117 Procedure ............................ 117 INDEX CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual Version ® 1.0b—March, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
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  • Page 9: Introduction

    Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Engine Oil Viscosity Classification SAE J300. NOTE The CMRV-5000 capabilities have been tailored to the requirements of the current ASTM methods cited above. For this reason, the instrument may not be suitable for some general-purpose viscometry applications.

  • Page 10: Instrument Overview

    3829, ASTM D 4684, ASTM D 6821 and ASTM D 6896 test methods. Test procedure Oil samples placed in the CMRV-5000 viscometric cells are heated and cooled at a predetermined rate according to a user-specified cooling profile. The cooling profile parameters are downloaded to the CMRV- 5000 onboard memory via a serial interface with the host computer.

  • Page 11: Instrument Specifications

    • Never operate the equipment with damaged mains power cables. • Refer all service and repairs to qualified personnel. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
  • Page 12 Hot surface cautions (see diagram, left) may be attached on or near hot surfaces of the CMRV-5000. Avoid touching these surfaces when running Hot Surface Caution profiles at temperatures above 50°C.

  • Page 13: Unpacking And Assembly

    Instrument Company, the damaged item(s) should be repack- ® aged in the original shipping container. Refer to Chapter 19 of this manual for instructions on returning defective equipment. Customers outside the United States should contact the local CANNON agent for ® procedures on returning products to CANNON ®...

  • Page 14: User-Supplied Equipment

    Cell holder Optional rotor stand and drain pan set User-Supplied Equipment The user must supply an electrical power source matching the electrical requirements indicated on the rear panel of the CMRV-5000 Controller. Computer An IBM-compatible computer with the Windows operating system ®...

  • Page 15: Cmrv-5000 Apparatus Description

    (NOTE: The drive line rotors/pins/weights must be purchased ® separately from CANNON ® CMRV rotors CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
  • Page 16 North America or comparable brand, 0.1 mm radius) with a loop on one end. One end is wound around the CMRV-5000 rotor. The other end of the thread is tied to a small rigid plastic ring from which the test weight may be suspended.

  • Page 17: Front Panel Operations

    CMRV housing and plugged into the electronic chassis. Thermometers The CMRV-5000 unit is shipped from CAN- with two thermometers to be used to ® check the temperature of the block.
  • Page 18 The Yield and Viscosity LEDs light during yield stress or viscosity testing. For additional details on front panel operation, refer to the calibration and testing chapters of this manual. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 19: Setup

    CMRV-5000 unit (seen from the front). When in use, the smaller thermometer (0°C to 105°C) is placed in the thermometer well on the right side of the CMRV-5000 unit (as seen from the front). NOTE If the mercury column in a thermometer has separated during shipment, read the instructions included in APPENDIX C.
  • Page 20 CMRV Controller rear panel CMRV-5000 power cord Make sure the CMRV-5000 power switch is in the OFF position. Then insert the power line cord from the rear panel of the CMRV Controller into an appropriate power source for your unit...

  • Page 21: Pulley-Wheel Installation

    RS-232, DB-9-pin socket at the rear of the CMRV-5000 Controller and secure the cable connection with the two small screws on the ears of the plug. Attach the other end of the cable to the RS-232 port at the rear of your computer.

  • Page 22: Firmware Installation Notes

    Firmware installation notes Download button Current firmware is installed on your instrument during factory check- out. However, the CMRV-5000 is capable of receiving firmware updates from the computer. When installing firmware, place the instrument in the firmware down- load mode by pressing the DOWNLOAD button adjacent to the serial port on the rear of the Controller.

  • Page 23: Cleaning The Instrument Housing

    Maintaining the air filters The CMRV-5000 has been designed with easily-replaceable air filters for the cooling fans on the front and rear of the Control Unit housing. The filters help ensure adequate function of the fans, which help remove heat from the hot side of the thermoelectric cooling units.
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  • Page 25: Viscpro® Installation

    ® sequence presented. Make certain that you complete the sections on checking instrument settings and calibration data. If you encounter difficulties at any stage in the installation process, call CANNON ® service at 814-353-8000. Computer requirements See specifications sheet provided with your instrument.

  • Page 26: Running The Software

    ® status bar. Displaying the Instrument View window The application window can be configured to display child windows, such as the Instrument View window, which describes your CANNON ® instrument and provides controls for running tests: CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ®...
  • Page 27 If the Available Instruments list box is blank, your instrument(s) may not be on-line. Check cable connections and make certain the instrument power switch is ON. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 28: Viewing Report Data

    Viewing report data After you have completed CMRV calibration and testing (see next chapters), you will be able to display a report window with CMRV-5000 test results. To access the database and display test data, click Analyses/ View Analysis. Then select MRV Data Table from the list of available...

  • Page 29: Loggingin

    Checking Configuration data Follow the procedures in the next several sections of this chapter to select and verify the instrument and calibration settings to ensure that they conform to the actual characteristics of your CANNON instru- ® ment. Verifying configuration To check the configuration settings for your instrument(s), you must log in to the security system as a manager.
  • Page 30 Then click OK to close the View Cell Con- stants window. NOTE Some fields/options are security-protected, and may not be viewable. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 31: Setting Multiple Cmrv Instrument Addresses

    Print window. Select the desired printer and click OK to print ® current calibration settings. NOTE CANNON recommends printing calibration settings each time the calibra- tion values change. Setting multiple CMRV instrument addresses When installing/connecting multiple CMRV instruments, ensure that the instrument address for each instrument is different.

  • Page 32: Initial Security Setup

    Technician information. Service status is neces- sary to change Manager information. To obtain Service status, it is necessary to select user CANNON Instrument Company from the Log In window and to type in the current CANNON password. For the ®...
  • Page 33 The software will automatically reset to the lowest security level. Any ongoing test operations will continue. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
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  • Page 35: Preparing For Cmrv Testing/Calibration

    Providing power To prepare for operation of the CMRV-5000 unit, turn on the POWER switch on the front panel of the Controller. The green power indicator on the switch will light and the left panel lights will flash once.
  • Page 36 ® cleaning. Hanging a paper clip on each loop reduces the chance of curling. 8. Wait for the CMRV-5000 to reach the cleaning temperature. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ®...
  • Page 37 NOTE When the CMRV-5000 cleaning cycle is activated, the internal heater raises the viscometer block temperature 2-3°C per minute to approxi- mately 50°C. Precise temperature control is not necessary for cleaning. 9. When the CMRV-5000 has reached cleaning temperature remove the rotors and wipe excess oil from them.

  • Page 38: Inserting Rotors

    WHEEL on the CMRV-5000 front panel. You are now ready to perform the CMRV-5000 calibration procedure or run a test sample using the applicable test methods or a custom profile. See the appropriate chapter for further instructions.

  • Page 39: Calibrating The Cmrv Temperature Probe

    -46°C to +30°C thermometer from the CMRV block to prevent separation of the mercury column. Reinsert the calibrated thermometer when CMRV block temperature is within its range. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
  • Page 40 5. After the instrument reaches the probe calibration temperature and completes the temperature stabilization period, type the actual temperature from the reference thermometer in the Thermometer CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 41: Manual Restoration Of Voltage And Offset Data

    Click OK when the values have been entered correctly. Then click the Accept Manually Entered Offsets and Voltages button. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
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  • Page 43: Calibrating The Cmrv Cells

    CALIBRATING THE CMRV CELLS Initial calibration To ensure the accuracy of sample data, the CMRV-5000 cell calibration procedure must be completed after initial installation of the software. First complete the temperature probe calibration (see previous chapter) and instrument preparation (Chapter 6). Then follow the procedure in this chapter to calibrate the CMRV cells.

  • Page 44: Cell Calibration Procedure

    The CMRV-5000 can be cali- brated over the viscosity range of 1 to 99,999 cP (mPa·s). After you have prepared the CMRV-5000 for the calibration run (see Chapter 6) follow the procedure below to calibrate the CMRV.
  • Page 45 Be sure the thread is properly wound around each rotor and the Plexiglas ® cover is in place on top of the CMRV-5000 before proceeding with the test. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ®...

  • Page 46: Cell Calibration Test Procedure

    (mPa·s). 6. Click the Calibrate ... button to open the Calibrate Cell Constants window. The CMRV-5000 will cool to the desired calibration temperature and maintain the temperature for one hour. When the...
  • Page 47 18. In the Save As box, input a name for the new instrument configura- tion (which includes the newly-calculated calibration constants). Then click OK to save the configuration. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
  • Page 48 Printing calibration data CANNON Instrument Company recommends generating a hard copy record of calibration data after each calibration session. To print the current calibration constants, click Configure/Print Instrument Set- tings. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 49: Using The Cmrv Software

    Because the VISCPRO software is security-protected, some docu- ® mented menu options may not be visible to technician-operators. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...

  • Page 50: Main Options

    WITHOUT restoring a saved configuration, click on the desired instrument, then click OK without checking any of the Restore options. The last-used configuration for that instrument will be retrieved. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
  • Page 51 Click the Restore Tray Settings check box if you want to restore all tray settings for the highlighted saved configuration. Tray Settings are common to other CANNON instruments but are not applicable to the CMRV instrument. Click the Restore Sample Information check box if you want to restore all sample ID information for the highlighted saved configuration.

  • Page 52: Security Options

    Managers may access advanced configuration and reporting options. The Service level permits access to all instrument and security parameters. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 53: Initial Security Setup

    Technician information. Service status is neces- sary to change Manager information. To obtain Service status, it is necessary to select user CANNON Instrument Company from the Log In window and to type in the current CANNON password. For the ®...

  • Page 54: Print/Print Setup Options

    Analysis types Error Data Export, MRV Data Export analyses—configures data  CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...

  • Page 55: Analyses Menu Options

    “Unopened” report directories identified with the symbol contain one or more analysis packages. Click on the to reveal or conceal the list. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...

  • Page 56: Window Options

    To view these obscured windows, click Window from the VISCPRO primary display and ® CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...

  • Page 57: Cmrv Module Menu Options

    Port Setting) are non-editable and derived by VISCPRO queries to the ® MRV microprocessor. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...

  • Page 58: Profile Designer

    ® 2. Open the View Cell Constants window. 3. Select the desired temperature and test mass (see Viewing Cell Constants, above). CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...

  • Page 59: Saving A Configuration

    View Instrument window. NOTE The Restore Instrument Settings and Restore Tray Settings options are only available if you are logged in as a manager. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 60: Calibrate Cell Constants

    CMRV cells, see Chapter 8. The Calibration Parameters window The Calibration Parameters window options are described briefly below: CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
  • Page 61 CMRV instrument has not yet been pressed. Save Data: Click the Save Data button to save the current cell constants to the current instrument configuration. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 62: Service Menu Options

    CMRV block temperature probe. Consult Chapter 7 of the CMRV Instruction & Operation Manual for details regarding the software-driven probe calibration procedure. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 63: Summary Of Test Procedure

    This test method covers the measurement of the yield stress and viscosity of used diesel oils. NOTE CANNON may provide copies of your relevant ASTM Method with your CMRV instrument purchase. Additional reprints of the ASTM test methods may be purchased from:...

  • Page 64: Astm D 3829 Method

    ASTM Method D 3829 offers the option of reporting that the BPT (borderline pumping temperature) is below a certain temperature. The temperature control profiles for the CMRV-5000 are designed to run the test at the limiting BPT for each viscosity grade. Thus, viscosity or yield stress values must be below the critical values for an oil to be acceptable.

  • Page 65: Astm D 6896 Method

    60,000 at -15°C Source: SAE J300 Revised DEC99 NOTE The user of the CMRV-5000 is advised to be alert for revisions of the SAE J300 Viscosity Classification. Delayed start option Because of the length of the profile, the starting time should be chosen so that the test temperature will be reached at a convenient time for testing.
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  • Page 67: Running Profiles

    Always refer to the method for validation of any test procedure. Test preparation To run a temperature profile, first prepare the CMRV-5000 for testing (see Chapter 6). Make sure that the POWER switch is on and that the unit is operating normally.
  • Page 68 Plexiglas cover in place. ® CAUTION If a thermometer is not in place during CMRV-5000 testing, you should seal the thermometer opening in the Plexiglas cover, particularly when ® the humidity of the ambient air is high. Otherwise, moisture may con- dense and freeze on the top of the block.

  • Page 69: Starting A Profile

    During the profile, the Instrument View window will display the current status of the profile, the current test temperature, the desired temperature, time elapsed, and the time remaining until the yield stress and viscosity CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 70: Adjusting Temperature At The End Of A Profile

    Store the thermometer in a vertical position. You may replace the calibrated thermometer when the CMRV has cooled to 30°C or lower. If the thermometer is not in place during CMRV-5000 cooling, you should seal the thermometer hole in the Plexiglas cover, particularly when ®...

  • Page 71: Displaying A Profile Graph

    Zooming out To reduce the graph magnification, click the icon. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...

  • Page 72: Printing A Profile Graph

    (see chapters on Analyses) and right-click anywhere inside the data window for the analysis. Then click the Export Time Temp Data popup menu option. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 73: Measuring Yield Stress And Viscosity

    ASTM D 4684 requires completion of yield stress and viscosity tests within 30 minutes of the conclusion of the profile. When the CMRV-5000 has reached the final test temperature, the Instru- ment View window will display the Ready for Test/Instrument Ready status.
  • Page 74 OR use the Tab key to highlight the yield stress icon and then press R. The Yield LED (light- emitting diode) on the CMRV-5000 will glow and the Start Test button will begin flashing rapidly. 7. Press the flashing Start Test button on the CMRV Controller front panel and proceed immediately to step 8.

  • Page 75: Notes On Yield Stress Testing

    OR use the Tab key to highlight the desired viscosity test icon and then press R. The Viscosity LED (light-emitting diode) on the CMRV-5000 will glow and the Start Test button will begin flashing rapidly. 3. Carefully place the hook-weight on the end of the thread (see photo, next page), supporting the weight with your hand to prevent rotation of the rotor.

  • Page 76: Notes On Viscosity Testing

    The protocols for measuring viscosity differ considerably between the ASTM methods. For further information on the methodology used to measure viscosity, consult the applicable ASTM method. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 77: Printing Yield Stress/Viscosity Test Results

    MRV Export Analysis (see chapters 13 and 17). Temperature/time data To export time/temperature data from the associated .ttd file for the profile, see Exporting Time/Temperature Profile Data in Chapter 13. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
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  • Page 79: Analysis Configuration Options

    3. Highlight the desired analysis from the list of available analyses. NOTE Use the directory tree structure to browse the report options. Click on the icons to reveal/hide analyses. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
  • Page 80 Use the tiling options available from the Window menu to display multiple analyses in the desired window format (horizon- tal, vertical or cascade view options are available). CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 81: Sorting Analysis Data

    To automatically update the report with sample data as tests are com- pleted, click the Use Dynamic Update radio button. Click the Do not CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 82: Using The Sample/Error Filter

    S key while clicking on the last desired item in the sequence. To individually select profile CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 83: Using The Report/Port Output Filter

    5. You will be prompted to save the new analysis configuration. After you make your selection(s), the analysis will be performed and displayed using the new configuration settings. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 84: Resizing Table Columns

    It is also possible to select individual or multiple samples from an analysis for printing (see next section). CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 85: Keystrokes For Selecting Data For Printing

    Make certain that the Selection radio button has been selected from the Print range options. Then click OK to print to the selected printer. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 86: Exporting Analysis Data

    For additional information about the export format for time/temperature data from the associated .ttd file for the profile, see Exporting Time/ Temperature Profile Data in Chapter 11. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 87: Designing Customized Profiles

    Profile Designer window. The Profile Designer window provides a user- friendly interface for selecting and/or creating profiles and, if necessary, modifying them to create additional profiles. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 88: Opening The Profile Designer

    The Profile Designer window also displays Yield Stress and Viscosity test parameters for the profile. The Profile Designer interface options are explained briefly in the following section: CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 89: Interface Options

    Click the Delete Selected Profile button to delete the currently- displayed User Defined Profile (ASTM Standard Profiles cannot be deleted from the Library). CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 90: Using The Profile Editor

    Click Edit Selected Profile to open the Profile Editor and begin editing the currently-selected User Defined Profile (ASTM Standard Profiles cannot be edited). The Profile Editor window (all fields editable) CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 91: Editing Points

    Tolerance is the amount of temperature variation permitted for a given temperature/time point in the cooling profile. If the temperature, as measured by the CMRV-5000 temperature probe, varies from the tem- perature specified in the profile by an amount greater than the tolerance value for that data point, the data will be tagged as "Profile out of toler-...

  • Page 92: Cooling Profile Limitations

    Viscosity testing. These values are editable from the Profile Editor. For all ASTM profiles in the profile library, these values have been preset in conformity with current ASTM specifications. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 93: Changing Test Parameters

    The cell calibration may be performed twice if desired by the user. Empirical testing suggests that a double calibration may enhance test accuracy. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
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  • Page 95: Mrv Data Table Analysis

    CMRV Analysis Configuration window. Once the appropriate filters have been designated, the resulting report configuration can be saved for future use. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 96: Configuring The Mrv Data Table

    6. Click OK. The CMRV Analysis Configuration window will appear. The Sample Analysis Configuration window consists of three tabbed pages: CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
  • Page 97 Use the check boxes to filter by data type (Viscosity, Yield Stress, or both). CMRV Report data filter options CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
  • Page 98 Then click the Export Time Temp Data popup menu option. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 99: Error Log Table Analysis

    2. Select View Analysis ... from the Analyses menu. The Choose Analysis window will appear. 3. Select the Error Log Table from the list of analyses included in the Basic Package. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
  • Page 100 7. When you have completed the configuration, click OK. The program will prompt you to save the configuration. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
  • Page 101 Use the tiling options available from the Window menu to display multiple analyses in the desired window format (horizon- tal, vertical or cascade view options are available). CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
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  • Page 103: Export Analyses

    ASCII Code—An ASCII character code input by the user, as defined  by its byte code  Smpl Type—the type of sample CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...

  • Page 104: Configuring The Port Export Analyses

    ® 2. Select View Analysis from the Analyses menu options 3. Double-click Data Export Package from the list of available analysis types. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
  • Page 105 7. Click on the tab corresponding to the filter you wish to set and complete configuration options per the following instructions: CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
  • Page 106 (C-X), copy (C-C), and paste (C-V) keyboard combinations. In this way, formatting data can easily be copied from one port configuration to another. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
  • Page 107 8. When you have completed the configuration, click OK. Serial data will be routed to the appropriate ports/files and you will be prompted to save the configuration. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
  • Page 108 Add Port list box prior to selecting output data and formatting options for that port. OUTPUT FOR EACH ADDED PORT MUST BE CONFIGURED SEPARATELY. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 109: Using The Database Manager

    ® sample data to limit the size of the operating database and enhance the software response speed when generating analyses and accessing the database. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 110: Archiving Old Data

    Rather, it allows the user to select the location for the working database. The database must first be archived (see previous page) or copied to the desired location BEFORE using Change Data- base Directory. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 111: Importing Archived Data

    When you have completed database management procedures, click Exit to exit from the Database Manager program. Or just close the Database Manager window . CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
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  • Page 113: Warranty/Return Information

    Com- pany to conform to the weight, specifications and standards stated on the package. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
  • Page 114 Products returned without prior notification (by either telephone or fax), or without Cannon’s authorization, will not be accepted. The customer may be billed a testing fee if a product is returned to CANNON ® and found to be working properly.

  • Page 115: Appendix A - Troubleshooting

    The serial port may be locked. Wait for the previous test to time out  (about six minutes) and see if the icons become active again. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
  • Page 116 VISCPRO as a Manager and click Service/MRV/Monitor to open the MRV monitor. If the data window is updated regularly with new data, then communication is being maintained. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 117: Appendix B - Replacement Parts List

    All replacement parts should be purchased through an authorized representative of CANNON Instrument Company. ® CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
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  • Page 119: Appendix C- Thermometry

    NOTE Different thermometers have different installation requirements. Refer to the information included with the thermometer in use for specific installa- tion instructions. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...

  • Page 120: Astm Thermometer Tables

    The following tables show the ASTM thermometers available from CANNON Instrument Company: ® CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...

  • Page 121: Astm D 445 - Checking The Ice Point

    New thermometers should be checked monthly for the first six months, then once every six months. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
  • Page 122 Record and compare successive readings. If they are higher or lower than the readings from a previous calibration, readings at all other tempera- tures should be correspondingly increased or decreased. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 123: Nbs Monograph150: Joining Separated Mercury Columns

    Separated liquid in the stem can be vaporized and permitted to drain down the capillary. Another method consists of gently tapping the stem above the separation against the palm of the hand, forcing the organic CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
  • Page 124 Viscosity standards should not be used to establish the correct tempera- ture of the bath, however. Bath temperature should be checked and corrected by applying the reliable thermometric techniques outlined above. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...

  • Page 125: Appendix D - Multi-Unit Configuration

    CHAPTER APPENDIX D — MULTI-UNIT CONFIGURATION Introduction The CMRV-5000 instrument have been designed to permit multi-unit configurations of up to four CMRV units. Configuration is accomplished via a “daisy-chain” technique using RS-485 connections. A multi-unit interface kit containing all required...
  • Page 126 6. When all CMRV units have been connected, plug the converter Controller into an appropriate electrical outlet to complete your installation. Check connections by running a cleaning cycle on all instruments per manual instructions. CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ®...
  • Page 127 84 Instrument View window 19 CR coding in analyses 99 Crossbar 8 CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
  • Page 128 S/N: 22 SAE J300 1, 57 Sample Data Table 20 Sample filter 89 CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
  • Page 129 Winding rotors 36 Window options 48 Yield stress 1, 55, 56, 65 measuring 65 CANNON Mini-Rotary Viscometer CMRV-5000 Instruction & Operation Manual ® Version 1.0b—August, 2011; CANNON Instrument Company ® 2139 High Tech Road • State College, PA • 16803 • USA...
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