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APPENDIX N - FAULT DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Listed are some of the more common problems that you may encounter while using your Rheometer.
Spindle does not rotate
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Make sure the rheometer is plugged in.
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Check the voltage rating on your rheometer (5, 220V); it must match the wall voltage.
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Make sure the motor is ON and the desired RPM is selected.
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Make sure the spindle is tightened securely to the rheometer coupling.
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Check the straightness of all other spindles; replace if bent.
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Inspect rheometer/spindle threaded coupling and mating areas for dirt; carefully clean threads in the
spindle coupling with a 3/56 tap.
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Inspect rheometer/spindle magnetic couplings and mating areas for debris; e.g. metallic chips or shavings.
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Inspect threads for wear; if the threads are worn, the unit needs service (see Appendix O). Check to see if
spindles rotate eccentrically or wobble. There is an allowable run-out of 1/32-inch in each direction (1/16-
inch total) when measured from the bottom of the spindle rotating in air.
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Check to see if the rheometer coupling appears bent; if so, the unit is in need of service (see Appendix O:
Warranty Repair and Service).
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Verify spindle, speed, and model selection.
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Verify spindle selection is correct on DVNext.
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If % readings are under-range (less than 10%), the display will flash; change spindle and/or speed.
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"EEEE" on the digital display means the unit is over-range (greater than 100%); reduce speed and/or
change spindle.
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Verify test parameters: temperature, container, volume, method. Refer to: "More Solutions to Sticky
Problems", Section III "DVNext Rheometer Operating Instructions", Appendix C: Variables in Viscosity
Measurements.
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Perform a calibration check; follow the instructions in Appendix F.
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Verify tolerances are calculated correctly.
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Verify the calibration check procedures were followed exactly.
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If the unit is found to be out of tolerance, the unit may be in need of service. See Appendix O for details
on Warranty Repair and Service.
Rheometer will not return to zero
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Rheometer is not level
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Check with spindle out of the sample.
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Adjust the laboratory stand.
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Pivot point or jewel bearing faulty
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Perform an Oscillation Check*
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Refer to Appendix H for Automatic Oscillation Check.
*This procedure does not apply to instruments with ball bearing suspension (see Section I.3).
Display reading will not stabilize
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Special characteristic of sample fluid. There is no problem with the rheometer.
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Refer to Appendix C.
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Check for erratic spindle rotation.
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