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CANNON® CAV® 4.2
Automated Dual-Bath Kinematic Viscometer
ASTM D445
CAV® 4.2
Operator's Manual
Revision 2.0, February 5, 2016
P/N 68.0505

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  • Page 1 CANNON® CAV® 4.2 Automated Dual-Bath Kinematic Viscometer ASTM D445 CAV® 4.2 Operator’s Manual Revision 2.0, February 5, 2016 P/N 68.0505...
  • Page 3 CAV® 4.2 Operator’s Manual Revision 2.0, February 5, 2016 CANNON Instrument Company® 2139 High Tech Road State College, PA 16803...

  • Page 4: Revision History

    Copyright Copyright © 2016 CANNON Instrument Company®. All rights reserved. Trademarks CANNON® and the CANNON® logo are registered trademarks of CANNON Instrument Company®. Brookfield® is a registered trademark of Brookfield® Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Watlow® is a registered trademark of Watlow® Electric Manufacturing Company.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Calibrate temperature (CAV 4.2 GUI) ................... 17 Set vacuum and pressure (CAV 4.2 GUI) ..................19 Adjust the default wash settings (CAV 4.2 GUI) ................20 Run a wash (CAV 4.2 GUI) ......................21 Train sensors (CAV 4.2 GUI) ......................22 Run a sample test (CAV 4.2 GUI) .....................
  • Page 6 CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0 Manage user accounts (VISCPRO II / CAV 4.2 GUI) ..............41 Log in ............................41 Change password ........................42 Setup and edit user accounts ....................42 Logout ............................ 42 Connect VISCPRO II to the CAV® 4.2 ..................43 Set bath temperature (VISCPRO II) .....................
  • Page 7 CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0 Warranty......................... 67 Products limited warranty ......................67 Reagent and chemical warranty ....................67 Returning a product to CANNON® ..................... 68 Required information......................68 Hazardous materials ....................... 68 Shipping notification ......................68 Replacement Parts List..................... 69 List of Figures Figure 1 —...
  • Page 8 Table 18 — CAV® 4.2 registry entries ....................33 Table 19 — GUI screen details ......................36 Table 20 — VISCPRO window details ....................39 Table 21 — Default user accounts ....................41 Table 22 — Preheater settings ......................49 CANNON®...
  • Page 9 Table 26 — Method Settings: Advanced ..................55 Table 27 — Method Settings: Drop Criteria ..................56 Table 28 — CAV data table fields ..................... 57 Table 29 — Specifications ....................... 65 Table 30 — CAV 4.2 replacement parts ................... 69 CANNON®...
  • Page 10 CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0 CANNON® viii...

  • Page 11: Overview

    Overview The CANNON® CAV® 4.2 is an automated, high throughput, dual-bath kinematic viscometer for ASTM D445. The CAV® 4.2 combines CANNON® quality and reliability with modern design and unique features to enhance lab productivity, reduce costs, and improve data quality.

  • Page 12: Specifications / Compliances

    230 V , 50/60 Hz, 1200 W Operating conditions 15 °C to 30 °C, 10% to 75% relative humidity (non- condensing), Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2 Compliance CE Mark: EMC Directive (2004/108/EC); Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC); ROHS Overview CANNON®...

  • Page 13: Notes/Cautions/Warnings

    • Make sure that you read and understand all operating instructions and safety precautions listed in this manual before installing or operating your unit. If you have questions regarding instrument operation or documentation, contact CANNON Instrument Company. • Do not deviate from the installation, operation, or maintenance procedures described in this manual.
  • Page 14 Never operate the equipment with a damaged MAINS AC power cable. Use only the manufacturer-supplied MAINS AC power cable. This cable must be inserted into a receptacle with a protective earth ground. symbol indicates the OFF position for the electrical switches for your unit. Overview CANNON®...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    More detailed instructions are provided in other chapters. Unpack and inspect Unpack and inspect the complete CANNON® CAV® 4.2 and all accessories as soon as they are received. Caution: Many components are fragile. Use caution when moving and handling the CAV®...

  • Page 16: Table 4 - Packing List (Installation)

    Table 5 — Packing list (tools) Description Part Number ⁄ " Allen wrench 27.1340 ⁄ " Allen wrench 68.0464 T-wrench 81.2222 Glass funnel 81.3112 Rubber stoppers (3) 11.3115 Tubing cutter 81.1074 Yellow Tygon tubing (2 ft) 71.4.16 Getting Started CANNON®...

  • Page 17: Table 6 - Packing List (Consumables)

    Description Part Number 6 A fuses (4) 28.0851 12 A fuses (4) 25.2455 Thermal fuse 68.0439 Hose fittings (2) 81.2101 Compression connectors (4) 81.2096 Brass ⁄ " to ⁄ " reducer fittings (2) 61.3566 O-rings (4) 61.3567 CANNON® Getting Started...

  • Page 18: Setup The Cav® 4.2

    CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0 Setup the CAV® 4.2 Initial setup of the CAV® 4.2 involves connecting the hoses and cables and filling the baths with silicone bath fluid. Figure 1 — Complete CAV® 4.2 System Getting Started CANNON®...

  • Page 19: Table 9 - Tools And Materials Required

    Glass or metal vials Optional Networking Brass tee fittings (2) CAT cables, red (2) Brass elbow USB to ethernet adapter ⁄ " white elbows (2) 8-port network switch ⁄ " white tees (2) 6 mm blue FEP tubing (15 ft) CANNON® Getting Started...

  • Page 20: Connect Hoses

    Assemble the CAV® 4.2 on a secure, level surface with sufficient room behind the instrument to maintain a clear airflow and allow for unimpeded connection of the solvent inlet and waste outlet tubing. Solvent inlets Exhaust ports Waste outlets Figure 2 — Tubing connections Getting Started CANNON®...

  • Page 21: Figure 3 - Solvent Inlets

    Unscrew the appropriate compression connector and slide it onto the tubing. d. Slide the tubing onto the flared inlet pipe and hand tighten the compression connector. Solvent inlet well Inlet pipes with compression connectors Solvent tubing Figure 3 — Solvent inlets CANNON® Getting Started...
  • Page 22 Using a ⁄ " wrench, tighten the compression nut to create a good seal. 10. Connect the waste tubing to the waste receiver. 11. Measure, cut, and install the 6 mm blue FEP tubing as exhaust tubing. Getting Started CANNON®...

  • Page 23: Fill Baths

    Table 10 — Silicone bath fluid selection Bath operating range Recommended bath fluid viscosity 20 °C to 100 °C 10 cSt 101 °C to 150 °C 20 cSt Plumbing lid Display hood Right bath Left bath Figure 4 — Temperature baths CANNON® Getting Started...

  • Page 24: Figure 5 - Temperature Bath Details

    5. Slowly pour a small amount of silicone fluid into the bath. Check for leaks. Continue filling until the bath fluid reaches the cold fill level (marked with a thin black/red line on the glass), approximately 0.9 L. 6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the second bath. Getting Started CANNON®...

  • Page 25: Connect Cables

    2. Plug the power cord into the MAINS AC outlet at the work station. 3. (optional) Connect the CAV® 4.2 to the network switch with one CAT cable. 4. (optional) Connect the network switch to the PC with a CAT cable and USB adapter. CANNON® Getting Started...

  • Page 26: Set Bath Temperature (Cav 4.2 Gui)

    CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0 Set bath temperature (CAV 4.2 GUI) Set the temperature of the baths before calibrating the instrument. From the main screen, click the target temperature button ( ) for the appropriate bath. The temperature settings screen opens.

  • Page 27: Calibrate Temperature (Cav 4.2 Gui)

    5. Wait for the current temperature to match the target temperature. 6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the second bath. Calibrate temperature (CAV 4.2 GUI) The temperature calibration of the CAV® 4.2 should be verified whenever the instrument is moved, bath fluid is refilled, or a new temperature is to be used.

  • Page 28: Figure 11 - Temperature Calibration Screen

    7. Click Calibrate, wait for the system to save the adjustment, and then click Figure 11 — Temperature calibration to return to the main screen. Back screen 8. Remove and clean the thermometer. 9. Repeat steps 2 through 8 for the second bath. Getting Started CANNON®...

  • Page 29: Set Vacuum And Pressure (Cav 4.2 Gui)

    CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0 Set vacuum and pressure (CAV 4.2 GUI) Set the vacuum and pressure of the CAV® 4.2 before running the instrument. Table 12 — Tools and materials required Description Assembled CAV® 4.2 Rubber stoppers From the main screen, swipe the screen with left or right to move to the appropriate bath screen.

  • Page 30: Adjust The Default Wash Settings (Cav 4.2 Gui)

    CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0 Adjust the default wash settings (CAV 4.2 GUI) Verify and adjust the default wash settings before running a wash for the first time. Note: The CAV® 4.2 wash settings are defined in the method settings of the last run test.

  • Page 31: Run A Wash (Cav 4.2 Gui)

    CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0 Run a wash (CAV 4.2 GUI) Wash solvent through the CAV® 4.2 prior to training sensors or running a test. Table 13 — Tools and materials required Description Assembled CAV® 4.2 Sample vials Insert an empty vial into position 1 of the carousel for the bath to be washed.

  • Page 32: Train Sensors (Cav 4.2 Gui)

    CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0 Train sensors (CAV 4.2 GUI) Train the sensors whenever a CAV® 4.2 bath is to operate at a new temperature. Once trained, the calibration values for a particular temperature are saved and will be recalled if the CAV®...

  • Page 33: Run A Sample Test (Cav 4.2 Gui)

    CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0 Run a sample test (CAV 4.2 GUI) This test verifies system calibration and provides a technician with basic training in operating the CANNON® CAV® 4.2. Table 15 — Tools and materials required Description Description Assembled CAV®...

  • Page 34: Review And Export Data (Cav 4.2 Gui)

    CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0 Review and export data (CAV 4.2 GUI) Once a test completes, the results can be exported to a USB drive in CSV format. From the main screen, click the button. Results 2. Review the results.

  • Page 35: Connecting With Viscpro Ii

    CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0 Connecting with VISCPRO II The CAV® 4.2 ships from CANNON® ready for deployment on a dedicated, closed network. The following graphic displays the default settings for the closed network. Figure 21 — Closed network settings For other network configurations, please contact the CANNON service department.

  • Page 36: Connect Equipment

    There are no configurable options in the VISCPRO installation routine. 1. Uninstall any previous version of VISCPRO software. 2. Insert the USB drive into an open USB port on the PC. 3. Run USB Flash Drive > VISCPRO > setup.exe. Connecting with VISCPRO II CANNON®...

  • Page 37: Table 17 - Viscpro Ii Registry Entries

    MaxPollResponseWaitTime 2000 Maximum time in milliseconds that (2 seconds) VISCPRO waits for an instrument response when polling. MaxResponseWaitTime 20000 Maximum time in milliseconds that (20 seconds) VISCPRO waits for an instrument response. CANNON® Connecting with VISCPRO II...

  • Page 38: Set Up Network Adapter

    Connection Properties opens. Figure 23 — Connection properties 4. Click Configure. The window opens. Controller Properties 5. Select the tab. Uncheck Power Management Allow the computer to turn off this device to power. Click OK. save Connecting with VISCPRO II CANNON®...

  • Page 39: Figure 24 - Tcp/Ip Properties

    Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties 10. Click to close the window. Properties 11. In the top menu bar, click Network Connections Advanced > Advanced Settings. 12. Move the USB to Ethernet Connection to the last connection position. Click OK. CANNON® Connecting with VISCPRO II...

  • Page 40: Configure Firewall Rules

    Name 5. Configure on inbound rule to respond to ping requests: • In the upper left corner, click Inbound Rules. • In the upper right corner, under Actions, click Rule. • Select Custom. Click Next. Connecting with VISCPRO II CANNON®...
  • Page 41 Select connection. Click Next. Allow the Check all boxes: Domain, Private, and Public. Click Next. • • In the field, enter Ping Out. Click Finish. Name 7. Close the window. Windows Firewall with Advanced Security CANNON® Connecting with VISCPRO II...

  • Page 42: Configure Usb Power Settings

    USB settings > USB selective suspend Disabled. • Under controllers, double-click on the appropriate Device Manager > Universal Serial Bus USB hub, select the tab, and uncheck Power Management Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. Connecting with VISCPRO II CANNON®...

  • Page 43: Cav Registry Settings

    These values and the can be Instrument ID Remote Client Name editing from within the CAV 4.2 GUI. Other values can only be changed by directly editing the registry. Caution: Editing registry entries may be hazardous to the health of your Windows®...
  • Page 44 CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0 Connecting with VISCPRO II CANNON®...

  • Page 45: Operation

    CAV 4.2 programs. In Mode, the software program controls the instrument, while in Local CAV 4.2 GUI a separate computer with the software program installed controls it. Remote Mode VISCPRO II Each of these programs is independent of the other and maintains its own data set, where a data set consists of a run of tests, test results and error logs.

  • Page 46: Table 19 - Gui Screen Details

    Click to turn on/off the TE cooler. Status Current Displays the current bath temperature. temperature Click to calibrate temperature. Target Displays the target temperature. temperature Click to set target temperature. Activity message Displays current activity. Preheater temperature Displays current preheater temperature. Operating the CAV 4.2 CANNON®...

  • Page 47: Figure 27 - Main Screen

    Click to start or stop a run. Actions Wash Click to run a wash. Pause Click to pause a run or wash. Main screen menu Carousel Carousel Slider Slider Status Status Bath 2 Bath 1 Figure 27 — Main screen CANNON® Operating the CAV 4.2...

  • Page 48: Figure 28 - Bath Screen

    CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0 Bath screen menu Carousel Slider Figure 28 — Bath screen Operating the CAV 4.2 CANNON®...

  • Page 49: Viscpro® Ii Software Interface

    Displays a specific analysis report. Click to open the general information General status window. Click to open the VI Matching information Information Status Bar VI Matching status window. Click to open a status window for a <instrument> particular instrument. CANNON® Operating the CAV 4.2...

  • Page 50: Figure 29 - Viscpro Interface Window

    CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0 Figure 29 – VISCPRO interface window Operating the CAV 4.2 CANNON®...

  • Page 51: Manage User Accounts (Viscpro Ii / Cav 4.2 Gui)

    CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0 Manage user accounts (VISCPRO II / CAV 4.2 GUI) user accounts are independent of each another. The VISCPRO II CAV 4.2 GUI VISCPRO II accounts are associated with the entire software installation and are not instrument specific.

  • Page 52: Change Password

    It is not necessary to logout in order to change user accounts. Logout does not close VISCPRO II. It changes the login to the default account. (Unknown: Technician) II: click VISCPRO Main > Logout. GUI: click CAV 4.2 Users > Logout. Operating the CAV 4.2 CANNON®...

  • Page 53: Connect Viscpro Ii To The Cav® 4.2

    GUI, touch the button to toggle the CAV 4.2 Local Mode/Remote Mode instrument state. The icon will turn green to indicate that the CAV 4.2 has found VISCPRO 3. In the Menu, click Instruments. If an instrument is located, an VISCPRO II Main >...

  • Page 54: Calibrate Temperature (Viscpro Ii)

    CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0 Note: Temperature calibration, vacuum and pressure adjustment, and sensor training can easily be performed directly from the CAV 4.2 GUI. Refer to Getting Started for more information. Calibrate temperature (VISCPRO II) Calibrate the temperature of the CAV® 4.2 whenever the instrument is moved, a new bath temperature is to be used, or the bath fluid is refilled.

  • Page 55: Train Sensors (Viscpro Ii)

    2. Select the tube to wash. 3. Select whether to use wash parameters from the last sample run or use default wash parameters. 4. The initial cup evacuation can be bypassed by checking the appropriate box. 5. Click Begin Wash. CANNON® Operating the CAV 4.2...

  • Page 56: Run A Sample Test (Viscpro Ii)

    On the GUI, touch the button to toggle the CAV 4.2 Local Mode/Remote Mode instrument state. The icon will turn green to indicate that the CAV 4.2 has found VISCPRO c. In the Menu, click Instruments. If an instrument is VISCPRO II Main >...
  • Page 57 Copy All Selected • Samples—pastes all entries that were copied to the clipboard Paste Into Selected into the carousel, only at the highlighted positions. This is not an "insert" action. Existing entries are overwritten, not moved. CANNON® Operating the CAV 4.2...
  • Page 58 Select Trays 7. Select the trays to run. Click The CAV 4.2 begins running the selected trays. Additional samples may be added to the trays until the run completes. • Pause—opens a selection window. Pausing a tray "Now" immediately halts all actions for that tray.

  • Page 59: View Test Results (Viscpro Ii)

    The heater temperature is determined by the Preheat Temperature setting of the sample that is in the preheat position, even if that sample is set to No preheat. Set the temperature to 0 (zero) to turn off the heater. CANNON® Operating the CAV 4.2...

  • Page 60: Control Sample Cup Heaters

    40 °C to 50 °C 90 °C to 100 °C 50 °C to 60 °C 100 °C to 110 °C 60 °C to 70 °C 110 °C to 120 °C 70 °C to 80 °C > 120 °C 100% Operating the CAV 4.2 CANNON®...

  • Page 61: Advanced Setup

    Assemble a set of standard oils with known kinematic viscosities. Use at least different two standards for each bulb to be calibrated. The CAV 4.2 is designed to run "thin" standards (those with viscosities less than 10X the lower limit of the viscometer tube) in two bulbs, while "thick"...

  • Page 62: Method/Test Settings

    Click OK. The print dialog box opens. • GUI: navigate to the appropriate Screen, click CAV 4.2 Bath Methods. Select the method. Click Export, and follow the on-screen instruction to export the method settings as a text file to a USB drive.

  • Page 63: Edit Method Settings

    Select the tube and method to edit. Click OK. The dialog box opens. Method Settings • GUI: navigate to the appropriate Screen, click CAV 4.2 Bath Methods. Select the method to edit. Table 24 — Method Settings: Test Parameter name Description...

  • Page 64: Table 25 - Method Settings: Wash

    Number of solvent A washes for B-Pipe B-Pipe Solvent B Washes Number of solvent B washes for B-Pipe B-Pipe Solvent C Washes Number of solvent C washes for B-Pipe B-Pipe Dry Time Time(sec) to force air dry B-Pipe Advanced Setup CANNON®...

  • Page 65: Table 26 - Method Settings: Advanced

    Time (sec) for a bulb 2 sample between when the tube vent is opened to atmosphere and the sample efflux starts Bulb 3 Vent Drain Time Time (sec) for a bulb 2 sample between when the tube vent is opened to atmosphere and the sample efflux starts CANNON® Advanced Setup...

  • Page 66: Adjust Default Wash Settings

    Configure > [instrument group] > [instrument] > Tray Settings: Wash. The window opens. Default Tray Settings: Default Wash Select the tube to edit. GUI: navigate to the appropriate Screen, click • CAV 4.2 Bath Settings > Default Wash. Advanced Setup CANNON®...

  • Page 67: Create A Standard Cav Data Table Analysis

    Bulb in which the sample ran Technician The technician logged into VISCPRO when the test was run Instrument Type Instrument type (CAV, CCS, etc.) Instrument ID Instrument identification, from Instrument Settings Comment Displays comments associated with the sample CANNON® Advanced Setup...
  • Page 68 TOL column 8. Click OK. You will be prompted to save the analysis. • If you choose YES, the analysis will be displayed after it is saved. • If you choose NO, the analysis will still be displayed. Advanced Setup CANNON®...

  • Page 69: Maintenance And Service

    • UI updater: this software is actually the complete UI updater program (UpdateUI.exe) that runs on the CAV 4.2. It is used to install the UI software and firmware updates. It is updated by copying it over the existing UpdateUI.exe.

  • Page 70: To Replace The Ui Updater

    To update the controller firmware Warning: Be careful not to touch any moving parts or live wire in the CAV® 4.2. Note: A video of this procedure is available at https://vimeo.com/139737507. Slide the trays out and remove the carousels. Maintenance and Service CANNON®...

  • Page 71: To Update The Viscpro Ii Software

    15. Power cycle the unit by completely turning it off with the power switch on the hood, waiting 10 seconds, then turning it on. To update the VISCPRO II software Run the VISCPRO II installation program. Follow all instructions in the installation program. CANNON® Maintenance and Service...

  • Page 72: Change Viscometer Tube

    14. Turn the CAV® 4.2 on. 15. In Settings, enter the name of the new tube. Tube 16. If necessary, adjust and calibrate the temperature of the bath. If the temperature has not changed, temperature calibration is not necessary. Maintenance and Service CANNON®...

  • Page 73: Replace Power Supply

    Turn off the CAV® 4.2 and unplug it from the MAINS AC power. 2. Remove the power cable. 3. Remove the four screws securing the power supply assembly to the chassis. 4. Firmly pull the power supply assembly from the chassis. CANNON® Maintenance and Service...

  • Page 74: Adjust Solvent Dosing Chamber Sensors

    When the chamber is full of solvent, adjust the sensors by turning the set screws counter- clockwise until the associated green light turns on. When running multiple solvents, verify each solvent, always adjusting by turning the screws counter-clockwise. Top sensor adjustment Bottom sensor adjustment Figure 30 — Solvent dosing chamber Maintenance and Service CANNON®...

  • Page 75: Specifications

    (depending on viscometer tubes selected). Fast run tubes are also available. Timing resolution 0.01 seconds (timing accuracy to ± 0.001 seconds) Power requirements 100 V , 50/60 Hz, 1200 Watts 115 V , 50/60 Hz, 1200 Watts 230 V , 50/60 Hz, 1200 Watts CANNON®...
  • Page 76 Details Operating conditions 15 °C to 30 °C, 10% to 75% relative humidity (non- condensing), Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2 Compliance CE Mark: EMC Directive (2004/108/EC); Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC); HI-POT (1900 V , 60 sec.); ROHS Specifications CANNON®...

  • Page 77: Warranty

    Company. Reagent and chemical warranty CANNON® Instrument Company (“the Company”) warrants all reagents and chemicals sold by the Company and delivered to and retained by their original purchasers to conform to the weight, specifications and standards stated on the package.

  • Page 78: Returning A Product To Cannon

    Please contact CANNON before returning a product that could possibly contain hazardous material. Shipping notification Products returned without CANNON’s prior 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. Warranty CANNON®...

  • Page 79: Replacement Parts List

    CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0 Replacement Parts List Table 30 — CAV 4.2 replacement parts Description Part Number Power supply 68.0004 Sample carousel for glass vials 68.0049 Sample carousel for metal vials 68.0092 SBC module 68.0238 MAINS AC power cable 74.2110 (US standard)
  • Page 80 CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0 Replacement Parts List CANNON®...
  • Page 82 CANNON Instrument Company® 2139 High Tech Road State College, PA 16803...

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