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Rheometer. A standard USB printer connecting cable can be used to connect the printer.
The cable is normally delivered with the printer.
3) Turn the RST Rheometer on again.
The printout of measuring results can only be guaranteed for the printer mentioned above. To use
another printer or for extensive prints (e.g. graphs or colored prints), use a PC with the Rheo3000
software and output the results to the printer from the PC.
1.3.8 Computer Connection
If the RST Rheometer is to be operated in remote mode with PC support via the Rheo3000 software
package, connect the computer to the instrument using the following procedure:
1) Turn the RST Rheometer off using the Power button on the back of the
instrument.
2) Turn the computer system off.
3) Insert either the RS232 or PC-USB interface cable provided by Brookfield
into the "RS232" or "PC" socket on the back panel of the RST Rheometer.
Do not use any interface cable other than that provided by Brookfield.
4) Connect the other end of the cable to an unoccupied RS232 serial port (e.g.
"COM2") or USB port on the computer.
5) Turn the RST Rheometer and associated computer system on again.
1.3.9 Cleaning
To clean the RST Rheometer:
• Use the supplied cleaning cloth to clean the touch screen display. If necessary, replace the
protective foil on the touch screen display. Replacements are available from your AMETEK
Brookfield dealer (Part No. RST-3011 – five protective screens and one cleaning clothe).
• Use a dry, clean, soft and nap-free cloth on the housing. Use natural detergent liquids if
necessary.
• Do not use chemical products such as strong solvents or strong acids to clean
the housing, especially the touch screen display. The paint coat of the RST
Rheometer does resist most solvents and weak acids.
• Make sure NO liquid penetrates into the housing (e.g. through the instrument
connecting sockets) and into the bearings of the measuring drive. This could
result in the destruction of the instrument and void the instrument's warranty.
1.3.10 Maintenance
The RST Rheometer system is designed for long-term operation.
The user can check measurement accuracy at any time. It is recommended that such measurements
be performed with Brookfield viscosity standard fluids (mineral oils). Instructions for this
calibration process are detailed in Appendix C.
AMETEK Brookfield
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Manual No. M14-223-B0818
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