Table of Contents
Advertisement
connects to the instrument.
•
The Oscillation Check, explained in Section V.1: Device Setup, does not pertain to this instrument.
Notice to customer:
This symbol indicates that this product is to be recycled at an appropriate collection center.
Users within the European Union:
Please contact your dealer or the local authorities in charge of waste management on how to dispose of this product
properly. All AMETEK Brookfield offices and our network of representatives and dealers can be found on our website:
www.brookfieldengineering.com.
Users outside of the European Union:
Please dispose of this product according to your local laws.
1.4 Installation
•
Assemble the Model G Laboratory Stand (refer to assembly instructions in Appendix I)
•
Note: IQ, OQ, PQ, an abbreviated guideline document for installation, operation and performance
validation for your DVNext digital rheometer is available for purchase from AMETEK Brookfield or your
local authorized dealer.
•
Put the rheometer on the stand.
•
Connect the RTD probe to the socket on the rear panel of the DVNext.
•
The rheometer must be leveled. Follow the instructions on the screen.
•
Remove the shipping cap which secures the coupling nut on the rheometer to the pivot cup. For Cone/
Plate Models, hold the Sample Cup and swing the tension bar away from the bottom of the cup. Lower the
cup and remove the foam insert (Save for future shipments).
•
Install the screen protector per the instructions on the package (and also shown in Appendix M). Failure
to properly install the screen protector may result in touch screen malfunction. Additional installation help
can also be found on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/brookfieldEng.
The AC input voltage and frequency must be within the appropriate range as shown on the name plate
of the viscometer (see Section I.2).
Make sure that the AC power switch at the rear of the DVNext is in the OFF position. Connect the power cord to the
socket on the back panel of the instrument and plug it into the appropriate AC line.
The AC input voltage and frequency must be within the appropriate range as shown on the name plate of the
rheometer.
•
Turn the power switch to the ON position and allow the rheometer to warm up for 10 minutes before
performing autozero.
•
For Cone/Plate models, refer to Appendix A.
•
If appropriate, connect USB type A to USB type B cable (DVP-202 or user supplied) to USB port for
connection of DVNext to PC or printer.
M19-2101 REVISION 2.0
D V N E X T R H E O M E T E R - O P E R AT I O N A L M A N U A L
11
Advertisement
Table of Contents
