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Koehler KV4000 Installation, Operation And Instruction Manual

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KV4000
Kinematic Viscosity Bath
Operation and Instruction Manual
REV D
Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
1595 Sycamore Avenue • Bohemia, New York 11716-1796 • USA
Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only) • Tel: +1 631 589 3800 • Fax: +1 631 589 3815
http://www.koehlerinstrument.com • e-mail: info@koehlerinstrument.com
Petroleum Testing & Analysis Instrumentation • Custom Design & Manufacturing

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  • Page 1 Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Instruction Manual REV D Koehler Instrument Company, Inc. 1595 Sycamore Avenue • Bohemia, New York 11716-1796 • USA Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only) • Tel: +1 631 589 3800 • Fax: +1 631 589 3815 http://www.koehlerinstrument.com •...
  • Page 3 NF T 60-100 This unit is tested before it leaves the factory, to ensure total functionality and compliance to the above specifications and ASTM standards. Test and inspection records are on file for verification Jesse Kelly Application Engineer Koehler Instrument Company...
  • Page 5 KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Instruction Manual KV4000-Manual - 1 -...
  • Page 6 KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Instruction Manual KV4000-Manual - 2 -...
  • Page 7 Responsibility for Registration and Annual Reporting: Koehler will not sell directly to end users in the EU and so has no responsibility to register within each EU state and to make annual reports. Koehler declares that this responsibility is born by the importer who is the first level of the distribution chain and is subject to producer responsibility.
  • Page 8 Operation and Instruction Manual guidance in doing this. All Koehler equipment has been placed on the market since 13th August 2005 and so Koehler is defined as a "new WEEE producer". As such we must provide information on refurbishment, treatment, and re-use.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ....................7 1.1 Koehler’s Commitment to Our Customers ..............7 1.2 Recommended Resources and Publications ..............7 1.3 Instrument Specification ....................8 Safety Information and Warnings .............. 8 Getting Started ....................
  • Page 10 KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Instruction Manual Wiring Diagrams ..................22 9.1 K23702, K23708 (115 V) Wiring .................. 22 9.2 K23792, K23798 (220V) Wiring ................... 23 Service ....................... 24 Storage ...................... 24 Warranty ....................24 Returned Goods Policy ................24...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Tel: 41 22 749 01 11 • Fax: 41 22 733 34 30 and instrument service to better understand your http://www.iso.org requirements and provide you with the best solutions. You can depend on Koehler for a full ISO Publication: range of accurate and reliable instrumentation  ISO 3104: Petroleum products...

  • Page 12: Instrument Specification

    KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual  DIN 51550: Determination of Kinematic 2 Safety Information and Warnings Viscosity and Dynamic Viscosity Safety Considerations. this equipment may involve hazardous materials and 5. Federal Test Method (FTM) operations. This manual does not purport to...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    3.1 Packing List 10. Remove the back panel plate and set aside.  KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath 11. A collection of wires runs from the lower  Seven (7) Viscometer Port Covers control panel up the left side, while looking ...

  • Page 14: Setup

    The will be void. unit may be leveled by making minor turning adjustments to the feet located at the base of the unit. Please note that Koehler does not supply a level with this equipment. WARNING: Certain mechanical stresses...

  • Page 15: Descriptions

    4.2 Accessories for Running Tests Glass Capillary Viscometer Tubes for KV4000 Figure 1. Instrument Descriptions Koehler offers a full selection of glass capillary kinematic viscometers, which ordered 1. Power Switch. This switch controls the separately from the KV4000 instrument, for power to the entire unit.
  • Page 16 Viscosity Range, To perform viscosity measurements, Koehler cSt/s offers viscometer holders for use with the 378-025-C02 0.002 0.4 to 2 KV4000. The correct holder must be used with 378-050-C02 0.004 0.8 to 4 the corresponding viscometer tube for proper operation: 378-075-C02 0.008...

  • Page 17: Temperature Controller Operation

    Koehler factory. Please do NOT attempt to re-program the digital temperature 4.3 Temperature Controller Operation controller as this will void the product warranty. If assistance is required, please do not hesitate to contact the Koehler technical service department.

  • Page 18: Operation

    KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual difference obtained in the previous step. 5.1 Bath This is the offset value. Fill the bath with the appropriate heat transfer fluid based upon the testing temperature. Fill the c. Press the Program Key. The lower bath with the medium from the top through one green display will flash.

  • Page 19: Start Up

    KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual NOTE: Coloration of the Mineral or Silicon Bath 5.3 Control Panel Operation Oil is an indication that the Medium must be changed. See Draining instructions in section 7.3 of this document. When a decision is made...
  • Page 20 KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual constants (C1 & C2, e.g. Cannon-Fenske button will save input Opaque). The Test Data area also displays parameters to one of the 20 available the Viscosity value automatically after a test memory programs. The user can then easily is complete.

  • Page 21: Test Procedure

    5.4 Test Procedure Place stopper in the top of the viscometer tube and remove the withdrawal bulb. A quick guide for operating the KV4000 Kinematic viscosity bath is given below. Use this NOTE: The procedure for charging a specific guide along with an applicable standardized test...

  • Page 22: Safety Features

    Safety Features press the Start button on the Control Panel. The viscometer status, which as a default The Koehler KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity displays OFF, will change to RUN and the System is equipped with several safety and integrated timer will begin.

  • Page 23: Unit Does Not Power-Up

     Check if line switch is in the ON position. then please do not hesitate to contact the  If problem persists, please call the Koehler Koehler technical service department. technical service department for assistance. 8.1 Routine Maintenance 7.2 Unit is on and keeps resetting into...

  • Page 24: Draining / Changing Bath Medium

    KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual wiring are three points where the wires can be disconnected. See Figure 4 below: SHOCK AND BURN HAZARD: Only clean inside the bath when equipment is de- energized and unplugged from the mains power supply.

  • Page 25: Changing Bath Lamp / Bulb

    KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual stirrer blade and rod and other components 8.5 Replacement Parts that have been in contact with the bath Part Number Description medium during operation. 050-001-028 Single Pole Switch, 15A 17. Once the bath jar and top assembly are...

  • Page 26: Wiring Diagrams

    KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual Wiring Diagrams 9.1 K23702, K23708 (115 V) Wiring KV4000-Manual - 22 -...

  • Page 27: K23792, K23798 (220V) Wiring

    KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual 9.2 K23792, K23798 (220V) Wiring KV4000-Manual - 23 -...

  • Page 28: Service

    (90) days, and products which have been used We, at Koehler, would like to thank you for or modified in such a way that they cannot be your equipment purchase, which is protected by returned to stock for future sale.
  • Page 29 KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual Notes KV4000-Manual - 25 -...
  • Page 30 KV4000 Kinematic Viscosity Bath Operation and Technical Manual Notes KV4000-Manual - 26 -...

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