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HAAKE Viscotester iQ
Instruction Manual
006-3808
Version 3.0
July 2022

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  • Page 1 Thermo Scientific HAAKE Viscotester iQ Instruction Manual 006-3808 Version 3.0 July 2022...
  • Page 2 © 2013 - 2022 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. All rights reserved. Author: Jint Nijman Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. provides this document to its customers with a product purchase to use in the product operation. This document is copyright protected and any reproduction of the whole or any part of this document is strictly prohibited, except with the written authorization of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    For HAAKE RheoWin software........13 Thermo Scientific HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual...
  • Page 4 HAAKE Viscotester iQ........
  • Page 5 HAAKE Viscotester iQ rheometer ........57...
  • Page 7 WEEE Compliance This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2012/19/EU. It is marked with the following symbol: Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling or disposal companies in each European Union (EU) Member State, and these companies should dispose of or recycle this product.

  • Page 13: Preface

    Preface This manual describes how to install and operate the HAAKE Viscotester iQ and how to mount and dismount the various temperature modules and other accessories. For a detailed description of how to operate the touch screen user interface, the optional RheoApp software and the specific parts of the RheoWin software, see the HAAKE Viscotester iQ Reference Manual, which also gives an overview over the properties of the standard measuring geometries.
  • Page 14 Note Highlights information of general interest. The HAAKE Viscotester iQ instruction manual contains the following caution-specific symbols (Table Table 1. Caution-specific symbols and their meanings...

  • Page 15: Safety Notes And Warnings

    • This unit and all of its accessories must only be used for the applications it was designed for. CAUTION The HAAKE Viscotester iQ is designed for use with a rotor. All existing safety devices are based on the correct installation of the rotor. In case the lift is used without a rotor installed, injuries may occur when reaching in the lift area.
  • Page 16 • After a repair the instruments safety must be inspected thoroughly by qualified personnel. • Have the instrument serviced by specialists at regular intervals. • The pressure of the air supply for the HAAKE Viscotester iQ Air must not exceed 3 bar. A higher pressure will damage the air bearing permanently.

  • Page 17: Contacting Us

    Phone +1 603 436 9444 +1 603 436 8411 E-mail info.mc.us@thermofisher.com  To contact Technical Support or Sales, UK Company Thermo Fisher Scientific Adress Stafford House, Boundary Way Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7GE Thermo Scientific HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual xvii...

  • Page 18: Application Support

    For questions regarding your rheological application please use the following e-mail address to contact our application specialists. Do not use this e-mail address for any other questions.  To contact Application Support, Germany and International E-mail support.rheology@thermofisher.com xviii HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 19: Software And Firmware Downloads

    We recommend to have the maintenance carried out by Thermo Fisher Scientific or by staff authorised by Thermo Fisher Scientific as special knowledge and tools are required. The maintenance and calibration work carried out has to be recorded by certificates in conformity with ISO 9001 ff. Thermo Scientific HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual...

  • Page 21: Instrument Description

    The following list sums up the main features of the HAAKE Viscotester iQ and its optional accessories. • Highly dynamic, powerful, synchronous, EC, direct drive motor with optical angle encoder and high precision ball-bearings or an unique, robust and patented air-bearing.
  • Page 22 Easy Job and data transfer using the USB flash drive based HAAKE Viscotester iQ RheoApp PC software. • Two USB ports for data exchange with the USB flash drive based HAAKE Viscotester iQ RheoApp PC software as well as an external keyboard and external barcode reader.

  • Page 23: Functional Elements

    Functional Elements The HAAKE Viscotester iQ consists of the instrument head and the instrument base. The instrument head contains the touchscreen panel, the rheometer drive motor and the control electronics. The instrument base contains the lift mechanics and functions as the holder for the temperature modules and the heat exchanger iQ which is used with the TM-PE-x Peltier temperature modules.

  • Page 24: Instrument Head

    (and the instrument base) for use on a standard lab stand or for special measuring setups. Touchscreen panel The HAAKE Viscotester iQ is equipped with a touchscreen panel which allows full control over all instrument functions as well as the configuration of the instrument.

  • Page 25: Drive Motor

    The HAAKE Viscotester iQ is equipped with a completely newly designed, direct drive, low inertia, synchronous EC motor with high precision ball bearings. The HAAKE Viscotester iQ Air is equipped with the same motor but comes with a completely new designed, very robust, air-bearing with a very low air-consumption.

  • Page 26: Connector Sockets And Controls

    Quick coupling Measuring geometry (rotor) Connector sockets and controls The HAAKE Viscotester iQ is equipped with the following connector sockets and controls on the right hand side of the instrument head (see Figure 1. A USB socket for connecting an USB flash drive or an USB keyboard or an USB bar-code reader.

  • Page 27: Heat Exchanger Iq

    6. A socket for connecting the external power supply. 7. A socket for connecting a compressed air supply (Viscotester iQ Air only). Figure 7. HAAKE Viscotester iQ instrument head rear view Socket for HX iQ (heat exchanger) connection Sockets mini USB (2x) for service purposes only...

  • Page 29: Installation Requirements / Ambient Conditions

    Mains supply IMPORTANT The external power supply of the HAAKE Viscotester iQ to the mains supply must be connected to a mains socket with a proper grounded earth. The external power supply of the Viscotester iQ automatically adapts to the applied AC voltage supply.

  • Page 30: Compressed Air Supply

    For the power consumption of devices like an external circulator see the manuals of those devices. Compressed air supply Note A supply of pressurized air is only needed for the HAAKE Viscotester iQ Air (with air-bearing), that is not for the HAAKE Viscotester iQ (with ball-bearings).

  • Page 31: Plant Or Shop Air Supply

    Plant (or shop) air systems generally apply small amounts of oil to the compressed air to prevent rust in the piping. Compressed air from such installations can not be used directly for air-bearing of the HAAKE Viscotester iQ Air, the use of special oil filters that reduce the amount of oil to the above specification is obligatory.

  • Page 32: Air Compressors

    (order no. 222-1211) is not needed. Ambient conditions according to EN 61010 The ambient conditions under which the HAAKE Viscotester iQ is operated must fulfill the following requirements: • Indoors, at a maximum altitude of 2000 meters above sea level.

  • Page 33: Computer System (Pc) Requirements

    The communication between the HAAKE Viscotester iQ instrument and the HAAKE RheoWin software uses an Ethernet network connection. To be able to use the HAAKE Viscotester iQ with the computer must have at least one free Ethernet network connection port (a standard RJ45, 8P8C port).

  • Page 35: Installation

    • Always first inform the dealer or the manufacturer (Small problems can often be dealt with locally.) Contents of the delivery This section describes the contents of delivery of the different versions of the HAAKE Viscotester iQ. HAAKE Viscotester iQ Check the contents of the delivery carefully.
  • Page 36 Height adjustment tool Knurled thumb screws (3x) Spirit level Hexagonal key (4 mm) External power supply Table 4. Standard HAAKE Viscotester iQ, HAAKE Viscotester iQ Air contents of delivery Item Part number HAAKE Viscotester iQ (instrument head + instrument base) 006-4000...

  • Page 37: Setting Up The Rheometer

    Installation Setting up the rheometer Setting up the rheometer This section describes how to setup the different versions of the HAAKE Viscotester iQ. HAAKE Viscotester iQ  To setup the HAAKE Viscotester iQ rheometer 1. Place the instrument base on a suitable (laboratory) bench, see Chapter 3, “Installation...

  • Page 38: Moving The Rheometer

    13. Apply compressed air with a pressure of 2.0 bar to the instrument. Moving the rheometer The HAAKE Viscotester iQ is a compact and relatively light instrument (see Table 13 Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.”...

  • Page 39: Installing A Temperature Module

    Depending on which temperature module is used, the hoses and the electrical cable of the temperature module must be connected to the HAAKE Viscotester iQ and the heat exchanger iQ or a circulator before the module can be used.

  • Page 40: Installing The Heat Exchanger Iq

    66 Appendix B, “Accessories.”  To fill the HX iQ with cooling liquid 1. Mount both the TM-PE-x and the HX iQ to the HAAKE Viscotester iQ, see “To mount the heat exchanger iQ” page 22 “To mount a TM-PE-x temperature module”...

  • Page 41: Mounting/Dismounting A Tm-Pe-C Or Tm-Pe-P Temperature Module

    Figure 15. The HX iQ heat exchanger Liquid reservoir with removable lid Slotted holes Cable with connector to instrument head Hoses with quick-fit connector to temperature module Thermo Scientific HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual...
  • Page 42 2. Make sure that the instrument head is in its highest position. 3. Place the TM-PE-x upside down at the left side of the instrument base and connect the fluid hoses with those of the HX iQ, see Figure 18 (left image). HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 43 5. Disconnect the cable from the socket at the back of the instrument head. 6. Guide the cable out of the opening in the base of the instrument 7. Disconnect the two fluid hoses from the hoses of the HX iQ. Thermo Scientific HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual...

  • Page 44: Installing A Tm-Li-Cxx Or Tm-Li-P Temperature Module

    2x thumbwheel hose clamp 2x male quick coupling connector 2x female quick coupling connector Cable with conncector The longer hoses and the two separate thumbwheel hose clamps with are for connecting the TM-LI-xx with a circulator. HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 45: Mounting/Dismounting A Tm-Li-Cxx Or Tm-Li-P Temperature Module

    6. Remove the temperature module from the instrument base. HAAKE Viscotester iQ RheoApp software The HAAKE Viscotester iQ RheoApp software is delivered on an USB flash drive with a specific file and data structure and does not need be installed on a PC. The HAAKE Viscotester iQ RheoApp software runs directly from the USB flash drive and can thus be used on any PC running Windows 7, Windows 8(.1), Windows 10 or Windows 11 with at least one USB port.

  • Page 46: Haake Rheowin Software Installation

    HAAKE RheoWin software installation On the first use of the HAAKE Viscotester iQ RheoApp software a software installation key must be entered. By entering the key, the USB flash drive will be “coupled” to the serial number of the HAAKE Viscotester iQ.

  • Page 47: Operation

    Viscotester iQ Reference Manual. The operation of the and RheoWin PC software is also described in detail in the HAAKE Viscotester iQ Reference Manual. Information on how to setup the instrument and on how to install temperature modules can be found Chapter 4, “Installation.”...

  • Page 48: Automatic Temperature Module Detection

    Table 5. Status bar text for detected TM-xx-x modules and their meaning (Sheet 1 of 2) Text on display Detected module Description TM-PE-C TM-PE-C Peltier cylinder TM-PE-P TM-PE-P Peltier plate TM-LI-C32 TM-LI-C32 Liquid cylinder for 32 mm diameter cups HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 49: Mounting/Dismounting A Measuring Geometry

    The Viscotester iQ can be used with a wide range of coaxial cylinder, parallel plate, cone and plate and vane measuring geometries. See the HAAKE Viscotester iQ Reference Manual for more detailed information on the available measuring geometries. The following sections describe how to mount and dismount the upper part (the rotor) and the lower part (the cup or plate) of the measuring geometry to the drive motor shaft and the TM-xx-x temperature modules respectively.

  • Page 50: Mounting/Dismounting A Cup

    Viscotester iQ Reference Manual for more information. Mounting/dismounting a cup  To mount a cup in a TM-PE-C or TM-LI-Cxx temperature module 1. Make sure the bayonet clamping ring is not mounted on the TM-xx-C. HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 51: Mounting/Dismounting A Lower Plate

    To mount a lower plate on the TMP adapter 1. Place the lower plate on the TMP adapter while aligning the small slot on bottom side of the plate with the pin on the TMP adapter. Thermo Scientific HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual...

  • Page 52: Lower Plate On A Tm-Xx-P Temperature Module

    Lift control The HAAKE Viscotester iQ is equipped with a simple but effective and easy to operate lift mechanism for the axial positioning of the rotor relative to the cup or the lower plate. The lift is operated with the large hand wheel with fold-out crank handle at the left side of the instrument base.

  • Page 53: Coaxial Cylinder Geometries

    To setup the measuring geometry for a measurement 1. Fill the correct sample volume in the cup. For the correct sample volume see the HAAKE Viscotester iQ Reference Manual. 2. Mount the cup in the temperature module, see “Mounting/dismounting a cup.”...

  • Page 54: Parallel Plate And Cone And Plate Geometries

    One revolution of the adjusting screw knob results in a ˆ movement of 0.360 mm of the contact point (1 degree 1 m). HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 55: Setting The Gap

    The procedure below describes how set the gap for parallel plate and cone and plate measuring geometries. Figure 29. Using a caliper to set the gap Locking screw for gap setting Precision caliper Thermo Scientific HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual...
  • Page 56 Set measuring gap menu of the touchscreen panel user interface (see Figure 30) and wait for the (purple coloured) message Please wait (see Figure 31) to disappear. Figure 31. Set measuring gap menu HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 57 (order number 006-2389) to remove the caliper from the lower plate. After the gap setting is adjusted to the desired value the sample can be placed on the lower plate and the instrument head lowered into the measuring position. Thermo Scientific HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual...

  • Page 58: Vane Geometries

    To setup the measuring geometry for a measurement 1. Place the correct sample volume on the lower plate. For the correct sample volume see the HAAKE Viscotester iQ Reference Manual. 2. Lower the instrument head to the measurement position, see “Lift control.”...

  • Page 59: Touchscreen

    All functions of the HAAKE Viscotester iQ can be completely controlled using the build-in graphical user interface which is described in detail in the HAAKE Viscotester iQ Reference Manual. For the configuration of some of the more enhanced functions the HAAKE Viscotester iQ RheoApp PC software is needed, see the HAAKE Viscotester iQ Reference Manual.

  • Page 60: Job Control Menu

    • The status bar. • The buttons for the four main functions. • The optional buttons at the bottom of the screen. These functional elements are described in detail in the HAAKE Viscotester iQ Reference Manual. Figure 36. The Main menu Menu bar...

  • Page 61: Running A Job Measurement

    Result page. The operator can switch forth and back between the four different pages at any time during a Job run. The functionality of these pages is described in the HAAKE Viscotester iQ Reference Manual. 4. Tap the Graph page...

  • Page 62: Manual Control Menu

    Information page. The operator can switch forth and back between the different pages at any time, that is also during a measurement. The functionality of these pages is described in detail in the HAAKE Viscotester iQ Reference Manual. Figure 40. Manual control menu (with 1 line display on Numeric page)

  • Page 63: Running A Manual Control Measurement

     To run a manual control measurement 1. On the Settings page select a row or manually enter a set value, see the HAAKE Viscotester iQ Reference Manual for detailed information on how to do that. 2. Tap the Graph page...

  • Page 64: Configuration Menu

    Sample number Button: Tap to edit (scan) bar code Sample bar code See the HAAKE Viscotester iQ Reference Manual for detailed information on the Sample menu. Configuration menu From the Configuration menu several settings for the HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual touchscreen user interface can be made.

  • Page 65: Temperature Modules

    The TM-xx-x modules available for the HAAKE Viscotester iQ can be classified according to the three different technical solutions that are used in these modules: •...

  • Page 66: Temperature Module Tm-Pe-C

    The TM-PE-C is designed to be used with the special heat exchanger iQ (HX iQ), which is mounted to the back of the HAAKE Viscotester iQ instrument base, only. Figure 44. TM-PE-C with cable and hoses and heat exchanger iQ...

  • Page 67: Working Principle

    -5 °C to 160 °C can be reached without modifying the setup. The TM-PE-C and the heat exchanger iQ are directly connected to HAAKE Viscotester iQ and are controlled by the HAAKE Viscotester iQ, both in manual-control mode and in job-control mode.
  • Page 68 HAAKE RheoWin software. This because the offset values for the individual combinations can be different in the range of several Kelvin at the lower and upper end of the temperature range. HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 69: Temperature Module Tm-Pe-P

    The TM-PE-P is designed to be used with the special heat exchanger iQ (HX iQ), which is mounted to the back of the HAAKE Viscotester iQ instrument base, only. Figure 46. TM-PE-P with cable and hoses and heat exchanger iQ...

  • Page 70: Performance

    -0 °C to 160 °C can be reached without modifying the setup. The TM-PE-P and the heat exchanger iQ are directly connected to HAAKE Viscotester iQ and are controlled by the HAAKE Viscotester iQ, both in manual-control mode and in job-control mode.

  • Page 71: Temperature Modules Tm-Li-C32, Tm-Li-C48, Tm-Li-P

    The TM-LI-C32, TM-LI-C48 and TM-LI-P are designed to be used with a separate circulator. Figure 48. TM-LI-C32 (left) and TM-LI-P (right) with cable The mounting and dismounting of a coaxial cylinder measuring cup in the TM-LI-C32 or TM-LI-C48 is described in “Mounting/dismounting a cup” page Thermo Scientific HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual...

  • Page 72: Working Principle

    WARNING Replace the hoses once a year. Use original spare parts only (2x 0,5 + 2x 1,5 meter of viton hose, order number 082-1214). Working principle In the TM-LI-C32, TM-LI-C48 and TM-LI-P the temperature is controlled by a constant flow of temperature controlled liquid supplied by a circulator. HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 73: Performance

    When the HAAKE Viscotester iQ is used in stand-alone mode, the circulator must be controlled manually from its front panel, since the HAAKE Viscotester iQ can not directly control any circulator. When the HAAKE RheoWin software is used to control the HAAKE Viscotester iQ, the circulator can also be controlled by the software in case a HAAKE RheoWin device driver is available for the circulator.
  • Page 74 Temperature Modules Hoods For the HAAKE Viscotester iQ two hoods with identical design, but made from different materials, are available. Both hoods can be used with all coaxial cylinder geometries and all parallel plates and cone and plate geometries, see...

  • Page 75: Pom Hood For Tmp80 Easyclean

    POM it can be used for temperatures up to 120 °C only. PEEK hood The PEEK hood is made from Polyether ether ketone (PEEK). Due to the high melting point of PEEK it can be used for temperatures up to 250 °C. Thermo Scientific HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual...

  • Page 77: Appendix A Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications This appendix contains the technical specifications of the HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual rheometer and the optionally available temperature modules. For more detailed information contact your local sales representative or Thermo Scientific directly. HAAKE Viscotester iQ rheometer This section contains the technical specifications for the HAAKE Viscotester iQ rheometer.

  • Page 78: Dimensions, Power Consumption

    Viscotester iQ instrument and the power supply unit. Main instrument Table 13 lists the mechanical properties of the HAAKE Viscotester iQ with and without the optional heat exchanger for the TM-PE-x. The electrical properties of the instrument are defined by those of the power supply unit, see Table 15 below.

  • Page 79: Power Supply Unit

    Technical Specifications Temperature modules Table 14. HAAKE Viscotester iQ electrical properties Property Value 24 Volt DC  10% Input voltage Input current, max. Power consumption, max. 192 W Sound level, max. 67 dB(A) Value valid for Viscotest iQ plus HX iQ, according to IEC 61010-1 at 1 m distance aside of the instrument...
  • Page 80 Parallel plate and cone and plate With TMP-adapter. With the external Pt100 temperature sensor (see“HAAKE Viscotester iQ RheoApp software” page 25) the HAAKE Viscotester iQ can measure temperatures in the range from -50 °C to +390 °C. HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 81: Appendix B Accessories

    Accessories This appendix contains information on the optional accessories and their contents of delivery as well as spare parts (where applicable) that are available for the HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual. Temperature modules and hoods This section contains information on the contents of delivery of and spare parts for the temperature modules as well as information on the hoods.

  • Page 82: Tm-Li-Cxx And Tm-Li-P Temperature Modules

    Table 20. Temperature module TM-LI-C48 (Sheet 1 of 2) Accessory Order number Temperature module TM-LI-C48 222-2255 Contents of delivery Part number Temperature module TM-LI-C48, including viton hoses Ø8x2, 2 pieces of 0,5 m 006-2944 length each with male quick coupling connectors HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 83: Temperature Offset Calibration Tool

    222-2206. Hoods Table 23 for the order number and part numbers for the optional hoods which can are compatible with all TM-PE-C and TM-LI-Cxx and all measuring geometries. Thermo Scientific HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual...

  • Page 84: Measuring Geometries And Measuring Accessories

    Measuring geometries and measuring accessories For a list of the measuring geometries and adapters that are available for the HAAKE Viscotester iQ see Appendix A, “Properties of Measuring Geometries.” in the HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual Reference Manual.

  • Page 85: Software And Network Connection

    222-2165 Dust protection cover with Thermo logo (Material: cloth) 603-1010 Transport case, also see the HAAKE Viscotester iQ Reference Manual. 222-2136 Compressor Silent Air System SAS-038 230 Volt (WxDxH = 40x34x32 cm, 17 kg) 222-2288 Compressor Silent Air System SAS-038 115 Volt (WxDxH = 40x34x32 cm, 17 kg) 222-2289...

  • Page 86: Cooling Liquid Additive

    A copy of the original EEC-Safety Data Sheet of the innovatekProtect IP additive is available on the HAAKE Viscotester iQ RheoApp USB flash drive, which is part of the delivery of any HAAKE Viscotester iQ and Viscotester iQ Air rheometer.

  • Page 87: Appendix C Maintenance

    ConnectAssist coupling side of the rotor must be equipped with a protective cap to prevent it from coming into contact with the washing agent. A set of 10 protective caps is available as part number 222-2332. Thermo Scientific HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual...

  • Page 88: Servicing The Air Filter (Vt Iq Air Only)

    Figure 56. Air-filter unit for HAAKE VTiQ Air (order no. 222-1211) Water filter (filter cartridge order no. 222-1213) Oil filter (filter cartridge order no. 222-1214) Particulate filter (filter cartridge order no. 222-1471) Drain valves HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 89 Index compliance WEEE Connect Assist Dismount a rotor Mount a rotor Quick coupling WEEE compliance Thermo Scientific HAAKE Viscotester iQ, Instruction Manual...

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