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A.3 Set-up
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Select configure viscosity test from the main menu.
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Press spindle and select or scan one of the cone plate
spindles (40, 41, 42, 51, 52).
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Confirm you would like to set the gap by pressing Yes.
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If the contact light (yellow) is illuminated, turn the
micrometer adjustment ring clockwise (as you look down on
the instrument) until the light is no longer illuminated (see
Figures A-1 and A-6).
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If the yellow contact light is not illuminated, slowly turn the
micrometer adjustment ring in small increments (one or two
scale divisions) counterclockwise.
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Continue moving the micrometer adjustment ring slowly
counterclockwise until the contact light (yellow) first turns
on. THIS IS THE "HIT POINT."
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Adjust the sliding reference marker, right or left, to the
closest full scale division mark (see Figure A-1).
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Turn the micrometer adjustment ring one scale division to
the left to meet the line on the sliding reference marker. THE
YELLOW CONTACT LIGHT SHOULD GO OFF.
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You have established the gap space needed for
measurement. Press ok.
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Carefully remove the sample cup.
Note:
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The cup may be removed and replaced without
resetting the gap if the micrometer adjustment ring has
not been moved.
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Remove the spindle from the rheometer when cleaning.
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Re-establish the hit point every time the spindle is
attached/detached.
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
Figure A-5
Figure A-6
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