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Measure
what is measurable
and make measurable
that which is not.
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)
Instruction Manual and Safety Information
SVM 2001 / 3001 / 4001
Viscometer
(Original Instruction)
Instrument software version: 2.96

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  • Page 1 Measure what is measurable and make measurable that which is not. Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Instruction Manual and Safety Information SVM 2001 / 3001 / 4001 Viscometer (Original Instruction) Instrument software version: 2.96...
  • Page 3 Changes, copyright, trademarks etc. This document and its contents may be changed or amended by Anton Paar at any time without prior notice. All rights reserved (including translation). This document, or any part of it, may not be reproduced, changed, copied, or distributed by means of electronic systems in any form (print, photocopy, microfilm or any other process) without prior written permission by Anton Paar GmbH.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    7.3 Cleaning the Measuring Rotor ......................29 7.4 Replacing O-Rings.......................... 33 8 Maintenance and Repair........................34 8.1 Maintenance Performed by an Authorized Anton Paar Service Engineer ........34 8.2 Repair Performed by an Authorized Anton Paar Representative ........... 34 Appendix A: Technical Data ........................35 Appendix A.1: Measuring Performance ....................
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    See the "General Software Functions M Series Instruments" Reference Guide for a comprehensive descrip- tion of the instrument software and instructions for its use. Download Anton Paar documents for free from the Anton Paar website: http://www.anton-paar.com 1 Safety Instructions •...
  • Page 6: Special Safety Instructions

    200 kPa (= 2 bar = 29 psi). Suitable air prepara- 1.4 Safety Signs on the Instrument tion units are available from Anton Paar GmbH. Refer to the SVM Product Description List. Transport...
  • Page 7 1 SVM 3001 only: CAUTION - Hazard 1 CAUTION - Hot surface Fig. 2: Warning sign for cooling liquids on left hand side 2 SVM 2001, SVM 3001 3 SVM 4001 Fig. 1: Warning signs on the measuring cell lock...
  • Page 8: Svm X001 - An Overview

    8 characters of the code are the serial number of the measuring cells in one housing. Each pair of cells SVM 2001. If the SVM 2001 was ordered along with can be operated at a different measuring tempera- this option, you get a certificate with the unlock ture within a range from 15 °C (59 °F) to 100 °C...
  • Page 9: Functional Components

    Make 7 Splash guard sure the wetted parts of SVM are chemically resistant to any tested sample or cleaning Fig. 4: SVM 2001 / SVM 3001 right side view liquid. SVM 4001 Right Side View •...
  • Page 10: Operating Elements On Main Screen

    SVM 2001 / 4001 Left Side View SVM Rear View 1 USB interfaces (3 x) 2 Protection cover for USB interfaces Fig. 7: SVM 2001 / SVM 4001 left side view 1 USB interface 2 VGA interface 3 RS-232 interface (COM) 4 Ethernet interface 5 CAN interface –...
  • Page 11 - One or more samples of the current a SVM 2001 does not provide filling warnings. sample list could not be measured (e.g. the density measuring cell is partly empty and does not oscillate).
  • Page 12: Installing The Instrument

    (SVM 3001) or the Place the instrument on a stable, flat lab desk. bottom plate (SVM 2001/SVM 4001) and the back side of SVM. Ensure that the air flow is To ensure temperature stability and trouble-free...
  • Page 13 2 Sample outlet 3 Sample inlet 3 Waste bottle 4 Adapter Luer Lock 4 Yellow marking (fixes the hose) 5 SVM 2001, SVM 3001 5 SVM 2001, SVM 3001 6 SVM 4001 6 SVM 4001 Fig. 10: Connecting the sample inlet hose Fig.
  • Page 14: Switching On/Off

    • either very high (> 100 °C / 212 °F) – not 3.2.2 Connecting the Power Cord applicable for SVM 2001 / SVM 4001 – • or below ambient (< 20 °C / 68 °F). Constantly high temperatures cause premature wear of the peltier elements and motor parts.
  • Page 15: Calibration, Calibration Correction And Adjustments

    4 Calibration, Calibration Correction and Adjustments 4 Calibration, Calibration Correction and Adjustments 4.1 Performing Calibration TIP: SVM 4001 displays this window separately (one after the other) for each pair of cells. All actions described below can be performed independently TIP: ASTM D7042 recommends to perform viscosi- for each pair of cells.
  • Page 16: Performing A Measurement

    5 Performing a Measurement 5 Performing a Measurement To perform a repeat measurement according to ASTM D7042, refer to Fig. 13: Most samples need no special preparation for filling The following sub-sections describe all steps of them. Find special sample preparation procedures performing measurement (sample preparation, in the Reference Guide.
  • Page 17: Standard Filling Of Svm

    Filling procedure 1. Take a clean new plastic syringe. NOTICE Recommended volume SVM 2001/3001 (not Risk of damage and erroneous results using sample displacement): 5 mL Before filling, check whether the wetted parts are Recommended volume SVM 4001 (not using...
  • Page 18: Measuring

    6. The cells are now filled. continuously down. Proceed with section 6. For SVM 2001 / 3001, fill at least 1.5 mL of sample (3 mL for sample displacement). Find special sample filling routines in the Reference For SVM 4001, fill at least 2.5 mL of sample Guide.
  • Page 19 1 mL of sample. Without prewetting, SVM 3001. SVM starts measuring at once. The precision widget for SVM 2001 is basically the For repeated mode, SVM prompts you to refill more same, but the maximum number of indicators is sample after one determination has been finished.
  • Page 20 5 Performing a Measurement Extrapolated values TIP: Operation with Xsample model: The sample changer automatically cleans and dries the system and fills the next sample. Refer to the Reference Guide. Fig. 18: Extrapolated result values – random examples Measuring Results SVM 3001 in the VI mode and SVM 4001 can All measuring results are stored in the instrument’s extrapolate density and viscosity to other...
  • Page 21: Cleaning

    6 Cleaning 6 Cleaning To assure constant and high accuracy of your It has to be a good solvent for all sample measurements, use regular and effective cleaning components. If this first cleaning liquid does not dry routines. Clean the measuring cells immediately up fast and/or without leaving residues, a second after each measurement.
  • Page 22: Standard Cleaning And Check

    <15 °C (59 °F) are not applicable for damage to the measuring cells. In this case SVM 2001 and SVM 4001. Anton Paar is not liable for damage. If you are not sure if a cleaning liquid is suitable for Remove the sample from the measuring cells: your sample, perform a preliminary test in a test •...
  • Page 23 3. Fill cleaning liquid into the measuring cells. 3 SVM 2001 / 3001 4 SVM 4001 SVM 2001 / 3001: approx. 2 mL Fig. 21: Rinsing the measuring cells of SVM X001 using SVM 4001: approx. 3 mL a wash bottle 4.
  • Page 24 TIP: Tapping the cleaning button unfreezes the screen and removes the measured values. The cleaning screen looks different for just one cell of SVM 2001 / 3001, but the elements are the same as described below. • A progress bar shows the cleaning value. A green bar signals that the cells are sufficiently clean for the selected precision class.
  • Page 25: Cleaning Housing And Touch Screen

    6 Cleaning Potential reasons for a bad cleaning value • The cells are not dry. Use a longer drying time or dry air or technical nitrogen. CAUTION Flammable liquid • Insufficient cleaning routine. Repeat the cleaning steps more often. Clean with a syringe Ethanol is a highly flammable liquid (flash point (section 6.2.1.2) for additional cleaning effect of 100 % ethanol: 13 °C / 55.4 °F).
  • Page 26: Upkeep And Additional Cleaning

    (section 6.3) once a week to once a month, depending on the ambient conditions and tested sam- ples Regular maintenance and check by authorized once a year recommended Anton Paar service personnel Refer to section 8. D89IB001EN-O...
  • Page 27: Leak Test

    7 Upkeep and Additional Cleaning Leak test procedure TIP: It is not necessary to switch off SVM. CAUTION NOTICE Hot surface This symbol calls attention to the fact that the Risk of glass breakage measuring cell lock can get very hot. Handle the glass syringe with care.
  • Page 28 Potential reason for failing the leak test In case one or several parts are damaged, contact • The sealing cone within the measuring cell lock your Anton Paar representative. may be leaky. For replacement contact your Anton Paar representative. D89IB001EN-O...
  • Page 29: Rinsing The Thermostat Tube

    7 Upkeep and Additional Cleaning 7.2 Rinsing the Thermostat Tube 5. Fill a suitable syringe with cleaning liquid or use a wash bottle. Fill cleaning liquid into the measuring cells until you see the liquid in the This procedure means rinsing the inside of the waste hose.
  • Page 30 7 Upkeep and Additional Cleaning Required equipment • Cleaning liquid(s) (see section 6.1) • Cleaning brushes • Puller for rotor bearings • 1 Adapter Luer Lock 1/4"-28 UNF • Lint-free tissue paper • Q-tips (extra long) • Small flat screw driver •...
  • Page 31 7 Upkeep and Additional Cleaning In case the rotor is still inside the measuring tube, remove it using the soft cotton end of a Q-tip. Slowly insert the Q-tip by turning it. You may have to squeeze the cotton bud a bit in order to reduce its width.
  • Page 32 15.Check the ceramic bearings for damage (cracks) or permanent residues. In that case, you need to replace the ceramic bearings. Contact your Anton Paar representative. 16.Check the O-rings on the rotor bearings and the O-ring on the measuring cell lock for signs of wear.
  • Page 33: Replacing O-Rings

    Find suitable Viton® Extreme O-rings in the SVM Product Description List. SVM 2001 and SVM 4001 come with Viton ® Ex- treme O-rings. If required, upgrade the chemical re- sistance to Kalrez® 0040 Spectrum. Make always sure that you mark the instrument with the correct sticker ("Kalrez®"...
  • Page 34: Maintenance And Repair

    “Contact”. • Battery on DCB board: every 10 years 1 Please contact your Anton Paar representative to get an offer. 2 For detailed information please see the general terms of delivery (GTD) on the Anton Paar website (http:// www.anton-paar.com). D89IB001EN-O...
  • Page 35: Appendix A: Technical Data

    Appendix A: Technical Data Appendix A: Technical Data Appendix A.1: Measuring Performance Table 4: Measuring Ranges Quantity SVM 2001/SVM 4001 SVM 3001 Dynamic viscosity 0.2 mPa·s to 30 000 mPa·s Kinematic viscosity 0.2 mm²/s to 30 000 mm²/s Density (viscosity-compensated) 0.6 g/cm³...
  • Page 36 ±0.05 °C (±0.1 °F) of the set temperature and the equilibration time – if any – has passed. b SVM 2001: Class "ultraprecise" is not available. RDD default for class "Precise" is 0.0003 g/cm³. Typically, this criterion is faster and used in most cases.
  • Page 37: Appendix A.2: General Technical Data

    3000 mPa·s (3000 mm²/s) at filling temp. Appendix A.2: General Technical Data Table 8: General Technical Data General SVM 2001 SVM 3001 SVM 4001 Dimensions W x D x H 330 x 510 x 231 mm (13.0 x 20.1 x 9.1 in) Net weight SVM 15.9 kg (35.0 lbs)
  • Page 38 High voltage. Risk of injury or death. Risk of damage to the instrument Serious injuries are possible through high Connect only Anton Paar equipment to the CAN voltage if the following hints are not adhered to. interface and adhere to the following limits. The Only connect devices to the interfaces that CAN interface power supply is limited to 72 W.
  • Page 39: Appendix B: Wetted Parts

    • O-ring sealing the oscillator side of the viscosity cell SVM 2001 / SVM 4001 • O-ring sealing the drive side of the viscosity cell SVM 2001 / SVM 4001 • O-ring sealing the connection between viscosity and den- sity cell SVM 2001 / SVM 4001...
  • Page 40: Appendix B.2: Potentially Wetted Parts

    Appendix B: Wetted Parts Table 10: Wetted Parts Material Part PE (Poly Ethylene) Green plunger of Luer syringe PP (Poly Propylene) Transparent part of Luer syringe LDPE (Low Density Poly Ethylene) Wash bottles SVM Durobax® glass Glass syringe 5 mL HDPE (High Density Poly Ethylene) Waste bottle SVM Goat hair, stainless steel wire...

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