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- Page 1 SimpleVIS ® Viscometer Reference Guide P82.0090...
- Page 2 Run Status Sample/Solvent Port Indicator Lamps Dust Cover Waste Bottle Temperature Calibration Port Touch Screen Display RS-232 Serial Port Power Connector Exhaust Muffler Vacuum Line Waste Line...
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Page 3: Safety Cautions
CANNON ® Instrument Company. • Do not deviate from the installation, operation or maintenance procedures described in this guide. Improper use of the SimpleVIS Viscometer may result in a ® hazardous situation and may void the manufacturer’s warranty. - Page 4 CANNON Instrument Company ® strongly urges the operators and technicians working with the SimpleVIS ® Viscometer to take proper safety precautions when working with these materials. These safety procedures can be found in the Material Safety Data Sheets which accompany the solutions.
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Page 5: Running A Test
Running a Test Running a Test GETTING STARTED Press the on switch on the AC/DC adapter. The Warm up Screen will display a “PLEASE WAIT” message. During this time, the instrument will seek the preset target temperature (40 or 100°C) and when reached, the instrument will enter an equilibration period. - Page 6 Running a Test Injecting a sample 1. Using the supplied piston operated pipettor, insert the tip into a vial of test sample and pull the measured amount into the pipettor. Be sure no bubbles exist in the oil or results may be erratic. Refer to pipettor instruction guide for more information.
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Page 7: Result Screen
Be careful to consider bath temperature (s) and potential solvent hazards when selecting solvents for use with the SimpleVIS Viscometer. ® Observe appropriate safety precautions when handling solvents. -
Page 8: Dry Cycle
Running a Test Dry Cycle Press the Dry button on the display wash screen to start the dry run cycle. The display will show the time remaining in the dry cycle. When the dry cycle time ends, the pump will turn off and the instrument will return to the Warm up Screen for a period of 60 seconds. -
Page 9: Maintenance And Calibration
SimpleVIS Viscometer. ® Basic Maintenance The main chassis of the SimpleVIS Viscometer does not contain any ® user-serviceable parts and should be returned to the manufacturer (or an authorized dealer service center) for repair when required. Basic instrument maintenance should be carried out weekly or each time the effluent waste bottle is emptied. -
Page 10: Changing Temperature
The frequency of instrument calibration is dependent on the usage of the instrument (number of samples tested monthly), the environment in which the instrument is located, the type and cleanliness of the samples, and whether basic maintenance has been properly carried out. CANNON recommends ®... -
Page 11: Verifying Temperature
Periodic Interval Method On a 12-month basis, the instrument is returned to CANNON Instrument ® Company for calibration and certification regardless of the prior usage and performance. -
Page 12: Changing Date And Time
Changing the temperature calibration by more than 0.05°C will affect the instrument viscosity calibration by 2% or more. Please consult CANNON before proceeding. ® It is recommended that the instrument temperature be at target for at least 30 minutes before recalibrating if the instrument has been powered down for more than a couple of hours. -
Page 13: Basic Information
Remove all packing materials from the components. The SimpleVIS ® Viscometer should be placed on a stable laboratory table or bench. 1. Verify that you have received all components for the SimpleVIS ® Viscometer. Report missing items to CANNON Instrument Company ®... - Page 14 This will cause the display to switch to the Set Temperature Screen. 3. Select the desired temperature then press the save button. Returning your instrument to Cannon Instrument Co. ® 1. Please contact CANNON Instrument Company to receive a Return ®...
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