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Brookfield RV1 Operating Instructions Manual

Brookfield RV1 Operating Instructions Manual

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BROOKFIELD DIAL READING VISCOMETER
with Electronic Drive
Operating Instructions
Manual No. M00-151-I0614
Boston • Chicago • London • Stuttgart • Guangzhou
with offices in :
BROOKFIELD ENGINEERING LABORATORIES, INC.
11 Commerce Boulevard, Middleboro, MA 02346 USA
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508-946-6200
or
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508-946-6262
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NTERNET
SPECIALISTS IN THE
MEASUREMENT AND
CONTROL OF VISCOSITY
800-628-8139 (USA excluding MA)
http://www.brookfieldengineering.com

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  • Page 1 BROOKFIELD DIAL READING VISCOMETER with Electronic Drive Operating Instructions Manual No. M00-151-I0614 SPECIALISTS IN THE MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL OF VISCOSITY Boston • Chicago • London • Stuttgart • Guangzhou with offices in : BROOKFIELD ENGINEERING LABORATORIES, INC. 11 Commerce Boulevard, Middleboro, MA 02346 USA...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    - Variables in Viscosity Measurements ......16 APPENDIX C - Calibration Verification ...........18 aPPenDIX D - laboratory stands ............23 APPENDIX E - The Brookfield Guardleg ..........29 aPPenDIX f - fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting ......31 aPPenDIX G - online Help and additional Resources ......33 aPPenDIX H - Warranty Repair and service ........34...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    You will find a detailed description of the mathematics of viscosity in the Brookfield publication “More Solutions to Sticky Problems”, a copy of which was included with your Dial Viscometer. The Dial Viscometer rotates a sensing element in a fluid and measures the torque necessary to overcome the viscous resistance to the induced movement.

  • Page 6: Utilities

    Please check to be sure that you have received all components, and that there is no damage. If you are missing any parts, please notify Brookfield Engineering or your local Brookfield agent immediately. Any shipping damage must be reported to the carrier.

  • Page 7: Set-Up

    The Viscometer must be returned to Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. or the Brookfield dealer from whom it was purchased for no charge warranty evaluation service. Prior to the return of the viscometer, you must call for a return authorization number.

  • Page 8: Safety Symbols And Precautions

    This instrument is not intended for use in a potentially hazardous environment. Contact Brookfield for special application instruments. In case of emergency, turn off the instrument and then disconnect the electrical cord from the wall outlet.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    6. The clutch lever, when depressed, raises the dial against the red pointer and "holds" the Viscometer reading. Releasing the clutch lowers the dial and frees the pointer. Top View Front View E0608 Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 9 Manual No. M00-151-I0614...

  • Page 10: Ii.2 Using The Viscometer For Measurements

    Full scale viscosity range for any speed and spindle combination is equal to the factor x 100. Factor x 100 = Full scale range Example: LVT Viscometer with #61 spindle at 6 RPM Full Scale Range: 10 x 100 = 1,000 cP Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 10 Manual No. M00-151-I0614...
  • Page 11 7. Interpretation of results is discussed in Appendix B of this manual and in our publication "More Solutions to Sticky Problems." The following tables apply to Brookfield Viscometer Models LV, RV, HA and HB with standard spindles. They enable the user to convert the percent scale reading into a viscosity value in units of centipoise (or milli-Pascal-seconds.) To convert the viscometer dial reading to a viscosity value in units of centipoise,...

  • Page 12: Ii.4 Consideration For Making Measurements

    ± 1% for any spindle/speed combination. We discourage taking readings below 10% of range because the potential viscosity error of ± 1% is a relatively high number compared to the instrument reading. Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 12 Manual No. M00-151-I0614...
  • Page 13 4) UL Adapter: 0.85 cP at 60 RPM 5) SC4-18/13R: 1.25 cP at around 240 RPM Turbulent conditions will exist in these situations whenever the RPM/cP ratio exceeds the values listed above. E0608 Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 13 Manual No. M00-151-I0614...

  • Page 14: Appendix A - Viscosity Range Table

    128,000 512,000 320,000 640,000 2,560,000 30,000 1,280,000 2,560,000 10,240,000 120,000 LV4 or 4B2 6,400,000 12,800,000 51,200,000 600,000 1,200,000 12,800,000 25,600,000 102,400,000 LV-2C 320,000 640,000 2,560,000 30,000 LV-3C 1,280,000 2,560,000 10,240,000 120,000 Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 14 Manual No. M00-151-I0614...
  • Page 15 26,200 52,400 209,600 2,456 V-72 10,404 111,000 222,000 888,000 V-73 535,000 1,070,000 4,280,000 50,146 V-74 5,430,000 10,860,000 43,440,000 508,954 V-75 2,130,000 4,260,000 8,520,000 199,645 Table A-1 (Continued on previous page) E0608 Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 15 Manual No. M00-151-I0614...

  • Page 16: Appendix B - Variables In Viscosity Measurements

    (rpm). If you set a viscometer at a constant speed, recording cP values over time and find that the cP values decrease with time, the material is thixotropic. Rheopectic A rheopectic fluid has an increasing viscosity under a constant shear rate (rpm). Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 16 Manual No. M00-151-I0614...
  • Page 17 Brookfield publication, “More Solutions to Sticky Problems”, includes a more detailed discussion of rheological properties and non-Newtonian behavior. Viscometer Related Variables Most fluid viscosities are found to be non-Newtonian. They are Shear Rate dependent on the measurement conditions. The specifications of the viscometer spindle and chamber geometry will affect the viscosity readings.

  • Page 18: Appendix C - Calibration Verification

    Brookfield Engineering Laboratories or your local Brookfield agent. Viscosity standards are Newtonian, and therefore, have the same viscosity regardless of spindle speed (or shear rate). Viscosity standards, calibrated at 25°C, are shown in Table C-1. For a copy of the Repair Return Form, go to the Brookfield website, www.brookfieldengineering.com Container size: For Viscosity Standards <30,000 cP, use a 600 mL Low Form Griffin Beaker...
  • Page 19 Brookfield Viscosity Standard Fluid General Information We recommend that Brookfield Viscosity Standard Fluids be replaced on an annual basis, one year from date of initial use. Exposure to outside contaminants, such as solvent, standard of different viscosity or other foreign material, requires replacement annually. Oil Fluids do have an expiration date on the label that should be adhered to.
  • Page 20 6) The viscosity reading should equal the cP value on the viscosity standard fluid to within the combined accuracies of the Viscometer and the viscosity standard (as discussed in the section entitled, Interpretation of Calibration Test Results) which appears later in this section. Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 20 Manual No. M00-151-I0614...
  • Page 21 C of the specified temperature, normally 25 measure the viscosity and record the viscometer reading. Note: The spindle must rotate until fluid emerges out from the top of the chamber before readings are taken. E0608 Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 21 Manual No. M00-151-I0614...
  • Page 22 The Dial Viscometer is accurate to ± 1% of any full scale spindle/speed viscosity range. Brookfield Viscosity Standard Fluids are accurate to ± 1% of their stated value. Example: Calculate the acceptable range of viscosity using RVT with RV-3 Spindle at 2 RPM;...

  • Page 23: Appendix D - Laboratory Stands

    UPRIGHT ROD AND CLAMP ASSEMBLY BASE VS-1 VS-3 LEVELING SCREW VS-21 JAM NUT ROD EXTENSION - 4” LONG * BLM-4E OPTIONAL *for use with Thermosel and Water Baths Figure D-1 E0608 Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 23 Manual No. M00-151-I0614...
  • Page 24 Use a small screwdriver or pencil to move it into the correct position. The VS-29W spring washers must face each other. Adjust the VS-28 tension screw so that the clamp assembly is not loose on the upright rod. Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 24 Manual No. M00-151-I0614...
  • Page 25 ANALOG DIAL VISCOMETER 5 5/8 6 1/32 [14.3 cm] [15.3 cm] 13 5/64 [33.2 cm] B-20Y LV GUARD LEG 16 17/64 ASSEMBLY [41.3 cm] 7 21/64 [18.6 cm] 1 1/4 [3.2 cm] E0608 Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 25 Manual No. M00-151-I0614...
  • Page 26 (includes 3 VS-3 leveling screws) 50S311832S01B Screw, 5/16-18 x 1" lg. slotted head 14” Upright Rod VS-41Y Knob Assembly VS-3 Leveling Screw (3) 505252024E140 Screw, 1/4-20x3/4 Hex Socket 18-855 Hex socket wrench (not shown) Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 26 Manual No. M00-151-I0614...
  • Page 27 Note: If the clamp is taken off the upright rod, the tension insert must be properly aligned for the clamp to fit back onto the upright rod. E0608 Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 27 Manual No. M00-151-I0614...
  • Page 28 X-PRoof VIsCoMeTeR WITH MoDel a-e lab sTanD oVeRall DIMensIons Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 28 Manual No. M00-151-I0614...

  • Page 29: Appendix E - The Brookfield Guardleg

    The current guard leg is a band of metal in the shape of the letter U with a bracket at the top that attaches to the pivot cup of a Brookfield Viscometer/Rheometer. Because it must attach to the pivot cup, the guard leg cannot be used with a Cone/Plate instrument.
  • Page 30 Brookfield factor if the boundary conditions are not those specified by Brookfield. The guard leg is a part of the calibration check of the Brookfield LV and RV series Viscometer/Rheometer. Our customers should be aware of its existence, its purpose and the effect that it may have on data.

  • Page 31: Appendix F - Fault Diagnosis And Troubleshooting

    APPENDIX F - Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting Listed are some of the more common problems that you may encounter while using your Viscometer. Review these items before you contact Brookfield. spindle Does not Rotate ❏ Make sure the universal power supply is plugged in.
  • Page 32 • Verify calibration check procedures were followed exactly If the unit is found to be out of tolerance, the unit may be in need of service. See Appendix H for details on how to return your viscometer. Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 32 Manual No. M00-151-I0614...

  • Page 33: Appendix G - Online Help And Additional Resources

    Brookfield has its own YouTube channel. Videos posted to our website can be found here as well as other “home-made” videos made by our own technical sales group. Viscosityjournal.com Brookfield is involved with a satellite website that should be your first stop in viscosity research.

  • Page 34: Appendix H - Warranty Repair And Service

    APPENDIX H - Warranty Repair and Service Brookfield Dial Viscometers are guaranteed for two year from date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship. They are certified against primary viscosity standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Viscometer must be returned to Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
  • Page 35 This tear-off sheet is a typical example of recorded test data. Please photocopy and retain this template so that additional copies may be made as needed.

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