Brookfield digital viscometer model dv-e

BROOKFIELD DIGITAL VISCOMETER MODEL DV-E Operating Instructions Manual No. M/98-350-G0307

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................3
I.1 I.2 I.3 I.4 I.5 I.6 I.7 Components................................................................................................................3 Utilities........................................................................................................................5 Specifications ..............................................................................................................5 Set-Up .........................................................................................................................5Safety Symbols and Precautions .................................................................................6 Instrument Controls ....................................................................................................7 Cleaning ......................................................................................................................8



II. GETTING STARTED......................................................................................................9
II.1 II.2 II.3 II.4 II.5 Power Up ....................................................................................................................9 Spindle Selection ........................................................................................................9 Speed Selection & Setting........................................................................................10 Autorange and CGS or SI Units Selection................................................................11

Out of Range ............................................................................................................12 II.6Operation...................................................................................................................13

Appendix A - Viscosity Ranges...................................................................................................14 Appendix B - Variables in Viscosity Measurement ....................................................................17 Appendix C - Spindle and Model Codes....................................................................................19 Appendix D - Calibration Procedures .........................................................................................21 Appendix E - Model A Laboratory Stand with Parts Identification ............................................26 Appendix F - The Brookfield Guardleg ......................................................................................28Appendix G - Fault Diagnosis and Troubleshooting...................................................................30 Appendix H - Warranty Repair and Service ................................................................................31

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I. INTRODUCTION
The Brookfield DV-E Viscometer measures fluid viscosityat given shear rates. Viscosity is a measure of a fluid’s resistance to flow. You will find a detailed description of the mathematics of viscosity in the Brookfield publication “More Solutions to Sticky Problems” a copy of which was included with your DV-E and can be downloaded in pdf form from the Brookfield website, www.brookfieldengineering.com. The principle of operation of the...