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PCE Americas Inc.
PCE Instruments UK Ltd.
711 Commerce Way
Units 12/13
Suite 8
Southpoint Business Park
Jupiter
Ensign way
FL-33458
Hampshire / Southampton
USA
United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
From outside US: +1
From outside UK: +44
Tel: (561) 320-9162
Tel: (0) 2380 98703 0
Fax: (561) 320-9176
Fax: (0) 2380 98703 9
info@pce-americas.com
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Manual
KREBS Viscometer PCE-RVI 5
Version 1.0
Date of creation: 11.11.2015
Date of last change: 04.01.2016

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  • Page 1 PCE Americas Inc. PCE Instruments UK Ltd. 711 Commerce Way Units 12/13 Suite 8 Southpoint Business Park Jupiter Ensign way FL-33458 Hampshire / Southampton United Kingdom, SO31 4RF From outside US: +1 From outside UK: +44 Tel: (561) 320-9162 Tel: (0) 2380 98703 0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Initial turn-on and configuration ....................7 Measuring ........................ 9 Automatic measuring mode ......................9 Manual measuring mode ......................10 Troubleshooting ....................11 Further information ....................11 Calibration..........................11 Viscosity tables ......................... 12 Contact ........................14 PCE Instruments UK ........................ 14 PCE Americas .......................... 14...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. There is no warranty of damages or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual.
  • Page 4: Specification

    Manual Specification Technical specifications Rotational speed 200 rpm ±1 rpm KU: 40.2 … 141 Viscosity range g: 32 … 1,099 cP: 27 … 5,274 Resolution KU: 0.1 KU g: 1.0 g cP: 5 cP Accuracy ±1 % F. S. Repeatability ±0.5 % 100 …...
  • Page 5: System Description

    Manual System description Display unit Engine shaft Spindle Small adaptor Big adaptor Supporting base for adaptors Adjustable feet...
  • Page 6 Manual Button description Display Enter button Start button Up button Stop button Down button Interface description RS 232 Power switch interface Mains connection Power switch, mains connection and RS 232 interface are located at the back of the viscometer.
  • Page 7: Set Up The Viscometer

    Manual Set up the viscometer Level the viscometer It is very important that the viscometer is levelled properly when taking a measurement. Use the adjustable feet and a water level to do so. Power connection and printer connection As seen in chapter 4, the power connector is located at the rear side of the device. Plug in the mains cable and connect it to a power outlet.
  • Page 8 Manual Now you get to the sample wait time settings: Here you can adjust the time, which the spindle remains immersed in the fluid without any movement before starting the rotation. The fluid can stabilize during this period of time. By default, the sample wait time is set to 1 second.
  • Page 9: Measuring

    Manual Measuring When you turn on the viscometer by pressing the power switch, you first see the information screen, followed by a working mode selection screen: Here you can choose between automatic measuring mode and manual measuring mode. Automatic measuring mode In automatic mode, the spindle goes down automatically to the lowest position possible when starting the measurement.
  • Page 10: Manual Measuring Mode

    Manual If a printer is connected to the viscometer, you can now press Enter to print the results. Press the Stop button to return to the working mode selection. Note: If you use the included 600 ml beaker, we recommend filling it up to the 450 ml mark when working in automatic mode.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Manual Troubleshooting Problem Possible solution The viscometer does not work Check the power switch Check the mains connection The instrument does not show “zero” without any Check if the device is levelled properly fluids Contact our customer support Viscosity reading is unstable or inaccurate Check if device is levelled properly Check if the temperature of the sample is stable Check the characteristics of the sample to be...
  • Page 12: Viscosity Tables

    Manual Viscosity tables 60.9 77.2 89.1 1104 97.6 1472 104.1 1841 110.1 2210 116.1 2579 61.1 77.4 89.2 1109 97.7 1477 104.2 1846 110.2 2215 116.2 2584 61.4 77.6 89.3 1113 97.8 1482 104.2 1851 110.2 2220 116.2 2589 61.6 77.8 89.4 1118...
  • Page 13 Manual 121.0 2948 125.1 3317 129.7 3686 133.8 4054 137.0 4423 1001 139.8 4792 1076 141.0 5161 121.1 2953 125.1 3322 129.8 3691 133.9 4059 137.1 4428 1002 139.8 4797 1077 141.0 5166 121.1 2958 125.2 3327 129.8 3695 133.9 4064 137.1 4433...
  • Page 14: Contact

    Contact If you have any questions about our range of products or measuring instruments please contact PCE Instruments. PCE Instruments UK By post: PCE Instruments UK Ltd. Units 12/13 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way. Southampton Hampshire United Kingdom. SO31 4RF...

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