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PCE Instruments PCE-RVI 8 User Manual
PCE Instruments PCE-RVI 8 User Manual

PCE Instruments PCE-RVI 8 User Manual

Stormer viscometer

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USER MANUAL
STORMER VISCOMETER
PCE-RVI 8
User manuals in various languages (français, italiano, español, português, nederlands,
türk, polski) can be found via our product search on:
www.pce-instruments.com

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL STORMER VISCOMETER PCE-RVI 8 User manuals in various languages (français, italiano, español, português, nederlands, türk, polski) can be found via our product search on: www.pce-instruments.com...
  • Page 2: Main Technical Specifications

    Measuring range Accuracy Standard Rotation speed (mPa.s/cp) (over the whole spindle range) PCE-RVI 8 40.2 ... 141KU ±1% 27 ... 5250cp 32 ... 1099 g 3. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Operating conditions: 5°C ... 35°C (recommended temperature: 20°C) Relative humidity: ≤80% Power supply: AC100 ... 240V (50/60Hz) Do not expose the device to strong shocks or vibrations, strong electromagnetic interference, or explosive and corrosive gases.
  • Page 3: Installation Of The Instrument

    1 x Power adapter 1 x Instruction manual 5. INSTALLATION OF THE INSTRUMENT 5.1 Steps for installing the rotor of the PCE-RVI 8 viscometer (1) Remove the rotor (spindle) and the support from the packaging, and secure the spindle with the fixing screw.
  • Page 4 Power switch Connecting rod hole For example, the PCE-RVI 8, after being switched on, the instrument will first display the initial interface and then enter the main menu after 3 seconds (Fig. 3), and the main menu has 3 option bars.
  • Page 5 7. PCE-RVI 8 OPERATING INTERFACE After being switched on, the instrument will first display the initial interface and then enter the main menu after 3 seconds (Fig. 4), and the main menu has 4 option bars: Viscosity test: tests the viscosity of the sample;...
  • Page 6 “KU“ represents the Stormer viscosity value “CP” represents the viscosity value “load“ represents the weight of the load “T” represents the temperature value (the temperature probe must be configured separately, there is no sample installation temperature probe 0.0) “End time” represents the test end time ...
  • Page 7  Fig. 8 7.4 Setting: The general configuration of the instrument, the date and time, and the operating instructions, etc., for more details see Fig. 9.  Fig. 9 1) Time and date settings: Click on “Date / time settings” to directly adjust the values in the date and time columns. ...
  • Page 8 2) Backlight adjustment: Click on “Backlight adjustment”, and adjust the brightness of the screen using the “-” and “+” buttons at both ends of the indicator bar or by dragging the circular adjustment button directly. (Fig. 11).  Fig. 11 3) Temperature calibration: This function allows the user to self-calibrate the temperature value measured by the temperature sensor.
  • Page 9 4) Instructions: Briefly describe the installation and basic operation of the machine, and provide instructions for use for beginners. 5) Restore factory settings: Click on “Restore Factory Settings”, the interface shown on the right will appear. If you click on “OK” now, the instrument will return to factory settings, and the test and parameter records in the instrument‘s inter- nal memory will also be deleted.
  • Page 10 Cylinder Universal joint Spindle assembly Dismantling the spindle Counterclockwise Clockwise direction Spindle Fig. 14 e. The instrument should be lowered slowly, holding it with your hands to protect the shaft from vibrations. The universal joint should be protected with a plastic cap when the instrument is being transported or handled.
  • Page 11 We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law. For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations. If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments. PCE INSTRUMENTS CONTACT INFORMATION...