Cannon miniAV Series Quick Start Manual

MiniAV Series Quick Start Guide
Introduction:
Thank you for purchasing the miniAV series automated viscometer. The popular CANNON
minAV family includes the miniAV, the miniAV-HT and the miniAV-X. This quick reference is
intended to provide the operator with key information on setting up and operating all three of
the miniAV series instruments.
• Function
• Specifications/Installation
• Calibrating
•
Cable Installation
•
Running a Sample
Function
miniAV-HT Function
The miniAV-HT is a fully automated, single-sample, benchtop viscometer for determining the kinematic viscosity of
asphalts at 60 °C and 135 °C. The Ubbelohde-style tube covers a 100-fold viscosity range at values between 0.5 mm²/s
(cSt) and 10,000 mm²/s (cSt). The miniAV-HT offers AASHTO T201, ASTM D2170, ASTM D445/D446, ISO 3104/3105, IP
71 method precision. Common applications include asphalt binders, asphalt cements and asphalt cutbacks.
miniAV Function
The miniAV is a fully automated, single-sample, benchtop viscometer for D445 testing. The Ubbelohde-style tube
covers a 100-fold viscosity range at values between 0.5 mm²/s (cSt) and 10,000 mm²/s (cSt) from 15 °C to 100 °C (with
available options). Meets ASTM D446/ISO 3105 requirements.
miniAV-X Function
miniAV®-X is a fully automated, single-bath, benchtop viscometer with a 10-position sample handler for unattended
D445 processing. The Ubbelohde-style tube covers a 100-fold viscosity range between 0.5 mm²/s (cSt) and
6,000 mm²/s (cSt) from 15 °C to 100 °C (with available TE cooler).
miniAV Series Apparatus
The miniAV series test apparatus consists of the same three major units: the Bath Unit, the external Power Supply, and
the Waste Receiver as shown in Figure 1.
miniAV Series Quick Start Guide
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