A&D SV-100A Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Stand/portable Type Vibro Viscometer

Summary of SV-100A

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    Sv-a series -stand type- sv-h series -portable type- vibro viscometer instruction manual 1wmpd4001459a.

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    ? 2008 a&d company ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of a&d company ltd. The contents of this manual and the specifications of the instrument cover...

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    1 contents 1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................3 1-1 compliance.......................................................................................................................................

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    2 8. Viscosity calibration (for all models) .......................................................................42 8-1 notes on viscosity calibration (for all models)................................................................................ 43 8-2 calibration procedure (for all models)........

  • Page 5: 1. Introduction

    3 1. Introduction this manual describes how the sv-a/sv-h series viscometer works and how to get the most out of it in terms of performance. Read this manual thoroughly before using the viscometer and keep it at hand for future reference. The sv-a series uses a stand. In a laboratory, quality contro...

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  • Page 7: 1-2 Features

    5 1-2 features high accuracy the vibro viscometer adopting the sine-wave vibration technique (sv type), achieves a high measurement accuracy of 1%* 1 (repeatability) over the full range. *1 with the sv-h series, when using the ax-sv-51 stand set (sold separately). Refer to "16. Specifications" on pa...

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    6 calibration the viscometer can be calibrated using a standard viscosity fluid or a sample of a known viscosity. Calibration allows the viscometer to maintain the accuracy constantly. In case of a newtonian fluid, by calibrating an actual sample, using the viscosity value obtained by another type o...

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    7 2. Unpacking the viscometer the viscometer is a precision instrument. Unpack the viscometer carefully. Keep the packing material to be used for transporting the viscometer in the future. 2-1 part names for the sv-a series (stand type) * the illustration below is after assembling. Lever guides samp...

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    8 windows communication tools winct-viscosity(cd-rom) (1 pc) sample cup (lid attached) ( polycarbonate, capacity: 2 ml, 10 pcs) water jacket (1 pc) connection cable (1 pc) rs-232c cable (1 pc) 25p-9p for modem ac adapter (1 pc) ac adapter label serial-usb converter (1 pc) stand for securing the sens...

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    9 accessories for sv-10a / sv-100a . Note please confirm that the ac adapter type is correct for your local voltage and receptacle type. Windows communication tools winct-viscosity(cd-rom) (1 pc) water jacket (1 pc) connection cable (1 pc) rs-232c cable (1 pc) 25p-9p for modem ac adapter (1 pc) ac a...

  • Page 12: Unpacking

    10 unpacking sample cup stand (1 pc) glass sample cup[2ml] (10 pcs) sample cup [2ml] (10 pcs) lid (10 pcs) water jacket (1 pc) sample cup holder [for 2ml] (5 pcs)* sample cup [45ml] (5 pcs) small sample cup [10ml] (5 pcs) glass sample cup holder [for 13ml] (1 pc) glass sample cup [13ml] (2 pc s) sv-...

  • Page 13: Assembling

    11 assembling note: when assembling, handle the sensor plates with care. When removing or tightening the screws located on the rear side of the sensor unit’s handle, use the screwdriver that is provided with the viscometer. 1 remove the two screws from the bottom of the supporting post. Install the ...

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    12 connection cable from the display unit (connect as shown) main unit guide channel serial number lever cap handle the sensor plates with care. 5 raise the lever and install the sensor unit along the guide channels of the supporting post’s sides. At an appropriate height, secure the sensor unit to ...

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    13 2-2 part names for the sv-h series (portable type) accessories note please confirm that the ac adapter type is correct for your local voltage and receptacle type. Connection cable (1 pc) ac adapter (1 pc) ac adapter label s/n1234 5164 handle sensor unit sensor protective cover temperature sensor ...

  • Page 16: Unpacking / Assembling

    14 unpacking / assembling note: when assembling, handle the sensor plates with care. 1 unpack the parts from the carrying case. 2 install the protector on the sensor unit of the sv-1h/sv-10h/sv-100h. Insert the protector’s rotational axis into the sensor unit’s hole. (refer to the figure at the righ...

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    15 4 confirm that the stand’s mounting holes and the display’s mounting holes match up. Secure both sides of the display with the knobs. 5 insert the ac adapter plug into the ac adapter jack located on the rear side of the display unit. Insert the other end of the ac adapter plug into an electrical ...

  • Page 18: Changing Type

    16 3. Changing type 3-1 changing from sv-a (stand type) to sv-h (portable type) in the case that you have purchased an sv-a series (stand type), and you need to use it as a portable type, make the following changes. Note: when removing or tightening the screws, use the screwdriver that is provided w...

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    17 screws base supporting post 6 press the start or hold key to display htype . 7 press the print key to store the setting. After the viscometer displays end , it display the next item of the function setting. 8 press the stop key to return to the standby mode. If you need other functions of the por...

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    18 2 remove the attachment screw from the base. Install the x-y-z stage along the guide ribs from forward of the base. Secure the x-y-z stage using the screw removed. (confirm the direction of the x-y-z stage’s knobs.) 3 remove the four screws from the rear side of the sensor unit’s handle. Using th...

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    19 5 insert the ac adapter plug into the ac adapter jack located on the rear side of the display unit. Insert the other end of the ac adapter plug into an electrical outlet. 6 press the on:off key to turn the power on. 7 while in the standby mode, press and hold the mode key for two or more seconds....

  • Page 22: 4. Display And Keys

    20 4. Display and keys 4-1 display name description standby mode displays [- - - - -]. Measurement mode displays the viscosity value in real time. Viscosity display data hold mode freezes the display of the viscosity value. Viscosity units displays the unit of viscosity. Standby mode measurement mod...

  • Page 23: 4-2  Keys (For All Models)

    21 4-2 keys (for all models) key description on:off power turns the power on and off. When the power is turned on, the viscometer enters the standby mode ( [- - - - -] is displayed.) start start measurement start a measurement. (the processing indicator blinks.) displays the viscosity and temperatur...

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    22 4-3 displaying the viscosity values the viscosity values are displayed as below, depending on the unit selected and the viscosity range. The correlation of the units are as follows: 1 mpa ⋅s = 0.001 pa⋅s = 1 cp =0.01 p 4-3-1 sv-1a/sv-1h use the mode key to switch between mpa ⋅s (millipascal secon...

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    23 4-3-2 sv-10a/sv-10h use the mode key to switch between mpa ⋅s (millipascal second) and pa⋅s (pascal second), or between cp (centipoise) and p (poise). The unit selected at the factory before shipment is mpa ⋅s. When the viscosity unit is mpa ⋅s or pa⋅s: unit selected viscosity measured m mpa ⋅s p...

  • Page 26: 5. Precautions

    24 5. Precautions to get the optimum performance from the viscometer and acquire accurate measurement data, note the following: 5-1 general precautions (for all models) for accurate measurement, use care with the following conditions. Install the viscometer in an environment where the temperature an...

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    25 1 2 1 protector rotational axis 5-3 during use (for all models) the sv-a/sv-h series viscometer, designed for very accurate measurement, is sensitive to vibration or shock during transportation, as that may cause a display value error. Before measurement, calibrate the viscometer using the sample...

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    26 5-4 after use (for all models) remove any residual sample material from the sensor plates, temperature sensor and protector using alcohol. Using the sensor plates, temperature sensor and protector with residue of an old sample left on will cause a measurement error. Clean the sensor plates carefu...

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    27 5-5 measuring the absolute value of viscosity (for all models) the sv-a/sv-h series sine-wave vibro viscometer, as a measuring principle, detects the product of viscosity and density. Displayed viscosity value = viscosity × density ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ ⋅ [1] while the displayed value has a unit of mpa ⋅s, it ...

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    28 5-5-2 at calibration when calibrating, enter the product of the absolute viscosity value and the density of the standard viscosity fluid used for calibration, as a correction value. The standard viscosity fluid has the calculation sheet of kinetic viscosity and viscosity at various temperatures a...

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    29 6. Measurement 6-1 preparing the sample (for the sv-a series) * vibration or shock during transportation may cause a display value error. Before measurement, calibrate the viscometer using the sample cup that will be used for measurement. For calibration with purified water, refer to “8-2-3 simpl...

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    30 7 turn the knob (height direction) so as to adjust the sample surface to the center of the narrow part of the sensor plates. Confirm that the sample surface is between the upper and lower triangular marks. Note •when using the 2 ml sample cup, raise the protector. • adjust the height of the sampl...

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    31 no 6 confirm that the positioning of the sensor plates is in center of the sample cup by adjusting the x-y-z stage. 7 turn the knob (height direction) so as to adjust the sample surface to the center of the narrow part of the sensor plates. At this time, use the surface locator plate as a guide. ...

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    32 6-2 basic measurement procedure (for the sv-a series) 1 with the power turned off, press the on:off key. When the display is in the standby mode, press the start key. *1 after about 15 seconds, the measurement values are displayed. 2 during measurement, press the hold key as necessary, to freeze ...

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    33 6-3 basic measurement procedure (for the sv-h series) 1 pour the sample into the beaker (500ml) etc. 2 with the power turned off, press the on:off key. When the display is in the standby mode, the sv-h can measure. 3 hold the sv-h handle firmly in your hand. Prepare to insert the sensor plates in...

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    34 - with sv-10h/100h, use the surface locator plate as a guide. The surface locator plate has been secured in position so that the tip of the surface locator plate comes into contact with the sample surface. Sv-1h sv-10h/sv-100h note use the protector in the position as shown on the left below. If ...

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    35 5 after measurement, the buzzer sounds and the displayed value blinks, then holds. Note when the values do not stabilize because of hand movement, set the condition function that levels the large variation in digits (refer to page 54) and the function that do not display the large variation in di...

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    36 6-4 changing units (for all models) the units of viscosity available are: mpa ⋅s (millipascal second), pa ⋅s (pascal second), cp (centipoise), p (poise). The correlation of the units are as follows: 1 mpa ⋅s = 0.001 pa⋅s = 1 cp =0.01 p the units of temperature available are: °c (celsius) and °f (...

  • Page 39: 7.  Using The Water Jacket

    37 7. Using the water jacket 7-1. Introduction the water jacket, is used with the sv-a series vibro viscometer, to maintain the sample temperature constant or to measure the viscosity when the sample temperature is changed. The operating temperature range is 0°c to 100°c the water jacket consists of...

  • Page 40: 7-2. Installation

    38 7-2. Installation with the sv-1a, as the viscometer, the sample cup holder and the sample cup (capacity: 2 ml) provided or the glass sample cup (capacity: 2 ml) also provided, is used. With the sv-10a/100a, as the viscometer, the small sample cup (capacity: 10 ml) provided or the glass sample cup...

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    39 4model: sv-1a insert the sample cup into the sample cup holder, ant then into the water jacket indicated as 3. When the specific gravity of the sample liquid is small and the sample cup floats, secure lightly the front side of the cup to the water jacket using the screw provided. Model: sv-10a/sv...

  • Page 42: 7-3. How to Use

    40 7-3. How to use 1 attach the water jacket on the table along the guides. Make sure that the water jacket is slid furthest along the guides until stopped. 2 when the water jacket is used, be sure to raise or remove the protector. 3 use much care so that the sensor plates and the temperature sensor...

  • Page 43: 7-5. Maintenance

    41 7-4. Measuring the absolute value of viscosity using the small sample cup the sv-10a/100a has been calibrated using the accessory sample cup (45 ml) when shipped. The distance between the inner wall and the sensor plates when the accessory sample cup is used, differs from the distance when the sm...

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    42 8. Viscosity calibration (for all models) with the sv-h series, when calibration is needed, use the stand set (ax-sv-51, sold separately) viscosity calibration is to correct the viscosity value. Two calibration methods are available: one-point calibration and two-point calibration, using standard...

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    43 8-1 notes on viscosity calibration (for all models) pay close attention to the liquid temperature at calibration. Be sure to enter the temperature corrected viscosity value of the liquid at calibration. Even a standard viscosity fluid has a viscosity change of -2%/°c to -10%/°c, and purified wate...

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    44 8-2 calibration procedure (for all models) note as to the correction value used for one-point calibration and two-point calibration, enter the product of the absolute viscosity value and the density of the standard viscosity fluid. For details, refer to "5-5-2 at calibration". After calibration, ...

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    45 8-2-1 one-point calibration 1 in the standby mode, press and hold the hold key to enter the calibration mode. " cal " appears. 2 select one-point calibration (cal-1) and press the print key to confirm. The standby mode of the one- calibration mode appears. Use the mode key to switch between the c...

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    46 8-2-2 two-point calibration 1 in the standby mode, press and hold the hold key to enter the calibration mode. " cal " appears. 2 select two-point calibration (cal-2) and press the print key to confirm. The standby mode of the two- calibration mode appears. Use the mode key to switch between the c...

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    47 9 when the measurement of the first point has completed, clean the sensor plates, temperature sensor and protector and prepare the second standard viscosity fluid. 10 place the second standard viscosity fluid in the sample cup. Press the start key to start the measurement of the second point. 11 ...

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    48 8-2-3 simplified calibration using purified water (sv-1a/1h/10a/10h) 1 place the purified water in the sample cup. 2 press the start key to measure the purified water. Confirm that the viscosity and temperature values are stabilized. 3 press and hold the start key. The theoretical viscosity value...

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    49 reference data: theoretical viscosity value (viscosity × density) of the purified water at various temperatures temperature (°c) viscosity × density (mpa・s) 10.0 1.31 11.0 1.27 12.0 1.24 13.0 1.20 14.0 1.17 15.0 1.14 16.0 1.11 17.0 1.08 18.0 1.05 19.0 1.03 20.0 1.00 21.0 0.98 22.0 0.95 23.0 0.93 ...

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    50 9. Function setting (for all models) the viscometer, by selecting functions to be used in the function setting, can specify the performance appropriate to the usage. Each function is assigned parameters. The performance of a function is specified by changing the parameter. The parameters saved, e...

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    51 example of the function setting procedure to change the setting of "unit upon power-on (unit)" to the viscosity: cp (centipoise) and the temperature: °c (celsius). 1 in the standby mode, press and hold the mode key to enter the function setting mode. " 5vtyp " appears. 2 press the mode key to sel...

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    52 9-2 details of the function items (for all models) function item parameter description 5vtyp htype • portable type(this function can use: h-fnc, 5t-b, hld-t, cp, bep, cp hi, cp lo) with the sv-h series, it is shipped with this setting. Change type atype • stand type(this function can not use: h-f...

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    53 s5t-b 0 stable when within±5% 1 • stability band width 2 stable when within±15% when setting the auto hold function, it can be set. ( h-fnc 1) hld-t 0 15 second 1 • 30 second 2 45 second hold time 3 1 minutes when setting the timer mode function, it can be set.(h-fnc 2) cp 0 • no comparison compa...

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    54 9-3 description of items (for all models) condition (cond) the stability of the viscosity measurement results can be adjusted, taking ambient conditions such as vibration into consideration. Parameter settings description 0 follows the viscosity changes quickly. (prone to vibration) 1 • 2 follows...

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    55 mode key function during measurement (fnc) parameter settings description 0 • switches the viscosity units. Each time the mode key is pressed, the viscosity unit is switched. Sv-1a / 1h / 10a / 10h: mpa ⋅s ⇔ pa⋅s, cp ⇔ p sv-100a / 100h : pa ⋅s ⇔ p note with the sv-1a / 1h / 10a / 10h, for the vis...

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    56 data output format (type) the output format appropriate for the device connected to rs-232c can be selected. Parameter settings description 0 a&d standard format used with the printer mode 1 or mode 2 when the optional compact printer ad-8121b is connected. Only the viscosity value is output. 1 •...

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    57 other output (5-ed) parameter settings description 0 no output 1 outputs remarks. 2 • outputs remarks, device id information and signature. With d.P. Format selected, whether or not to add remarks, device id information or signature to the measurement data can be selected. For examples of output ...

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    58 comparator (cp) the results of the comparison are indicated by the sound. (it is necessary to set : bep- , bep-, bep -) to compare, use: upper limit value and lower limit value input method: digital input setting example selecting a comparator mode 1 press and hold the mode key until 5vtyp of the...

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    59 setting the id number 1 in the standby mode, press and hold the mode key to enter the function setting mode. " 5vtyp " appears. 2 press the mode key to select " id ". 3 press the print key to enter the id number setting mode. 4 set the id number using the following keys: mode key switches the bli...

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    60 initialization (clr) restores the following data to the default setting. Function setting (setting of “5vtyp” is not returned by this operation) calibration data after initialization, check the viscosity value and perform calibration as necessary. (refer to 8. Viscosity calibration"). 1 in the st...

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    61 date/time (cladj) the upper two digits of the year are not displayed. For example, the year 2007 is displayed as "07". The time is set using the 24-hour system. Do not enter a non-existing date and time. Set the order of the date, the date and time as follows: (example: to change april 5, 2006, 1...

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    62 changing the date the date is changed in the selected displaying order. The following is an example when the order of " y " (year), " m " (month) and " d " (day) is selected. 6 press the mode key to select the setting value of " y " (year). (example:03) 7 press the start key or hold key to change...

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    63 changing the time 13 the current time is displayed. Press the mode key to display the current date. 14 press the print key to select the setting value of the hour. (example:11) 15 press the start key or hold key to change the hour. (example:11 →12) 16 press the mode key to select the setting valu...

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    64 9-4 data output format examples (for all models) 9-4-1 a&d standard format used with the printer mode 1 or mode 2 when the optional compact printer ad-8121b is connected. Only the viscosity value is output. Sv-1a/sv-1h output format example viscosity unit display output format remarks l llll mpa・...

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    65 sv-10a/sv-10h output format example viscosity unit display output format remarks l llll mpa・s ol,-99999999mps below measuring range error 0.30mpa・s st,+00000.30mps 10.0 mpa・s st,+00010.00mps the digit of 0.01mpa ⋅s is always zero. 100 mpa・s st,+00100.00mps the digits of 0.01mpa ⋅s and 0.1mpa ⋅s a...

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    66 sv-100a/sv-100h output format example viscosity unit display output format remarks l pa・s ol,-99999999pas below measuring range error 1.00 pa・s st,+00001.00pas 10.0 pa・s st,+00010.00pas the digit of 0.01pa⋅s is always zero. M mpa・s h pa・s ol,+99999999pas above measuring range error l p ol,-999999...

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    67 printing format example (3) function setting ( √=output blank=no output) 5-at 1 measurement elapsed time √ 5-td 1 date/time √ remarks device id information 5-ed 0 signature (*) the displaying order of the date (ymd/dmy/mdy) depends on the setting of "date/time (cladj)". Printing format example (4...

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    68 output format example (1) with id number, date and time added function setting ( √=output blank=no output) 5-td 1 date/time √ 5-ed 3 device id number √ sv-1a/sv-1h output format example viscosity / temper- ature display output format example remarks l llll mpa・s lab-12,2003/03/19,12:34:56,+025.67...

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    69 sv-10a/sv-10h output format example viscosity / temper- ature display output format example remarks l llll mpa・s lab-12,2003/03/19,12:34:56,+025.67,c,+00000.00,mpa s zeroes are output for below measuring range error. 0.30 mpa・s lab-12,2003/03/19,12:34:56,+025.67,c,+00000.30,mpa s 10.0 mpa・s lab-1...

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    70 sv-100a/sv-100h output format example viscosity / temper- ature display output format example remarks l pa・s lab-12,2003/03/19,12:34:56,+025.67,c,+00000.00, pa s zeroes are output for below measuring range error. 1.00 pa・s lab-12,2003/03/19,12:34:56,+025.67,c,+00001.00, pa s 10.0 pa・s lab-12,2003...

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    71 sv-1a/sv-1h/sv-10a/sv-10h output format example viscosity / temperature display output format example m mpa ⋅s / °c 1.23 mpa ⋅s ,,,+025.67,c,+00001.23,mpa s : space (asc 20h) sv-100a/100h output format example viscosity / temperature display output format example pa ⋅s / °c 1.23 pa ⋅s ,,,+025.67,...

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    72 sv-1a/sv-1h output format example viscosity / temper- ature display output format example remarks l llll mpa・s +00000.00,mpa s,+025.67,c zeroes are output for below measuring range error. 0.30 mpa・s +00000.30,mpa s,+025.67,c 10.0 mpa・s +00010.00,mpa s,+025.67,c 100 mpa・s +00100.00,mpa s,+025.67,c...

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    73 sv-10a/sv-10h output format example viscosity / temper- ature display output format example remarks l llll mpa・s +00000.00,mpa s,+025.67,c zeroes are output for below measuring range error. 0.30 mpa・s +00000.30,mpa s,+025.67,c 10.0 mpa・s +00010.00,mpa s,+025.67,c 100 mpa・s +00100.00,mpa s,+025.67...

  • Page 76: 10-1 Introduction

    74 10.Connection to a personal computer 10-1 introduction if connecting the sv-a / sv-h series to a personal computer using the windows communication tools winct-viscosity (cd-rom), the measurement data can be imported into the personal computer. The graphing program rsvisco that is contained in the...

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    75 10-3 connection to a personal computer in a case where the personal computer has a com port the sv-a / sv-h series can connect to a personal computer using the rs-232c cable. In a case where the personal computer does not have a com port (example: notebook type etc) by using the standard serial-u...

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    76 10-4 configuration of the com port when connecting the sv-a / sv-h series to a personal computer, confirm that the com port setting match up. (1) configuring of the com port 1 click the start bottom → the“setting” → the“control panel”. 2 double-click the“system” . 3 click the“hardware” tab, and c...

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    77 10-5 controlling the measurement using a personal computer (in case of the graphing software“rsvisco”) 1 refer to “6. Measurement”, prepare the measurement. 2 start the graphing software“rsvisco”. 3 confirm that the com port of the“rsvisco” is set properly. 4 click the start button of the“rsvisco...

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    78 11. Connection to a printer (for all models) the viscometer can be connected to the optional compact printer ad-8121b using the standard rs-232c interface and the measurement results can be printed. The statistical calculation data of the results and the changes in the viscosity value per a certa...

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    79 12. Rs-232c serial interface (for all models) rs-232c serial interface transmission system eia rs-232c transmission form asynchronous, bi-directional, half duplex data format baud rate 2400 bps data bits 7 bits parity even stop bit 1 bit code ascii terminator cr lf (cr: 0dh, lf: 0ah) bit format p...

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    80 13. Command list (for all models) the viscometer can be controlled by the following commands from the computer. Add a terminator ( 0dh、0ah ) to each command. Command description q outputs the current data. Sir outputs data continuously c stops data output by sir command. Qm outputs the data durin...

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    81 protector rotational axis sensor unit 1 2 1 surface locator plate sensor protective cover temperature sensor 14. Troubleshooting (for all models) the viscometer is a precision instrument. When the operating environment or the operating method is inadequate, correct values can not be obtained. If ...

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    82 (2) how to remove and attach the surface locator plate (only for sv-10a/sv-10h/sv-100a/sv-100h) removing loosen the screw and remove the surface locator plate from the temperature sensor. Attaching install the surface locator plate as shown in the illustration. Slip the locator plate onto the tem...

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    83 14-2 when measurement values are not correct (for all models) is the viscometer in the data hold mode? To release the data hold mode, press the hold key. The processing indicator blinks while a measurement is performed. Has the sample surface been adjusted to the center of the narrow part of the ...

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    84 sample cup influence the viscometers have been calibrated with the following cups when shipped. When using another cup, use that cup to measure viscosity only after calibrating with it. Sv-1a/sv-1h sample cup (capacity: 2 ml) sv-10a/sv-10h/sv-100a/sv-100h sample cup (capacity: 45 ml) note the sv-...

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    85 15. Error display (for all models) error display description above measuring range error the viscosity value exceeds the upper limit of the viscosity measuring range (sv-1a/sv-1h: 1.19 pa ⋅s, sv-10a/sv-1h: 11.99 pa ⋅s, sv-100a/sv-100h: 119.9 pa⋅s). The viscosity of the sample can not be measured....

  • Page 88: 16. Specifications

    86 16. Specifications measurement method sv-1a/sv-1h sv-10a/sv-10h sv-100a/sv-100h measurement method sine-wave vibro viscometer using the tuning-fork vibration method vibration frequency 30 hz viscosity measuring range 0.3 to 1000 mpa ⋅s 0.3 to 10000 mpa ⋅s 1 to 100 pa ⋅s (1000 to 100000 mpa ⋅s) re...

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    87 *1 for the sv-1a/1h when a sample cup of 2 ml is used. For the sv-10a/10h and sv-100a/100h when a sample cup of 45 ml is used. *2 repetitive measurement with the sensor plates remaining in the sample *3 the value after calibration using a standard viscosity fluid at a temperature range between 20...

  • Page 90: 17. Optional Accessories

    88 17. Optional accessories list of optional accessories (sold separately) available ( ) model name 1a/1h 10a/10h 100a/100h ax-sv-31-2.5 standard viscosity fluid (js2.5) ax-sv-31-5 standard viscosity fluid (js5) ax-sv-31-10 standard viscosity fluid (js10) ax-sv-31-20 standard viscosity fluid (js20) ...

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    89 available ( ) model name 1a/1h 10a/10h 100a/100h cup set(capacity: 2 ml) (water jacket attached) ( used with the all model of the sv series) ax-sv-55 sample cup (capacity: 45 ml) 5 pcs sample cup (capacity: 2 ml, lid attached) 10 pcs sample cup holder (for 2 ml capacity) 5 pcs sample cup stand (f...

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    90 ax-sv-36 positioning stopper • used to fix the position of the sensor unit and the sensor plates so that positioning the sensor plates and the sample surface is not required each time a measurement is performed in a repetitive test. See below for how to attach the positioning stopper. How to atta...

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    91 ax-sv-37 water jacket assembly • used, in combination with a commercially available constant temperature bath for heating medium circulation, to maintain the sample temperature constant or to measure the viscosity while changing the sample temperature. • the glass sample cup sold separately can a...

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    92 ax-sv-38 glass storage container • used to store sample fluids. The viscosity of the sample stored in the container can be measured as it is. - the ax-sv-38 consists of : glass storage container (capacity: approx.50 ml) 10 pcs (borosilicate glass, operating temperature: 180°c max.) lid 10 pcs (po...

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    93 ax-sv-52 x-y-z stage • used to support and adjust the sample cup position. - consists of : x-y-z stage 1 pc ax-sv-53-ex software set • used while acquiring the viscosity data with a personal computer. - consists of : winct-viscosity 1 pc rs-232c straight cable 1 pc serial-usb converter 1 pc x-y-z...

  • Page 96

    94 ax-sv-54 cup set (10 ml / 13 ml / 45 ml) (use the ax-sv-51 stand set if necessary.) • used when a small amount of sample will be measured. - consists of : sample cup (45 ml) 5 pcs small sample cup (10 ml) 5 pcs small sample cup cover 5 pcs (all: polycarbonate, operating temperature: 120°c max.) u...

  • Page 97

    95 only for sv-1a/sv-1h (when using this option, use the ax-sv-51 stand set) ax-sv-55 cup set (2 ml) • sample cup set (only for sv-1a/sv-1h) used when a small amount of sample (2 ml) will be measured. - consists of : sample cup (45 ml) 5 pcs sample cup (2 ml) 10 pcs small cup holder 5 pcs (all: poly...

  • Page 98

    96 ax-sv-56-1 sample cup holder (for 2 ml capacity, transparent) ax-sv-56-2 sample cup holder (for 2 ml capacity, black) • used for securing a 2ml sample cup while measuring. (only for sv-1a/sv-1h) - consists of : sample cup holder 5 pcs sample cup (45 ml) 5 pcs (all: polycarbonate, operating temper...

  • Page 99

    97 ax-sv-60 square glass sample cup (10 mm x 10 mm x 45 mm) • can be used for optical measuring devices such as a spectrophotometer. - consists of : square glass sample cup 2 pcs (pyrex ® glass) square lid 2 pcs (polypropylene) ad-1685 anti-vibration table • used when the viscosity value is unstable...

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    98 120 74 132 112 29 1 238 132 57 17 0 130 303 14 7 18. External dimensions sv-1h / sv-10h / sv-100h display unit (for all models) sensor unit (handle*) * the sv-a series external dimensions are as follows when the handle is used. The connection cable is 1.5m long. Unit: mm.

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    99 sv-1a / sv-10a / sv-100a stand unit* * the sv-h series external dimensions are as follows when the ax-sv-51 (stand set) is used. Unit: mm 332 17 0 283 53 6 314 103 *a *b *c 250 11.5 296 *a=sensor plates lowest position 3.5 mm (with protector used, no table) *b=sensor plates highest position 268 m...

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    100 detailed view of the sensor unit sv-1a/sv-1h sv-10a/sv-10h sv-100a/sv-100h *d=distance from the sensor protective cover unit: mm 8.7 112 2 18 4 4 *d 1 19 4 4 *d 4 56 6 5.5 *d 65 .5 *d 112 56 28 13 φ 5 7. 5 112 28 56 44 * d 65 .5 *d.