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Page 1 RT Rotational Viscometer Operating Manual...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT Table of Contents ..........................6 Introduction .......................... 8 1.1 For Your Safety .......................... 9 1.2 Symbols .......................... 10 1.3 Disclaimer .......................... 10 1.4 Copyright .......................... 11 1.5 Declarations 1.5.1 Declaration of Conformity (EU) ................................11 1.5.2 Declaration of Conformity (UK) ................................
Page 4 RT BYK-Gardner GmbH .......................... 29 5.1 Units .......................... 30 5.2 Density .......................... 31 5.3 Language .......................... 32 5.4 Date / Time .......................... 32 5.5 Color-Scheme .......................... 33 5.6 Information .......................... 33 5.7 Factory Reset .......................... 34 5.8 Save Results ..........................
Page 5 BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT 9.2.1 Instrument ................................57 9.2.2 General Data ................................58 9.2.3 Documentation ................................58 .......................... 59 9.3 Maintenance .......................... 60 9.4 Service Points 300 003 478 - 2301...
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction...
Page 7 Application and Technical Seminars · Repair and Certification Service BYK-Gardner is part of ALTANA AG and a direct subsidiary of BYK, a leading supplier of additives for coatings and plastics. Together, we offer complete and unique solutions for you, our customer.
Page 8: For Your Safety
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH For Your Safety CAUTION: Familiarization with safety instructions necessary Failure to read and understand the safety instructions threatens your health and can damage the instrument. Read the safety instructions before you use the instrument the first time.
Page 9: Symbols
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT Symbols The label on the instrument contains the following symbols. Do not dispose of this product together with your household trash. Please refer to the information of your local community or contact our dealers regarding the proper handling of end-of-live electric and electronic equipment.
Page 10: Disclaimer
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH Disclaimer Exclusion of Liability No liability other than as provided by law is assumed for direct or indirect damage sustained in association with the use of the instrument, the software or documentation. BYK-Gardner precludes all liability claims if the usage described in "Intended Use" is disregarded.
Page 11: Declarations
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT Declarations 1.5.1 Declaration of Conformity (EU) BYK-Gardner GmbH Lausitzer Strasse 8 D-82538 Geretsried declare, that the instrument byko visc RT complies with the requirements of the following EU directives: · 2014/30/EU - Electromagnetic Compatibility · 2014/35/EU - Low Voltage The following harmonized standards were applied: ·...
Page 12: System Description
System Description...
Page 13: Intended Use
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT The byko visc RT is a benchtop viscometer which is operated by the touch screen. The power button - used to switch on the instrument - is located on the rear of the instrument above the power connector.
Page 14: Measurement Principle
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH Measurement Principle The instrument uses a precise stepper motor drive to rotate a specially designed spindle at a specific RPM in a sample of liquid. A torque spring is connected between the spindle immersed in the sample and a sensor system to determine the amount of torque required to rotate the spindle through a sample.
Page 15: Feature Matrix
RT Feature Matrix The BYK-Gardner byko-visc RT product family offers a wide range of high quality benchtop viscometers. For every purpose the best instrument is available. The byko-visc RT product group offers the premium models. The byko-visc RT Lite product group offers the economic models.
Page 16: Getting Started
Getting Started...
Page 17: Delivery Content
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT The entire system consists of instrument, power supply and a set of spindles. Delivery Content The items listed below are contained in the packaging: · Rotational viscometer instrument mounted to adjustable stand · 4 spindles for L spring models, 6 spindles for R and H spring models ·...
Page 18: Control Elements
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH Control Elements Control of the instrument is provided by following elements. 1 Touch-screen display 2 Adjustable stand: · Knob for vertical adjustment · Lock for horizontal adjustment 3 Spindle attachment (protective cap removed) 4 Support rod for stand...
Page 19: Instrument Set-Up
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT Instrument Set-up Perform following steps: 1. Place the viscometer in a suitable location. 2. Turn protective cap clockwise to access spindle attachment. 3. Plug the power supply into a mains outlet and plug the output cable into the back of the viscometer head.
Page 20: Main Menu
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH 3.5.1 Main Menu In the main menu the following symbols are displayed. Viscosity Measurement Perform measurements using existing parameters, change parameters and save results in instrument memory. Browse Measurements View and manage measurement results saved in instrument memory.
Page 21: Configuration Options
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT 3.5.2 Configuration Options To configure the system the following options are available. Activated The current option or function is active. Tap to deactivate. Deactivated The current option or function is inactive. Tap to activate. Save Save your changes and go back to previous screen.
Page 22: Measurement Settings
Measurement Settings...
Page 23: Spindle
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT Tap the settings icon in the main menu to manage settings that are often changed. Before starting with measurements these parameters may have to be controlled. For settings that are seldom changed see System Configuration Spindle Here the spindle currently mounted can be selected to announce it to the measurement system.
Page 24: Speed
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH Speed Enter the speed of the spindle in Revolutions per Minute (RPM). Type in the requested value - between 0.1 and 250 - and save with the check mark. Density Enter the target density value of the material to be measured.
Page 25: Time To Stop
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT Time to Stop Enter the measurement time here. Activate the option to go the the screen Time to Stop. Use the arrow buttons to enter Hours, Minutes and Seconds and save with the check mark. Time to Torque Enter the target torque here.
Page 26: Ramp
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH Ramp Enter a dynamic speed range here. Instrument will adjust speed accordingly. Activate the option Ramp and tap the values to go the details screen Ramp. Enter a Start Speed greater Zero (e.g. "5") and an End Speed (e.g. "50") and the required Steps for increasing / decreasing the speed (e.g.
Page 27: Curve Fitting
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT Curve Fitting Select the curve fitting model according to the rheological behavior of your sample; this curve fitting should be applicated on the ramp curve you did before on your sample and it gives rheological parameters you need to identify your products.
Page 28: System Configuration
System Configuration...
Page 29: Units
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT Tap the settings icon in the main menu and tap on Configuration to manage settings that are seldom changed. Before starting with measurements the configuration may have to be controlled. Units Select the units used for measurement.
Page 30: Density
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH For the Viscosity following units are supported: · Milli Pascal Second: mPa.s · Centepoise: cP For the temperature following units are supported: · Celsius: °C · Farad: °F Select the required unit and save with the check mark.
Page 31: Language
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT Language Select the language of the user interface here. Following languages are supported: · English: English · German: Deutsch · Spanish: Español · French: Français · Russian: Pycckuu · Japanese: · Chinese: Select the required language and save with the check mark.
Page 32: Date / Time
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH Date / Time Here you can enter date, time and the format. The Time is entered with Hour and Minute. The Date is entered with Day, Month and Year. For Date and Time the Format to be displayed can be selected.
Page 33: Information
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT Information Under this option the details about instrument, firmware version and serial number can be retrieved. In case you contact your local BYK-Gardner service center please have these data handy. Factory Reset This option can be used to reset instrument to the factory settings.
Page 34: Save Results
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH Save Results This option can be used to turn on saving the results of the viscosity measurements, see Browse Measurements If this option is deactivated the measurements results are not saved and will not be shown in the browse screen.
Page 35: Custom Spindle
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT 5.10 Custom Spindle This option can be used to announce custom spindles to the viscosity measurement system. For custom spindles the specific Spindle Coefficient and a Spindle Name to identify the spindle is to be entered.
Page 36: Perform Measurements
Perform Measurements...
Page 37: Attach Spindle
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT Tap the measurement icon in the main menu to access the measurement screen. For viscosity measurements perform following steps: · Attach Spindle · Measure Viscosity · Change Parameters · Access all Screens · End Measurment Attach Spindle Perform following steps: 1.
Page 38: Measure Viscosity
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH The spindle attached has to be selected in Measurement Settings > Spindle - or directly in Measure Viscosity Measure Viscosity To measure viscosity a sample container is necessary (not part of delivery). We recommend a 600 ml low form glass beaker.
Page 39: Change Parameters
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT The measurement screen displays the following items. TTS / TTT Counter for Time to Stop or Time to Torque Viscosity Average of measurements - taken every spindle revolution, tap unit to change Maximum Maximum value, depending on current spindle and speed...
Page 40: Access All Screens
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH To change all other settings, stop the measurement and go back to the Measurement Settings Access all Screens Swipe left and right to access the other screens: · Graph: Measurement data in graphical form · Table: Measurement data in table form You can also double swipe left and right to access the other screens.
Page 41: End Measurement
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT End Measurement To end the measurement first tap the blue Pause button and than on red Stop button. To end the measurement directly tap the Back button in the title row. A confirmation for saving the data is displayed.
Page 42: Special Measurements
Special Measurements...
Page 43: Density
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT The instrument supports various viscosity measurement modes: · Density · Time to Stop · Time to Torque · Ramp-Up · QC-Limits · Curve Fitting · Temperature Density To use the Density feature perform following steps: 1. Go to System Configuration and activate the option Density.
Page 44: Time To Stop
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH Time to Stop To use the Time to Stop feature perform following steps: 1. Go to Measurement Settings and tap on Time to Stop. 2. Enter the time duration the measurement should last. 3. Perform a measurement and check the remaining time.
Page 45: Time To Torque
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT Time to Torque To use the Time to Torque feature perform following steps: 1. Go to Measurement Settings and tap on Time to Torque. 2. Enter the target torque at which the measurement should stop. 3. Perform a measurement and check the current torque value.
Page 46: Qc-Limits
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH QC-Limits To use the QC Limits feature perform following steps: 1. Go to Measurement Settings and tap on Limits. 2. Enter the required values for Upper and Lower limit. 3. Select the required Alarm type: Buzzer or Flash or Both.
Page 47: Ramp-Up
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT Ramp-Up To use the Ramp-up feature perform following steps: 1. Go to Measurement Settings and tap on Ramp. 2. Enter the required values for the ramp: · Start speed: 0.1 ... 150 RPM · End speed: 0.1 ... 150 RPM ·...
Page 48: Curve Fitting
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH Curve Fitting To use the Curve Fitting feature perform following steps: 1. Go to Measurement Settings and tap on Curve Fitting. 2. Select the required curve and save with the check mark. 3. Activating Curve Fitting simultaneously activates Ramp-Up 4.
Page 49: Temperature
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT Temperature The temperature probe PT100 is part of the delivery. To measure the temperature of your sample perform following steps: 1. Attach the temperature probe to the Viscometer Head 2. Fix the cable for the probe on the spindle protector.
Page 50: Browse Measurements
Browse Measurements...
Page 51: Rename Test Series
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT Using this function you can manage the measured data. Click on icon Browse. The final viscosity value for a measurement is displayed here. Following operations are supported: · Rename Test Series · Export to USB ·...
Page 52: Export To Usb
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH NOTICE The default file name can be configured in Date / Time Export to USB Export to USB to see all viscosity values measured over time. Perform following steps: 1. Attach USB flash drive to the viscometer head.
Page 53: Print To Usb
BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT NOTICE The export format is Comma Separated Values (CSV). In MS Excel create an empty sheet and select Data > Get Data > From File > From Text/CSV to convert the data in your file. Print to USB You can directly print a test series to a USB printer.
Page 54: Delete Data
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH Delete Data Measurement data not required anymore can be deleted from instrument memory. Tap the test series to be deleted - to delete all test series at once tap on button Select All - and tap on button Delete.
Page 55: Appendix
Appendix...
Page 56: Firmware Update
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH Firmware Update To update the firmware of your instrument perform following steps: 1. Go to System Configuration and tap on Information. 2. Check the current firmware version. 3. Get the new firmware, it is a compressed file of type "byko_update_x.y.z.tar.gz".
Page 57: Technical Data
8357: byko-visc RT R (Regular viscosity) 8358: byko-visc RT H (High viscosity) Measurement range byko-visc RT L: 1* - 6,000,000 cP byko-visc RT R: 5* - 40,000,000 cP byko-visc RT H: 300 - 320,000,000 cP * With Low Viscosity Adapter (LVA) accessory...
Page 58: General Data
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH 9.2.2 General Data General Data Indoor use Usage Temperature range 10° C to 40° C (50° F to 104° F) for operation 0° C to 60° C (32° F to 140° F) for storage Relative humidity Up to 85% non-condensing at 35°...
Page 59: Maintenance
Do not perform any repairs on the unit. The unit must be opened by BYK-Gardner authorized repair locations only. Repair as this will void the warranty and affect the safety protection. Ordering Information byko-visc RT L byko-visc RT R byko-visc RT H...
Page 60: Service Points
RT BYK-Gardner GmbH Service Points List of global service centers with ISO / IEC 17025 accredited laboratories Headquarter Germany Headquarter USA Headquarter PTE c/o BYK-Gardner GmbH c/o BYK-Gardner USA c/o BYK USA dba Paul N. Gardner Lausitzer Strasse 8 82538...
Page 61 BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT Notes 300 003 478 - 2301...
Page 62 RT BYK-Gardner GmbH Notes 300 003 478 - 2301...
Page 63 BYK-Gardner GmbH byko-visc RT Notes 300 003 478 - 2301...
Page 64 Download your manuals from: https://www.byk-instruments.com/p/8356 BYK-Gardner GmbH Lausitzer Strasse 8 82538 Geretsried Germany Tel +49 8171 3493-0 Fax +49 8171 3493-140 info.byk.gardner@altana.com www.byk-instruments.com...

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